Things to Do in Vienna with Kids
Whether you embark on a relaxing river cruise, drop by one of the world’s oldest zoos, indulge in a chocolate-tasting session, or go for a ride on the city’s giant Ferris wheel, Vienna offers plenty of attractions that appeal to visitors of all ages. Here’s how to plan a family-friendly day out in the Austrian capital.
- Make sightseeing exciting for kids — and point out the city’s palaces, cathedrals, and other impressive landmarks — aboard a hop-on-hop-off-bus tour.
- Combine your city explorations with a relaxing boat ride when you go for a cruise down the Danube River.
- Discover one of Vienna’s interactive and family-friendly exhibitions, such as Time Travel: The Vienna History Show or Madame Tussauds.
- Given that Vienna’s culinary staples include chocolate, praline, cheese, and other treats, you can bring the kids along on a tempting food tour.
- Visit the Tiergarten Schönbrunn — one of the world’s oldest zoos — and finish with a ride on the Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel (Wiener Riesenrad).
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Big Bus Vienna Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
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Soak up 360-degree views of Vienna’s top attractions with a 1-, 2-, or 3-day hop-on hop-off ticket on a double-decker Big Bus. Pass Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Belvedere, and more. Enjoy your choice between a classic, premium, or deluxe ticket option, along with access to two sightseeing routes, audio commentary on board, free Wi-Fi, and one walking tour. See this vibrant city at your own pace, hopping on and off at any of the stops.
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Danube Canal City Sightseeing Cruise in Vienna
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Experience the beauty of Vienna onboard the luxurious MS Blue Danube. Set sail for a 75-minute sightseeing cruise and spot landmarks like the Uniqua Tower, the Urania Observatory and the Vienna Ring Tower. Along the way, admire architectural gems like Otto-Wagner’s Schützenhaus, the Zaha Hadid-House and the Rossauer Baracks, and wave at the swimmers in the Badeschiff Vienna.
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Chocolate Making Class in Vienna
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Chocolate fans—this one’s for you! Enjoy a day learning about, making, and tasting chocolate. You won’t have to worry about bringing anything with you as all ingredients and cooking utensils are provided. This experience takes you through the history of chocolate, and you even make chocolate with tools like the Aztecs. Create your own bars, and top off your experience with a visit to the Chocolate Museum.
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Vienna City Bike Tour
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Cycle through the streets of Vienna on this bike and city tour. Led by a local guide, pedal past top attraction such as the Albertina, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Vienna State Opera, Stadtpark, and Heldenplatz. As you travel along bike paths and quieter streets, your guide will discuss the fascinating stories behind each landmark. Enjoy your choice of a morning, afternoon or evening departure.
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Time Travel-Magic Vienna History Tour Ticket
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Step back in Viennese time with a visit to Time Travel: The Vienna History Show. The exciting museum brings the past into the present day, courtesy of multimedia displays and attractions audio-given information. Check out the era of Habsburg rule, uncover the plague-hit streets of medieval Vienna and discover the musical side of the city — all through animatronics and special effects. Special attractions include a World War II–era air-raid shelter and a virtual horse-drawn carriage ride.
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Madame Tussauds Vienna
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Get up-close to famous figures of past and present with this entrance ticket to Madame Tussauds wax museum in Vienna. Come face-to-face with lifelike replicas of movie stars such as Angelina Jolie, Daniel Craig, and Robert Pattinson; meet old-time Hollywood idols like Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn; and gaze at royals, composers, politicians, and visionaries from Austria and the world over, including Napoleon, Mozart, the Empress Sisi, and more.
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