Salzburg and Lakes Day Trip from Vienna with Photo Stop in Melk
Overview
Available languages
13 hours
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This bus tour takes you from Vienna to Salzburg, where you will visit the most popular sights of the city and some of the original filming locations of the film "The Sound of Music". On the tour there will be a picture stop at Melk Abbey, at Salzkammergut and a guided walking tour through the old town of Salzburg, passing Mozart's Birthplace, Mirabell Palace, Salzburg Cathedral and the Festival Hall.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please note, pick up services only available with certain hotels. Please check 'view additional info' for hotel details and pick-up time
What To Expect
Vienna
Your tour will begin with pickup from your central Vienna hotel (selected hotels only) or the State Opera. Meet your expert guide and hop aboard your coach to begin your day trip to Salzburg.
Melk Abbey
Photo stop. Enjoy an exclusive photo stop at the impressive Melk Abbey (30 minutes) – one of Europe’s most beautiful Baroque monasteries, offering spectacular views over the Danube. You will also enjoy a short photo stop at the magnificent Lake Mondsee before arriving to Salzburg (15 minutes).
Options
Salzburg Day Trip in Spanish
Tour in Spanish. Depart at 7:15am.
Salzburg Day Trip in English
Tour in English. Depart at 7:15am
What‘s Included
Scenic coach tour through the Salzkammergut
Guided walking tour of Salzburg Old Town
Allocated free time in Hallstatt
Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
Professional English- and Spanish-speaking guide
Photo stops at Melk Abbey and Lake Mondsee
Visit to Mirabell Gardens and film locations
Round-trip transport from Vienna
Food and drinks
Hotel drop off
Admission to Melk Abbey or Hohensalzburg Fortress
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
741 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
English or Spanish.
PaulF Z,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Very long, long bus ride to Salzburg. The break on the way to Salzburg, Linetz(?) was not very good but the return stop was excellent. Martin is a very good tour guide and very knowledgeable. His pace for all was appropriate. Only negative aspect was we had a Spanish speaking group with us so every stop was twice long as everything needed to be repeated once in Spanish, then again in English. This was marked to be an all English tour, not bi-lingual so it seems deceptive.
Beautiful day trip to Salzburg
David L,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sylvia was amazing to show us details of our trip that we may have missed on our own. She was happy to answer questions and never seemed tired of the endless questions from the guests. The driver was kind and got us safely to and from in a clean coach bus. We would definitely recommend this trip to anyone wanting to experience a little of Salzburg with only one day to spare.
Salzburg trip - Sound of music memories and more
Tracey F,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Early start and long day but 100% well worth it. Great commentary from the guide. What I hadn’t anticipated so much was the fantastic scenery seen on the way - mountains and lakes.
Expendable
Alexandra G,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Bland journey, without any interest. The guide didn't bring anything attractive. In addition to using poorly understood Spanish. A stop to see the lakes from a gas station. 4 hours of travel. Visit to Salzburg. 1 hour of explanation from another guide with incomprehensible Spanish, who also did not expect the group and who talked about his personal issues, which matter little. 2 hours free... and 4 hours more for Vienna city In short, if you can do it for free, we were given two hours to do a lot of things. In short... it's not worth it. Salzburg, that's nice to see.
It was so much fun and...
phimie s,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was so much fun and very informative. The whole trip was convenient as well. Perfect for a day trip
We loved every minute of...
Juliet M,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved every minute of our tour. The driver and the tour guide were very polite and knowledgeable. It was beautiful. Everything was perfect.
Bad luck…
Brad S,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00The bus broke down. We had to wait an hour for a new bus. This is a 5 hour ride, so we only had two hours to tour on our own, eat and then take a 5 hour ride back. Did not get much time to tour. We asked for a refund and were denied. Trip was not worth the time or money.
Take the Tour!
Mary H,Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00There is a tremendous amount of walking. The walking areas are uneven and lots of cobblestone. Did not see anything related to the sound of Music
Not English Speaking Only
Vernell D,Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00I selected an English speaking tour but it seems that Viator is now combing English and Spanish speaking together. This should be communicated when booking. They should also let you know how long the bus ride will be. I may not have taken the tour if known it was 4 hours there and back. And in MY opinion, the tour guide talked on and on and on.
Salzburg day tour in English
LeeAnne T,Jul 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Chris was an informative and patient tour guide who set a pace that allowed people in the group time to learn and take photos of the sights along the way.
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