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3-Day Cultural and Culinary Tour of Vienna, Austria

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Day 1: Historic Vienna

Vienna, Austria on May 7, 2025

8:30am

Breakfast at Café Central

Enjoy a traditional Viennese breakfast with Wiener Melange coffee and pastries in this iconic historic café, open from 7:30am to 10pm.

EUR15, 1h

9:45am

Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral

Explore the stunning Gothic cathedral located in the heart of Vienna’s Innere Stadt, open daily from 6am to 10pm.

EUR5, 1h

11:00am

Tour the Hofburg Palace

Discover the former imperial palace, home to the Habsburg dynasty, including the Imperial Apartments, Sisi Museum, and the Spanish Riding School. Open 9am to 5:30pm.

EUR15, 2h

1:30pm

Lunch at Figlmüller

Taste the famous Wiener Schnitzel at this well-known restaurant near St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Lunch hours 11:30am to 3pm.

EUR25, 1h

2:45pm

Explore the Kunsthistorisches Museum

Visit one of the world’s greatest art museums, featuring works from classical masters. Open 10am to 6pm, closed Mondays.

EUR18, 2h

5:00pm

Evening walk through the Ringstrasse

Stroll along Vienna’s grand boulevard to view historic buildings, opera houses, and theaters beautifully illuminated at night.

Free, 1h

7:00pm

Dinner at Plachutta Wollzeile

Dine on traditional Austrian Tafelspitz in a cozy atmosphere, open until 11pm.

EUR40, 1.5h

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Day 2: Palace and Gardens

Vienna, Austria on May 8, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Café Sperl

Experience a classic Viennese breakfast with fresh bread, eggs, and coffee in this charming, traditional café open from 8am.

EUR12, 1h

9:30am

Visit Schönbrunn Palace

Tour the magnificent summer residence of the Habsburg emperors and stroll through its vast gardens. Open from 8:30am to 5:30pm.

EUR22, 3h

1:00pm

Lunch at Café Residenz

Enjoy light Austrian fare and pastries located on the Schönbrunn grounds, open 9am to 6pm.

EUR20, 1h

2:15pm

Explore Schönbrunn Gardens and Gloriette

Relax and take photos in the splendid gardens and climb to the Gloriette for panoramic city views.

Free, 1.5h

4:00pm

Visit the Vienna Zoo (Tiergarten Schönbrunn)

Tour the oldest zoo in the world, adjacent to the palace gardens, open till 6pm.

EUR24, 1.5h

6:00pm

Dinner at Gasthaus Wolf

Enjoy traditional Viennese cuisine in a friendly setting, open for dinner from 5:30pm.

EUR30, 1.5h

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Day 3: Leisure and Modern Vienna

Vienna, Austria on May 9, 2025

8:30am

Breakfast at Demel

Treat yourself to exquisite pastries and coffee at the historic Demel pastry shop, open from 7:30am.

EUR15, 1h

10:00am

Prater Park and Giant Ferris Wheel

Spend the morning exploring Vienna’s famous amusement park; ride the Giant Ferris Wheel for spectacular views. Park open from 10am to midnight, Ferris Wheel 10am to 10pm.

EUR12, 2h

12:30pm

Lunch at Schweizerhaus

Sample authentic Austrian regional dishes and beers in the Prater beer garden, open 11:30am to 11pm.

EUR25, 1h

2:00pm

Museum Quarter Exploration

Visit contemporary art museums and enjoy the lively square with shops and cafes, open 10am to 6pm.

EUR15, 2h

4:30pm

Coffee and Cake at Café Sacher

Finish your trip with the legendary Sachertorte and Viennese coffee in this famous café, open until 10pm.

EUR15, 1h

7:00pm

Dinner at Motto am Fluss

Enjoy contemporary Austrian cuisine with a view of the Danube Canal, open until midnight.

EUR40, 1.5h

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3-Day Cultural and Culinary Tour of Vienna, Austria

Day 1: Historic Vienna

8:30am

9:45am

11:00am

1:30pm

2:45pm

5:00pm

7:00pm

Day 2: Palace and Gardens

8:00am

9:30am

1:00pm

2:15pm

4:00pm

6:00pm

Day 3: Leisure and Modern Vienna

8:30am

10:00am

12:30pm

2:00pm

4:30pm

7:00pm

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