Guided tours Austria

An MP 3 audio guide to € 8 (to get on the net or on the spot) gives interesting information about the historic pedestrian areas in Vienna. The tour begins at St. Etienne's Cathedral, with the Hofburg Palace, the Spanish Stud Farm and a few friendly addresses including Viennese cafés.

It climbs the hill of Du (200 to 450 m) and offers numerous hiking trails between vineyards and forest, to the famous Benedictine abbey of Göttweig. It is a beautiful construction of the th century in a privileged natural site. The abbey, founded in the th century, has a strong reputation in the Middle Ages. The current ensemble, due to the architect Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt, remained unfinished. No less admire the church, richly decorated in flamboyant Baroque style.

This great chocolatier shares his secrets. You can just stock up on sweets in the store. Or more, if you feel like it! The Xocolat factory offers confectionery, candy and chocolate-making workshops. Xocolat's chocolatiers show a maximum of a dozen participants how top-quality chocolate is transformed, as well as the techniques, recipes and secrets involved in making truffles and desserts. You'll also learn about the fundamental principles that govern the soul of grand cru chocolate.

The classy, personalized version of a horse-drawn carriage tour of downtown Vienna. You have a comfortable carriage driven by a friendly coachman with equally friendly horses and a wide range of packages. You can visit the stables and take a behind-the-scenes look at this magical trip back in time to the days when clogs trod the cobblestones of Vienna, taking the nobles in evening dress to the opera. The luxury package, including a romantic gourmet dinner served by our maîtres d'hôtel, is a must!

Two routes, one red to the Ring, one blue to Schönbrunn. It's easy to find the stops of these red double-decker buses, which operate on the hop-on hop-off principle. Climb aboard a Big Bus for a breathtaking view of Vienna's top sights and attractions. Get off as often as you like, with over 20 stops in front of landmarks such as Belvedere Palace, Schönbrunn Palace and the State Opera. Digital commentary in 13 languages, including French of course!