Top 15 Day Trips in Austria

1.Vienna: Hallstatt Day Trip with Boat Ride Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6,311 reviews · 13 hours · from $108Our pick

Spend 13 hours traveling from Vienna to Hallstatt with an English-speaking guide such as Olga, Dasha, or Sofia. See Schloss Ort, enjoy mountain and lake views, take optional boat trip, and explore Hallstatt for about three hours.

“It was a great trip, stopped off a few times on the way for bathroom and food, and when we got there it was an awesome experience and we were given plenty of time to explore, our tour guide Alexander was great at explaining all the history along the way and we are very thankful for our experience.”

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2.Day trips from Vienna: Hallstatt & Salzburg Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,202 reviews · 13 hours · from $124

Travel from Vienna to Hallstatt and Salzburg in an air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking guide. You get two hours in Hallstatt, three hours in Salzburg, scenic stops near Gmunden, walking tours, and optional hotel pickup or professional photos.

“The day trip with Rina and her colleague was a wonderful experience. Both of them were very helpful, kind and available to support us with everything we needed. I highly recommend travelling with them.”

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3.Danube Valley Day Trip from Vienna

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

Travel by coach from Vienna through the Wachau Valley, stop in Dürnstein, cruise from Spitz to Melk between April and October, and visit Melk Abbey if selected. Guides such as Tommy, Claudia, and Eric have led highly praised departures, though the day involves plenty of walking and a tight schedule.

“A beautiful and cost effective tour..beautiful experience of a Danube Cruise and coach through Winelands”

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4.From Munich: Salzburg Day Trip by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,547 reviews · 9h 30m · from $93Best value

Travel by train from Munich with an English-speaking guide, then explore Salzburg’s Mozart sites, old town, cathedral, gardens, and The Sound of Music locations. You’ll get a guided orientation, a city map, three hours to explore alone, and advice from guides such as Maxine, Elisabeth, Cristian, and Nick.

“Thomas was a great guide. Everything was easy and straightforward.”

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

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

Travel from Vienna to Hallstatt with guides such as Sofia, Dasha, Lily, and Sabrina. See Ort Castle, ride the Skywalk lift, explore Hallstatt old town, and add a lake boat trip when available. Expect a 13-hour day, about 600 kilometers of driving, and a group of up to 45 people.

“Trip is very well planned out. Our tour guide Sabrina was wonderful and pleasant to be around, with great music and history of Austria. Driver was safe on the road and felt comfortable in a snowy weather conditions. I can’t recommend the team enough! They’re kind and friendly people.”

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6.Vienna: Hallstatt, Salzburg, Melk, Alps & Lakes Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,150 reviews · 13 hours · from $129

Spend a long but rewarding day beyond Vienna, with scenic drives, Melk Abbey, Hallstatt, Salzburg, Alpine lakes and guided commentary. Guides vary, with Alexander, Lily, Olga, Dasha and Sophia among those recently leading tours. Expect limited time at each stop and about 660 kilometers on the road.

“Very good trip! Alexander and Drago are wonderful guides,excelent”

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7.From Vienna: Full Day Trip to Hallstatt and Salzkammergut

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

Travel from Vienna to Hallstatt by comfortable, air-conditioned coach with a live English-speaking guide. Learn about salt mining and the UNESCO site, cross Hallstätter See by boat in season, then enjoy free time for cafés, photos, and the Skywalk.

“some charging points for the phones on the coach please”

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8.From Vienna: Guided Day Trip to Salzburg

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

Travel from Vienna to Salzburg by air-conditioned coach with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. See Mondsee, Salzburg Cathedral, Mozart’s birthplace, Mirabell Gardens, St Peter’s Church, and Hohensalzburg Fortress, with a guided walk and about two hours of free time.

“Excellent. The guide Karl, was really engaging and informative”

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9.From Vienna: Hallstatt, Mountains & Alpine Lakes Day Trip

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

Travel from Vienna to Hallstatt by air-conditioned coach, stopping at Traunsee and photogenic Ort Castle before three free hours in Hallstatt. Guides such as Dasha, Sophia, Lily, and Sofia add stories and practical help. Bring cash for food, toilets, boats, and the optional Skywalk.

“Dasha was amazing! Very knowledgeable and extremely helpful. The views were amazing and Hallstatt is as beautiful as the pictures make it out to be.”

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10.Vienna: Hallstatt & Alpine Peaks Day Trip with Admont Abbey

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

Travel from Vienna through the Austrian Alps to Admont Abbey and Hallstatt on a 13-hour English-language tour. See the abbey’s famed library, follow a guided village walk, and enjoy free time for photos and exploring. Hotel pickup is available from selected central Vienna hotels.

“Excellent, our guide Sophie was very friendly, knowledgeable and excellent in every way”

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11.Salzburg: Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna

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

Travel from Vienna to Salzburg in a Mercedes Sprinter with no more than eight people. Your English-speaking guide handles the long drive, lake stops, and Salzburg walk, with free time for lunch and exploring. Guides such as Robert, Wolfgang, Joseph, and Rui are known for lively local stories.

“The driver cum guide wad so knowledgeable and considerate. He gave us a fantastic tour. Thank you.”

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12.From Vienna: One Day Hallstatt Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 159 reviews · 12 hours · from $101

Travel from Vienna to Hallstatt and Schloss Ort with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Izzy or Ottavia. Expect a long but scenic day, three hours in Hallstatt, one hour at the island castle, photo stops, walking tours, and optional hotel pickup.

“Izzy and Octavia were wonderful! They did a great job giving us good information along the journey and keeping us on time. This was a phenomenal tour. Both locations were beautiful. We had a good amount of time in both locations. Drive is long, but well worth it to see these two beautiful cities. Thank you wonderful guides!”

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13.From Vienna: Salzburg and Alpine Lakes Full-Day Trip

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

Spend 12 hours traveling from Vienna to Salzburg with photo stops at Mondsee and Wolfgangsee, a guided walk through Salzburg, and views linked to The Sound of Music. Guides such as Lidia, Alex, and Natasha have led past departures, though the guide team can vary.

“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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14.From Salzburg: Ramsau Day Trip with 1-hour Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 104 reviews · 8 hours · from $147

Travel from Salzburg to Ramsau with a guide such as Leopold or Leo, then ride by horse-drawn sleigh or carriage through high Alpine countryside. You get warm blankets, a stop at an Alpine lodge, free time for Styrian food, and views toward the Dachstein Glacier. Snow conditions shape the ride.

“We went on this tour on Christmas Day 2017 and it was amazing! Apart from being blessed with exceptional weather, the tour operators exceeded all expectations. The bus ride to and from Ramsau am Dachstein was a tour on its own. Lisa (our guide) was very knowledgeable and shared interesting and funny facts about Salzburg and the areas we passed through with us. The sleigh ride itself was well worth every penny. The countryside is achingly beautiful! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone that enjoys both general city tours, as well as outdoor activities. We really loved it!”

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15.From Salzburg: Private Day Trip to Hallstatt with St. Gilgen

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 39 reviews · 7 hours

Travel from Salzburg in a private van with driver-guide Diar, stopping at Red Bull Headquarters, St. Gilgen, and Hallstatt. You get 3 hours in Hallstatt for the Skywalk, salt mine, boat rides, lunch, or village walks, plus hotel pickup and a flexible pace for up to seven people.

“Absolutely wonderful trip! We definitely enjoyed the leisure of a private trip much better than a large tour. Our driver/guide, Diar, was very personable and knowledgeable. Having the flexibility to see what we wanted in each location was a plus. Additionally, Diar gave us great tips on our stops. Highly recommend this flexible door-to-door service.”

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