It begins before the crowds arrive.

A private tour means the vehicle, the guide, and the entire day belong to your party alone. No strangers, no fixed schedule, no compromises. The pace, the route, the stops, and the depth of the conversation are entirely yours to shape. If you want to linger longer at a palace, skip a stop altogether, or adjust the morning on the fly, your guide is there to make it happen. This is not sightseeing — it is Vienna, privately.

Yes. Every Imperial Travel Vienna guide holds an official Austrian government tour guide license — the highest professional qualification in the country, earned only after years of study and rigorous state examinations. We do not use drivers who simply "know the city well," freelance trainees, or unlicensed storytellers. You are with someone who has earned the right to stand in front of these buildings and explain them — with depth, accuracy, and the kind of insight that turns a day of sightseeing into a memory you'll still be telling years later.

Everything that matters. Hotel pickup and drop-off, the private vehicle for the full duration of your tour, and your licensed expert guide. No hidden charges, no surprises, no uncomfortable conversations at the end of the day. The only items not included are personal expenses — entrance tickets, meals, and optional gratuities — which your guide will be happy to handle on your behalf if you'd like.

From your hotel entrance, apartment, or any Vienna address you choose. Your guide or driver meets you at the door at the exact time you've selected — you do not walk anywhere, search for a meeting point, or wait on a curb. We come to you. And when the tour ends, we bring you right back to your doorstep.

Mercedes sedans, Mercedes minivans, and Tesla vehicles — all clean, recent-model, and driven by professional, punctual chauffeurs. The vehicle is carefully selected by us based on your party size at the time of booking, so you always have plenty of space, large windows, and the kind of quiet comfort that makes even a full day of touring feel effortless.

Of course — this is a private tour, which means it is yours to shape. Tell us what interests you most: imperial history, architecture, food and wine, Jewish heritage, music, a particular neighborhood, a specific family story — and we'll adjust accordingly. If you have specific requests or unusual ideas before booking, write to us directly. Most of the most memorable days we've ever arranged began with a single, slightly unusual email.

most inquiries receive a personal reply within a few hours.