3-day itinerary · Vienna

3 Days in Vienna: First-Time Highlights

This plan suits first-time visitors seeking a mix of historic sightseeing, art, music and outdoor exploration. Three days pair guided introductions and palace gardens with museum collections, a classical concert and an immersive light show.

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Day 1: Historic Vienna and classical music

Get acquainted with Vienna’s historic center, explore imperial stories and finish with classical music.

  1. Best of Vienna : Historic Center Walking Tour

    Morning

    Best of Vienna : Historic Center Walking Tour

    Explore the historic center with a guide, building a foundation for your first visit through Vienna’s history and culture.

  2. Skip-the-Line Sisi Museum, Hofburg and Gardens Tour Vienna

    Afternoon

    Skip-the-Line Sisi Museum, Hofburg and Gardens Tour Vienna

    Tour the Hofburg complex and Sisi Museum to connect imperial surroundings with stories of Sisi and the Habsburgs.

  3. Vienna Classical Concert at St. Peter’s Church

    Evening

    Vienna Classical Concert at St. Peter’s Church

    Listen to classical works at St. Peter’s Church for a musical introduction to Vienna’s cultural identity.

Day 2: Palace gardens and artistic highlights

Combine imperial architecture and gardens with a signature art collection and an immersive church light show.

  1. Vienna: Skip the Line Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens Guided Tour

    Morning

    Vienna: Skip the Line Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens Guided Tour

    Explore Schönbrunn Palace and its gardens with a guide, pairing imperial history with time outdoors.

  2. Entry Ticket Upper Belvedere, Klimt's Kiss & Permanent Collection

    Afternoon

    Entry Ticket Upper Belvedere, Klimt's Kiss & Permanent Collection

    View Klimt’s Kiss and explore the Upper Belvedere collection for a defining encounter with Vienna’s art.

  3. Light of Creation Votive Church

    Evening

    Light of Creation Votive Church

    Experience the immersive Light of Creation show at Votive Church, adding a contemporary visual contrast to the day’s historic collections.

Day 3: City cycling, masterpieces and views

Round out your introduction with outdoor sightseeing, imperial art collections and a landmark tower visit.

  1. Vienna Highlights Small-Group Bike Tour

    Morning

    Vienna Highlights Small-Group Bike Tour

    Cycle through historic streets on a guided highlights tour, bringing an outdoor perspective to Vienna’s sights.

  2. Skip the Line: Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna Entrance Ticket

    Afternoon

    Skip the Line: Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna Entrance Ticket

    Explore the Kunsthistorisches Museum’s imperial masterpieces, adding depth to your introduction to Vienna’s cultural treasures.

  3. Vienna Danube Tower

    Evening

    Vienna Danube Tower

    Take in Vienna from the Danube Tower, closing your first visit with a broader perspective on the city.

Experiences are supplied by our partner Viator and booked on their site. Check times, prices and availability before you go.

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