Top 15 Self-Guided Tours in Austria

1.Tickets for Mozarthaus Vienna with Audio Guide

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

Visit Mozarthaus Vienna, Mozart’s only preserved Vienna apartment, where he lived from 1784 to 1787 and composed The Marriage of Figaro. Explore three exhibition levels with an audio guide, then add Haus der Musik for hands-on music exhibits. Bring headphones if using your phone.

“I expect to see whole residence to be decorated but it was completely empty. At least I was expecting to see a musical instrument from Mozart's era.”

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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 at Heldenplatz for a self-guided audio tour in nine languages. See the Imperial Armoury, historic instruments, Mozart’s fortepiano, a Haydn wax bust, and rooms tied to the Habsburg dynasty. Allow an hour for the main route, or longer for the full museum.

“Easy to find ticket counter. Overall nice place. Signage pointing out the numbers of exhibits for audio guide could be clearer. Exhibit is comprised of 50% suits of armor and 50% antique music instruments- or it felt like it. If those aren’t your main interests- just photograph the outside.”

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3.Schlumberger Wine Cellar Guided or Self-Guided Tour

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

Tour Schlumberger’s historic Vienna cellar at your own pace with an audio guide in eight language options. See how sparkling wine is made, try hand-riddling bottles, then choose a tasting set of sparkling, rosé, or mixed wines. Allow about two hours, and bring a jacket for the cool vaults.

“The Rose flight is more impressive. 2 of 3 bottles purchased! The staff were so lovely and helpful.”

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4.Cathedral Entry Ticket with Audio Guide Option

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

Enter Salzburg Cathedral for a self-guided visit with an optional audio guide in English or German. Choose a 30-minute Classic Tour, a 15-minute Short Tour, or a child-friendly tour covering the dome, organ, baptismal font, bells, music, and Salzburg’s past.

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 14 reviews · 3 hours

Use Rosotravel Austria’s digital booklet to walk 3 km through Vienna’s Old Town in about three hours. Follow a marked route from St. Stephen’s Square past palaces, churches, museums, cafés, and historic streets. Read at your own pace, choose your own interior visits, and use the 10% guided-tour discount later.

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

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6.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 walk Innsbruck’s old town with your own group. Hear stories at Marktplatz, the Golden Roof, Hofburg, Hofkirche, and more, while stopping for photos, food, or extra sights. Entry tickets and headphones are not included.

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

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 10 reviews · from $7

Follow a Sound of Music-themed mission through Salzburg with the Questo app. You will solve 10 puzzles, visit Mirabell Gardens, the cathedral, Do-Re-Mi steps, the Salzach River, and Petersfriedhof, and pause whenever you like. Bring a charged phone and allow extra time for setup.

“It was just a very different way of exploring the city and places from sound of music. Made it entertaining for our teenage kids.”

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8.Graz Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour

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

Use an English-language app and access code to explore Graz at your own pace. Solve questions at sights such as Kunsthaus Graz, Rathaus, and Glockenspielplatz, then earn points with creative photo tasks. The private, self-guided route takes about two hours, with breaks welcome.

“We loved this. We had a free day but didn’t fancy a walking tour so we chanced this. It ended up taking us a good few hours because we kept finding lovely looking cafes & shops on the route to stop off at. We thought we had already seen most of Graz but we discovered so much more with this . Great fun too solving the clues. We will def be doing more of these when we visit new areas. Great value for money too.”

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9.Self-Guided Tour of Salzburg: Stories, Photo Spots & Desserts

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $36

Use Anna Tirol’s English audio app to walk Salzburg from Mirabell Palace through Mozart’s world, the cathedral, old-town legends, St. Peter’s, and Mönchsberg. Start when you like, pause for food or shopping, and finish above the city. Bring headphones, a charged phone, and a Salzburg Card if you plan to enter sights.

“Perfect for a solo traveler. A great walking tour. Informative. Hit all the Salzburg hot spots. Can go at your own pace. Be sure and get the Salzburg Card for free admission to most attractions and public transport.”

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10.Mozart’s Salzburg Exploration Game and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $7

Follow a Mozart-themed mystery from Makartplatz to Kapuzinerberg using the Questo app. Solve clues at nine Salzburg sights, including Mozart’s Birthplace, Café Tomaselli, the cathedral, and Mozartsteg. Plan for 90 minutes, bring your phone, and note that admission fees and a physical guide are not included.

“They didn't let us in because we didn't get the qr code.from viator. They sad it is a scam. Be careful.”

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11.Austrian Beer Tasting and Self-Guided Tour of Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · 1 day

Explore Vienna’s Old Town at your own pace with a beer booklet in 15 languages. Visit three recommended beer halls and breweries, sample six Austrian styles from Märzen to IPA, match drinks with local snacks, and use practical opening hours, addresses, and reservation tips to plan your day.

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12.Innsbruck Self Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews

Start at Annasäule in central Innsbruck and follow a phone-based Sherlock Holmes case involving the murder of Balthasar. You will solve codes, complete photo tasks, meet digital characters, and follow clues through the city at your own pace. One ticket covers up to four people.

“All was ok only little problem with navigation. We have much fun , was little something else as only walking.”

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13.Austrian Food, Vienna Restaurants Self-Guided Tour Booklet

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4 reviews · 3 hours

Use a multilingual PDF booklet to guide your own three-hour food walk through Vienna’s Old Town. You’ll choose from three recommended venues, try Austrian dishes at your own cost, and pair meals with sights such as St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the Anker Clock.

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14.Bregenz Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $13Top rated

Use the Explorial app to explore Bregenz with your private group. Follow map clues to sights such as Unteres Tor, Kapuzinerkloster, and Molo, then answer questions and complete photo tasks. The self-guided route takes about 1 to 2 hours, with breaks allowed along the way.

“Visitamos esta cidade pela primeira vez e a sua beleza é de outro mundo. Jogar através desta app foi uma escolha acertada e gostamos imenso.”

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15.Palais Lobkowitz Audio Guide Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · from $20

Step inside Palais Lobkowitz in central Vienna for a self-guided audio tour in English or German. You’ll see Baroque interiors, Gustav Klimt’s Nuda Veritas, and the Eroica Hall where Beethoven’s symphony was first performed. Your ticket is valid for seven days, and the palace is wheelchair accessible.

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