The city trip takes you to an unknown city, you stand overwhelmed between museums, churches and historic squares and ask yourself: How should I get to know this city? Where should I start? And what is really worth seeing? We've probably all experienced this at some point. And even if it's your second or twentieth time in Vienna, there are countless different perspectives on the city and always something new to discover. The best way to get an overview is to start with a walk or a tour. That's why we show you here which city tours are the best way to get to know the different facets of Vienna.

Tip: If you grab a Vienna Welcome Card beforehand, you can save up to 25 percent on many of the tours. 

Guided walking tour: guided tour of Vienna's highlights
Are you visiting Vienna for the first time and want to get an overview of the city? Then we recommend a guided walking tour, on which you will discover the city's most important highlights in a group led by a knowledgeable guide. You will learn surprising fun facts and exciting historical details. The tour starts at the historic Minorite Church in the first district, then continues to the Hofburg, Heldenplatz, Albertina and many other hotspots. The tour ends at the famous St. Stephen's Cathedral. The tour lasts around two hours, the guides present the information in a humorous way and with the Vienna Welcome Card you even get a 20 percent discount. 

Secrets of the horse-drawn carriage: classic tour by carriage 
Experience Vienna as it was in the old days: you can explore the city in style on horseback - or rather in the carriage behind it. The horse-drawn carriages themselves hold a few secrets and mysteries. Who are the horse-drawn carriages? Where do they go in the evening after work? If you want to take a look behind the scenes, you can discover the secrets of the hackney carriages: In Simmering, you'll explore the Fiaker Horse Center and get an exclusive barn tour. And of course there's also a horse-drawn carriage ride, namely into the heart of the city center. Accompanied by the characteristic clattering of hooves, you will be driven through the St. Marx district and then along the prominent Ringstrasse towards the city center. The Vienna Welcome Card is also worthwhile for this city tour, as it saves you a whole 25 percent.  

Electric classic car: an elegant way to see the sights of Vienna
Our next recommendation also offers you a private chauffeur: a city tour in an electric oldtimer. Up to five people can take part and a bottle of sparkling wine is available on request. While you cruise through the city center in the faithfully reproduced vintage car, the chauffeur will provide you with all kinds of insider knowledge about Vienna. The journey takes up to one and a half hours and is not only climate-friendly, but also wheelchair accessible. And guess what? There's also a twenty percent discount on this ride with the Vienna Welcome Card. 

Pedal power: guided bike tour through Vienna
Does the thought of a horse-drawn carriage make your legs fall asleep? If you prefer to take matters into your own hands, a pair of pedals under your feet is the perfect solution. On a city tour by pedalpower, you will see all the important places in Vienna within three hours: from the City Hall to the State Opera, the Prater, the Giant Ferris Wheel, St. Charles Church and St. Stephen's Cathedral. The tour includes a rental bike, and you can upgrade to an e-bike if you wish. But you can also take part with your own bike.

CityRiddler: unravel Vienna's secrets 
If you want to move your brain as well as your legs, you should explore Vienna on the CityRiddler puzzle tour. You can choose between various puzzle rallies, such as “Hidden Treasures of Vienna”, “Urban Art Tour” or “Schönbrunn Palace Park” and take up to five people with you as your accomplices. Even for us as locals, there are plenty of new things to discover with these themes - so the tour is ideal if you are not visiting Vienna for the first time and already know the city a little.

Would you like to explore Vienna on your own during your city trip? If you want to switch between cab, bike and public transport more often, the mobility benefits of the Vienna Welcome Card are worthwhile. In this article, we show you the quickest way to get from A to B in the city.