Day Trip to Salzburg from Vienna

Salzburg Tour from Vienna – Full-Day Trip

Tickets for the Salzburg Tour from Vienna: Discover the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart on a varied full-day excursion from Vienna to Salzburg. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Salzkammergut, photo stops at Melk Abbey and Lake Mondsee, a guided walking tour through Salzburg’s Old Town and enough free time to explore the city on your own.


Start your journey in the morning from central Vienna and travel comfortably in a modern, air-conditioned coach towards Salzburg.

Along the way, you will already experience some of Austria’s most beautiful landscapes. The first stop is at the famous Melk Abbey, where you can enjoy a photo stop of approximately 30 minutes and admire the impressive Baroque building and views over the Danube.

The journey then continues through the beautiful Salzkammergut region with its lakes, mountains and picturesque villages. Another photo stop is planned at Lake Mondsee before continuing to Salzburg.

Discover Salzburg with a Guide

After arriving in Salzburg, you will explore the city on an approximately 1.5-hour guided walking tour with a certified tour guide.

Salzburg’s historic Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is famous for its magnificent churches, historic squares and the legacy of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

During the walking tour, you will see well-known sights such as:

Mirabell Gardens
Horse Pond
Felsenreitschule
Salzburg Cathedral
University Church
St. Peter’s Abbey
Festival Hall
Getreidegasse
Mozart’s Birthplace

Your guide will provide interesting information about Salzburg’s history, culture and musical heritage.

Follow in the Footsteps of “The Sound of Music”

Fans of the world-famous movie “The Sound of Music” will also enjoy this tour.

During the journey through the Salzkammergut and your stay in Salzburg, you will discover several locations connected to the famous musical film.

The Mirabell Gardens, for example, were used as a filming location for the well-known “Do-Re-Mi” scene.

Free Time in Salzburg

After the guided walking tour, you will have approximately 2 hours of free time.

Use this time to explore Salzburg at your own pace, stroll along Getreidegasse, enjoy Austrian specialties, shop for souvenirs or visit additional sights in the historic city centre.

The tour therefore combines an informative guided experience with enough time for your own personal Salzburg discoveries.

Included in the Ticket

Full-day excursion from Vienna to Salzburg
Round-trip transportation in a modern, air-conditioned coach
Photo stop at Melk Abbey
Photo stop at Lake Mondsee
Panoramic drive through the Salzkammergut
Approx. 1.5-hour guided walking tour through Salzburg
Certified multilingual tour guide
Approx. 2 hours of free time in Salzburg


Languages & Tour Days

The tour is offered with a certified guide in the following languages:

English and Spanish

The tour may be conducted in two languages at the same time.

The Salzburg Tour regularly operates on:

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday

Book Your Tickets Now

Book your Salzburg Tour from Vienna now and discover Mozart’s birthplace, the historic Old Town, famous “The Sound of Music” locations and the spectacular landscapes of the Salzkammergut on an unforgettable full-day excursion.

program

Ablauf der Tour

 

Treffpunkt & Abfahrt:

07:15 Uhr

Opernring 2, 1010 Wien

Busfahrt:

Ca. 1 Stunde 15 Minuten

Fotostopp Stift Melk:

Ca. 30 Minuten

Weiterfahrt:

Ca. 2 Stunden 30 Minuten

Fotostopp Mondsee:

Ca. 15 Minuten

Weiterfahrt nach Salzburg:

Ca. 40 Minuten

Salzburg – geführte Tour:

Ca. 1 Stunde 30 Minuten

Freizeit in Salzburg:

Ca. 2 Stunden

Abfahrt von Salzburg nach Wien:

16:00 Uhr

Paris-Lodron-Straße

Rückkehr nach Wien:

Voraussichtlich ca. 20:30 Uhr

Opernring 2, 1010 Wien

Gesamtdauer:

Ca. 13 Stunden 15 Minuten

Place

Vienna State Opera – World-Renowned Stage for Opera and Ballet in the Heart of Vienna

The Vienna State Opera is one of the world's leading opera houses and a cultural landmark of Austria. Located prominently in the heart of Vienna, along the famous Ringstrasse, it offers outstanding opera productions featuring international stars and a renowned ballet ensemble.

Since its grand opening in 1869, the Vienna State Opera has been synonymous with musical excellence, artistic perfection, and an extensive repertoire ranging from operatic classics to contemporary works. Each season, it stages more than 300 performances, including world-famous operas such as Mozart’s "The Magic Flute", Verdi’s "La Traviata", and Puccini’s "Tosca".

Alongside its acclaimed opera productions, the Vienna State Opera is also home to the celebrated Vienna State Ballet, renowned for both classical and contemporary dance performances. The annual Vienna Opera Ball is a prestigious social event with international prominence.

Getting There by Public Transport

Subway:

• Lines U1, U2, U4 – Karlsplatz station, direct access

• Lines 1, 2, D, 62, 71 – Oper/Karlsplatz stop

• Line 59A – Oper stop