Natural History Museum Vienna (Naturhistorisches Museum Wien) Tours
With a permanent collection of more than 30 million objects, the Natural History Museum Vienna (Naturhistorisches Museum Wien) is one of the most renowned museums of its kind. Wander the Wunderkammer-like halls, and marvel at treasures ranging from dinosaur skeletons to the 29,500-year-old Venus of Willendorf.
The Basics
Founded in 1889 and ranking among the city’s top attractions, the Natural History Museum is one of two blockbuster museums located on Maria Theresien Platz in central Vienna. (The Museum of Art History—or the Kunsthistorisches Museum—is the other.) Dozens of halls entice visitors with everything from precious stones to stuffed examples of extinct species. To save time, book a skip-the-line ticket in advance.
Things to Know Before You Go
How to Get There
The museum is situated on Maria Theresien Platz on the Ringstrasse. Take metro line U3 or U2 to Volkstheater station or Museumsquartier station.
When to Get There
The museum is open every day except Tuesday. Go on a weekday to avoid the crowds.
Highlights of the Natural History Museum Vienna
The museum was founded with the collections of Emperor Franz Stefan (husband of Empress Maria Theresa), Rudolf II, and Prince Eugene of Savoy. Today you’ll find a vast assemblage of minerals, rocks, fossils, meteors, and flora specimens; a series of rare stuffed animals; and a dinosaur hall. And don’t miss the world’s biggest collection of human skulls, the largest single topaz, and the oldest human sculpture (dating back to 32,000 BC).
The Basics
Founded in 1889 and ranking among the city’s top attractions, the Natural History Museum is one of two blockbuster museums located on Maria Theresien Platz in central Vienna. (The Museum of Art History—or the Kunsthistorisches Museum—is the other.) Dozens of halls entice visitors with everything from precious stones to stuffed examples of extinct species. To save time, book a skip-the-line ticket in advance.
Things to Know Before You Go
- The museum is completely accessible to wheelchairs.
- The museum has a lot of ground to cover, so wear comfortable footwear.
- There are eateries and a gift shop on-site.
How to Get There
The museum is situated on Maria Theresien Platz on the Ringstrasse. Take metro line U3 or U2 to Volkstheater station or Museumsquartier station.
When to Get There
The museum is open every day except Tuesday. Go on a weekday to avoid the crowds.
Highlights of the Natural History Museum Vienna
The museum was founded with the collections of Emperor Franz Stefan (husband of Empress Maria Theresa), Rudolf II, and Prince Eugene of Savoy. Today you’ll find a vast assemblage of minerals, rocks, fossils, meteors, and flora specimens; a series of rare stuffed animals; and a dinosaur hall. And don’t miss the world’s biggest collection of human skulls, the largest single topaz, and the oldest human sculpture (dating back to 32,000 BC).
Address: Burgring 7, Vienna, Vienna Region 1010, Austria
Admission: Varies
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Vienna Natural History Museum Entrance Ticket
As one of Vienna’s most prestigious museums, the Natural History Museum (Naturhistorisches) ranks among the Austrian capital’s top attractions and attracts crowds to match. Beat the crowds and save time by booking your admission ticket to the museum in advance. You’ll fly past the long lines at the ticket counter and discover more than 20 million historical artefacts without wasting time in line.
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13 Tours and Activities to Experience Natural History Museum Vienna (Naturhistorisches Museum Wien)
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Vienna Natural History Museum Entrance Ticket
As one of Vienna’s most prestigious museums, the Natural History Museum (Naturhistorisches) ranks among the Austrian capital’s top attractions and attracts crowds to match. Beat the crowds and save time by booking your admission ticket to the museum in advance. You’ll fly past the long lines at the ticket counter and discover more than 20 million historical artefacts without wasting time in line.
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Vienna Pass Including Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket
Book your Vienna Pass before you travel and save sightseeing time when you’re out and about in the Austrian capital. With a range of durations from one to six days, the pass gives you entry to some 60 attractions within your chosen time scale. Select your pass online, then plan out your visit to include sights such as the Giant Ferris Wheel and Schönbrunn Palace. Even better: You can use an included hop-on hop-off bus to get around town.
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Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Sightseeing Flexi Pass in Vienna
Book a Flexi PASS online to explore Vienna, and enjoy discounted entry to your choice of three, four, or five top city attractions. Simply redeem your booking voucher in central Vienna, then activate your pass at the first attraction or hop-on hop-off bus to use over 30 consecutive days. It’s a great way for you to visit sites like the Danube Tower and Schönbrunn Zoo while saving money and time at the admission desks.
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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Amazing Vienna on Electric Bike
This is a very detailed local experience tour as it is efficient with timing and effective with the results of sightseeing. This amazing experience is a combination of tailored customer needs and high tech Electric Bikes by Bosch.
Discovering how beautiful it is to visit Vienna with an electric bike and how many kilometers you can travel without the slightest effort so we are able to cover most of the touristic city attractions as well as hidden gems which only known by locals within short time.
If you are looking for complete Vienna sightseeing activity ----> Book this tour
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Private Vienna City Tour with Schonbrunn Palace Visit
Explore Austria’s beautiful capital city on this private 7-hour Vienna city tour with Schonbrunn Palace visit. Hop in your car and take the Ringstrasse past famous landmarks including the Opera House, Hofburg, Votive Church, Vienna's Rathaus (town hall) and Vienna University. Explore Vienna’s historic heart on foot and gain insight into centuries of heritage. Discover top attractions such as St Stephen’s Cathedral tucked away down winding alleys and ancient streets. Visit the Schönbrunn Palace and wander round the attractive gardens. Upgrade your tour to include lunch in a traditional Viennese restaurant.
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Private Vienna City Walking Tour And Tram Ride With Schonbrunn Palace Visit
Find out what makes the Austrian capital tick on this private Vienna city walking tour. Explore Vienna on foot and by tram with your private guide and discover top attractions including the rococo Schönbrunn Palace, home to the Habsburg dynasty. Take the tram along the Ringstrasse and admire Vienna State Opera, the National Theatre, City Hall and the Vienna Stock Exchange. Stop off half-way through for panoramic views over the mighty Danube River. Take in famous sites such as Sacher Café, the Albertina Museum, Capuchin Church and the bustling Kärtnerstraße.
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La Dolce Vienna - Ape Sightseeing Tour "Vino" - no indoor, save activity
This Ape Tour with driver picks you up at your hotel or meeting point (districts 1 - 9) and brings you to Ape Calessino in the 19th district, where you can enjoy some wonderful glasses of wine! You can spend cozy or romantic 30 minutes there. If you spontaneously decide to extend your stay, book an additional hour for only € 29 without any additional wine.If you wish to travel with a group of 3 people, you can pay an extra charge of € 10 on arrival. This applies to all our Ape tours. If you are only a couple, no third party will be added.
Would you like to add something special to your tour? How about with prosecco or bread rolls? The picnic basket costs € 15 including a wine cooler with ice, a bottle of Prosecco and two glasses. Or a selection of 6 mixed rolls for € 20 in a box.
Inquiry to "hello@ladolcevienna.at"
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Vienna Ringstrasse Tourist Scavenger Hunt
It takes 2-3 hours to complete, do it whenever you wish - you select your own date and start time, no scheduling or reservation needed. 20+ challenges, games and enigmas to solve as you walk through this historic neighborhood.
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Segway Tour Vienna in Winter
Feel festive this holiday season with a 3-hour Segway tour around Vienna’s Christmas markets. Led by a local guide, ride around the Ringstrasse, the famous Ring Road showcasing some of the city’s finest architecture. See the Hofburg Palace, City Hall, and Burgtheater. Then slip into the holiday spirit with a stop at the Christmas markets, perusing the stalls and sipping on a hot drink. After admiring the twinkling lights and merry decor, your tour will conclude back at your original departure point.
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Outdoor city escape game with guiding - Vienna
This tour combines walking, playing and learning. There are no extra costs, no entry fees , no objects, no guides. Everything you need is included in the app we offer. You will have an amazing time wandering around the city and learning info about the most important attractions of the city. It is highly recommended for families, friends, couples, students, companies and team building activities.
The tour supports English, German, Italian, French and Spanish
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$44.25
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Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Vienna: Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour
During the private tour you will get to know the history and culture of Vienna and Austria. See iconic highlights as St. Stephen's Cathedral and Hofburg, but also discover hidden gems of the city with incredible stories!
Highlights:
- Explore the highlights of Vienna during the tour led by a licensed guide
- Learn the history of Vienna and discover local heritage
- Admire sights in Old Town as St. Stephen's Cathedral, Rathaus and Albertina
- Visit St. Peter's Catholic Church and explore famous Hofburg Palace
- Enjoy a private tour only with your family and friends
Learn the facts and legends of picturesque Vienna city on a private walking tour. You will see the best selected highlights and main attractions. Get a great portion of knowledge from your local professional guide and enjoy vibes of this historic city. The guide leads you through multiple alleys and parts of the city to deliver you unforgettable memories!
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$102.01
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$102.01
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Half-day bike tour in Vienna
Whether you are a local or a tourist, you can experience Vienna in a whole new way by bike. The metropolis is ideal for bike tours, because its well-developed bike path network offers ideal conditions for sightseeing on two wheels.
Our trained local guides will show you the most famous sights of the capital in the most authentic way during a 3-hour tour. On this tour you will get a deep cultural insight into the history of the development and development of Vienna.
Before you start, you will receive a suitable bike and a bottle of water for the tour.
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Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Vienna - city of women
Whether as a team building event, bachelor party, birthday party, company outing program or simply because Vienna is "leiwand" and always worth exploring - we show that the city has many faces and is home to amazing events.
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Private Full Day Tour from Budapest to Vienna with Hotel pick-up and drop off
Enjoy this private full day tour from Budapest to Vienna comfortable in your private luxury vehicle.
Pick-up will be from your hotel or place of choice in Budapest. Once in Vienna you will meet your private official tour guide for a 3 hours guided tour.
During this tour, we will visit the most famous museums of the town. We will walk from here to Ephesos Museum, part of the larger Imperial Palace complex at Hofburg. Nextby we will continue to The Schatzkammer and The Hofsilber and Tafelkammer museums.
After little lunch break, our next stop will be the Palais Schönborn. Walking by, we continue to the very interesting and eclectic Museum of Resistance of Vienna.
The last stop, but not the least important is The Haus der Musik, designed to get the visitor to interact at all levels with the displays. It is located in the First District of the city, not very far away from St. Stephen’s Church.
The tour has a total duration for 10 hours from pick-up to drop off.
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$893.52
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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