Holiday & Seasonal Tours in Austria

Make this Christmas one to remember with this special Vienna tour that lets you take Polaroid pictures along the way. Pass important city sights such as the Austrian Parliament, Hofburg Palace, and St. Charles' Church. Plus, stroll through Christmas markets lit up and decorated with holiday cheer.

See Vienna at its most enchanting on a 2.5-hour, small-group winter walking tour of the city, with time to explore the bustling Christmas markets, too. Learn about Vienna's imperial history and rich culture as you pass churches, palaces, and landmarks lit up for the holidays with garlands of sparkling lights.

Celebrate the new year in style on this New Year's Eve concert with dinner at Palais Auersperg in Vienna. Hear a recital of famous pieces of orchestral music in Palais Auersperg's beautiful Rosenkavalier Hall. Watch the talented musicians of the Vienna Residence Orchestra bring your favorite pieces of music to life. When the curtain closes on the concert, enjoy a delicious 5-course gala dinner with drinks included. As the clock strikes midnight, raise your glass of sparkling wine to 2018 with fireworks illuminating the sky in the background.

Party the night away, and ring in the new year in style with this 5-course New Year's Eve gala dinner in Vienna. In the early evening, head to Vienna's baroque Palais Auersperg - widely considered to be one of Vienna's most beautiful palaces. Take your seat, and enjoy a delicious 5-course dinner prepared by talented chefs, with accompanying drinks. Relax around your beautifully decorated table, and soak up the festive atmosphere. As the countdown to midnight approaches, raise a glass of sparkling wine to the future.

With its traditional flair and ambiance the Salzburg Christmas Market is the perfect setting to get in the mood for Christmas.Beautiful Cathedral Square, the traditional stalls, the stars overhead and the quality of the products sold charm visitors year after year. You will be enchanted too: by traditional craftsmanship, delicious Christmas cookies, aromatic tree ornaments and many arts and crafts of the season. The Salzburg Christmas Market is an experience for all of the senses: the delicate scent of mulled wine envelops the stalls, which offer fine and fanciful, old and new items. Performances by traditional Salzburg choirs and children's groups from Salzburg schools are a magnet for visitors year after year. "Turmblasen", the unparalleled Advent brass concerts, can be heard on Residence Square every Saturday at 6:30 p.m.I will pick you up in a lobby of the hotel you are staying in with a driver and his minivan at 8am. It takes 4 hours drive from Prague to Salzburg.

Welcome 2018 at Vienna's Kursalon concert hall with the strains of Mozart and Strauss ringing in your ears. Choose between a New Year's day or New Year's Eve concert, and enjoy a night out in the opulent Vienna concert hall, which was beloved by the 19th-century aristocrats. The concert includes a program of classical music performed by the talented Salonorchester Alt Wien, and upgrade options include a 4-course dinner or a VIP package with the best seats in the house as well as other extras.

Christmas in Vienna would not be complete without visiting its traditional holiday markets, and this private tour shows you the way to multiple market locations. Your guide knows the city's best places to visit for some of the best gifts, food, and decorations. Stop by the markets in front of City Hall, Schönbrunn Palace, and Belvedere Palace, and then make your way to the Christmas Village Maria-Theresien Platz to enjoy a vast array of seasonal culinary delights (own expense).

If you're in Vienna during the holiday season, treat yourself with a Christmas concert at Kursalon concert hall, and enjoy a festive rendition of classical music. With works by acclaimed composers such as Strauss and Mozart, the concert is performed by the Salonorchester Alt Wien and accompanied by solo singers and ballet dancers. If you want to make the night even more special, upgrade to include a 4-course dinner, or go all out and book the VIP option for premium seating and a glass of sparkling wine.

Visit three of Vienna's most famous Christmas market areas on this walking tour of Austria's capitol city. Listen to your guide tell you holiday stories about Christmas traditions important to locals as you make your way through the streets. See popular attractions, such St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Imperial Palace, and visit Christmas markets in Town Hall Square, Charles Square, and near Belvedere Palace.

New Year's Eve should be an unforgettable night of raucous revelry. Ensure you celebrate the turn of the year with style and sophistication during this 7.5-hour gala celebration in Vienna's Rathaus. This unique experience offers you the chance to dine in the Rathaus' Grand Ballroom and watch ballet dancers and vocalists perform a magical ensemble. Marvel at midnight fireworks on the Grand Balcony, and waltz to classical Viennese music until the early hours of the morning. Choose from booking options depending on budget and personal preference.

Discover Vienna's spectacular Christmas Markets on this action-packed walking tour. You won't have to worry about navigating, as a guide will lead the way, and you'll save time by visiting at least three markets in one evening. See Vienna's top sites illuminated at night, and learn about Viennese Christmas traditions from your guide. Itineraries vary but potential markets you'll visit include the Arts & Crafts Market at St. Charles' Church, and the Old Vienna Christkindlmarkt at Freyung.