Discover Vienna’s 200 best spots for a Friend Groups' trip

Innere Stadt

Walk through the grand imperial heart of Vienna, from the cathedral to the palace and the opera. A first-visit essential that rewards a slow walk.

Spittelberg

Wander cobbled lanes of restored Biedermeier houses, then settle at a candlelit table for dinner. A charming, atmospheric corner for couples in Vienna.

Schönbrunn Palace Evening Tour, Dinner and Concert

★ 4.4 · 979 reviews

Spend an evening at Schönbrunn with palace rooms, dinner and live music in one programme. Tour the state rooms after hours, enjoy a three-course Austrian meal, then hear Mozart and Strauss sung by opera singers.

Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien

★ 4.8 · 36,209 reviews

Wander through gilded halls filled with old master paintings and ancient treasures. One of the great museums of Europe, and a Vienna essential.

Belvedere Palace

★ 4.7 · 91,420 reviews

See Klimt's most famous paintings in a baroque palace surrounded by formal gardens. A must for art and architecture lovers visiting Vienna.

Albertina

★ 4.7 · 36,224 reviews

Tour the grand staterooms of a Habsburg palace and see world-class prints and modern masterpieces. A top museum stop in the heart of the city.

krypt.

★ 4.3 · 869 reviews

Discover krypt., a hidden underground bar in Alsergrund that feels like a well-kept secret. Descend into its stylish, intimate room and enjoy craft cocktails with light bar bites.

Neubau

Browse concept stores, galleries and cafés in Vienna's creative district. A trendy neighbourhood for couples and solo travellers.

Leopold Museum

★ 4.7 · 12,184 reviews

See the great Viennese modernists, from Schiele to Klimt, in a bright museum in the MuseumsQuartier. A rewarding stop for art lovers.

Barfly's

★ 4.6 · 1,051 reviews

Discover Barfly's, a velvet-and-brass cocktail bar hidden behind a grand staircase in Mariahilf. Work your way through an enormous list of cocktails, whiskeys and rums to a Rat Pack soundtrack.

Ghosts and Legends Guided Nighttime Walking Tour

★ 4.4 · 1,210 reviews

See Vienna after dark on a ghost walk through its oldest lanes. Hear tales of witches, vampires and haunted buildings.

Mayer am Pfarrplatz - Heuriger - Beethovenhaus - Weingut

★ 4.3 · 1,750 reviews

Settle in at Mayer am Pfarrplatz, a classic Viennese wine tavern beside the Beethoven house. Enjoy house wine and traditional Austrian dishes among grape vines and shaded courtyards.

The Chapel Bar - Speakeasy

★ 4.8 · 1,014 reviews

Slip into The Chapel Bar, a speakeasy in Vienna's Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus district. Order a themed cocktail or ask the bartender to create one around your tastes, including spicy, savoury twists.

The BirdYard

★ 4.4 · 390 reviews

Seek out The BirdYard, a Josefstadt speakeasy hidden below a restaurant. Descend into a room of giant bird paintings and enjoy carefully presented cocktails with attentive service.

MuseumsQuartier Wien

★ 4.6 · 34,360 reviews

Explore MuseumsQuartier Wien, Vienna's cultural hub of old stables and modern galleries. Wander its courtyards, pick a museum or simply settle at a cafe between exhibitions.

Guided Pub Crawl with Club Entry

★ 4.4 · 1,472 reviews

Discover Vienna after dark on a guided pub crawl through the Innere Stadt, built for meeting fellow travellers. Hop between three venues with games and shots along the way, then finish with included entry to a club.

NENI am Wasser

★ 4.4 · 4,280 reviews

Head to NENI am Wasser, a canal-side spot in Leopoldstadt with an easy metro connection. Pair a drink or dinner with views across the Danube Canal as the evening settles in.

The Sign | Cocktail Bar | Bar

★ 4.6 · 1,788 reviews

Discover The Sign, an intimate cocktail bar in Vienna's Alsergrund. Work through a creative menu of cocktails and homemade lemonades with guidance from friendly, knowledgeable servers.

Servitenviertel

★ 4.7 · 213 reviews

Settle on a terrace near the Servite Church and enjoy a drink in a cosy Vienna quarter. A relaxed corner for couples and locals who like atmospheric pubs.

Naschmarkt

Wander Naschmarkt, Vienna's famous market street. Sample from stalls piled with produce, spices and cheese, and pause at a market-side restaurant for lunch.

Matiki Bar

★ 4.9 · 831 reviews

Discover Matiki Bar, a tiki-flavoured cocktail spot in Vienna's Neubau district. Work through the long menu of creative drinks, or let the bartenders build one around your tastes.

Tür 7 - Boutique Bar - No garnish. Only balance.

★ 4.6 · 443 reviews

Discover Tür 7, a boutique cocktail bar hidden behind a plain door in Josefstadt. Knock to enter, then settle into a warm, intimate room where your drink is made to your taste.

Kleinod

★ 4.5 · 1,594 reviews

Discover Kleinod, an intimate 1920s-style cocktail bar right in central Vienna. Sip expertly made drinks and share a charcuterie board while jazz plays in the background.

Loos American Bar

★ 4.1 · 2,532 reviews

Step into Loos American Bar, a tiny art deco gem in the heart of Vienna's old town. Order a classic cocktail from the long menu and take in the marble and mirrored interior.

Vienna State Opera

★ 4.7 · 64,097 reviews

Experience the Vienna State Opera, a world-famous house in the heart of the Innere Stadt. Attend a major opera or ballet production, or tour the historic interiors to see the grand decor up close.

1.5-Hour Underground Walking Tour

★ 4.9 · 1,318 reviews

Go below Vienna's streets to Roman remains, medieval cellars and a crypt. A guide shows the layers hidden under Michaelerplatz.

Schönbrunn Palace Park

★ 4.8 · 61,138 reviews

Step into the grounds of Schönbrunn Palace Park, the sprawling former imperial summer garden in Hietzing. Stroll the formal avenues and fountains, then take in the glass Palmenhaus before choosing how far to wander.

Donauinsel

★ 4.7 · 1,805 reviews

Spend an afternoon on Donauinsel, the long green strip running along the Danube. Walk, jog or cycle its shaded paths, then cool off with a swim or settle in at a riverside bar.

Noahs Ark Experimental Cocktail Club

★ 4.9 · 313 reviews

Try Noahs Ark Experimental Cocktail Club, a Neubau bar known for inventive drinks. Sample balanced, unexpected combinations in a calm evening setting built around the cocktail menu.

Skip-the-Line Sisi Museum, Hofburg and Gardens Tour

★ 4.8 · 7,954 reviews

Step inside the Hofburg to meet Empress Elisabeth and Franz Joseph through their rooms. A guide brings the apartments to life with personal stories.