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A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Vienna city center has so much to offer travelers that it can be hard to know where to start. Skip the research hassles on this sightseeing tour that hits the exterior of all the key highlights. Alongside top attractions like St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Hofburg Palace, the Spanish Riding School, and the Vienna State Opera, see Napoleon’s less-visited—but extraordinary—mosaic copy of Da Vinci’s “Last Supper”.

Skip the ticket lines and discover the fascinating world of Empress Elisabeth (Sisi) on a guided tour of Vienna's iconic Hofburg Palace. Visit the Sisi Museum, explore the magnificent Imperial Apartments, and stroll through the historic Hofburg Courtyard while your licensed guide brings the Habsburg dynasty to life. Along the way, pass the famous Spanish Riding School to catch a glimpse of the renowned Lipizzaner stallions before concluding at the historic Augustinian Church and Josefplatz.

If you want to visit Hallstatt without the hassle of public transportation, opt for this half-day trip from Salzburg instead. Simply relax on the journey through the alpine Salzkammergut region, then enjoy free time in Hallstatt. How you spend it is up to you; stroll past Lake Hallstatt, visit the Bone House (entry extra), or snap photos from viewing platforms. Just note: The Skywalk is closed until summer 2026.

It will be a Small Group Minivan Tour, maximum 8 participants on a tour. Each guest is taken care of personally; tour flexibility upon request (If all participants show the same interest).

Discover the streets on which a young Hitler walked during this walking tour of historic Vienna. As you explore Vienna’s ornate Old Town, learn about Adolf Hitler’s early life and visit Jewish architecture that survived the Holocaust. See the devastation caused by more than 100,000 WWII bombs and pay your respects to monuments dedicated to lives lost.

Soak up 360° views of Vienna’s top attractions—and see the best of the city—with a 24- or 48-hour hop-on hop-off ticket for a double-decker Big Bus. Pass Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Belvedere, and disembark whenever an attraction captures your attention. Enjoy flexible sightseeing on two different routes, plus audio commentary on board and free Wi-Fi.

Leave the busy streets of Vienna behind and immerse yourself in the Weinviertel wine region on a small-group tour. Relax in comfortable and convenient round-trip transportation from your hotel as you take in the countryside scenery. Meet the owners of three local wineries and enjoy a total of up to 12 glasses of regional wine. After a traditional Austrian lunch or dinner (depedning on the time you've booked), unwind during the return journey to your accommodation.

Let us take you out for an unforgettable day. Following the Von Trapp story, we will visit several movie locations of the "Sound of Music". This includes a short city tour, the pond the children fell into, the 16-going-on17-gazebo and of course the wedding church. Your enthusiastic tour guide will give you lots of information about the filming of the Sound of Music, the real von Trapp family and Austrian culture and lifestyle in general. On this tour, we will also take a detour through the Austrian lake district to visit the UNESCO world cultural heritage site Hallstatt. You will learn about the fascinating story of this salt mining town and get 2 hours to explore this picturesque village on your own. The content of the description may have been partly created with AI.

Salzburg and the surrounding area are well-known as the Alpine filming locations for the beloved musical, "The Sound of Music," but tracking down exact shoot spots can be tricky without local knowledge. Keep things simple with a private tour that takes you directly to where the most famous scenes from the movie were filmed, including Nonnberg Abbey, the Mirabell Gardens, and the lakefront Schloss Leopoldskron—aka the Von Trapp family home.

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Explore the highlights of the Vienna Woods without the hassle of coordinating transportation, admissions, and multiple stops on your own. This guided excursion combines the scenic surroundings of Liechtenstein Castle with a visit to the Seegrotte Hinterbrühl, home to one of Europe’s most remarkable underground lakes. Complete the experience with a boat ride and a curated wine tasting, enjoying local insight and seamless logistics.

Experience a tragic piece of World War II history with a day trip to Mauthausen Concentration Camp from Vienna. The former camp provides a clear view of the horrors perpetuated by Hitler during the war, and visitors can pay tribute to all the victims of the Nazi regime. Your guide (or audio guide if you prefer other languages) provides historical background on each site as you go. Round-trip transport from Vienna is included in the tour.

Get a taste of the Austrian countryside on a day trip to the Wachau Valley from Vienna. Your guide leads the way through charming villages and scenic landscapes, stopping at UNESCO–listed sites such as the medieval town of Dürnstein. Relax over an authentic lunch at a local wine tavern (own expense) and enjoy tastings at several wineries. Between May and September, the tour includes a Danube River cruise.

Discover the beauty of the UNESCO-listed city of Cesky Krumlov by going on a private return day trip. Take the stress out of organizing transport by having hotel pickup, drop-off, and transfers included. You’ll travel in a comfortable vehicle from Linz to Cesky Krumlov, and then have free time to go on a guided tour or explore the local attractions independently.

On this small-group guided tour, save hours of research time and visit top sights in and around Hallstatt. Departing from Salzburg in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, you can explore a filming site from “The Sound of Music” and visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hallstatt, including highlights such as the Hallstatt Salt Mine.

This private tour is the perfect pick for fans of “The Sound of Music”. Set off in an air-conditioned vehicle on a trip that saves time and helps you check off multiple filming locations. During the tour, the driver-guide makes sure you don’t miss any prime photo stops, and best of all, the trip is private, which means no time wasted waiting for other travelers.

Journey through the stunning scenery of the Bavarian Alps on this half-day tour of the Eagle’s Nest, Hitler’s former mountain retreat, from Salzburg. Led by an expert guide, pass Hellbrunn Castle and the Konigsee River Valley as you travel to Obersalzburg. After bypassing the crowds with a skip-the-line ticket, soak up incredible views from the top of the mountain. Your tour will conclude with transportation back across the border to Salzburg.

Roll up your sleeves for an Austrian cooking class in Salzburg, and create two of the country’s beloved desserts: apple strudel and the signature soufflé of Salzburger Nockerl. Under the guidance of a chef, you’ll stretch pastry and mix ingredients as you learn about the food and chat with the rest of the group. As a bonus, a hearty bowl of goulash soup is served before you eat your creations. Numbers are limited to just five people for a small-group cooking experience.

On this VIP evening program, you’ll enjoy a sumptuous dinner on a panoramic terrace overlooking Salzburg, followed by a Mozart concert at the hilltop fortress of Hohensalzburg. Enjoy an elegant, multi-course meal with seafood or veal, paired with a bottle of red or white wine. Then, settle back and relax as you take in centuries-old musical scores from the city’s famed composer. During the holidays, you'll also listen to traditional advent and Christmas music.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Vienna’s Schönbrunn Palace and its gardens are a treasure of Baroque architecture and landscaping that take time to explore independently. See all the highlights in just a couple of hours with a guide to point out details you might otherwise miss on this skip-the-line visit. Take in Roman ruins, forest views, and more than 20 spectacular staterooms: Larger groups receive headsets for ease of hearing.

Make your Christmas or New Year one to remember with a classical music concert in the heart of Vienna. Taking place in St. Peter’s Church, the setting and acoustics make for a special location for an evening performance by the Classic Ensemble Vienna. Pieces of music composed by Mozart, Vivaldi, Bach, and Beethoven make up the festive evening program.

Explore the fourth largest city in Austria with a fun licensed tour guide. Immerse yourself in the thousand-year history and culture of Salzburg. Explore the world cultural heritage of Salzburg's old town in all its facets. Visit the most beautiful filming locations of Sound of Music, the highest-grossing music film of all time. Follow in Mozart's footsteps. Experience romantic medieval streets and monumental baroque architecture in a small space. Learn more about everyday life without computers, without mobile phones and without electricity. Highlights: The enchanting Mirabell Palace with its mysterious garden. The ancient Getreidegasse with its traditional guild signs. The bombastic university church. The view of the monumental baroque Salzburg Cathedral The view of the threatening Salzburg Fortress 100 meters above the city.

Vienna is renowned for its UNESCO-listed monuments and magnificent palaces, but many travelers only get to see the highlights. On this tour, discover the city through the eyes of a Vienna local and enjoy a personalized itinerary custom-made for you. Your ‘Lokafyer’ guide is no typical tour guide—instead, they will show you around the city like a friend, take you to the neighborhoods that they know and love, and give you tips on where to eat, drink, and shop in the city.

Austria’s Salzkammergut region is home to small lakeside towns worth exploring, but the drive from Vienna is not a short one. Book this Hallstatt and Alps Day Trip from Vienna with round-trip transport and ride worry-free to the area. This guided tour visits Seeschloss Ort castle out on Traunsee lake, Hallstatt, and its popular Hallstatt Skywalk. Hotel pickup from central Vienna is available for added convenience.