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Follow the footsteps of Mozart and explore the heart of Salzburg on a guided walking tour through its historic old town. As you walk with a guide, visit iconic landmarks such as Mozart’s Birthplace, the Mozart Residence, Salzburg Cathedral, and Mirabell Gardens, which featured in "Sound of Music." Stories and legends about Salzburg’s history, culture, and musical heritage complete the tour.

See the city of Salzburg from a whole new angle on this 40-minute Salzach River cruise. Choose the departure time to suit your schedule and cruise in comfort on the gentle Salzach River enjoying panoramic views over the city’s medieval riverbanks and admire the soaring peaks of the Hagenbirge and Tennengebirge in the mighty Tennen Mountains, while listening to informative live commentary.

History-buffs will find it hard to resist this customizable private tour from Salzburg.  After private pickup from your hotel, you and your guide set off for Adolf Hitler’s World War II lairs in the Bavarian Alps. Visit Lake Königsee along with an underground 500-year-old salt mine. The tour is worth it for the scenic route alone, but you’ll enjoy much more over your six-hour adventure.

See a Disney castle in real life on this private full-day tour from Innsbruck. Hear the story of the castle's founder and his inspiration from your private guide. Along the way, make photo stops at sparkling lakes and towering mountains and walk across a bridge suspended between two mountains (additional cost).

Explore Vienna on a private 3-hour walking tour with your own private guide. Customize your itinerary with your private guide, and discover sights around Vienna’s old artisan district. Pass by the Jesuit Church and Basilisk House on Schönlaterngasse; learn about Mozart’s connections to St Stephen's Cathedral; and take in views over the city from the rooftops. Stop at the Judenplatz and the Holocaust Memorial, then stroll around the University and City Hall — a part of Vienna that retains characteristics from previous centuries.

Special feature : Boat trip and wine tasting in one tour. Discover the Wienerwald Tour from Vienna. Visits from outside Lichtenstein Castle, the underground lake and the wine bar. Enjoy a boat trip on the lake and taste local wine. Start your day with a visit (outside) to Lichtenstein Palace, the landmark of Vienna. Learn more about the history of the castle. Next you will drive to the underground lake, which is located on a private property. Take a boat trip on the lake and enjoy the views of the surrounding area. (Sometimes, for technical reasons, we may have to replace a visit to the underground lake with other attractions, such as a visit to the Schlosspark Laxenburg or Heiligenkreuz Abbey.) After the boat trip you will visit a local wine bar. Learn more about local wine production and sample some of the local wines. Is group tour and private options.

See the best of Innsbruck—the Tyrol region’s beautiful capital—on this informative sightseeing tour. Following pickup at your Innsbruck hotel, explore the pretty streets and parks with your guide to lead the way. Hear the hidden stories behind top attractions such as The Hofburg, the 16th-century Hofkirche, and the medieval Old Town, and admire spectacular views over the Austrian Alps from your vantage point atop the Nordkette peak.

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.

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 tour you will visit the Hofburg imperial palace, where you will have a guided tour of both the Sisi Museum and the Imperial Apartments. With origins dating back to the Middle Ages, the Hofburg palace grew exponentially between the 16th and 20th century and up to today still counts 18 buildings, 19 courtyards and over 2500 rooms. Where once the Habsburg imperial family used to live, work and party, a world of politics, gossip and history opens its doors for us as a UNESCO world heritage site museum. Forget about tv shows and fiction! Join this walking tour and hear about the real life of Empress Elisabeth, also known as Sisi. During the short walk, visit the church where the Habsburgs got married at (even Marie Antoinette, who was born and raised in Vienna!). We will also see the stables where the famous Lipizzan horses on the way to the entrance to Hofburg. After the visit of the palace, the tour will end in the stunning Volksgarten, one of Vienna’s most popular picture spots.

Walking tours are great but if you want to cover more ground in the same time while getting some exercise, you can't beat a cycle tour. On this private three-hour cycle tour of Vienna, you’ll learn the stories behind the famous tourist attractions. Cycle around the old city, along the Danube, through spacious parks, and stop for photos at viewing spots.

See the underground world of Obersalzberg’s salt mines on a half-day trip from Salzburg. Venture along the scenic Alpenstrasse, winding through the Bavarian Alps. Then, descend into the 500-year-old salt mines. Listen to the mine’s history and lore as you explore on foot, by boat, and by mini-train. After a stop at the charming village of Berchtesgaden, your tour concludes back in Salzburg.

Relive your favorite scenes from the classic movie The Sound of Music during a bus tour around the Austrian city of Salzburg. Travel with ease between key filming locations including Hellbrunn Castle and Leopoldskron Castle, then venture into the countryside to St Gilgen, Lake Wolfgang, and Mondsee without having to navigate unfamiliar roads yourself. Then, enjoy your 3-course feast of soup, Schnitzel and noodles, and Applestrudel in the traditional folkloric atmosphere of a country inn from the 15th century.

Relive your favorite scenes from ‘The Sound of Music' on this comprehensive private experience that can’t be booked anywhere else. Learn the true history behind the Von Trapp family and visit several iconic filming locations such as the church at Mondsee, where Maria and Georg von Trapp were married, and the Gazebo of Schloss Hellbrunn. Then enjoy a guided tour through the rococo Palace Leopoldskron, another one of the filming locations.

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.

Vienna's Belvedere Museum is a spectacular baroque landmark, as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With this admission ticket explore the collections of the Upper Belvedere at your own pace. See works from the Middle Ages all the way up to present day including the iconic “The Kiss” by Gustav Klimt as well as works by Claude Monet, Max Beckmann, and Vincent van Gogh. Note: check the official website to see current exhibits at the Belvedere.

Vienna may be the large capital city of Austria, and yet it’s possible to find vineyards and wine cellars within the city limits. See for yourself as you visit several exclusive wine cellars in the center of the city on this shared wine tour of Vienna. Learn about the city’s wine scene as you sample select wines and enjoy typical Viennese snacks. Places on this small-group tour are limited to 10 travelers.

Explore the magnificent city of Vienna on this two-in-one tour, including a coach tour and skip-the-line admission to the Schonbrunn Palace. Pass major attractions like the Hofburg Palace, City Hall, and the Vienna State Opera as you drive along the famed Ringstrasse. Afterward, visit the lavish summer home of the Habsburg monarchs, Schonbrunn Palace, starting with a guided tour of the state rooms, followed by free time to explore independently.

Discover many original filming locations from "The Sound of Music" on this full-day tour. Meet in the early morning at your Vienna departure point (or upgrade for hotel pickup), and set off. En route to Salzburg, you’ll chart your way through the scenic Austrian Alps, and can stop for photo breaks. Upon arrival, see the Nonnberg Abbey; tour the gardens where “Do-Re-Mi” was shot; visit Hellbrunn Park, and more.

This full-day, small-group trip 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, you'll also enjoy free time to explore Salzburg at your own pace. After visiting Salzburg Cathedral, filming locations for 'The Sound of Music', and more, you'll return to your Vienna hotel.

Visit the historic city of Prague from Vienna without the hassle of arranging travel logistics with this day trip that includes round-trip transportation. Admire the pretty landscapes and villages of Moravia and Bohemia along the drive between the two European capitals and then take in Prague’s A-list sights with a guide. This leaves a few hours for you to sightsee, shop, and dine on your own before the trip back to Vienna.

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. An audio guide provides historical background on each site as you go. Round-trip transport from Vienna is included in the tour.

Enjoy an only-in-Vienna night out with this regal, two-in-one package: Combine your visit to the UNESCO-listed Schoenbrunn Palace with tickets to a classical music concert, performed on-site in the Palace Orangery. Tour the palace at your own pace after the Palace opening hours, listening to a complimentary audio headset. Then, attend an orchestral performance of compositions by Mozart and Strauss in the same venue where Mozart himself performed in 1786.

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.