Austria · DAY TRIPS FROM VIENNA
Vienna sits within a day of a Danube valley, an alpine lake and three foreign capitals. These 15 day trips are compared on total hours, pickup point and what you actually get on the ground once the driving is done.
Danube Valley from Vienna by coach and optional summer boat ride, plus Krems, Dürnstein, and Melk Abbey on a full day out.
“What a pleasant, informative and peaceful journey through time. Probably the best excursion I’ve bought from Viator. Absolutely grateful for the tour guide and the driver to make it a great day. Learned so much about the history of the towns and the Abby. I highly recommend this package.”
Guided Hallstatt day trip from Vienna with coach pickup, Ort castle photos, Skywalk or boat option, and guided time in the old town.
“This was a great trip to see Hallstatt, a picturesque town situated on a beautiful lake surrounded by snow capped mountains. Our guide, Sabrina was great and made sure we had plenty of time to explore the town. If you decide to take this tour I highly recommend taking the boat trip. It was a fun full day trip and I am so very glad that I added this to my travels in Austria.”
Cycle from Vienna to Wachau wine villages along the Danube, tastings included, with Dürnstein Abbey and optional castle ruins time.
“We enjoyed the talk about the various wines at both wineries Loved the cycling on the electric bikes through the vines and orchards. Beautiful weather,( maybe a little hot) . It was a long day but well worth it”
Salzburg day trip from Vienna with early pickup, coach views, a UNESCO Old Town walk, Mozart stops, and Mirabell Sound of Music locations.
“Great experience, had the best time, the dedication of the tour guide is as deep as one would expect from a tour guide, trustworthy”
Vienna to Budapest day trip with coach transport, UNESCO highlights like Heroes’ Square, Pest viewpoints, free time, and hotel pickup.
“This was a great trip and the transportation was very reliable. I would recommend it if you just want to get to Budapest for the day Claudia was our tour guide for the most part on the bus she provided commentary as we drove from Vienna to Budapest. In Budapest, we had a different guide who joined the bus while we went on a quick tour of the city focused on highlights and then that person gave us a very quick walking tour and some good wreck restaurant recommendations. The only downside was on the way home. We didn’t even make a stop and yet it took a really long…”
Small-group Budapest day trip from Vienna with hotel pickup, guided Buda and Pest sights, Danube views, and 2.5 hours downtown.
“If you only have a day and want to experience Budapest this is for you. Although a long (expected day), this tour gave us a good overview of the city and some of the highlights of the area. If you are looking for a deep dive into Budapest, this isn't the tour to take, however, if you have a day and want to experience a bit of what Budapest has to offer, then this tour is the way to go.”
Small-group day trip from Vienna to Hallstatt via Attersee, Unterach, Mondsee and St. Gilgen, with hotel pickup and guided walking tour.
“When traveling to Austria, this day trip was a must do. Saw some of the most beautiful towns Austria has to offer. Would definitely recommend to other travelers”
Small-group Salzburg day trip from Vienna with Lake Attersee, St. Gilgen Sound of Music stops, and a guide-led Old Town walk.
“Joseph was an excellent tour guide. He was one of the best we have ever had !! He was an excellent driver and showed us all the sights and history”
Vienna to Mauthausen in one day: round-trip coach, audio-guided self tour, Museum, Wiener-Graben quarry and Stairs of Death.
“There is nothing gruesome or uncomfortable to look at. Just read up a little on it before you go because the guide doesn't go with you. It's a self led tour and I found the map and order of monuments a little hard to follow.”
Hallstatt day trip from Vienna with a guided walk, UNESCO lake views, and seasonal boat ride or ossuary visit. Pickup at 7:15.
“Hallstatt is beautiful and you should definitely go see this gorgeous place. The tour guide was very nice and helpful! The boat ride was beautiful and a great way to enter into the town! However we did not know it would be a lot of time on the bus, expect at least 4-5 hours there AND back on the bus due to stops at rest stops for extended periods of time.”
Vienna to Salzburg in a small group with lakeside stops, Sound of Music filming sites, Mirabell Palace, and time to roam Mozart town.
“This was one of our highlights during the trip, breath-taking views and clean crisp air coupled with the charm of Salzburg at Christmastime - made the long trip worthwhile. Rui was a great guide (and driver) and extremely knowledgeable - he also drove us to our hotel in the end. I recommend this tour to anyone visiting Vienna - it is amazing!”
Vienna to Hallstatt in one long, beautiful day, with a guided visit to Admont Abbey library, Alpine views, and Salzkammergut lakeside stops.
“hallstatt was a bit crowded during my visit but went to places with a lesser crowd and it was more enjoyable. hotel pick up was a great option.”
Vienna to Prague in a small group with hotel pickup, a guided sights walk, and free time to explore Old Town, Charles Bridge, and more.
“This was a long but awesome day. The car trip to Prague is a bit long but totally worth it. The guided tour was great and we had a good amount to free time to explore the city center and grab a bite to eat.”
Small-group Salzburg day trip from Vienna with hotel pickup, Sound of Music and Mozart stops, and free time in the old town.
“Excellent experience with knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. Excellent exposure to Lakes region and beautiful Salzburg.”
Private day trip from Vienna to Bratislava with hotel pickup, a local guide, Old Town walks, Blue Church, and castle views.
“Spending the day exploring Bratislava was excellent; truly like spending time with an old friend. Katarina was warm, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable. The day never felt rushed, and she still got us back to Vienna exactly on time for our dinner reservation. We’d recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area. Amazing experience from start to finish.”
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