Salzburg and Lake Region Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna
Overview
Available languages
12 hours
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Explore in a group of no more than 8 people the beautiful city of Salzburg on this day trip departing from Vienna. Led by an expert guide, relive your favorite scenes from ‘The Sound of Music’ as you pass iconic locations featured in the film.
Discover the best of the lake region of Salzkammergut on a back-roads tour stopping at gorgeous Lake Attersee and St. Gilgen village. See Salzburg’s key sights, including Mirabell Palace and Mozart’s Birthplace on a walking tour of the Old Town, learn about the city’s rich history from your guide and spend the afternoon relaxing or exploring independently.
Your day concludes with a drop-off at your central Vienna hotel.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour is operated exclusively in English language.
Children of 4 years or less can not take part in this excursion.
If you have luggage and would like to take this tour one-way with drop off in Salzburg, please contact us after making your booking.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Vienna Woods
We'll pass through the Vienna Woods on our way to Salzburg.
Melk Abbey
Admire Melk Abbey en-route to Salzburg
What‘s Included
Roundtrip transportation in Deluxe Mercedes Sprinter Minibus with extra head and legroom
Free Wifi and bottled water on board
Professional English-speaking tour guide
Hotel drop-off for central Vienna hotels (postcodes 1010 to 1090)
Walking Tour in Salzburg
Taxi fare to the meeting point (max. € 12 per person)
Food and drinks (optional)
Gratuities
Hotel pickup
Options
Small Group Tour
English language, 8 ppl. max.
Reviews
353 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Salzburg and lakes tour
Lawrence G,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Full day, plenty of breaks, not rushed. Basic tour of Sound of Music and other key sites. Very good tour guide and super comfortable ride in a large Mercedes van for 8. Highly recommend!
Nice drive out to see the...
Alvina L,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice drive out to see the lakes and Salzburg. Did not feel rushed. Small group was a plus. Comfortable car.
A special trip.
marktX4672XC,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a wonderful tour. Although the fog covered the lakes in the morning. We went to Salzburg first, saw many Sound of Music filming sights, and by the afternoon the fog was gone and had a beautiful lake experience. Our guide, Robert, did a fantastic job. Highly recommended.
Must do. Scenic country...
Sujata S,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Must do. Scenic country side! Salzburg was wonderful. Plenty of time to walk and enjoy Salzburg and have lunch
A very good Salzburg tour
V R,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We took the one day trip to Salzburg. Joseph was our driver/docent. Joseph shared historic and geographic information about Salzburg, Austria and Vienna (our starting point). The tour was informative and we had time to walk Salzburg on our own, tour the Christmas market, ride the funicular to the Archbishop's Palace and have the most excellent chocolate torte at The Hotel Sacher. We did not feel rushed. Joseph was also an excellent driver.
A good way to see outside of Vienna and an overview of Salzburg
MargaretBelle,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience. Robert was our driver/tour guide. This was an eight passenger Mercedes van with seven people. Along the drive to Salzburg we learned a lot of history about the area as we passed along, and the Hapsburgs and the Romans as well. Robert's memory is amazing and I wonder if he used to be a history teacher. We made a stop or two along the way. In Salzburg we parked at a church and began a walking tour. Robert was so enthusiastic about the subject and that made it all come alive. At the end of the walking tour we had maybe two hours (or more) to find ourselves a lunch spot. We found a great one along a passageway....Goldgasse. Very small place but we got the last table. After that we walked back to the van and rode back to Vienna. It was a long day but our fellow passengers were fun and we recommend this tour to everybody.
Our tour guide was very...
Trisha A,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide was very nice and a great driver! He got us there and back safely through rain and foggy weather.
Thoroughly enjoyable and...
Katherine M,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Thoroughly enjoyable and learned so much! Joseph was an excellent guide! He was a good driver, anticipated our needs and was very knowledgeable about the area.
Quaint beautiful Salzburg
Maria d,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Enjoy yourself in this great day trip! Organized and fun. Very historical and I'm interesting. Lived all the spots
Fun Tour
Nadia S,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Josef was a great tour guide. The lake area was beautiful and Salzburg was incredible. I do recommend not booking a Sunday, however, if shopping is what you want. Most shops are closed on Sundays.
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