Salzburg Day Trip from Vienna (incl. Melk)

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Overview

Available languages

German
English
Spanish

13 hours

Mobile ticket

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

1

Your tour will begin with pickup from your central Vienna hotel or the State Opera. Meet your expert guide and hop aboard your coach to begin your day trip to Salzburg.

Admission Not Applicable
2

Melk Abbey

Photo stop

30 minutes • Admission Not Included

What‘s Included

Bus ride through beautiful Salzkammergut

Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)

Walking tour of Salzburg's most popular sights

Visit some of "The Sound of Music" film locations

Food and drinks, unless specified

Hotel drop off

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Salzburg Day Trip in English

Tour in English. Depart at 7:15am

Salzburg Day Trip in Spanish

Tour in Spanish. Depart at 7:15am.

Reviews

3.79

740 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Beautiful day trip to Salzburg

    David L,Apr 8, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Sylvia 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

    5.00

    Early 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

    1.00

    Bland 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

    5.00

    It 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

    5.00

    We 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

    2.00

    The 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

    5.00

    There 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

    3.00

    I 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

    5.00

    Chris 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.

  • 2 stops on the way there...

    Patricia C,Jul 9, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    3.00

    2 stops on the way there and one stop on way home. Bus was clean and comfortable. But it would have helped if information was provided on good restaurants, stores, museums etc. no recommendations were given

From €143.00

3.79
(740 reviews)