May 16- 25, 2027
Move over, New York — Broadway Nation is going to two other capitals of musical theater: Vienna and Budapest! Join author and podcast host David Armstrong for a week of showstopping performances, iconic sites, and rich culture across two other legendary cities. Come for the shows, stay for the side quests with a group of like-minded travelers who’ll belt the finale right along with you.
- Nine nights accommodations in centrally located 4-star hotels
- Ticket to Hello Dolly! at the Vienna Volksoper
- Ticket to Maria Theresia- the Musical at Ronacher Theater
- Ticket to White Horse Inn, the 1936 Broadway hit at the Vienna Volksoper
- Ticket to a double bill of The Seven Deadly Sins by Kurt Weil & Bertolt Brecht and Puciini’s Gianni Schichi at the Vienna Volksoper
- Tickets to two acclaimed shows in Budapest TBD
- Welcome party with cocktails and appetizers
- Tour of Vienna's famed opera house
- Visit Schonbrunn Palace
- Lunch and tasting at a Viennese winery
- Visit to The Belvedere Museum
- Visit to the Hofburg Imperial Palace
- Afternoon coffee break at the Viennese classic Cafe Central
- Visit to the World Museum of Vienna
- Visit to the Mozart House in Vienna
- Walking tour of Budapest's Jewish Quarter
- Traditional Hungarian dinner with live traditional music
- Tour of Budapest's Parliament Building
- Tour of Budapest's opera house
- Breakfast buffet each morning
- Train transportation between cities
- Private motorcoach transportation to official tour events
- Broadway Nation swag!
Day One: The Curtain Rises
Welcome to Vienna, a city long synonymous with musical theater. Tonight weraise a glass at our welcome party, where you'll meet Broadway Nation authorand podcast host David Armstrong and get to know your fellow travelers —the perfect overture before a week full of showstopping moments.
Day Two: From Opera to Broadway
Today we officially begin our time in Vienna with a behind-the-scenes tour of the opulent Vienna Opera House. An expert guide walks you through the secrets and incredible effort that go into making this world-renowned opera house run smoothly. This afternoon, explore at your own pace with a self-guided visit to Mozart's home, learning more about the famous composer's time in the imperial city. Then tonight, the first of many shows awaits: White Horse Inn, the international hit musical of the 1930s, The White Horse Inn (Im weißen Rößl)at the famed Vienna Volksoper*.
Day Three: The Art of Vienna
Vienna is home to some of Europe's finest art museums, and today we startat the top — the Belvedere, home to Klimt's iconic The Kiss and so muchmore. From there, we trade galleries for vineyards with lunch and a winetasting at a local winery specializing in the region's whites. Tonight, we're back together for a rare performance of Kurt Weil and Bertolt Brecht’s The Seven Deadly Sins presented on a double bill with Puccini’s comic opera Gianni Schichi*.
Day Four: Imperial Vienna
Today, we go imperial! Get to know the Habsburgs, Vienna's long-reigning ruling family, with a tour of the Imperial Palace state rooms to see how royalty really lived. Next stop: the World Museum Vienna, home to treasures like a stunning collection of historical instruments. After a quick break for lunch on your own, we regroup at the famed Café Central for a traditional Viennese afternoon coffee break. Tonight's show: Maria Theresia—The Musical, a new epic musical tells the story of one of most influential monarchs of the 18th Century — a vivid portrait of power, passion and historical change*.
Day Five: Schonbrunn and Vienna Your Way
The Habsburgs knew how to summer — just outside the old city walls at the stunning Schönbrunn Palace. Today we take an audio-guided tour through the palace and wander the expansive gardens at our own pace. Tonight, there's no scheduled show, but there's no shortage of things to do either — Vienna is yours to enjoy however you like! (Optional add-on performance: The Bat —Pride Edition, a special pride month version of the Volksoper’sproduction of Johan Strauss’ Die Fledermaus*.)
Day Six: Hungarian Traditions
Today, we say goodbye to Vienna and board the train for Budapest — the majestic city on the Danube! After getting settled into our host hotel, we gather tonight for a hearty bowl of goulash and a traditional Hungarian music show to kick off our time in the city.
Day Seven: Majestic Budapest
Budapest's Parliament Building dominates the skyline, and today we get an up-close look with a tour of this impressive landmark. From there, enjoy an afternoon at your leisure before we reunite this evening for our show (TBD). Note: The acclaimed Budapest Operetta Theater and Erkel Theater have not yet announced their spring production dates but based on their repertory there will be exciting options for David Armstrong to choose from!)
Day Eight: The Jewish Quarter
Budapest is known for its large Jewish Quarter, and today we join a local guide for a walking tour through this unique and historic neighborhood. This afternoon is choose-your-own-adventure! Soak in one of the city's iconic thermal baths, or dive into The House of Terror Museum, a powerfully done look at the city's history from Nazi rule through Soviet rule. We meet back up this evening for another show (TBD). Note: The acclaimed Budapest Operetta Theater and Erkel Theater have not yet announced their spring production dates but based on their repertory there will be exciting options for David Armstrong to choose from!)
Day Nine: Hello Dolly, Goodbye Vienna
Back to Vienna! We take the train back to Vienna, with just enough time to relax before our farewell dinner and the final show of the tour, Hello, Dolly! a new production of Hello, Dolly! at the Vienna Volksoper*.
Day Ten: Safe Travels
Enjoy one last breakfast before you take your final bow! Safe travels!
Tour Price:
The package price for a single room is $6,600 per person. The package price for a shared room is $5,550 per person. A $1,000 deposit is required at the time of registration and is non-refundable. The final balance will be due on March 16, 2027 and will be paid by invoice to Like Minds Travel and is non-refundable at that time. Like Minds Travel recommends travel insurance, but does not have an affiliation with any insurance company at this time. Many clients have used Allianz and filed claims successfully.
If you are registering with a roommate, but want to be billed separately, fill out the form individually and place each others name in the space indicated. You will be paired in the same room. Like Minds Travel does not pair solo travelers with a roommate.
Extra night are available at the host hotel. The cost for a single room is $315 and double is $335. Email extranights@likemindstravel.com and state your desired dates and what tour you are on in the email. Like Minds Travel will add the nights to your final invoice.
Airfare and airport transfers are not included in the package price. Like Minds Travel recommends flying into Vienna International Airport (VIE).
This tour is for guests 18 and older and requires a lot of walking and stairs. Group size is capped at 30 people.
Completed registration is acceptance of our terms and conditions. Please read our terms and conditions.
*All shows are performed in Hungarian or German with English surtitles.
**In the unlikely event that we are unable to secure tickets to a mentioned show, we will select an alternate show if possible or issue a credit of $100 on your final invoice.
***Prices based on exchange rate of September 30, 2026. The euro to dollar ratio is .88 euros to 1 USD. With 18 months data this is the weakest the dollar has been. A weaker dollar at the time of the final invoice will result in an adjustment of the price.
