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15 1-Day Tours from Vienna, Compared

65 tours  ·  from $91 a head

A short list you could hand a friend at the airport: 15 1-day tours, what each includes, what it costs and the one thing worth knowing before you pay.

Vienna: Hallstatt & Alpine Peaks Day Trip with Skywalk Lift - Hallstatt from above at the Skywalk
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Vienna: Hallstatt & Alpine Peaks Day Trip with Skywalk Lift

1.Hallstatt & Alpine Peaks Day Trip with Skywalk Lift

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,458 reviews · from $131Our pick

Ride from Vienna into the UNESCO-listed Salzkammergut, stopping at Schloss Ort before time in Hallstatt for the Skywalk and village lanes. The English-speaking guide varies by departure; guides such as Sofia, Lilly, Dasha, and Lidia have led trips. Expect a full 13-hour day, long bus rides, and free time to explore on your own.

“Sofía is the best, she told us all the good spots in Hallstatt and made the day trip really entertaining!”

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Danube Valley Day Trip from Vienna - Dürnstein brings the medieval chapter
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Danube Valley Day Trip from Vienna

2.Danube Valley Day Trip from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,576 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $141

Leave central Vienna at 9:00 am by coach for the Wachau Valley, with stops around Dürnstein and, depending on the season, Krems. From April to October, a Danube boat ride links Spitz and Melk; in winter, it is replaced by lunch. You can add admission and a guided visit to Melk Abbey. The tour lasts about eight to nine hours and returns to Vienna.

“A reasonable tour for casual tourists. The highlight of the tour is Melk Monastery, which is reasonably interesting to general visitors for its architecture, scenery, and some internal features. The river cruise is also generally worth it. Those wanting a long river cruise or longer stay in the bank settlements should choose something else.”

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Hallstatt Guided Day Trip from Vienna With Boat Ride Option - Two roadside breaks, with a practical catch
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Hallstatt Guided Day Trip from Vienna With Boat Ride Option

3.Hallstatt Guided Day Trip from Vienna With Boat Ride Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,301 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $139

Travel from central Vienna by coach or van to Schloss Ort and Hallstatt, with a guide such as Sofia, Dasha or Lily sharing stories along the way. You get free time in Hallstatt and a Skywalk lift ticket, except during renovations from September 2025 to June 2026, when a boat ride is offered in good weather.

“Sofia was an excellent guide. She was a very helpful and pleasant person with a fantastic sense of humour. I would highly recommend this tour.”

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From Vienna: Full Day Trip to Hallstatt and Salzkammergut - The rest stops and long coach hours
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From Vienna: Full Day Trip to Hallstatt and Salzkammergut

4.Full Day Trip to Hallstatt and Salzkammergut

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 972 reviews · 13 hours · from $129

Travel from Vienna into the Salzkammergut by air-conditioned coach, with an English-speaking guide and time to see Hallstatt’s old lanes, lake views and salt-mining heritage. From April 14 to November 2, 2025, the trip includes a 25-minute boat crossing on Hallstätter See. Guides have included Steven, Stefan, Dorothea and Germana, but your guide will depend on the departure.

“We had the best guide (Steven) . Everything was very well organized :)”

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Salzburg Day Trip from Vienna - Salzburg Old Town on foot
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Salzburg Day Trip from Vienna

5.Salzburg Day Trip from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 738 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $172

Leave central Vienna at 7:15 am for a coach ride through the Salzkammergut, then explore Salzburg’s Old Town with a guide and enjoy free time for lunch. Guides have included Claudia, Chris, and Hans, though yours may differ. The day lasts about 13 hours, with return to the Vienna State Opera.

“A long but a pleasant day trip to lively city of Salzburg. Mozart and Sound of Music enthusiasts must take this day trip. Food facility stops on both ways (going and coming back) are excellent though little pricy.”

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Budapest Day Trip from Vienna - Pest by coach, including Parliament
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Budapest Day Trip from Vienna

6.Budapest Day Trip from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 725 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $171

Ride from Vienna to Budapest with a guide, see sights such as Heroes’ Square, Parliament, and the Castle District on a coach tour, then explore on your own. The day lasts about 13 hours, starts at 7:15 am, and ends at the Vienna State Opera. Hotel pickup is available from selected hotels.

“The guide that travelled on the bus from Vienna provided a wealth of information, and was amazing! Sadly the two guides that came onboard when we got to Budapest (one for English and the other for Spanish) didn’t seem on one accord. They shared one microphone and didn’t seem to be in unison. I felt like they wasted my time and couldn’t wait to get off the bus to explore on my own!”

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Bratislava Day Trip from Vienna With Catamaran Cruise on Danube - Bratislava Castle and the sights beyond the walk
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Bratislava Day Trip from Vienna With Catamaran Cruise on Danube

7.Bratislava Day Trip from Vienna With Catamaran Cruise on Danube

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 723 reviews · from $115

Leave Vienna by coach for a guided walk through Bratislava’s Old Town, with sights such as Michael’s Gate, St. Martin’s Cathedral, and the Primate’s Palace. You’ll have free time for lunch and independent exploring before the planned catamaran ride back on the Danube. A passport is required; the return boat schedule can change.

“It was not advertised as only going on the Danube one way. It would also have been better to cruise in daylight rather than in the dark. Bratislava is a traditional looking town and I thoroughly enjoyed my time there. The guide was very knowledgeable.”

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From Vienna: Guided Day Trip to Salzburg - A short pause at Mondsee
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From Vienna: Guided Day Trip to Salzburg

8.Guided Day Trip to Salzburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 646 reviews · 13 hours · from $163

Travel from Vienna by air-conditioned coach, stopping in Mondsee before a guided walk through Salzburg’s Old Town. You’ll see Mozart’s birthplace, St Peter’s, Mirabell Gardens and Sound of Music sites, then have about two hours to explore on your own. English- and Spanish-speaking guides lead the trip; entry tickets and lunch are extra.

“Thanks to Simon it was an unique experience!! Greetings from Greece!!😊”

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Budapest Small Group Day Trip from Vienna - Free time is useful, but it has limits
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Budapest Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna

9.Budapest Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 545 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $199Top rated

Leave Vienna at 6:45 am in an air-conditioned minivan with a guide and up to seven other travelers. See Budapest’s castle district, landmark churches, Heroes’ Square, and Danube views, then get 2.5 hours of free time downtown. Guides including Roman, Zoltan, and Balazs have led trips, sharing Hungarian history along the way.

“Long ride, but Budapest is great!!! Plenty of time to view the castle and surrounding area. Down town was great.”

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Hallstatt Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna - Mondsee and St Gilgen: brief stops with a view
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Hallstatt Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna

10.Hallstatt Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 516 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $229

Leave Vienna at 6:45 am in a minivan limited to eight people, stopping around Attersee, Mondsee and St Gilgen before a guided walk and free time in Hallstatt. Guides such as Roman, Markus and local guide Christiana have led past trips, but names vary. Expect a full day on the road, scenic photo stops and no included meals.

“This was a really nice experience. Past through some very scenic mountains and lakes. Our driver/guide Marcus was outstanding. Very nice and knowledgeable. He was able to guide us around a traffic accident ands kept us on time as well.”

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From Vienna: Hallstatt, Mountains & Alpine Lakes Day Trip - Should you book it?
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From Vienna: Hallstatt, Mountains & Alpine Lakes Day Trip

11.Hallstatt, Mountains & Alpine Lakes Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 377 reviews · 13 hours · from $108Best value

Ride from Vienna to Schloss Ort and Hallstatt with an English-speaking guide, stopping for photos at the castle’s famous wooden bridge. You get up to three hours in Hallstatt for a lakeside walk, lunch or optional boat ride and Skywalk visit. The trade-off is a long day, with about eight hours on the road.

“We had a very enjoyable but tiring day. Felt it overpriced but would recommend it. Guide was very knowledgeable and considerate of the passengers. My friend told her before boarding of her mobility issues and took this into consideration.”

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Salzburg and Lake Region Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna - Salzburg’s Old Town on foot
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Salzburg and Lake Region Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna

12.Salzburg and Lake Region Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 350 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $227

Travel from Vienna in a deluxe minibus with a maximum of eight people, stopping at Lake Attersee and St. Gilgen before a guided walk through Salzburg’s Old Town. You’ll have about two and a half hours to explore on your own. The day runs about 12 hours, so expect a long drive in each direction.

“Great tour guide and a great tour. There was only about 4 of us on the tour and the guide took us around to all the places worth seeing. Salzburg is an amazing city. It’s my third time here and I have always had a great time. This was a really nice tour and the guide was good. We should have had more time in the village where we first stopped.”

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Vienna: Day Trip to Mauthausen Concentration Camp Memorial - Walking through the Mauthausen Memorial
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Vienna: Day Trip to Mauthausen Concentration Camp Memorial

13.Day Trip to Mauthausen Concentration Camp Memorial

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 303 reviews · 8h 30m · from $174

Travel from central Vienna to Mauthausen Memorial, where an English-speaking guide leads you through key sites including the roll call area, barracks, and Stairs of Death. You’ll also have time for the museum, Room of Names, and quarry. Round-trip transport and admission are included; lunch is extra.

“I had wanted to visit Mauthausen for a long time. Clara was an excellent guide; and the guide at the camp did a good job as well. It’s a trip worth doing!”

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Vienna: Hallstatt & Alpine Peaks Day Trip with Admont Abbey - Admont Abbey and its famous library
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Vienna: Hallstatt & Alpine Peaks Day Trip with Admont Abbey

14.Hallstatt & Alpine Peaks Day Trip with Admont Abbey

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 292 reviews · 13 hours · from $163

Travel from Vienna by coach through the Austrian Alps to Admont Abbey and Hallstatt. The tour includes entry to the abbey, a guided walk in Hallstatt, and time to explore on your own. English-speaking guides such as Lilli, Dasha, and Petar have brought the journey to life with stories about Austria and its places. Expect a long day, scenic roads, and limited time at each stop.

“This place was the sole reason for my vacation. The journey I took to reach this place came with a few sacrifices of rest and sleep but it was totally worth it. The beautiful journey starts from Vienna to this small village Hallstatt which is so awesome with snow-peaked Alps on both sides of the road , If you are lucky it might snow the whole day which makes it more beautiful (I was lucky enough) and mesmerizing experience. When you reach the village it's just so unreal that its jaw-dropping beauty. The famous picture of the village with alps moutions in the background is a must, this view was…”

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Mauthausen Concentration Camp Day Trip from Vienna - At Mauthausen Memorial: give the visit room
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Mauthausen Concentration Camp Day Trip from Vienna

15.Mauthausen Concentration Camp Day Trip from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 271 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $143

Travel from Vienna with an English-speaking escort to Mauthausen Memorial, where you have time to explore the preserved camp, museum, and Room of Names with an audio guide. The trip also includes a short stop at Wiener-Graben quarry. Expect a long, sobering day, roughly two hours each way by coach.

“If you are in Vienna for 2-3 days I highly recommend you think about adding this to your itinerary. Emotionally it is a lot to experience but so important that we all bear witness to this place and its dark history. It is a long day so I suggest you eat and hardy breakfast and plan on a nice quiet dinner afterwards.”

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