Austria History Tours: Our Top 8

1.Vienna: World War II Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,772 reviews · 2h 30m · from $31Our pick

Spend 2.5 hours walking central Vienna with an English-speaking guide such as Dieter, Stefan, Siggi, or Michael. See the synagogue that survived the Nazi regime, visit the Holocaust memorial, and connect Hitler’s Vienna with the bombing, annexation, liberation, and postwar division of the city.

“Dietr was an amazing guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable encouraged us to ask questions. The timing and walking distance was appropriate for the 2.5 hr tour.”

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2.Time Travel-Magic Vienna History Tour Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,099 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $27Best value

At Time Travel Vienna, a live guide and multilingual audio commentary lead you through Roman Vindobona, Habsburg Vienna, plague-era streets, musical history, and a WWII air raid shelter. Expect 5D film, VR, animatronics, wax figures, and a virtual fiaker ride in the historic Michaelerkloster vaults.

“The experience was fun and interactive. Only down side is that we were with a group of 6 kids that neither the parents or the guide could control . This caused issues when trying to listen to audio translations and ruined the immersion of the experience”

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3.Skip-the-Line Schonbrunn Palace Guided Tour and Vienna Historical City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 940 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $82

Begin at the Vienna State Opera for a coach tour along the Ringstrasse, then visit Schönbrunn Palace with a guided State Rooms tour and about 40 minutes of free time. English is offered daily, but some departures combine languages, so check before booking.

“Excellent tour. Very professional, knowledgeable English speaking guide. Enjoyed thoroughly. Recommend to all.”

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4.Vienna Mozart Concert in Historical Costumes at the Musikverein

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 888 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $83

Spend about two hours at Vienna’s Musikverein with the 30-musician Vienna Music Orchestra. Hear Mozart symphonies, concertos, opera arias, and duets, performed in historical costume in either the Golden Hall or Brahms Hall. Choose from four seating categories and arrive early to collect your tickets.

“We have assigned the strange seats in the theatre, literally we were above the stage in the balcony, but the seats built in behind the stage, enjoy the wall and ceiling view at all time. Not recommended”

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5.Historical Hitler Walking Tour of Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 887 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $32Top rated

Walk central Vienna with guides such as Dieter, Wolfgang, or Stephan, following Hitler’s early years, the Nazi takeover, wartime destruction, and Jewish Vienna. The 2.5-hour route links major landmarks with quieter memorials and ends near Schwedenplatz.

“Deter (hopefully I have spelt this correctly) was extremely informative and passionate. The time went so quickly, and I really felt the information stayed so tightly to Vienna / Austria which I really valued. He took care of his guests so well.”

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6.Vienna: Essential History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 633 reviews · 2 hours · from $34

Join a small-group, two-hour walk through Vienna’s historic center with guides such as Herbert, Dorothy, or Wolfgang. Expect Roman ruins, Habsburg stories, imperial buildings, wartime history, dry humor, and practical tips. Entry fees are separate, and the walk runs in all weather.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour. Plenty of tips for your stay in Vienna which was very useful.”

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7.Vienna: Historical Pharmacy Cellar Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 541 reviews · 1 hour · from $37

Meet at Schutzengel Apotheke and follow a German-speaking guide below Vienna’s streets into a private pharmacy cellar. In one hour, you’ll see an old laboratory, medicine cellar, and relics spanning 160 years of pharmaceutical history. Expect many stairs and no elevator.

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