Salzburg and Lake Region Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna

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Panoramic views of St. Gilgen and Lake Wolfgangsee near Salzburg — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Enjoy panoramic views of Salzburg Old Town — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 12 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Vienna a la carte Reisebuero GmbH

Ages: Adults (5–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Roundtrip transportation in Deluxe Mercedes Sprinter Minibus with extra head and legroom
Included: Free Wifi and bottled water on board
Included: Professional English-speaking tour guide
Included: Hotel drop-off for central Vienna hotels (postcodes 1010 to 1090)
Included: Walking Tour in Salzburg
Included: Taxi fare to the meeting point (max. € 12 per person)

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks (optional)
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Hotel pickup

Itinerary

Vienna Woods

Passing by

We'll pass through the Vienna Woods on our way to Salzburg.
Melk Abbey

Passing by

Admire Melk Abbey en-route to Salzburg
Lake Attersee

20 min

Enjoy a photo stop at crystal clear Lake Attersee in the Austrian Alps.
St Gilgen

35 min

Visit the quaint lakeside village of St. Gilgen, best known for its appearance in The Sound of Music.
Schloss Mirabell & Mirabellgarten

20 min

Retrace the footsteps of Sound of Music's von Trapp family at Mirabell Gardens in Salzburg with a your expert guide.
Getreidegasse

20 min

Marvel at century-old buildings in the traditional style on Salzburg's main shopping street.
Mozart's Birthplace

15 min Admission not included

See where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born and learn about his life and works from your guide. Visit the museum on your own after the walking tour if you wish.
Salzburg Cathedral

20 min

In the heart of Salzburg visit the impressive baroque cathedral and Domplatz square with the column of St. Mary.
Salzburger Altstadt

2 h 30 min

Spend the afternoon in Salzburg's Unesco-listed Old Town for lunch and shopping before returning to Vienna in the late afternoon.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Your driver is waiting for you right in front of Tourist-Info Wien. Your taxi ride to the meeting point will be reimbursed when showing a valid receipt (max. 12 euros per person).

End point

Hotel drop-off is included for central Vienna hotels (postcodes 1010 to 1090).

Using your ticket

A taxi fare from central Vienna hotels to the meeting point is included (max. 12 euros per person). It will be reimbursed when showing a valid receipt
Please note: tour includes hotel drop-off for central Vienna hotels (postcodes 1010 to 1090 only)
Guaranteed departure with a minimum of 4 people. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

Opening hours are:

09:00 - 17:00 Monday to Friday

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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.