Romantic Things to Do in Vienna: The 4 Best

1.Vienna: Romantic Old Town 2-Hour Discovery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 816 reviews · 2 hours Our pick

Follow a private guide through Vienna’s old town for two hours, from the Anchor Clock and Hoher Markt to the Greek Quarter, Jesuit quarter, narrow lanes, and ornate courtyards. Guides may lead the tour in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, and other languages. Wolfgang Auinger and Max are among the named guides associated with the experience.

“Schöner Rundgang - der Guide war nett, aber etwas zu redselig- mehr Wiener Schmäh als fundiertes historisches Wissen. Trotzdem zu empfehlen!”

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2.Vienna: Viennese Waltz Beginner Workshop for Couples

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 144 reviews · 50 min · from $57Best value

Meet Dance Master Aga Bohun at a Viennese waltz school for a 50-minute beginner class in English. You’ll learn posture, rhythm, and basic steps in a beautiful ballroom, with cultural context and plenty of guided practice. Smart casual clothing is fine, and no previous dance experience is needed.

“Aga was a fantastic instructor. She created a safe, fun and informative atmosphere for us non-dancers to learn to waltz. We appreciated the cultural and historical context she provided as well. Would highly recommend this experience!”

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3.Vienna: Romantic Classics Piano, Violin, and Cello Concert

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 60 reviews · 1h 30m · from $69

You’ll hear a 90-minute Romantic Classics concert in the frescoed Sala Terrena, 150 meters from St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Violinist Claudio Bentes performs with pianist Dushan Sretovic and cellist Teodora Miteva in a program featuring Beethoven, Chopin, Mozart, Liszt, Schubert, and Brahms. Student, back-row, and closer seats are available.

“Although the venue was relatively small, the acoustics were excellent, allowing every note to be heard with clarity and depth. The performers were outstanding — their playing was precise, expressive, and perfectly in sync. The entire performance was engaging from start to finish, with no dull moments. It was a truly memorable experience.”

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4.A box for a romantic walk in the city center of Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) Top rated

This self-guided Vienna walk gives you a box of romantic tasks and a route through ten central stops, from the old city wall and Burggarten to courtyards, medieval lanes, and the Danube Canal. It takes about two to three hours, costs $46.91 per group of two, and lets you explore at your own pace without a personal guide.

“It was a very beautiful route through some well known and also Hidden gems of Vienna. The suggested exercises were fun and there was a lot of nice details. For the price a definit recommendation for a special and lovely afternoon walk through Vienna.”

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