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Salzburg from Vienna: The 15 Best Day Trips

37 tours  ·  from $44 a head

Mozart’s birthplace, the fortress over the Salzach and the lakes on the way. These 15 day trips are priced and clear on whether you travel by train or coach and how much time you get in the old town.

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

1.Salzburg Day Trip from Vienna

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

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

2.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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Private Day Tour Trip Salzburg Hallstatt and Melk from Vienna - Lake Wolfgang, a ten-minute pause with a view
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Private Day Tour Trip Salzburg Hallstatt and Melk from Vienna

3.Private Day Tour Trip Salzburg Hallstatt and Melk from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 388 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) Top rated

Leave Vienna at 7:30 am with an English-speaking private driver for Melk Abbey, Hallstatt, a Lake Wolfgang photo stop, and Salzburg. You get set time to explore on your own, plus room to adjust the route. Drivers including Michael, Darko, and Romano are praised for helpful tips and flexible pacing. Transport is private; meals and Melk Abbey admission cost extra.

“Excellent arrangements And our guide Drako was fabulous On time detailed explanationz and car was super”

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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

4.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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Private Day Tour of Hallstatt and Salzburg from Vienna - Salzburg: Mozart, the cathedral, and film locations
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Private Day Tour of Hallstatt and Salzburg from Vienna

5.Private Day Tour of Hallstatt and Salzburg from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.)

Travel from your Vienna hotel or apartment in a private air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi, stopping at Hallstatt, Salzburg, and scenic lakes along the way. Guides Sam and Ahmed are among the drivers named by past participants. Expect a full day on the road, time to explore independently, and an extra charge for the Hallstatt Skywalk.

“Long day with a lot of time in the car but definitely worth it. Hallstatt was charming and wished we had more time in Salzburg.”

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Salzburg: Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna - St. Gilgen and Wolfgangsee
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Salzburg: Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna

6.Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 220 reviews · 12 hours · from $221

Travel from Vienna in a Mercedes Sprinter with no more than eight people, stopping at Attersee and St. Gilgen before a guided walk through Salzburg. You’ll see Mozart’s birthplace, Mirabell Palace gardens, and other Old Town sights, then have 2.5 hours to explore on your own. Small-group tours operate in English.

“Pablo was a great tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and a great safe driver. Lisa the guide at Salzburg was also great. The stops were great. Loving seeing the lakes and the small villages.”

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From Vienna: Sound of Movies Musical Tour to Salzburg - Salzburg’s film locations, seen on foot
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From Vienna: Sound of Movies Musical Tour to Salzburg

7.Sound of Movies Musical Tour to Salzburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 153 reviews · 13 hours · from $151

Ride from Vienna to Salzburg with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Mondsee and movie locations including Mirabell Gardens and Horse Pond. Guides have included Lydia and Ledea, though assignments vary. Expect a long road day, about three hours in Salzburg, and seasonal visits to the Hellbrunn gazebo or Leopoldskron Palace.

“We enjoyed our day immensely. Lydia was a wonderful guide who was knowledgeable, prompt, and courteous. My husband is visually impaired, and she went out of her way to make sure the tour went smoothly for both of us. The scenery was spectacular and it was lovely to see all the film locations from the Sound of Musi. We would definitely recommend this trip to friends and family. Glo and Joe Canada”

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Full Day Tour from Vienna to Wachau, Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg - Melk Abbey: Baroque interiors on a tight clock
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Full Day Tour from Vienna to Wachau, Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg

8.Full Day Tour from Vienna to Wachau, Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 151 reviews · from $44Best value

Leave Vienna at 7:30 am for a small-group road trip through the Wachau Valley, with stops in Dürnstein, at Melk Abbey, in Hallstatt and in Salzburg. The plan includes a guided walk in each major town, free time, a local tasting and Mozart Kugeln. Guides Maria and Sofia have been praised, but pickup reliability is a serious concern.

“Maria is a very knowledgeable giving informations during our trip. It could have been more a better experience if we arrived earlier and stayed more in Salzburg rather than that of the 1st stop in Wachau. It’s already dark when we get to Salzburg so we didn’t get much exploration done.”

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Salzburg: Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna - St. Gilgen and Wolfgangsee
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Salzburg Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna

9.Salzburg Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 148 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $229

Leave Vienna at about 6:45 a.m. in a minivan with no more than eight people, stopping at Lake Wolfgang and Sound of Music sites before Salzburg. A driver-guide handles the long journey, then a local guide leads a city walk, with 2.5 hours listed for exploring on your own. Guides vary by date; past tours have been led by Marco, Peter and Gabi.

“Peter was our drive/ guide. He was prompt, courteous and patient, did not rush thru the tour. Had a perfect day out in Salzburg with him. Thank you Peter for giving us wonderful memories of Salzburg and surrounding areas.”

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From Vienna: Salzburg and Alpine Lakes Full-Day Trip - Mondsee and Wolfgangsee: scenery in short visits
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From Vienna: Salzburg and Alpine Lakes Full-Day Trip

10.Salzburg and Alpine Lakes Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 126 reviews · 12 hours · from $151

Travel from Vienna to Salzburg and the Salzkammergut, with a guided city walk past Mirabell Gardens, Mozart’s birthplace, the cathedral, and St. Peter’s Abbey, plus photo stops at Mondsee and Wolfgangsee. English commentary may be shared with Russian, and hotel pickup is optional.

“The trip was excellent, Alex was a great driver and guide. There was only 4 in the tour which made the tour very private and enables us to see a lot more. Natasha the guide in Salzburg was very informative and friendly. Could not faul the trip and would recommended”

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Vienna: Hallstatt, Salzburg, Melk, Alps & Lakes Day Trip - Hallstatt is the postcard stop, with a tight clock
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Vienna: Hallstatt, Salzburg, Melk, Alps & Lakes Day Trip

11.Hallstatt, Salzburg, Melk, Alps & Lakes Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 115 reviews · from $158

Travel about 660 km from Vienna by air-conditioned vehicle, stopping at Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg. Your English-speaking guide handles the long drives and shares information along the way, while you explore each town on your own. Guides such as Lilly and Peter have been praised for clear advice and attentive pacing. Expect roughly 45 minutes in Melk, 1.5 hours in Hallstatt and 2 hours in Salzburg.

“The trip was great! Perfect for someone who does not have the luxury to spend more time in each city in Austria. The transport was comfortable, the driving safe and punctual. Our guide Petar was so nice and took great pictures!”

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Sound of Movies: Musical Tour to Salzburg from Vienna - Salzburg’s film locations and Mozart sites
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Sound of Movies: Musical Tour to Salzburg from Vienna

12.Sound of Movies: Musical Tour to Salzburg from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 81 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $155

Spend about 13 hours traveling from Vienna to Salzburg and back, with photo stops at Mondsee and Wolfgangsee, a guided walk through Salzburg, and seasonal visits to the Hellbrunn gazebo or Leopoldskron Palace. The English-speaking guide covers film locations, the von Trapp family, Mozart, and Austrian history. Lydia has earned particular praise, though your guide may differ.

“The guide was interesting and attentive. We really enjoyed the experience. We needed extra toilet breaks due to a medical condition and she ensured this was possible. The trip was fun”

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Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg Private Tour - Melk Abbey above the Danube
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Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg Private Tour

13.Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 66 reviews

Start with hotel pickup in Bratislava and travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Melk Abbey, Hallstatt and Salzburg. Your English-speaking driver helps shape the day around your priorities. Expect Danube views, Hallstatt’s salt-mining story, Mozart’s birthplace and Sound of Music landmarks, with a long drive between stops.

“John was a nice guy and conscientious driver. The monastery at Melk was beautiful. I'm very glad that we arrived early before the crowds. Salzburg was quite charming. Hallstatt was very cool.”

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From Vienna: Melk, Salzburg, and Hallstatt Private Tour - Melk Abbey above the Danube
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From Vienna: Melk, Salzburg, and Hallstatt Private Tour

14.Melk, Salzburg, and Hallstatt Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 63 reviews · 12 hours

Travel from Vienna in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver who can adjust the day to your interests. Visit Melk Abbey, explore Salzburg independently, and make time for Hallstatt and its Skydeck. Drivers on this tour have included D, Darko, Romano, and Pedja. Entry fees and meals are extra.

“Pedja was a beautiful person. Had the best day ever!!!! Loved it so much. What an experience. It was so picturesque. Seeing the awesome scenery (alps, lakes, housing and shops). And seeing scenes from a long time favourite movie “Sound of Music”. Pedja was a true gentleman and showed us the best places to see and the best photo shots and how to skip the crowds. The vehicle was immaculant, so clean and comfortable. The trip wasn’t rushed and went at our own pace. Always only minutes away to pick us up, always nearby. Highly recommend this trip to anyone. He was so knowledgeable and answered all our questions, he…”

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Private Full Day Trip to Hallstatt ,Salzburg and Melk from Vienna - What a private vehicle changes
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Private Full Day Trip to Hallstatt ,Salzburg and Melk from Vienna

15.Private Full Day Trip to Hallstatt ,Salzburg and Melk from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · 11 to 13 hours (approx.)

Travel from Vienna by private vehicle to Melk Abbey, Traunsee, Hallstatt and Salzburg, with a pass by Wolfgangsee. The 11-to-13-hour trip is for up to four people and includes pickup. Drivers such as Nico and Mohammed have been praised for safe driving, flexibility and photo-stop suggestions. Hallstatt’s Skywalk ticket is not included.

“The trip was great despite a couple of locations being closed for updates/construction. The views and sights are amazing. Nico, our guide and driver was very accommodating and professional. He made sure we had enough time to take photos, look around, and take in the views without feeling rushed (I think having some locations closed helped as well). Nico also gave some little nuggets of details about each place and recommended areas where we could stop, eat, and get souvenirs. Having a small private tour was great and I highly recommend it.”

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