Top Vienna Day Trips

Spend a day discovering Austria’s UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley on this trip along the Danube River from Vienna. Led by a local guide, pass the vineyards, abbeys, and forests of the countryside as you learn about the area’s rich history. Top off your day trip with a boat ride (summer only) to Melk along the Danube where you visit a Benedictine abbey overlooking the river or an Austrian meal in a local restaurant (winter only). Your excursion concludes with transportation back to Vienna.

Explore Salzburg's Mirabell Gardens and UNESCO-listed Old Town on this day trip from Vienna. Led by a local guide, enjoy the stunning drive to Salzburg, stopping at Lake Mondsee and winding through the Austrian Alps. Upon arriving, take a guided walking tour of Mozart's home town and visit the gardens of Mirabell Palace. Your day trip concludes with transportation back to Vienna.

See Slovakia’s vibrant capital city on this day trip from Vienna to Bratislava. Led by an expert guide, explore the city’s top attractions, including Michael’s Gate and Grassalkovich Palace. Afterward, enjoy lunch and some free time to wander on your own. Your tour includes a scenic Danube River cruise via high-speed catamaran back to Vienna.

Explore Salzburg on this small-group 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.

Discover Hallstatt and its surrounding attractions on a full-day small-group tour from Vienna. Travel by private transportation and discover more points of interest in less time. Listen as your guide narrates the sights and make stops at filming locations for 'The Sound of Music' and more.  Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Hallstatt followed by free time to explore independently, before your comfortable return journey.

This tour is a great way to discover the jewels of Lower Austria in a day. Save hours researching and planning where to go by having a personalized itinerary organized for you. Cut the stress out of planning transport by having Vienna hotel pickup and drop-off included. Travel between dispersed sites in Melk, Hallstatt, and Salzburg. Highlights included 'The Sound of Music' filming locations, and Hallstatt’s subterranean salt lake.

Use your time in Vienna to visit the mountainous Salzkammergut region on a day trip out of the city. With a guide, travel out of the city and visit Orth Castle in Gmuden on the way to Lake Hallstatt for a boat ride. A highlight of the region, the lake and its town are home to a cluster of treasures like16th-century houses. See it all, then return to Vienna in time for dinner.

Make the most out of your trip to Europe with a day trip to Budapest from Vienna. Enjoy the scenery of the Hungarian countryside as you travel eastward with your guide. See top attractions when you arrive, including the Parliament Building, Heroes’ Square and the panoramic views of Fisherman’s Bastion. Your day trip to Budapest will conclude with transportation back to Vienna.

Explore the vibrant city of Prague on this day trip from Vienna. Led by an expert guide, venture through the scenic countryside of Moravia. Afterward, see all of Prague’s top attractions on a city tour, passing Old Town Square, the National Theater, Charles Bridge and more. Enjoy some free time to purchase lunch, shop or explore independently before hopping back in your coach for a relaxing trip back to Vienna.

This well-planned day-tour to Salzburg enables you to maximize your time in Austria without feeling rushed. Comfortable transportation collects you from your Vienna hotel before heading to Mozart’s hometown. In addition to an organized tour with a private guide, you also enjoy free time to explore Salzburg at your own pace. After visiting Salzburg Cathedral, filming locations for 'The Sound of Music, 'and more, transit returns you to Vienna.

Explore three historic cities with a private guide on a full-day tour of Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg from Vienna. Enjoy the flexibility to tailor the day to your interests as you take in West Austria’s scenic Lake District. Visit a Benedictine Abbey and picturesque villages, and learn about the area’s food traditions and ancient history. Trace Austria’s cultural heritage through the historic streets of Salzburg: tour the birthplace of Wolfgang Mozart, visit an 11th-century hilltop fortress and browse a renowned shopping lane before returning to Vienna.

Cross the border into the Czech Republic—and discover the scenic and historical city of Cesky Krumlov—on this seamless, full-day tour from Vienna. Meet at your local hotel in the morning, hop aboard your air-conditioned vehicle, and travel with just a small group for company. You’ll go for an immersive sightseeing tour of the Bohemian city, will discover its UNESCO-listed city center, will see its 13th-century castle, and will enjoy free time to explore Cesky Krumlov independently before returning to Vienna.

Slovakia’s charming capital lies on the banks of the Danube River, and at just a short drive from Vienna, it’s easy to visit Bratislava on a day trip. This private full-day tour includes transport from Vienna, a walking tour of Bratislava Old Town and ample time to take in the highlights, including Bratislava Castle, St. Michal’s Tower, and St. Martins Cathedral.

Bratislava makes a wonderful day trip from Vienna, but beating the language barrier to book travel independently is a challenge. On this tour, reach Bratislava in comfort by air-conditioned coach—with pickup and drop-off at your Vienna hotel included. Hear the hidden secrets of top attractions including Grassalkovich Palace and St. Michael’s Tower during a walking tour with your guide, and find out what makes this ancient Slovakian city special.

Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart and filming location of ‘The Sound of Music’, is a visual feast of Alpine beauty. Enhance your experience of Salzburg’s natural landscapes on this private 12-hour tour from Vienna, which includes stops at Lake Attersee and St. Gilgen. Admire Austria’s lake district; stroll around the gloriously Baroque village of St. Gilgen; and take a guided tour of Salzburg’s Old Town, home to St. Peter’s Abbey and the Mozart Residence. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Vienna are included.  

Extend your knowledge of the Austro-Hungarian empire and take a day trip from Vienna to Bratislava. Meet your guide in the city center and embark on a tour of the historic city center to see landmarks such as St. Martin’s Cathedral and Martin’s Gate. Your package is inclusive of a delicious 2-course Slovakian lunch and return bus tickets from Vienna to Bratislava.

Experience the top sights of Lower Austria in a single day on a private 12-hour tour from Vienna. All-inclusive transportation from your hotel allows you to sit back and appreciate the stunning scenery. Enjoy visits to Melk Abbey, Hallstatt Ossuary, and Mozart’s hometown Salzburg. Be ready to do your best Maria von Trapp impression, as you make stops at filming locations from ‘The Sound of Music’.

Zagreb lies within easy reach of Vienna and offers the perfect opportunity for exploration outside the Austrian capital—but organizing travel independently can be difficult. With this tour, reach Zagreb in comfort by vehicle and visit nearby attractions including UNESCO–listed Graz and Maribor. With your private guide to lead the way during your tailor-made walking tour, discover Zagreb landmarks such as Ban Jelačić Square and St. Mark’s Church.

The UNESCO–listed city of Prague makes a great day trip from Vienna, but navigating the public transport systems independently can be difficult. On this tour, make the journey in the comfort of your private vehicle—with pickup and drop-off at your Vienna hotel included. Admire landmarks like Charles Bridge and Wenceslas Square during a tailor-made walking tour, with free time to explore the Old Town at your leisure.

This action-packed day tour will take you to the highlights of Salzburg. You’ll have a stress-free day with hotel pickup, drop-off, and transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle included. Save hours researching top sites in Salzburg by having a guide to take you to top sites including the UNESCO-listed Old Town, the Cathedral, Mirabell Palace, and The Sound of Music filming locations.

The Slovakian capital of Bratislava lies just an hour from Vienna. On this private tour, travel across the border in the comfort of a private vehicle, then enjoy a customized tour of the city with a local guide. Stroll around the atmospheric Old Town; admire landmarks including Primate’s Palace, Grassalkovich Palace, and St Michael’s Tower; and enjoy free time for lunch and souvenir shopping.

Enjoy personalized attention and an itinerary tailored to you on this 8-hour tour of the Danube Valley from Vienna. Allow your private guide to introduce you to towns such as Dürnstein, Spitz, and the famous Melk Abbey. Round-trip transportation from your Vienna hotel is included.

Get to know the bohemian spirit of Budapest during this 12-hour private tour with transportation from Vienna. With your dedicated tour guide, explore the Hungarian city's landmarks and highlights, such as Fisherman's Bastion, Heroes' Square, the Royal Palace and Castle, the Chain Bridge, Parliament and others. Make plenty of stops for photos and questions; this private tour ensures personalized attention and a malleable itinerary. Round-trip private transportation from Vienna accommodations is included.

Make your way to Bratislava by canoe on a full-day tour from Vienna. Round-trip transportation from the city eliminates the guesswork of navigating public transit and a border crossing independently. Once in Hainburg, Austria join your guide on a 2-hour canoe ride down the Danube with views of Devil Castle, local wildlife, and more. Upon arrival, tour the city of Bratislava on your own or hire a personal guide.

Rather than travel directly from Vienna to Salzburg, stop and take in another Austrian city during this private, one-way transfer. Be picked up from your hotel in Vienna and then spend a few hours at your leisure exploring Hallstatt. You can choose to have lunch, explore the salt mines, take a boat trip on the lake, or simply stroll the streets before continuing on your way.

Skip the run-of-the mill, impersonal group tours, and visit Salzburg, the Lake Region, and Hallstatt in the company of just your party on this private tour from Vienna. See the landmarks of Salzburg, visit the tiny village of St. Gilgen, and admire the charming, historic buildings of Hallstatt.

Get a true taste of the Austrian countryside on this day trip to the Wachau Valley from Vienna. Your guide leads the way through charming villages and scenic landscape, making stops at UNESCO-listed sites such as the medieval town of Dürnstein. Relax with an authentic lunch at a local wine tavern (own expense) and taste the region’s best wines in a small, intimate cellar. Between May and September, your day trip will also include a Danube River cruise between the villages of Spitz and Melk.

Budapest is an ideal destination for a day trip from Vienna, but overcoming the language barrier to arrange travel independently is a challenge. With this tour, reach Budapest in comfort by air-conditioned coach—with pickup and drop-off at your Vienna hotel included. Discover top attractions including the Hungarian State Opera House and Vajdahunyad Castle during a walking tour, as your guide brings Hungary’s rich history to life.

The UNESCO–listed city of Prague is the perfect day trip destination from Vienna, but beating the language barrier to organise travel independently isn’t always easy. With this tour, reach Prague in comfort by air-conditioned coach—with pickup and drop-off at your Vienna hotel included. Discover sites of interest including Wenceslas Square during a guided walking tour, with free time to explore the Old Town at your leisure.

Visit two top Slovenia attractions in one day on this private tour from Vienna—the capital of Ljubljana and the lakeside resort town of Bled. Travel across the border in the comfort of a private vehicle; take in Ljubljana highlights such as Preseren Square, the Hauptmann house, and the Triple Bridge with a local guide; and admire views of Bled Lake, Bled Castle, and the Slovenian Alps.

Visit the Hungarian capital of Budapest on a full-day private tour from Vienna. Take a car through the Austrian countryside and reach the bustling city of Budapest to see highlights like the Parliament Building, Heroes’ Square, Fisherman’s Bastion, and much more. Listen to informative commentary about the history of the city form your guide and enjoy free time to explore Budapest on your own before heading back to Vienna.

Visit Budapest on a private day trip from Vienna that introduces you to the main sights of the Hungarian capital. You'll explore attractions such as the Castle District and Matthias Church with a guide, plus have free time to enjoy Budapest on your own.

If you only have a day to see as much of Bratislava as possible, you need this tour - Bratislava Day Trip from Vienna with Private Transportation. It is a thorough but leisurely-paced tour of most of Bratislava's major and minor sites, such as Bratislava Old town, Bratislava Castle, Slavin War Memorial and The Blue Art Nouveau church of St. Elizabeth. Panoramic drive is included to have an opportunity to see Presidential Palace, Slovak Radio Building (upside-down pyramid) and most importantly, to get stunning views of the city from the Castle Hill. We know your time in Bratislava is precious and that you want to get the best of the city while you're here.

Venture to a new country—and see the best of Bratislava—in one day on this tour from Vienna. In the morning, head to the Vienna International Busterminal, hop aboard your coach, and travel roughly one hour. Upon arrival, meet your guide and go for a walking tour through Bratislava’s picturesque Old Town. Then, enjoy a hearty meal before finishing at a local brewery, where you’ll sample different traditional beer styles.

Famous for its soaring mountain peaks and serene lakes, Slovenia makes an ideal day trip from Vienna—but organising public transport tickets independently can be challenging. With this tour, reach Slovenia in comfort by air-conditioned coach and explore the capital—Ljubljana—with your guide. Discover top attractions including Hauptmann House, Prešeren Square, and the Triple Bridge—with pickup and drop-off at your Vienna hotel included.

Embark on a boat tour of the UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley, and admire some of the area’s loveliest scenery as you wend your way along the Danube River. Pick from several daily departure times, and set sail from Krems. As you travel to Melk and back, you’ll spy the grand Gottweig Abbey, will see the Schonbuhel Castle, and will even glimpse the ruins of Durnstein Castle, where Richard the Lionheart was once imprisoned. As you go, you can also dine at the on-board restaurant, if you wish (own expense).

Fascinating Alpine peaks, mirror lakes and original towns lost in the mountains – that all is Salzkammergut! Our tour will grant you bright pictures and lots of pleasant emotions. You will follow one of the very picturesque roads of Austria with unforgettable views of magnificent Alpine nature. You will admire landscapes and colours of fabulous Hallstatt and definitely will be charmed by a spectacular village of Traunkirchen. It will be not possible to leave without making pictures on the wedding bridge of a white-snow Ort castle. These must-to-see places will help you discovering a delicate soul, a rich story and a natural beauty of the Austrian lake region.

Croatia attracts travelers from across the world for its colorful culture and rich history, and the capital— Zagreb—makes a wonderful day trip for visitors to Vienna. On this tour, spin through the Croatian countryside to Graz and Zagreb—with pickup and drop-off at your Vienna hotel included. With your guide to lead the way during an informative walking tour, discover attractions including Ban Jelačić Square and St. Mark’s Church.

See the heart of Austria’s wine region on a private day trip to the Wachau Valley from Vienna. Led by an expert guide, visit a traditional wine tavern to sip and swirl local blends. Then head to the medieval town of Dürnstein to taste local chocolates, schnapps and more. Summer travelers also enjoy a cruise to Melk along the Danube River, while winter trips include a leisurely lunch at the wine tavern. Before returning to Vienna, top off your day at Melk Abbey to admire the town’s historic Benedictine Monastery.