Private Tour
Private Tour Vienna to Salzburg via Wachau & Lake District
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
On this full-day private tour, travel from Vienna to Salzburg and explore the Wachau region, which is recognized by UNESCO, and the Salzkammergut Lake Region. Highlights of the itinerary include visits to the picturesque village of Duernstein, where you can learn about the Robin Hood legend, Lake Attersee, which served as the model for many of Gustav Klimt's landscape paintings, and the quaint community of Mondsee, home to the church from the Sound of Music. The tour concludes with a drop-off at your accommodation in Salzburg; if desired, you can take the train back (2h20min).
• During one exciting day, get a comprehensive introduction to some of Austria's major attractions.
• The tour includes door-to-door transportation from your Vienna hotel to your Salzburg hotel
• Optional return by train in only 2 ½ hours
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A maximum of 7 people per booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Historic Center of Vienna
Get ready for pickup at 10:00 AM and settle into your luxury tour vehicle. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a scenic drive along the Danube River Valley into the stunning UNESCO-listed Wachau region.
Durnstein
Dürnstein is a picturesque Austrian town nestled in the heart of the Wachau Valley. Stroll through its charming streets and uncover the legend of Robin Hood’s era—this is where King Richard the Lionheart was held captive in 1192 after his capture near Vienna, just before Christmas.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Luxury transportation in a Mercedes-Benz V-Class van with air conditioning
Private tour led by a professional, English-speaking guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off at your accommodation
Gratuities
Entrances: Melk Abbey
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Driver PLUS licensed Guide
Chauffeur PLUS Licensed Guide: Travel in style with your personal driver and expert guide—seamless comfort, curated insights, and a first-class experience.
Pickup included
Private Tour: Vienna to Salzburg via Wachau heritage region
Pickup included
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Make the most of your travel from Vienna to Salzburg
anthonyvT2156VW,,Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Why waste a travel day going from Vienna to Salzburg by taking a train? My wife and I instead made the trip with MCM Tours, and the drive was one of the highlights of our vacation. The guide and driver took us to see a vineyard and castle, charming small towns, breathtaking views of the Alps, and lunch alongside a mountain lake. So not only did we travel to our next hotel, my wife and I got to experience the Austrian countryside up close, learn more about its history and culture, and meet two wonderful people who live in the area along the way. What better way to go from one city to the next when there is so much countryside to experience along the way?
The Sound of Music awaits you in Salzburg!
stuartgI980YW,,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An outstanding tour focusing on Salzburg and The Sound of Music shooting locations. Also, we were lucky to get to Salzburg the last day of August, which corresponded to the last day of the world famous Salzburg Festival. We got tickets months in advance via the internet. Fortunately, it was Mahler's 9th Symphony. It's soft ending was a premonition of his premature death from heart disease. If you got to the Festival, Dress up; no jeans, t-shirts and flip flops. Our guide Manfred was fantastic.
Beautiful and authentic tour
georgeaQ4077CP,,Jul 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Informative, authentic, and entertaining tour and a really productive way to transfer from Vienna to Salzburg. Beautiful experience with a gracious and informative guide!
Exceptional Tour from Salzburg to Vienna
D4509UQlindsayb,,Apr 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We traveled with Manfred from Salzburg to Vienna through the Wachau Valley, and saw all of the beauty along the way. Manfred showed us sparkling lakes, vineyards, the Danube river, and old towns. He knows all of the stops along the way. Our group found this day to be a highlight of our entire trip. Having Manfred plan the tour, and escort us to these places made this area accessible to us which was a really unique way to experience this part of Austria. I enthusiastically recommend this tour with Manfred!
Well worth it!
Holly D,,Dec 23, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was perfect, very personable and had great recommendations. Going up to the castle ruins will no doubt be a highlight of our trip. We considered taking a train and I am so glad that we chose this route instead. We got to see more than the two main cities (Vienna and Salzburg) and that deepened the experience of our whole trip.
Manfried and Julie
Dkkircher,,Jun 21, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our trip could not have gone better. Manfred is an exceptional guide. New everything about everything. We are extremely interested in all thing "Sound of Music" and he had all the answers, took us to secret spots for amazing pictures, and left us with smiles on our faces. We have him booked for tomorrow to complete our "Sound of Music" experience and we have no doubt that he will fulfill our desires. It seems he knows the exact place of every scene from the movie.
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