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15 Private Tours in Austria to Build a Day Around

334 tours  ·  from $22 a head

The 15 best private tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Vienna: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide - Starting at your accommodation gives you useful bearings
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Vienna: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide

1.Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,420 reviews · from $55Our pick

Meet a Lokafyer at your accommodation or a central landmark and shape a private Vienna walk around your interests. Guides such as Aida, Ernst, Felix, Marietta, and Yenny have helped visitors understand the city, find good food, use public transport, and see both major sights and quieter corners. Choose 2 to 6 hours.

“We had a great tour with Jeff, our guide. He is French but now lives in Vienna. He is definitely now a local and gave us a great perspective from a resident of Vienna. We only booked a two hour tour, so Jeff suggested a meeting place that allowed us to see more of this beautiful city. He took his time to answer our questions and included all of our family in quiz questions that kept us engaged and interested. We saw a lot in the time we had even though our visit coincided with the Vienna marathon. We ended the tour at a great restaurant that Jeff found for…”

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Vienna: Private Walking Tour with a Guide - Imperial sights, churches, and palace exteriors
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Vienna: Private Walking Tour with a Guide

2.Private Walking Tour with a Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 962 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $55

Explore Vienna privately for 2 to 8 hours with a guide in English, French, German, Spanish, or Italian. Your route can focus on imperial sights, music, art, cafes, or lesser-known corners. Guides such as Guram, Hande, Ernst, and Fouad Augusto are praised for clear storytelling and useful advice. Museum interiors and attraction tickets cost extra.

“Caleb was one of the best guides we've experienced with using guides in frequent travels to many locations. His knowledge of history and current events within the country and city, its various influences and his perspective of the same was fresh and enlightened. We highly recommend him. He is definitely in the right profession.”

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Vienna: Wine Tasting Experience in a Private Wine Cellar - Roman roots and Vienna’s 600 hectares of vines
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Vienna: Wine Tasting Experience in a Private Wine Cellar

3.Wine Tasting Experience in a Private Wine Cellar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 413 reviews · 30 - 150 minutes · from $22Best value

Meet an English- or German-speaking wine guide, enter a private cellar in central Vienna, and taste three or more Austrian wines with regional snacks. Choose a 30-minute self-guided visit, a 45 or 60-minute tasting, or a 2.5-hour route through three cellars. Guides such as Bernie and Cornelius bring wine and Vienna history to life.

“Had a great time experiencing and learning about Austrian wine - I know nothing about wine but was still able to understand things :)”

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Private Day Tour Trip Salzburg Hallstatt and Melk from Vienna - A ten-minute pause at Lake Wolfgang
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Private Day Tour Trip Salzburg Hallstatt and Melk from Vienna

4.Private Day Tour Trip Salzburg Hallstatt and Melk from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 388 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) Top rated

Leave Vienna at 7:30 a.m. with a private English-speaking driver and visit Melk Abbey, Hallstatt, Lake Wolfgang, and Salzburg. Drivers such as Darko, Michael, Romano, and Davor offer local tips, photo stops, and flexible timing. You explore each town independently, making this a fast but practical way to see western Austria in one day.

“We really loved how relaxing the day was and how accommodating D was. He was very relaxed and let us plan our day however we wanted. He made sure everyone was happy and taken care of. We had nice conversations along the longer drives, even with my 14 year old son”

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Original Sound of Music Private Tour Salzburg - Why this private Sound of Music tour works
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Original Sound of Music Private Tour Salzburg

5.Original Sound of Music Private Tour Salzburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 310 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Visit Salzburg film locations with a private driver-guide, hotel pickup, and room for up to eight people. See Mirabell Gardens, Hellbrunn’s gazebo, Nonnberg Abbey, Mondsee wedding church, and St. Gilgen. Expect movie stories, Austrian history, mountain and lake views, and optional apple strudel cooking.

“Wonderful private guided trip with Antonio. We learned a lot about Salzburg as well as the filming of “The Sound of Music.” Antonio was exceptional and even knew of the back roads to get us closer and better views! We would definitely recommend this tour and tour guide!”

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Private Day Tour of Hallstatt and Salzburg from Vienna - A ten-minute view at Traunsee
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Private Day Tour of Hallstatt and Salzburg from Vienna

6.Private Day Tour of Hallstatt and Salzburg from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.)

Travel from Vienna in a private air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi, stopping at Traunsee, Hallstatt, Hallstätter See, and Salzburg. Guides such as Sam and Ahmed are praised for clear English, patience, photo stops, and local tips. The day runs 11 to 12 hours, with long drives but striking Alpine views.

“Traveling overseas, Viator is a great resource to sightsee. Guides are professional and care about the customer experience. Traveled to Vienna and had a day trip to Hallstatt and Salzburg. Hallstatt is a must see, my new favorite European city. Thank you Viator for another great experience.”

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Private Hidden Vienna Walk — Stories Behind Quiet Corners - Stubentor reveals the city’s former defenses
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Private Hidden Vienna Walk — Stories Behind Quiet Corners

7.Private Hidden Vienna Walk — Stories Behind Quiet Corners

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend three hours with an English-speaking Austria Guide exploring Vienna’s overlooked corners and major sights. Depending on your interests, you may walk from Stubentor to the Jesuit Church, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Judenplatz, Palais Daun-Kinsky, and Rathausplatz, with stories about Mozart, Beethoven, cafés, architecture, and local life. Walter, Sabine, Brigitte, Hannes, and Daniela are among the guides used by the provider.

“Our experience was wonderful! We booked the tour without realizing that we would miss important sites, so our guide modified everything to adjust for our own preferences.”

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Vienna Private Walking Tour with a Local - Why three or four hours may be the sweet spot
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Vienna Private Walking Tour with a Local

8.Vienna Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 131 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $58

Meet a Vienna local for a private two to six hour walking tour shaped around your interests. Guides such as Felix, Ron, Ernst, Anna, Raja, and Jeff have led routes covering grand landmarks, lesser-known corners, food stops, transport tips, and Vienna’s past. You can request a central hotel pickup and a flexible end point.

“Amazing tour where the guide actually took us and showed the local activity. Best way to get to know the city”

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Vienna at First Glance a Private Walking Tour for First Timers - Upper Belvedere gives you Vienna in one glance
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Vienna at First Glance a Private Walking Tour for First Timers

9.Vienna at First Glance a Private Walking Tour for First Timers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Start at your hotel, vacation home, pier, or train station with a private Austria Guide such as Sabine, Walter, Brigitte, or Alexander. Over about three hours, you’ll see Vienna’s grandest sights, learn how to use public transportation, and finish at St. Stephen’s Cathedral with practical ideas for the rest of your stay.

“It was an amazing experience with Brigitte. She’s an exceptional guide, with a huge knowledge about Vienna and his history, and she’s trying to pass on her knowledge. Moreover she can skip from Spanish to English in a second. I would recommend this activity to everyone who wants to discover Vienna.”

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Vienna City Highlights Private Tour - Schönbrunn Palace and the Habsburg story
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Vienna City Highlights Private Tour

10.Vienna City Highlights Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 122 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $458

You’ll tour Vienna with a private English-speaking guide and driver, choosing a 3, 4, or 6-hour route. Expect Ringstrasse landmarks, Schönbrunn, Belvedere, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Hofburg, Hundertwasserhaus, Vienna Woods, and Kahlenberg. Guides such as Jan, Ana, Lisa, and Horst are praised for clear history and flexible planning.

“Our group of 6 loved our 5 hour private tour of Vienna with Natalie. She was very knowledgeable about Vienna history but also gave us first hand insight into living in the city regarding parking, schools, buying groceries, paying bills, raising children and being a citizen of Vienna.”

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Vienna: Private Electric Car Sightseeing Tour - Starting at Café Mozart near the Albertina
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Vienna: Private Electric Car Sightseeing Tour

11.Private Electric Car Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 104 reviews

Glide through Vienna’s old town in a private electric classic car with a live guide. Choose 30, 45, or 60 minutes to see places such as Hofburg Palace, the Opera, Parliament, and Karlskirche. Platinum includes city-center hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, and Prosecco, beer, or soft drinks.

“The driver was very accommodating and have good knowledge of the history and area and showed respect and passion Great experience”

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Vienna: Private Walking Tour of the Central Cemetery - Meeting Christian Pacic at Gate 2
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Vienna: Private Walking Tour of the Central Cemetery

12.Private Walking Tour of the Central Cemetery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 2 hours

Join state-certified guide Christian Pacic for a private, two-hour German-language walk through Vienna’s Central Cemetery. You’ll see grand tombs, Ringtheater fire and Soviet war memorials, the Art Nouveau cemetery church, and a modern forest cemetery. The tour costs $217 per group of up to 10, with a €3 per-person contribution paid on site.

“Super private Führung zu dritt am Wiener Zentralfriedhof. Christian als Guide war sehr unterhaltsam, humorvoll und hat alles richtig gut erklärt. Eine spannende und zugleich lustige Tour – absolut empfehlenswert!”

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Vienna After Dark: Private Evening Food & Drink Experience - 4 p.m. at the Graben: a grand opening with a practical purpose
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Vienna After Dark: Private Evening Food & Drink Experience

13.Vienna After Dark: Private Evening Food & Drink Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $247

Start near the Graben at 4 p.m. with a local English-speaking guide, then follow Vienna’s food trail from senior-made pastries and coffee to Würstelstand fare, Austrian wine, dinner, and a final cocktail. Guides such as Wolfi, Maria, and Patrick have led guests through lesser-seen districts by foot and metro. Dietary requests can be arranged ahead.

“Had a fantastic night met some lovely people . Wolfy and Harriet were wonderful hosts made sure everyone was happy and had a very enjoyable time . Amazing places you wouldn't of known about”

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Vienna: Skip-the-Line Schonbrunn Palace Private Tour - The Great Gallery, Chinese Cabinets, and Ceremonial Rooms
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Vienna: Skip-the-Line Schonbrunn Palace Private Tour

14.Skip-the-Line Schonbrunn Palace Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 85 reviews · 2 hours - 210 minutes · from $267

Explore Schönbrunn Palace with a private, licensed guide in your chosen language. The 2-hour Highlight Tour covers 24 rooms, while the 2.5-hour Grand Tour adds 16 more. Walk through the gardens to the Gloriette, and choose a longer option with hotel pickup and drop-off in Vienna.

“We absolutely loved our guide Ute. She was so knowledgeable and so entertaining. She really looked after us and shared so much.”

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Innsbruck: City Highlights Private Guided Tour - The Imperial Garden and Palace quarter
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Innsbruck: City Highlights Private Guided Tour

15.City Highlights Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 83 reviews · 1h 30m

Walk Innsbruck with a private licensed guide such as Luc or Alexandra, from the Imperial Garden and Court Church to the Golden Roof, Inn bridge, and Maria Theresien Street. You’ll hear about Tyrolean life, food, traditions, and history while seeing both old-town monuments and modern works by Zaha Hadid and David Chipperfield.

“Innsbruck is stunning and Luc took our group to the most wonderful places. The whole tour was entertaining and fun. Luc was captivating and a bit cheeky - Aussies love this style. Our group is mostly teenagers as we are on a school trip in Europe. The kids loved the tour just as much as the adults. Luc was so accommodating by adjusting the time of our tour to guide us after a later than planned arrival in town. Nothing was too much trouble. I could not give this tour a higher rating and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Innsbruck. Thank you, Luc, for a great start to our…”

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