Salzburg Day Trip from Vienna
Overview
Available languages
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 Salzkammergut and a guided walking tour through the old town of Salzburg, passing Mozart's Birthplace, Mirabell Palace, Salzburg Cathedral and the Festival Hall.
All the tours will be carried out in small groups with all the necessary COVID-19 health and safety measures.
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
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.
During the bus ride you will get a first impression of the beauty of the Salzkammergut with its clear lakes and majestic mountains.
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
738 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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.
2 stops on the way there...
Patricia C,,Jul 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.002 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
Do not use this tour company in my view
Rakesh G,,Jul 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Bad experience. The tour company diverted our bus to pick other travelers and extended our travel by two hours. No consultation, no apologies. The tour guide was very haphazardly coordinated and almost left three people behind at one stop. We found the company unprofessional and would not recommend or repeat.
A long trip for a short tour.
Kathy M,,Jun 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Salzburg was beautiful and not to be missed but our tour fell short. Sylvia was quite knowledgeable and her English was excellent. However the tour is labeled “English speaking” and she was also giving the tour in Spanish. It was hard to follow as she went back and forth between languages. It was difficult to hear during the walking tour and that part was not well organized. In the end we could have booked cheaper transportation to the city and explored on our own.
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