Top 7 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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