Vienna, Karlskirche, early-20th-century etching.
Cultural tours in Austria
Our cultural tours of Austria embrace both the country’s rich musical traditions and its former status as the cradle of the Habsburg empire.
The capital features prominently on several itineraries – its art treasures and Baroque palaces as well as outstanding musical and operatic productions – but we also offer a festival of Haydn’s work in the small town where it was first heard, the annual Schubertiade in the mountain villages of the Vorarlberg, and a glorious Mozart immersion in Salzburg of works written and first performed there.
As always, private visits figure prominently and the performing artists – including Ian Bostridge, Anne Sofie von Otter and Igor Levit – and tour lecturers, such as Dr Jarl Kremeier, are top-class. A medley of tours to strike a chord with all lovers of music and culture.
Featured tours and events in Austria
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The walking locations were excellent. Well chosen, diverse sections and a good sampling of the overall Camino experience in just 10 days. "
Walking to Santiago - On foot for selected sections of the pilgrims’ way
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Dr Michael Downes was very informative and entertaining. He was a delight to have on our tour and the preconcert lectures made the music more meaningful. "
Lofoten Festival - Chamber music above the Arctic Circle
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It was a pleasure to be in Frances's company. Her knowledge of Impressionism and her enthusiasm made the tour both educational and very enjoyable. "
Monet & Impressionism - Paintings and places in Paris and Normandy