The 15 Best Self-Guided Tours in Austria

1.Tickets for Mozarthaus Vienna with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,344 reviews · 1 day · from $18Our pick

Visit Mozart’s only preserved Vienna apartment, where he lived from 1784 to 1787 and composed The Marriage of Figaro. Explore three exhibition levels at your own pace with audio in 13 adult languages or 8 child languages. Add Haus der Musik for an interactive look at music, and bring headphones if your audio tour uses your phone.

“The two showed off the amazing features of the opera house as well as providing interesting facts about history of Vienna and have a development of the opera house related to the development of the wider city and country.”

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2.New Hofburg Palace Audio-Guided Tour & Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 566 reviews · 1 hour · from $27

Enter the New Hofburg through Weltmuseum Wien and follow an audio-guided route through the Imperial Armoury, historic musical instruments, and palace rooms. Hear the story of the Habsburg dynasty in nine languages, see armor and weapons, find a fortepiano linked to Mozart, and allow about an hour for the main visit.

“The place is amazing, but what I loved was the option of Czech language in the audio guide. My mom would struggle with English so I was very pleased. The palace is wonderful, the expositions of armor, guns and musical instruments were okay, but nothing too special, however the audio guide is telling a comprehensive story of the Habsburg family it’s history and traditions and that I loved. So while you’re looking at the expositions of armors you’re listening to tales and facts about the whole family.”

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3.Schlumberger Wine Cellar Guided or Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 285 reviews · 1 day · from $15Top rated

At Schlumberger Kellerwelten, you follow a 60-minute audio tour through Vienna’s oldest and largest sparkling-wine cellar. Learn how bubbles form, try hand-riddling bottles, and finish with a choice of sparkling, rosé, or mixed tasting set. The self-guided format lets you move at your own pace.

“This sparkling wine was delicious! We liked it so much that we bought two bottles to take home with us! The audio guide was very educational as we walked through the tunnels and looked at the exhibits.”

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4.Cathedral Entry Ticket with Audio Guide Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 134 reviews · 1 day · from $5Best value

Enter Salzburg Cathedral without a live guide and choose a 30-minute Classic Tour, 15-minute Short Tour, or child-friendly audio tour in English or German. See the bronze baptismal font, main organ, seven bells, mighty dome, and twin towers from inside. The ticket is valid for one day and wheelchair accessible.

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5.Scavenger Hunt Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 83 reviews · 4h 30m

This self-guided Vienna city game sends you from St. Stephen’s Cathedral through Graben, Heldenplatz, the Hofburg, Votiv Church, City Hall, and the Burgtheater. You solve 16 sealed envelopes at your own pace, pause for coffee or photos, and use the emergency answer envelope if needed. No guide is present.

“Im Zuge von einem Betriebsausflug haben wir diese Jagd gemacht. War lustig. Wir haben für 12 Stationen 1,5 Stunden gebraucht. Ich denke in 2 Stunden kann man fertig sein.”

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6.The Great Plague Exploration Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 60 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $7

You’ll explore Vienna’s medieval lanes with a smartphone, solving clues from St. Rupert’s Church to the Hofburg. This private, self-guided game takes about 90 minutes, includes audio stories, and lets you pause for coffee or sightseeing. Expect famous sights, overlooked details, and a few app-related challenges.

“A good way to see the city sights but I was hoping for more history facts and information. I should have read the description better, I don't think I would have booked.”

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7.Vienna Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 52 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $8

Start at St. Stephen’s Cathedral and follow a smartphone audio guide through Vienna’s historic center. A professional historian narrates 29 stops, including Hofburg Palace, Café Central, the State Opera, Mozart’s monument, and the Anker Clock. Bring headphones, download the route, and plan extra time if you want to pause at cafés or enter attractions.

“This was really enjoyable. Because it’s an audio tour and there was no personal guide, my family and I really enjoyed the flexibility. The tour gave is us the overall view of places to visit and explore more thoroughly.”

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8.Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour on Your Phone

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 33 reviews · 365 days · from $11

Use your Android or iPhone as your guide on this English audio walk through central Vienna. Start at Palais Schwarzenberg, then follow offline narration, text, and maps to Karlskirche, the State Opera, Maria-Theresien-Platz, Hofburg Palace, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. You set the pace, but entry fees are not included.

“The application doesn't work properly, many bugs. Not worth paying for this.”

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9.The Heart of Vienna: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 29 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $11

Follow a one-kilometer self-guided walk from the Vienna State Opera to Stephansdom using the VoiceMap app. You’ll hear stories about the Albertina, war memorial, Capuchin Church, Habsburg crypt, and cathedral, with music and sound effects along the way. The tour runs offline, costs $11.99, and takes about an hour.

“Interesting and informative at the same time! Loved the self-paces nature of it too. It was a great guide to wandering the city with some stories about what was around us. One minor flaw - we were charged twice for this - once through trip advisor and once through viator.”

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10.Vienna’s Old Town and Attractions Self-Guided Tour Booklet

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 14 reviews · 3 hours

You get a downloadable booklet in 15 languages, a marked map, and practical notes for a 2 to 3 hour walk through Vienna’s Old Town. Follow the route from St Stephen’s Square past Mozart’s former residence, the Hofburg, Demel, Graben, and other landmarks. Entry tickets and a live guide are not included.

“Very easy to follow - took us to great places in the town”

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11.Freud, Mozart & Beethoven Exploration Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $7

Use the Questo app to follow clues from St. Stephen’s Cathedral to the Sigmund Freud Museum. Along the way, solve puzzles, learn about Vienna’s famous figures, and uncover lesser-seen corners of the city. The game lasts about one to two hours, works offline after download, and lets you pause or continue whenever you like.

“This could be really fun however today it was not. Vienna is a really busy city and I found the time taken to read the clues and look for the answers led to doddering about in really busy touristy areas. It’s been really sunny (yay) but that meant the sun glinting off my phone screen made reading the clues more difficult. We gave up early on as the experience was not enjoyable for us today, however, I would definitely try this again elsewhere”

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12.Vienna Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $9

Use the World City Trail app to guide yourself through a 3.5-kilometer Vienna walk linking the Old University Quarter, Hofburg, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Albertina, and more. Solve observation-based riddles, hear short stories in six languages, pause whenever you like, and finish where it suits you. Bring charged phone, mobile data, and comfortable shoes.

“Guten Tag. Ich konnte mich auf dieser worldcitytrail App nicht einloggen und habe daher ihre Hilfe per WhatsApp angefordert. Es wurde mir gesagt, ich soll die Bestätigungsnummer + via eingeben. Funktionierte nicht - Anmeldung fehlgeschlagen. Dann wurde mir gesagt, ich solle diese App löschen und nochmal runterladen , den Cache leeren und dann Via- und die Bestätigungsnummer eingeben. Hab ich gemacht. So haben wir ewig hin und her geschrieben. Funktionierte einfach nicht. Dann hieß es auf einmal ich muss direkt bei worldcitytrail um Hilfe bitten, sie sind da nicht zuständig. Auf einmal - nicht zuständig!!! So dann sind wir bereits in Wien angekommen und ich habe dann auf die tour…”

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13.Self-Guided 1,5-hour Tour of Innsbruck: Exciting Stories, Photo Spots & Desserts

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 1 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $28

Use an English audio guide app to explore Innsbruck privately, from Marktplatz and the Golden Roof to the Hofburg, Hofkirche, and Nordkette stations. The route takes about 1.5 hours without long stops, but you can pause over several hours. Bring headphones and a power bank. Entry tickets are extra.

“It was great! Worked very well with the amount of time used to explain each stop and then time to pause for a break or lunch. Very well versed.”

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14.Salzburg Sound of Music Quest: Self-Guided Escape Game

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 10 reviews · from $7

Take a private, self-guided Salzburg quest on your phone, following a fictional Von Trapp escape story through Mirabell Garden, the Do-Re-Mi steps, Salzburg Cathedral, the Salzach River, and Petersfriedhof. You solve 10 themed puzzles at your own pace, with no guide or equipment, and can pause whenever you like.

“A bit disappointing, the free Salzburg self walking guide was better. Wouldn't recommend, didn't really enjoy.”

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15.Graz Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $13

Discover Graz on foot with an English-language app and a private, self-guided scavenger hunt. Use clues and a map to find sights such as Kunsthaus Graz, the Rathaus, and Glockenspielplatz, then answer questions and complete creative photo tasks. The route takes about 1 to 2 hours, but you can pause whenever you like.

“This is a great activity to do with the family during the vacations. It's fun, entertaining and educational and we can continue the tour at our own pace. Perfect for families with children!”

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