--- title: "City Blog: Vienna Tips from Local Guides | Prime Tours" url: https://primetours.at/city-blog/ description: "Local tips for Vienna from the Prime Tours guides: things to do each month, Christmas markets, food, day trips, hidden gems and itineraries." language: en --- 65 articles by local guides # City blog: Vienna like a local What to do this month, where locals eat, Christmas markets, day trips and hidden gems – written by the people who show Vienna every day. 29 October 2026 ## [Best Viewpoints in Vienna: Free and Paid Views from Kahlenberg to the Danube Tower](https://primetours.at/city-blog/best-viewpoints-in-vienna/) The best viewpoints in Vienna: Kahlenberg and Leopoldsberg for free, the Danube Tower at 150 m, St Stephen's 343 steps, the Riesenrad. Prices and… 28 October 2026 ### [Advent in Vienna Explained: Wreaths, Krampus, Punsch and the Christkind](https://primetours.at/city-blog/advent-traditions-vienna/) Advent in Vienna explained: the Adventkranz, Barbara twigs on 4 December, Krampus and Nikolo, Punsch vs Glühwein and why the Christkind brings the… 6 October 2026 ### [Things to Do in Vienna in November 2026: Markets, Goose and Secret Tips](https://primetours.at/city-blog/things-to-do-in-vienna-november-2026/) Christmas market openings, Vienna Art Week, Martinigansl season, Wien Modern and our guides' secret tips: everything worth doing in Vienna in… 6 October 2026 ### [New in Vienna 2026: The Openings Worth Your Time](https://primetours.at/city-blog/new-in-vienna-2026-openings/) Sanatorium, Donauhof, sophie7, the reopened Café Bräunerhof and new museum rooms: our local, fact checked list of what genuinely opened in Vienna in… 6 October 2026 ### [Things to Do in Vienna in October 2026: Local Picks and Secret Tips](https://primetours.at/city-blog/things-to-do-in-vienna-october-2026/) From the last days of the Kaiser Wiesn to the Viennale, National Day and the Erste Bank Open: our local guide to the best things to do in Vienna this… 20 August 2026 ### [Salzburg and Hallstatt Day Trip from Vienna: Worth It?](https://primetours.at/city-blog/salzburg-and-hallstatt-day-trip-from-vienna-worth-it/) Planning a Salzburg and Hallstatt day trip from Vienna? It is a 12 hour day. Here is why the train version disappoints, and how to do both properly. 13 August 2026 ### [Food Tours in Vienna: A Local’s Guide to Eating Your Way Through the City](https://primetours.at/city-blog/food-tours-in-vienna/) Looking for the best food tour in Vienna? Compare our Naschmarkt, street food and wine tasting tours, plus what to eat and where, from a local team. 13 August 2026 ### [Vienna Christmas Markets 2026: Dates, Opening Hours and a Local’s Guide](https://primetours.at/city-blog/vienna-christmas-markets/) A local guide to Vienna's Christmas markets, from Rathausplatz to Spittelberg. What to see, eat and drink, plus insider tips from Prime Tours. 13 August 2026 ### [The Best Day Trips from Vienna: A Local Guide to Where to Go and How to Choose](https://primetours.at/city-blog/day-trips-from-vienna/) 13 August 2026 ### [Things to Do in Vienna: A Local’s Guide to the Best Sights, Food and 1 to 3-Day Itineraries](https://primetours.at/city-blog/things-to-do-in-vienna/) 13 August 2026 ### [Guided or DIY? How to Actually Do Vienna’s Christmas Markets This December](https://primetours.at/city-blog/guided-or-diy-how-to-actually-do-viennas-christmas-markets-this-december/) 13 August 2026 ### [One Day in Vienna’s Innere Stadt (1010): The Old Town Walking Route](https://primetours.at/city-blog/one-day-in-viennas-innere-stadt-1010-the-old-town-walking-route/) 13 August 2026 ### [Mozart and Dinner: How to Pair a Vienna Classical Concert with a Private City Tour](https://primetours.at/city-blog/mozart-and-dinner-how-to-pair-a-vienna-classical-concert-with-a-private-city-tour/) 13 August 2026 ### [Naschmarkt and the 4th District: A Foodie’s Neighborhood Guide](https://primetours.at/city-blog/naschmarkt-and-the-4th-district-a-foodies-neighborhood-guide/) 13 August 2026 ## [Is Vienna Safe, Accessible, and Kid-Friendly for a Walking Tour? Everything Families Need to Know](https://primetours.at/city-blog/is-vienna-safe-accessible-and-kid-friendly-for-a-walking-tour-everything-families-need-to-know/) Is Vienna safe and accessible for families? Real facts on wheelchair/stroller access, kid-friendly pacing, and cancellation policy from Prime Tours'… 13 August 2026 ### [Meet the Guides: The People Behind Prime Tours’ Vienna Walking Tours](https://primetours.at/city-blog/meet-the-guides-the-people-behind-prime-tours-vienna-walking-tours/) Meet the licensed local guides behind Prime Tours' Vienna walking tours — real names from genuine guest reviews and the specialists behind our Sisi… 13 August 2026 ### [How Many Days Do You Need in Vienna? A Realistic Itinerary Planner](https://primetours.at/city-blog/how-many-days-do-you-need-in-vienna-a-realistic-itinerary-planner/) Wondering how many days in Vienna is enough? Get a realistic itinerary breakdown for 1-day, 2-day, and 4+ day trips, with day-trip ideas included. 13 August 2026 ### [The Real Story Behind Vienna’s ‘Third Man’ Tour](https://primetours.at/city-blog/the-real-story-behind-viennas-third-man-tour/) Discover the true history behind the Third Man tour Vienna: Carol Reed's 1949 film noir, its occupied post-war setting, and where to explore this era… 13 August 2026 ### [What Is a Heuriger, Really? A Local’s Guide to Vienna’s Wine Tavern Culture](https://primetours.at/city-blog/what-is-a-heuriger-really-a-locals-guide-to-viennas-wine-tavern-culture/) A Heuriger is Vienna's own wine tavern tradition. Learn its history, the best neighborhoods like Grinzing and Stammersdorf, and how to pair local… 13 August 2026 ### [Why Linz Deserves a Spot on Your Vienna Day-Trip List](https://primetours.at/city-blog/why-linz-deserves-a-spot-on-your-vienna-day-trip-list/) Linz is a direct 1h20-1h30 Railjet ride from Vienna. Discover the old town, Danube waterfront, and Linzer torte on an easy day trip or Hallstatt… 13 August 2026 ### [Bratislava Day Trip from Vienna: Skip the Big-Bus Price Tag for a Private Half-Day Trip](https://primetours.at/city-blog/bratislava-day-trip-from-vienna-skip-the-big-bus-price-tag-for-a-private-half-day-trip/) A practical guide to a Bratislava day trip from Vienna: border-free logistics, what to see in half a day, and private car vs. big-bus OTA tours. 13 August 2026 ### [A Day Trip to the Wachau Valley: Wine, Melk Abbey, and the Danube from Vienna](https://primetours.at/city-blog/a-day-trip-to-the-wachau-valley-wine-melk-abbey-and-the-danube-from-vienna/) Plan a Wachau Valley day trip from Vienna: Melk Abbey, the Danube ferry, Dürnstein, and wine tasting, with train routes and a private guided option. 11 August 2026 ### [Private vs. Free Walking Tour in Vienna: Which One Is Right for You?](https://primetours.at/city-blog/private-vs-free-walking-tour-in-vienna-which-one-is-right-for-you/) Free walking tour or private tour in Vienna? Compare group size, pacing, price and customization to find the right fit for your trip. 1 June 2026 ### [10 Years of Prime Tours: Back to Where We Started — Vienna Like a Local](https://primetours.at/city-blog/10-years-prime-tours-vienna-like-a-local/) Ten years ago we started Prime Tours with one idea: be a local for a day. To mark the decade, we are launching Vienna Like a Local, a free walking… 30 April 2026 ### [Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna 2026 a guide!](https://primetours.at/city-blog/eurovision-song-contest-in-vienna-2026-a-guide/) Heading to Vienna for Eurovision 2026? As Official Eurovision Partner we offer 50% off our Street Art Tour, plus daily Free Walking Tours in 5… 4 February 2026 ### [FREE Concert Tickets for Vienna: Take Our Must do’s in Vienna Quiz & Experience Imperial Magic at Palais Auersperg! 🎻](https://primetours.at/city-blog/free-concert-tickets-vienna-quiz-must-dos-vienna-tours/) 5 December 2025 ### [Vegan Vienna](https://primetours.at/city-blog/vegan-vienna/) 20 November 2025 ### [Winter without Spritzer: The Ultimate Ranking of Warming Drinks in Vienna](https://primetours.at/city-blog/winter-without-spritzer-the-ultimate-ranking-of-warming-drinks-in-vienna/) 6 November 2025 ### [Vienna Winter Date Spots](https://primetours.at/city-blog/vienna-winter-date-spots/) 30 October 2025 ### [4 modern Speakeasys in Vienna](https://primetours.at/city-blog/4-modern-speakeasys-in-vienna/) 23 October 2025 ### [Its Halloween Season: Dark side of Vienna](https://primetours.at/city-blog/halloween-season-dark-side-of-vienna/) 30 September 2025 ## [Viennese Wine and the Wine Hikes](https://primetours.at/city-blog/viennese-wine-and-the-wine-hikes/) Get out of the city and into the vineyards: discover Viennese wine, small wine taverns and lifestyle on a wine hikes. 24 September 2025 ### [All about the Viennese Würstelstand](https://primetours.at/city-blog/all-about-the-vienese-wurstelstand/) Discover the culture of the Viennese Würstelstand: history, classics like Käsekrainer & Bosna and why they are a piece of Viennese identity. 23 April 2024 ### [9 Must Do Experiences in Vienna](https://primetours.at/city-blog/vienna-9-must-dos/) Discover the charme of Vienna with our handpicked selection of 9 must-do experiences. From iconic sights to hidden spots. 17 February 2024 ### [Wien Museum – the new Free Museum](https://primetours.at/city-blog/free-museum-to-visit-the-wien-museum/) The New Free attraction of Vienna has arrived with the Wien Museum and it is for FREE. 4 floors of history, art, statues and so much to find! 31 January 2024 ### [FREE Museums in Vienna to visit on the first sunday](https://primetours.at/city-blog/free-museums-to-visit-on-the-first-sunday/) Looking for Free Museums to visit in Vienna on the first sunday of the month? This guide shows you the best museums and acitvities to do in the city.… 28 July 2023 ### [Top 14 Restaurants in Vienna: A Foodie’s Guide to Vienna](https://primetours.at/city-blog/top-13-restaurants-in-vienna-a-foodie-s-guide-to-vienna/) Get to know the best restaurants in Vienna. Where to eat the perfect Wiener Schnitzel or amazing vegan food. Our top 13 restaurants in Vienna 28 July 2023 ### [Top 10 Coffee houses in Vienna: A Guide for Coffee Lovers](https://primetours.at/city-blog/top-10-coffee-houses-in-vienna-a-guide-for-coffee-lovers/) Discover the best coffee houses in Vienna. We show you where to eat the best Sachertorte, drink the best coffee and enjoy the vibrant city. 28 July 2023 ### [Vienna on the Move: Top 9 Activities for Active Seekers](https://primetours.at/city-blog/vienna-on-the-move-top-9-activities-for-active-seekers/) Be active in Vienna with the 9 best active things to do in Vienna. From Hiking, Biking, swimming to enjoying the Danube by boat. 28 July 2023 ### [Vienna on a Budget: 20 things to do for free in Vienna](https://primetours.at/city-blog/vienna-on-a-budget-20-things-to-do-for-free-in-vienna/) Vienna with low budget is possible. We present you 20 free things to do in Vienna. Explore the best of Vienna: Donau, Schönbrunn or Prater. 28 July 2023 ### [Top 9 must do’s in Vienna: Experiences you should have done](https://primetours.at/city-blog/top-9-must-do-s-in-vienna-experiences-you-should-have-done/) 9 things you must do in Vienna: The Viennese Prater, jump into the Danube from Donauinsel, dance at a Ball or do a Day-trip to Bratislava 28 July 2023 ### [Top 9 Nature Adventures and Outdoor Activities – Escape the City](https://primetours.at/city-blog/escape-the-city-top-9-nature-adventures-and-outdoor-activities-in-vienna/) The best outdoor activities in Vienna: Visit the Vienna Woods, Lainzer Tiergarten, Schönbrunn Zoo, Stadtpark, the great Lobau national park. 28 July 2023 ### [Top 11 Cocktail Bars in Vienna: Sipping in Style](https://primetours.at/city-blog/the-11-best-cocktail-bars-in-vienna/) 28 July 2023 ### [Top 10 Historical Monuments in Vienna](https://primetours.at/city-blog/top-historical-monuments-in-vienna/) 28 July 2023 ### [Top 10 Clubs in Vienna – Vienna After Dark](https://primetours.at/city-blog/vienna-after-dark-top-10-clubs-to-explore-in-vienna/) 28 July 2023 ### [Biking in Vienna](https://primetours.at/city-blog/biking-in-vienna/) 28 July 2023 ### [Shopping day out in Vienna](https://primetours.at/city-blog/shopping-day-out-in-vienna/) 28 July 2023 ### [Art tour in Vienna](https://primetours.at/city-blog/art-tour-in-vienna/) 28 July 2023 ## [Top 5 Christmas markets in Vienna by Prime Tours](https://primetours.at/city-blog/top-5-christmas-markets-in-vienna-by-prime-tours/) Explore the best Christmas Markets in Vienna. Discover Spittelberg, MQ, Maria Theresia Platz or Rathausplatz. Or join a Christmas Market Tour 28 July 2023 ### [Otto Wagner: Vienna’s Architect](https://primetours.at/city-blog/otto-wagner-vienna-s-architect/) It’s impossible to escape his buildings within the city and even more difficult to not admire their beauty. If you’ve ever visited Vienna or ever… 28 July 2023 ### [5 Viennas hidden gems that you should visit](https://primetours.at/city-blog/5-viennas-hidden-gems-that-you-should-visit/) Interested in what obtains exited off most Viennese itineraries? Good, we’re going to serve you all our favorite hidden gems and secret places in the… 28 July 2023 ### [Where do the Austrians go on summer on holiday?](https://primetours.at/city-blog/where-do-the-austrians-go-on-summer-on-holiday/) Vienna and indeed the rest of Austria is a massive attraction for visitors. Its beautiful architecture and centuries of history or music, art and… 28 July 2023 ### [What was your first time in Amsterdam like?](https://primetours.at/city-blog/what-was-your-first-time-in-amsterdam-like/) Our relationship with travel has changed over the past two years. Now that travel is opening back up and the idea of stepping outside of our own… 28 July 2023 ### [Three Stories of a Christmas in 2024](https://primetours.at/city-blog/three-stories-of-a-christmas/) Getting on the phone and contacting people about how they’re going to spend their Christmas has been an interesting experience, to say the least. I… 28 July 2023 ### [Vienna to Prague (A diary entry)](https://primetours.at/city-blog/vienna-to-prague-a-diary-entry/) I have come to Prague for the weekend to get away from Vienna, my usual places, usual food, and the same routines I’ve been finding myself in. A 15… 28 July 2023 ### [Hipster culture in Vienna](https://primetours.at/city-blog/hipster-culture-in-vienna/) Hipster Culture in Vienna is a brief note on the “Bobo” and their place in the European city of culture. 28 July 2023 ### [Explore the Street Art World with Prime Tours](https://primetours.at/city-blog/explore-the-street-art-world-with-prime-tours/) Street Art in Vienna is accepted…and not, loved…and not, admired…and not. But everyone must admit... 28 July 2023 ### [3 must-try classic Viennese dishes](https://primetours.at/city-blog/3-must-try-classic-viennese-dishes/) 2019 was a record-breaking year for tourism in Austria’s capital city of Vienna, and along with the music, art, and scenery, many who visit also look… 28 July 2023 ### [Where to Explore this Winter Season](https://primetours.at/city-blog/where-to-explore-this-winter-season/) As restrictions with restaurants and bars are lifted and put in place again during this confusing time in all our lives, it’s important to get out of… 28 July 2023 ### [Vienna for Viennese – The guided tours of a different kind](https://primetours.at/city-blog/vienna-for-viennese-the-guided-tours-of-a-different-kind/) 28 July 2023 ### [Springtime in Vienna: Top 3 parks to visit this season](https://primetours.at/city-blog/springtime-in-vienna-top-3-parks-to-visit-this-season/) 28 July 2023 ### [Great ways to help you settle down when moving to Vienna](https://primetours.at/city-blog/great-ways-to-help-you-settle-down-when-moving-to-vienna/) 28 July 2023 ### [Discover Vienna: Your Ultimate Transportation Guide](https://primetours.at/city-blog/tips-for-making-your-way-around-vienna/) 13 April 2023 ### [100 Things to do in Vienna](https://primetours.at/city-blog/100-things-to-do-in-vienna/) 31 March 2023 ### [Unconventional Vienna: Top 10 Things To Do – Alternative and Artistic Sides of Vienna](https://primetours.at/city-blog/unconventional-vienna-top-10-alternative-and-artistic-sides-of-vienna/) FAQ ## Vienna travel questions ### Where can I find local tips for Vienna from residents? The Prime Tours city blog collects Vienna tips written by local guides who show the city every day. It has 63 articles covering what to do each month, where locals eat, Christmas markets, day trips, hidden gems and ready-made itineraries. Prime Tours is a locally owned Vienna company founded in 2016. ### What are the best things to do in Vienna in November 2026? The Prime Tours guides' November 2026 guide highlights Christmas market openings, Vienna Art Week, Martinigansl (goose) season, Wien Modern and a few secret tips from local guides. For October 2026 there is a separate guide covering the Viennale, National Day and the Erste Bank Open. ### What are the best day trips from Vienna? The Prime Tours blog picks Bratislava, Budapest, the Wachau valley, and Salzburg with Hallstatt as the best day trips from Vienna. It also notes that Salzburg and Hallstatt together make a 12 hour day, and that the train-only version disappoints, so it explains how to plan it properly. ### Where can I read about Vienna's Christmas markets in 2026? Prime Tours publishes a local guide to Vienna's Christmas markets 2026, covering dates, opening hours and the best markets from Rathausplatz to Spittelberg, plus what to eat and drink. There is also an article on whether to visit the markets on a guided tour or by yourself. ### Where can I find itineraries for one to three days in Vienna? The Prime Tours blog has a guide to things to do in Vienna with ready-made 1, 2 and 3-day itineraries, from Schönbrunn to coffee houses. There is also a one-day walking route through the Innere Stadt (1010), Vienna's old town, written by local guides.