Top Austria Nature and Wildlife Tours

Enjoy a unique outdoor experience near Vienna without the hassle of planning a hiking route or arranging an animal encounter on your own. This guided walk through the Anninger Nature Reserve pairs you with friendly alpacas and llamas while a guide handles navigation and animal care. With scenic trails, close interaction with the animals, and a relaxed pace, it’s an easy and memorable escape into nature for travelers of all ages.

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.

Step into the Natural History Museum Vienna and feel a quiet excitement as each room reveals something precious. The grand setting makes you sense that you are entering a place reserved for curious minds. Every detail feels refined, creating an experience that feels both rare and inspiring. Move through galleries filled with wonders shaped by time and human discovery. The atmosphere feels intimate, almost exclusive, as if only a few truly understand its value. Each moment pulls you in deeper, giving you a sense of status that stays with you long after your visit ends. Special exhibitions change often, so this is the moment to go. Delaying can mean missing displays that many visitors hope to see. Secure your Natural History Museum Vienna entry tickets and enjoy a visit that feels truly privileged. Highlights • Entry to the Natural History Museum Vienna • Access to permanent and temporary exhibits • Interactive family areas • Optional guided tour in English or German

Guarantee entry to Europe’s highest zoo by booking your entry ticket to Alpenzoo Innsbruck in advance. As well as admiring more than 2,000 animals in spacious enclosures, you’ll enjoy a round-trip journey on the Hungerburgbahn, a modern funicular that reveals panoramic views of the Alps and Tyrol’s capital city. Plus, your all-day package allows you to visit the zoo at a time convenient for you.

Get guaranteed entry to one of Vienna’s most unique travel experiences with pre-booked admission tickets to Schmetterlinghaus Imperial Butterfly House. Step inside a colorful butterfly house, filled with exotic free-flying tropical butterflies. You’ll also get access to an on-site film room and the early 20th-century-designed Jugendstil Palm House, a classical-style greenhouse.

Discover the world of Viennese fiakers and the city they call home on a horse-drawn carriage sightseeing tour in Vienna. The experience begins with a visit to the stables where you will get a behind the scenes look at the life of fiakers and their coachmen. Next, it's time for your carriage ride around the city. You’ll enjoy unobstructed views of the Simmering District, Lower Belvedere, Ringstrasse, and the Hofburg.

Spend the afternoon exploring the beautiful Bavarian Alps on a tour from Salzburg. Led by a local guide, take a walk around Königssee (King's Lake), see Castle Hellbrunn, and spot the historic Eagle’s Nest, once a residence of Adolf Hitler. On the journey back to Salzburg, stop to explore the charming village of Berchtesgaden before returning to your original departure point.

Explore the idyllic Austrian countryside—and sample locally produced wines along the way—on this two-in-one sightseeing tour from Vienna. Feel energized on a state-of-the-art bike, as you cycle past lush valleys, quaint villages and rolling vineyards. Take a gentle route with regular breaks, enjoy free time to relax by the Danube or climb to a hilltop castle, sit down for lunch (additional expense, and enjoy numerous local wine samples included in the tour.

See both the Eagle’s Nest and the underground bunkers of Berchtesgaden in just half a day. The trip from Salzburg is ideal if you don’t have much time but do want to see the historic sites. Check out the opening scene location from the Sound of Music as you travel high through the hills, then gaze out at the alps from the Eagle’s Nest, Adolf Hitler’s mountain retreat. On your way back to Salzburg, you’ll call in at the underground bunkers and Berghof grounds, too.

Enjoy breathtaking vistas of the Austrian mountains with a round-trip cable car ride between Innsbruck city center and the Nordkette, at the heart of the country’s nature park. Visit a cable car station designed by Zaha Hadid, then watch the ground drop away as you travel to Seegrube. Get a bird’s-eye view of Europe’s steepest ski slope, and spot climbers on the rocky face of the Karwendel. Explore the mountain at your own pace before boarding the cable car to make the return trip to Innsbruck.

Discover the Dolomites, without the hassle of renting a car, on a small-group tour from Innsbruck. Explore a paradise of Alpine lakes with stops at Lake Braiers, Misurina Lake, and Lake Dobbiaco, and enjoy a panoramic view of the UNESCO-listed Tre Cime di Lavaredo, all while taking in the fresh Dolomite air.

This private tour makes it easy for travelers in Innsbruck to visit the magnificent Dolomites on a day trip. Your journey through this UNESCO-listed landscape will offer stunning views of the crystalline lakes and towering peaks of the Italian Alps while your guide shares information about the region and its history. If time permits, you may also have the option to visit the Tre Cime di Lavaredo for an additional fee.

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.

Visit the mountainous Salzkammergut region and the village of Hallstatt, on this day trip from Vienna. Take a guided walking tour of Hallstatt and admire the cluster of 16th-century houses and learn about the development of the village. In the summer months, go on a boat tour across Lake Hallstatt, and in the winter, visit the Ossuary of Hallstatt in St. Michael's Chapel to admire the unusual collection of over 600 artistically painted skulls.

Start your walk at Graz’s Rathaus and discover the city as layered stories rather than a checklist of sights. This self-guided tour leads you through the historic heart of Graz. You’ll explore key Old Town landmarks, step into atmospheric churches to uncover art and relics, and learn how emperors, monks, merchants, and citizens shaped the city over centuries. Along the way, notice details many visitors miss—why a clock tower confuses first-timers, how wine once funded civic life, and where power, faith, and legend intersect. The walk then crosses the Mur River to experience Graz’s contemporary side before climbing Schlossberg. Pause where something interests you and explore without keeping up with a group. Over 20,000 travelers have used your app to explore cities this way. Well suited to first-time visitors, curious explorers, solo travelers, and couples. If you want to understand Graz beyond highlights, this walk is a flexible way to do it.

Explore the Hofburg Palace Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with these skip the line tickets to the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments at Hofburg. Discover the imperial apartments of Empress Elisabeth and Emperor Francis Josef, inside the palace, delve into the private bedrooms, salons and offices of Emperor Franz Joseph and his wife, Elisabeth ""Sisi"" of Bavaria and see the world-famous collection of Sisi’s personal items. Learn about the beloved empress "Sisi", the imperial House of Habsburg with audio guide. Discover the secrets of the Hofburg Palace Courtyards and Gardens, admire the numerous statues and fountains of Heldenplatz and Burggarten. This ticket includes audio guides and or tour descriptions in 13 languages depending on availability.

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.

Spend a day discovering Austria’s UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley—and leave all the sightseeing logistics to someone else—on this trip along the Danube River from Vienna. Pass by vineyards, abbeys, and forests while learning about the area’s rich history from your guide. Come in the summer, and you can also take a boat cruise on the Danube to Melk.

Vienna is filled with so many star attractions that it can overwhelm even experienced travelers—and without context, it can be hard to know what you’re even seeing. On this self-paced audioguide tour, listen to explanations on your smartphone as you traverse the city on foot, stopping in front of landmarks such as the Vienna State Opera, Michaelerplatz, St. Stephen's Cathedral, and more.

Most "Sound of Music" fans can picture the film’s iconic settings, but don’t know where to find them in real life. This half-day trip takes you straight to the locations, allowing you to relive your favorite scenes from the musical without advance planning. Visit film sites around Salzburg, hear the need-to-know history of Salzburg’s top attractions, and visit nearby Mondsee to explore.

Vienna was once the capital of a vast empire and its old town covers a surprisingly large area. Spare your shoe leather and save time too when you book this private sightseeing tour in a converted vintage car that offers wraparound views from its open sides. Your personal driver-guide tells the stories behind the sights as you see the signature landmarks, making for a culturally enriching experience.

Save time and combine two tours in a day—a visit to The Eagle’s Nest in the Bavarian Alps, and a trip to the scenic town of Hallstatt. Take the stress out of booking taxis, and enjoy a stress-free excursion with hotel pickup, drop-off, transfers between sites, and a guarantee to skip the long lines at the Eagle’s Nest.

Make romantic memories in Salzburg with a dinner-and-concert experience at Hohensalzburg Fortress. The experience is popular in Salzburg, and tickets book quickly. After securing your preferred date online and in-advance, simply make your way by funicular to the 900-year-old fortress for a dinner of traditional Austrian dishes, and enjoy a recital of Mozart’s famous works, performed by the Mozart Chamber Orchestra of Salzburg. VIP upgrade options are also available.