The 15 Best Day Trips from Vienna

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.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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5.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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6.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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7.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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8.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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9.Day trips from Vienna: Bratislava and Budapest with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 306 reviews · 13 hours · from $197

Travel from Vienna to Bratislava and Budapest with an English-speaking guide such as Matúš, Samuel, Ansh, or Erik. Expect castle views, central walking tours, free time, local food tips, and a professional photoshoot only if you book that option.

“The tour from Vienna to Bratislava and Budapest was an amazing experience, beautifully organized from start to finish. Everything ran on time, and we had the perfect balance between guided activities and free time to explore. Our guide Anish was truly exceptional knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive throughout the journey. He shared fascinating historical details and local insights that made each stop more meaningful. His positive energy and professionalism made the long day feel enjoyable and seamless.”

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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.From Vienna: Guided Day Trip to Budapest

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 262 reviews · 1 day · from $163

Travel from Vienna to Budapest by air-conditioned coach with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. See Heroes’ Square, Parliament, St. Stephen’s Basilica, the Danube, and city photo stops, then enjoy about three and a half hours of free time before returning to Vienna.

“The guide is too much taking too much and in the tour there is a little time to watch Budapest and the bus should watch us the most attractions in Budapest to drop off then we take again the bus”

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12.Salzburg: Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna

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

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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13.Day trips from Vienna: Prague One Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 174 reviews · 12 - 13 hours · from $215

Travel by comfortable van from Vienna to Prague with a stop in Brno, then explore Prague with an English-speaking guide such as Samuel, Sebastian, or Leonardo. See Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Town, and Lesser Town before free time and a late return.

“Our guide samuel is very organized and a good driver. We’ve learned a lot from him about prague. He is also accommodating and helpful.”

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14.From Vienna: Budapest Group Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 159 reviews · from $244

Travel from Vienna to Budapest in a comfortable minivan with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Balazs, Peter, Marco, or Roman. See Castle Hill, Heroes’ Square, St. Stephen’s Basilica, and Parliament, then enjoy three hours for Hungarian food and city walks.

“We have wonder time in Budapest and our guide Roman is wonderful and knowledgeable! Great trip and will come back Budapest next time!”

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15.From Vienna: One Day Hallstatt Guided Day Trip

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

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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