St. Stephen's Cathedral rising above the rooftops of Vienna at golden hour
Vienna, Austria · 3 days itinerary

Vienna Imperial

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This itinerary covers Vienna's imperial palaces, major museums and music venues across three days. It starts with central sites around St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Hofburg. Later days cover the Kunsthistorisches Museum, the State Opera and Belvedere Palace.

3 daysPalacesMuseumsOperaBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

St. Stephen's and Hofburg

  1. 9:00St. Stephen's CathedralSight
  2. 11:00Haus der MusikHaus der MusikSight
  3. 14:30Hofburg PalaceWalk
Day 2

Museums and State Opera

  1. 9:30Kunsthistorisches MuseumSight
  2. 12:00Leopold MuseumSight
  3. 15:00Vienna State OperaWalk
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Day 3

Belvedere and Mozarthaus

  1. 9:00Belvedere PalaceSight
  2. 11:00Austrian Gallery at BelvedereAustrian GallerySight
  3. 14:30Mozarthaus ViennaSight
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Vienna questions

Is three days enough for Vienna?

Three days covers the main palaces and museums with efficient planning. Book timed entry slots online for Hofburg and Belvedere to avoid queues.

Do I need to book Hofburg Palace ahead?

Buy timed tickets on the official site ahead of time, especially in peak season, to secure your slot and skip the line.

How do I get around Vienna?

Use the U-Bahn and trams with a 24-hour ticket for 8 euros. Purchase at station machines or via the Wiener Linien app.

Do I need tickets for the Vienna State Opera Tour?

Booking online ahead is recommended in high season, but same-day tickets at the tour desk are often available.

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