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Vienna Tours to Salzburg. Are you up for Salzburg while in Vienna? At 250 km (155 miles), Austria’s second most popular city is not far off. However, ensure you don’t spend redundant hours in transit. In my case, I travelled twice from Vienna to Salzburg for a day in a friend’s car: great company and good journey but no highlights on the way, and we got up too late. On the whole, check three criteria when searching for a tour to Salzburg:

a) door-to-door option, or convenient meeting point, to save time; b) means of transport: will impact your trip experience; c) transfer optimisation: visit carefully selected places on the go.

I’m starting my list of the best Vienna Tours to Salzburg with those that tick all of those criteria. They are all day trips from Vienna, except for the last (5 day tour).

Small Group Luxury Day Trip To Salzburg

Altogether, you will maximise this 12-hour tour in the most enjoyable and efficient way.  Even though there is no direct hotel pick up, the tour operator pays your taxi fare from a central Vienna hotel. Read about my own trip experience in Vienna Salzburg Day Trip .

Private Day Trip To Salzburg, Melk and Hallstatt

The suggested trip itinerary is very similar to the small group tour. Hence, the Austrian lake district with its amazing photo (and toe dipping!) opportunities will equally cross your path, as will Mozart’s birth house and Mirabell castle. This photo was taken from the village museum in St. Gilgen. Access the full itinerary and further details .

Bus Trip To Salzburg

Small caveat: You will only pass magnificent Fortress Hohensalzburg on your way back.  Find out more .

Private Tour: Munich to Vienna Via Innsbruck And Salzburg

Vienna Tours to Salzburg. If you fly into Munich and suspect there is more to see than Salzburg on the way to Vienna check out this 5-day private tour . On a masterfully designed sightseeing route a private driver-guide will take you from Munich to King Ludwig II’s fairy-tale castle Neuschwanstein before landing at equally sumptuous Linderhof Palace.

During the subsequent four days you will experience Alpine capital of Tyrol, Innsbruck, and the famous Eagle’s Nest with the ruins of Hitler’s Berghof.  What I like about Salzburg is that it blends historic city highlights with the likes of Red Bull’s fleet of vintage Flying Buills aircraft at Hangar 7, not to forget key Sound of Music sites for fans of the Trapp movie. Further down your trip itinerary you will visit two of Austria’s most mesmerising Alpine lakes, followed by UNESCO World Heritage site Melk Abbey, before arrivin in Vienna. See customer reviews and find out more . If you need advice on hotels let me know.

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Private Day Trip to Salzburg from Vienna

„Sound of Music“ fan or not: Take advantage of your stay in Vienna and visit Salzburg. With your friendly English-speaking guide you depart from your hotel in Vienna in a comfortable private vehicle.

The scenery on the way to Salzburg is breathtaking: You pass by the Vienna Woods, see the peaks of the Alps from afar, and finally reach the Austrian lake district. Take pictures of the region’s gorgeous mountain lakes and villages and visit the locations from „The Sound of Music“!

In Salzburg your guide will take you on an extensive walking tour: hear intriguing stories about the history and the city’s famous inhabitants while you see the most important sights. Among other things you see Mozart's birthplace, the colourful gardens of the Mirabell Palace (the „DoReMi“ song was filmed here), the cemetery of the abbey of St. Peter (the Trapp-family hid there), the festival area, the Archbishop’s Palace and the cathedral.

After the walking tour you can spend a couple of hours in Salzburg for lunch, to do some shopping or to explore the city further on your own. Visit the Mozart museum or take a ride in the funicular up to the impressive fortress of Hohensalzburg. In the late afternoon meet up with your guide for the return transfer to Vienna.

Enjoy the superior service and the personal atmosphere of this private tour: Your knowledgeable guide is ready to respond to (almost) your every request and requirement. Lots of photo opportunities!

Do you prefer to share your tour? Click here to book our Small-Group Tour to Salzburg for max. eight persons.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Pick-up time: 7:30am
• Duration: 12 hours
• Hotel Pick-Up in Vienna
• Professional guide
• Roundtrip transportation in private vehicle
• 1,5h Walking Tour in Salzburg
• Hotel Drop-Off
• Food and drinks

FREE CANCELLATION

Cancel your tour up to 24 hours before tour start for a full refund. No refunds for later cancelations or no-shows.

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Robert did a great job on the tour of Salzburg. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of Vienna and Salzburg. He did a great job, had a great Mercedes van that he used to take us there and back, and he was very flexible and what we wanted to do. I recommend him highly.

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Vienna Private Tour – Day Trip to the Sound of Music City Salzburg

Salzburg city tour from vienna including the salzkammergut lake district.

Private tour from Vienna to Salzburg covering the Salzkammergut Lake District and the city of Salzburg, including all Sound of Music filming locations in both the city and the Salzkammergut Lake District.

The most stunning views in Austria are only so close together in the Salzkammergut Lake District and in the lovely city of Salzburg.

• Take in the scenery as you travel from Vienna to Salzburg
• Pick-up from your Vienna hotel and drop-off at your Salzburg hotel are included
• An exclusive private tour to Hallstatt begins in Vienna and ends in Salzburg

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• Private transportation
• Pick up and drop off in Salzburg
• Air-conditioned luxury minivan
• Food and Drinks
• Transport back to Vienna, this tour ends in Salzburg

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You can cancel up to 48 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. If you cancel less than 48 hours before the tour’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Day trip from Vienna to Salzburg

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Sightseeing

Duration & price.

• Vienna woods
• Artstetten castle
• Lake region
• Traunkirchen
• Wolfgang See

Furthermore available with Wienguide private tours:

• classic private sight seeing walks in Vienna downtown
• private day trip to Vienna woods from Vienna
• private day trip to Budapest from Vienna
• private day trip to the Danube valley from Vienna

We will leave early in the morning to expolre the so called Austria lake district "Salzkammergut"!

The Salzkammergut fulfils the ardent desire for vitality and zest for life! Magical mountain world rich with evergreen forests and 76 unfathomably deep lakes, all with crystal clear water ... Hidden valleys, mighty glaciers and secluded trails . The landscape is some of Europe’s finest and the area is a true magnet for those seeking the best of Austria's Baroque heritage and a taste of subalpine scenery. 

Salzkammergut is a region of glaciated lakes and craggy peaks , straddling the border between the provinces of Salzburg and Upper Austria. The lofty peaks and the glacier-carved troughs that separate them make for some spectacular scenery. 

After our obligatory footsteps in Traunkirchen, St. Gilgen and where ever you want to, we move on to the city of Salzburg.

Salzburg's spoiled residents often fail to notice the unique charm of the Old City – a backdrop that's easily overlooked in every day life – until their guests are enraptured by its breathtaking beauty. The city of Salzburg - and especially its historic city center – is in fact one of the loveliest places in Europe, winning international acclaim in 1997 when it was designated a world heritage site by UNESCO. 

Your fantastic private guide will show you all this marvelous sights of the old city like: the Cathedral, Hohensalzburg Fortress, the Residenz, St. Peter's Monastery with its impressive cemetery, the Franciscan Church and Collegiate Church as well as the Large and Small Festival Halls and the Summer Riding School in the Festival District. On the right banks of the Salzach one should not miss Mirabell Palace with the romantic Mirabell Gardens (one of the city's most popular snapshot scenes, known from SOUND OF MUSIC) or St. Sebastian's Church with its charming cemetery. And finally the main sight of Salzburg, Mozart Birthplace!

After the walking tour you can spend a couple of hours in Salzburg for lunch, to do some shopping or to explore the city further on your own. Visit the Mozart museum or take a ride in the funicular up to the impressive fortress of Hohensalzburg. In the late afternoon your private guide will take you to Vienna and back to your hotel.

Enjoy the superior service and the personal atmosphere of this unique private tour to Salzburg .

Duration 12 hours

totally private

• Pick up from your hotel
• private tour with guide & Minivan or Limousine
• Photostops on the way
• guided tour in Salzburg
• time for lunch in Salzburg
• Drop off at your hotel

total price: € 1200,–

entrance fees, 

food and beverages

CANCELLATION POLICY

No cancellation fees!

0-3 days before the date 

100% cancellation fee

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Vienna to Salzburg 1-Day Private Tour

Visit excellent city, the birthplace of Mozart - Salzburg and place of many amazing sacral buildings! On the way discover beauty of Lower Austria with scenery of salt lakes, vineyards and mountains.

• Explore through breathtaking scenery of Lower Austria to reach Salzburg
• Visit fantastic Salzburg Cathedral, Mirabell Palace and Fortress
• Admire fantastic Salzburg city and discover places related with Mozart
• See on your own magic scenery from movie “The Sound of Music”
• Enjoy full day with comfortable car-transfers and pick-up and drop off service to your hotel

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• 10,5 - 12 hours
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• Just buy and we instantly organize Your booking ensure the tour is already fully organized, just come and enjoy!
• Live Guide English, German, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish
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• Skip The Line Tickets for Priority Access

Drive through Lower Austria and enjoy local beautiful scenery during full day trip. Be picked-up at your accommodation in Vienna by comfortable car and hit the road surrounded by mountains, dense woodlands and rolling vineyards. Admire stunning landscapes to reach Salzburg city, mostly known as the birthplace of Mozart, but you will discover more!

Salzburg is more than the City of Mozart and home for many music festivals. Thanks private local guide you will experience Salzburg’s rich history, there are also countless fascinating insights and surprising moments around practically every corner. One of the best is definitely Mirabell Palace. Gardens are just fabulous and other statues, architecture and fountains complete the view of this masterpiece! Find out story of Mozart and see where he lived in childhood. Explore UNESCO protected Old Town where you will find fantastic Salzburg Cathedral, St. Peter’s Abbey and Collegiate Church. Also discover some “The Sound of Music” filming locations!

For these who want to enjoy longer the culture of Salzburg there is also extended option which lasts 12 hours with entrance to Hohensalzburg Fortress. It’s Top1 Attraction by many reasons: absolutely amazing views on top, great history and huge area to explore in the Main Castle. Inside you will see Princes’ Apartments, Magic Theater and Fortress Museum. No worries about return, sit back and relax, the driver will drop you off to your hotel in Vienna.

• Private Full Day to Salzburg from Vienna 
• Private transport with pick up and drop off service in Vienna
• Professional English-German speaking driver
• 3-hours guided walking tour in Salzburg
• Skip-the-line ticket to Hohensalzburg Fortress (in option with Fortress)
• Funicular ride both way on Fortress (in option with Fortress)
• Table reservation at local restaurant in Salzburg
• Meals and drinks at local restaurant

Important information

What you should know.

• Check your email the day before the tour.
• All guests must provide their full name and date of birth when booking.
• The 8,5- and 10,5-hour options include train tickets from Vienna to Salzburg. You will meet your guide at Salzburg train station. You will receive your train tickets by email. Check your exact departure time. We recommend arriving at the train station 15 minutes early as late departure may result in cancellation of your tour.
• The 10- and 12-hour options include transfers from Vienna to Salzburg by private car. You will travel with a German-English speaking driver and meet the guide in Salzburg Old Town. We will arrange a standard car (sedan) for 1-4 people, or in a larger van for groups of 5+ people. You can book a 5-people tour for a larger vehicle.
• The extended 10,5- and 12-hour options (by train or car) include the all-inclusive tickets to the Hohensalzburg Fortress with skip-the-line access to all areas and round-trip funicular ride.
• Lunch can be arranged upon request.

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Customer reviews

• Customer Service: 5 5 / 5
• Organization: 5 5 / 5
• Value for money: 5 5 / 5
• Guide: 5 5 / 5

Car transport was a good and safe. We slept almost whole journey. In Salzburg we got really good guide, he is passionate about city where he lives. I felt like I really know Salzburg after all

All service good

It was very comfortable, no worries about anything.

It was a long trip, but worth it! We loved Salzburg since first few seconds, our guide explained a lot, so it was even better

Whole trip ok, in Salzburg I enjoyed a lot, this place has amazing atmosphere and really nice landscapes. We visited various of places and guide cared a lot about good commentary. I would recommend!

5-stars service

Salzburg was amazing! Thank you for proper organization ;)

Well-organized, driver was really professional as well as the guide in Salzburg.

Good tour in general

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At MCM Tours, we specialize in creating the most magnificent, luxurious Vienna Private Tours that are also as entertaining, authentic, and culturally rich as they can be. Regardless of whether you select a multi-day tour, a day tour, or create your own tour, our knowledgeable staff will make sure that our time together is the most enjoyable you’ll have in the Alps.

On these opulent, personalized vacations, you may travel with your own private group, take breaks whenever you like, and let knowledgeable local guides show you around. The itinerary can be changed to fit your preferences. From Vienna, take a private excursion to Salzburg including the world famous lakeside village Hallstatt or choose Salzburg and the Wachau Cultural Landscape

Vienna offers a variety of attractive sights, all unique and different. East of Vienna the Alps begin, on the way to Salzburg the mountains become more alpine the closer you get to Salzburg. Choose the combination with the unique cultural landscape Wachau and the lake district, ending the tour in Salzburg or decide for the variant via Hallstatt to Salzburg. Also, highly to recommend is the tour from Vienna to Salzburg inlcuding the Salzkammergut Lake District. Or, just simply customize your own private tour version.

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PRIVATE VIENNA TO SALZBURG TOUR: WACHAU CULTURAL LANDSCAPE, MELK AND LAKE DISTRICT

On this all-day private tour, travel from Vienna to Salzburg to see the UNESCO-listed Wachau Cultural Landscape region and the natural beauty of the Salzkammergut Lake District. The Wachau is known for its rolling hills, vineyards, and castles. Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned in the castle above the town of Dürnstein. Visit Dürnstein and stop at Melk Abbey, take a photo of the monastery and the magnificent baroque church.

Continue driving to Salzburg via the beautiful Salzkammergut Lake District with its pristine Lakes surrounded by the Austrian Alps. Stop in the small town of Unterach where Gustav Klimt painted many of his famous art and visit the Sound of Music Wedding Church in Mondsee.

The tour concludes with a drop-off at your hotel in Salzburg or at the train station in Salzburg.

EXCLUSIVE PRIVATE SALZBURG CITY TOUR FROM VIENNA INCLUSIVE SALZKAMMERGUT LAKE DISTRICT

Explore the beautiful Salzkammergut Lake District and the world heritage city of Salzburg on this 8-hour private tour from Vienna.

Salzburg is an Austrian city on the German border at the foot of the Eastern Alps. The Salzach River flows through the city center, which is designated as a pedestrian zone and contains medieval and baroque buildings. Salzburg is famous for the movie Sound of Music, Mozart, and the annual music festival held here. Also known as northern Rome, Salzburg is one of the most worth-seeing cities in Central Europe.

Your journey will take you to the beautiful old town of Salzburg including Mozart’s birthplace, Mirabell Palace, Hellbrunn palace with the Sound of Music gazebo, and many more sights.

PRIVATE TOUR FROM SALZBURG TO VIENNA INCLUDING THE WACHAU CULTURAL LANDSCAPE AND THE LAKE DISTRICT

On this full-day private tour, you will drive from Salzburg to Vienna to discover the natural beauty of the Salzkammergut and the UNESCO-protected cultural landscape of Wachau.

Enjoy the scenic drive from Salzburg to the Wachau region via the beautiful Salzkammergut region with its pristine lakes surrounded by the Austrian Alps. Visit the “Sound of Music” wedding church in Mondsee and stop in the small town of Unterach, where Gustav Klimt painted many of his famous works.

Marvel at the unique cultural landscape of Wachau on your drive to Vienna. The Wachau is known for its rolling hills, vineyards, and castles. Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned in the castle above the town of Dürnstein. Visit Dürnstein and stop at Melk Abbey for a photo of the monastery and magnificent Baroque church.

The tour ends with transportation back to your hotel in Salzburg or to the train station in Salzburg.

VIENNA PRIVATE TOUR: SALZBURG VIA HALLSTATT AND THE SALZKAMMERGUT LAKE DISTRICT

On an 8-hour private tour from Vienna, you will experience the splendor of Austria’s lake district and the lakeside resort of Hallstatt.

The drive from your hotel in Vienna to the first lake in the Salzkammergut region takes 2 1/2 hours. Marvel at the views of the lakes surrounded by the Austrian Alps during your photo stops on the way to Hallstatt.

Only in the Austrian lake district, also called Salzkammergut, the most picturesque components can be found in such close proximity.

The presence of mountains, lakes, and one of the most beautiful lake settlements in the world makes this region of Austria so unique.

The trip ends in Salzburg, where you have the option of staying overnight at your hotel or taking the train (about two hours and thirty minutes) back to Vienna.

Request Your Tailor Made Journey. On this opulent, personalized tour, travel with your own private group, take breaks whenever you like, and let knowledgeable local guides show you the way. The itinerary can be changed to fit your preferences. Maximize your precious travel time while taking advantage of the luxurious MCM sightseeing service!

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Vienna to Salzburg Day Trip

Adults 135,00€ | Children 55,00€

Bus tour Vienna to Salzburg

Relax on our comfortable bus while we drive to Salzburg. On the journey you will get the first impression of the beauty of the Salzkammergut countryside with its clear lakes and majestic mountains.

Guided tour Salzburg

On a guided walk through the historical centre of Salzburg, we show you the most popular tourist attractions. One of the famous scenes of "The Sound of Music" was filmed in the gardens of the Mirabell Palace. It was here that Maria sang, together with the children, the song “Do-Re-Mi-Fa-So” at the fountain and on the steps. Aswell you will see the horse pond and the riding school where Baron Trapp sang the “Edelweiß song” as a farewell. A real highlight of our city trip to Salzburg is the Getreidegasse, the street where the birthplace of Mozart is located. This narrow street still reminds us of the 18th century. Other tourist attractions on our sightseeing tour: University Church, St. Peter’s Abbey, the Salzburg Cathedral and the Festival Hall. You have some time at your disposal to explore the city, eat lunch or shop for souvenirs until our departure at 4 p.m. Estimated arrival time in Vienna is around 8:00 p.m.

NOTE FOR HOTEL PICK-UPS: We will confirm the exact pickup time from your hotel the day before your tour. Please check your email inbox or contact us on +43 1 712 46 83

Essential Information

Departure from Salzburg: Paris Lodron Street at 4 p.m. Please be there on time!

Highlights of the Salzburg Day Trip

• Bus ride through beautiful Salzkammergut
• Walking tour with Salzburg's most popular sights
• Visit some of "The Sound of Music" film locations in the City of Salzburg
• Free hotel pick-up from selected hotels
• Bus trip from Vienna to Salzburg in modern coach
• Guided city walk of Salzburg
• Food and drinks

Languages of the guided tour

English, Spanish

Dates of the Salzburg day trip

• 23 MAR 2024 - 03 NOV 2024
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