Private Day Trip to Salzburg from Vienna

12 Hours

Mobile Ticket

Hotel Pickup Offered

English,German

Language Offered

Overview

Explore picturesque Salzburg and the idyllic Austrian Lake District on this private full-day tour from Vienna. Visit film locations from iconic musical 'The Sound of Music'; see Mozart's birthplace and spot landmarks like the Mirabell Palace, St Peter's Abbey and the Archbishop's Palace. Then, enjoy free time to explore the UNESCO-listed Old Town, visit the Hohensalzburg fortress and Mozart museum, or hit the shops, before heading back to Vienna.

This private tour can be customized to your interests and ensures you'll receive personalized attention from your guide
Full-day private tour of Salzburg from Vienna
Visit memorable filming locations from 'The Sound of Music'
See the Mirabell Palace, St Peter's Abbey and the Archbishop's Palace on a guided tour
Explore Salzburg's UNESCO-listed Old Town, the Hohensalzburg fortress and Mozart's birthplace
Great-value tour includes hotel pick-up and round-trip transport by private car or minivan

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Departure & Return

What To Expect

Meet your guide at your Vienna hotel and settle into your private vehicle for the journey to Salzburg. Keep your camera to hand as you pass through the Vienna Woods, see the distant peaks of the Alps, then drive through the dreamy landscapes of the Austrian Lake District. Jump out to admire the views at Lake Attersee, explore the lakeside town of St. Gilgen and see famous filming locations from 'The Sound of Music'. Arrive in Salzburg around midday and embark on a 1.5-hour walking tour, accompanied by a local guide. Discover Salzburg's fascinating history and heritage as you follow your guide to sights like Mozart's birthplace, the festival area of Kapitelplatz, the grand Salzburg Residenz and the Baroque Salzburg Cathedral. Along the way, see more 'The Sound of Music' filming locations as you peek into the cemetery of St. Peter's Abbey, where the Trapp-family hid, and stroll the magnificent Mirabell Palace gardens, where the song 'Do-Re-Mi' was recorded. Break for lunch (own expense), then spend the afternoon exploring Salzburg independently. Perhaps ride the funicular (own expense) to the hilltop Hohensalzburg fortress, visit the Mozart museum or shop for souvenirs in the UNESCO-listed Old Town. Leave Salzburg around 4.30pm and travel back to Vienna, where you'll end your tour with drop-off at your hotel around 7.30pm.ItineraryHotel pick-up07:30am Tour start - Travel past the Vienna Woods and Melk Abbey to Linz09:30am Stop for coffee and cake (at own expense) - ca. 30 minutes10:50am Photo Stop at Lake Attersee - ca. 15 minutes11:30am Explore Lakeside Town St. Gilgen - ca. 30 minutes12:30pm Guided Walking Tour of Salzburg's Old Town - ca. 1,5 hours02:00pm Free time in Salzburg for lunch, shopping and sightseeing - ca. 2,5 hours04:30pm Departure for Vienna7:30pm Arrival in Vienna. Hotel Drop-Off

Private Day Trip to Salzburg from Vienna

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Departure & Return

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