Private Tours in Vienna, Austria

• Tour 1 - Vienna Highlights, Walking

• Tour 2 - City Tour & Schönbrunn

• Tour 3 - Vienna Woods - Mayerling

• Tour 4 - The Danube Valley

What sets us apart

• Private tours from 1 to 8+ people
• Prices per group, not per person
• Licensed Guided walks in English
• Driver-Guided tours in luxury vehicles
• P/U & Drop at your hotel / airport
  
• More than 8 people? E-mail us: info@privateguidesineurope.com

Tour 1- Vienna Highlights, Walking Tour - 3 Hour

Your licensed guide will meet you at your hotel (or a pre-arranged location) so you can discover Vienna's beauty on foot. You'll start near the Palaces at the Capuchin Church to see the amazing Imperial Crypt, burial place of Hapsburg rulers, and learn of the royalty who once ruled much of the world. If timing permits, you may even be able to watch the morning exercise of the world famous Lipizzan Stallions! Next you'll walk to the "Hofburg Palace" - a massive complex of history-filled buildings that was formerly the Hapsburg residence. Included is an interior palace tour. Continue your discovery of the city as you make your way back to your hotel, a perfect time to get restaurant recommendations and shopping tips, or stroll with your guide along elegant shopping streets to see St. Stephan's Cathedral. You can also end at a wonderful local restaurant for a meal on your own, if you prefer. This is the perfect orientation to Vienna. You'll feel immediately at home and familiar with Vienna's hidden treasures, and learn what interests you for further exploration during your stay.

Tour 2- Vienna City Tour & Schönbrunn Palace - 3 Hour

Your Driver-Guide will meet you at your hotel and take you by private car on an overview of this magical imperial city. Stop for photos and immerse yourself in a world of monarchy and opulence as you drive the Ring Road of the old city, passing beautiful turn-of-the-last-century buildings while their history comes alive by your guide's commentary. You' ll then go farther afiels to see the Belvedere Palace (home to the painting "The Kiss" by Gustav Klimt) with it's beautiful gardens and views. You'll see the uniquely striking Secession Building on your way, and then tour the vast Schönbrunn Palace (said to be the inspiration for Versailles) visiting the public rooms and gardens. Re-live an age of royal splendor when the Hapsburg family ruled the Austro-Hungarian Empire from this romantic summer residence. At the end of your time your driver will return you to your hotel.

Tour 3- The Vienna Woods and Mayerling - 4 Hour

Experience the magic of the Vienna Woods! Your Driver-Guide will meet you at your hotel and take you by private car through the "Wienerwald" to Liechtenstein Castle, where the ruling dynasty of the small principality had its origins. Nearby you'll discover the Seegrotte and enjoy a fascinating boat trip on the largest underground lake in Europe! Your guide will show you Höldrichsmühle, Heiligenkreuz (Cistercian Abbey), and the Mayerling hunting lodge, where Crown Prince Rudolf came to a mysterious tragic end. Your idyllic drive proceeds through the magical Helenental to Baden, a spa resort since Roman times. Stroll the town marveling at the Casino, and the famous Rosarium and beautiful spa park gardens where Strauss used to hold concerts. Conclude your tour with a drive along the Austrian Wine Road to a lovely viewpoint overlooking Vienna before returning to your hotel. This is the perfect tour for nature lovers and those who have seen Vienna already. You'll have a much greater appreciation for the beauty of this country on this wonderful break from city life.

Tour 4- The Danube Valley - 8 Hour

On this private full-day excursion you'll discover the richness and charm of a world-renowned cultural landscape. Your Driver-Guide will meet you at your hotel and whisk you away to experience the power and glory of the Baroque monastery of Melk, standing sentinel above the tree tops of the Danube Valley. Tour the beautiful monastery and then stroll the quaint small town streets outside its walls. Visit idyllic Dürnstein with its mix of medieval flair and baroque, and sip local cordials made in the region. See Weissenkirchen, where an ancient fortified church awaits. The romance of quaint villages and castle ruins in little known places like these need to be experienced first hand. The Wachau wine-growing region's rolling hills, old villages and small, stone-terraced vineyards afford stunning views. After a day of touring, strolling, shopping and eating (lunch not included) you drive back along the blue Danube, content to recall the unforgettable memories you've made.