How much does it cost?

From CHF 510 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $626 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

Yes. Railtour Suisse includes 2nd class rail travel from and to Zurich, based on a half-fare travelcard. The travelcard itself must be obtained separately.

Is this tour guided or independent?

It is fully guided. Railtour Suisse provides guided coach and walking tours throughout the three days.

What accommodation is included?

Two nights in a double room with breakfast in a 3-star hotel in Vienna.

railtour suisse · Group tour

Vienna - Group tour

Three-day guided Vienna group tour from Zurich with palace visits and cycling

Railtour Suisse operates this three-day guided group tour to Vienna, departing from Zurich by 2nd class rail and returning the same way. The itinerary balances coach tours, palace visits, and active exploration. On Day 1, a panoramic coach tour introduces the Austrian capital, including the Ring Boulevard, State Opera House, and Hundertwasser House, with traditional Viennese dinner in the evening. Day 2 focuses on imperial heritage: a guided morning tour of the historic centre leads to the Hofburg Palace and its Imperial Apartments and Sissi Museum, followed by Schönbrunn Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Day 3 shifts to active discovery, a guided cycle tour along the Danube banks and promenades, with free time to explore Vienna's historic cafés. The tour suits groups, history enthusiasts, and travellers who prefer structured guidance and want to experience the contrast between Vienna's baroque palaces and its modern neighbourhoods and riverfront culture.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has held at CHF 510 every time.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 2 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

The Day 3 itinerary notes return options (night train to Zurich or an overnight hotel stay plus a day train departure) but does not specify which is included in the package price; confirm the departure arrangements with Railtour Suisse before booking.
Rail travel from Zurich is based on a half-fare travelcard; you must hold or purchase this card separately to use the rail fare.

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Vienna
Panoramic tour
When you arrive in Vienna, a panoramic coach tour will give you an immediate overview of the Austrian capital. You can admire the sumptuous Ring Boulevard, the State Opera House, the Belvedere Palace and the unusual Hundertwasser House. In the evening, try some traditional Viennese cuisine in a typical restaurant.
Day 2overnight: Vienna
Imperial Vienna
A guide takes you on a tour of the historic centre. At the Hofburg Palace, visit the flats occupied by Empress Sissi and Emperor Franz Joseph, then continue to Schönbrunn Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the evening, the 'Heurigen' taverns on the outskirts of Vienna welcome you for a convivial meal with Vienna wine.
Day 3rail
Vienna by bike
A guided cycle tour reveals other aspects of Vienna, including the banks of the Danube with their cycle paths, bars, restaurants and beaches, plus free time for individual discoveries. Return in the evening by night train, or overnight in a hotel in Vienna and return the next day by day train.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1Panoramic coach tour reveals the Ring Boulevard, State Opera House, Belvedere Palace, and Hundertwasser House.
Day 2Guided visit to the Hofburg Palace includes the Imperial Apartments and Sissi Museum, followed by Schönbrunn Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 3Guided cycle tour traces the Danube banks and promenades, passing the Prater, Hundertwasserhaus, and the Giant Ferris Wheel.

Included

2nd class train journey from/to Zurich, based on half-fare travelcard
2 nights in a double room with breakfast in a 3* hotel

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From CHF 510 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $626 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: Yes. Railtour Suisse includes 2nd class rail travel from and to Zurich, based on a half-fare travelcard. The travelcard itself must be obtained separately.
Is this tour guided or independent?: It is fully guided. Railtour Suisse provides guided coach and walking tours throughout the three days.
What accommodation is included?: Two nights in a double room with breakfast in a 3-star hotel in Vienna.