Top Activities on the Ground in Austria - page 3

Ideally suited to first-time visitors to Vienna, this private, half-day walking tour gives an in-depth overview of the culturally-rich Austrian capital. Enrich your visit with informative background from your own personal guide as you cover landmarks like the Belveder garden-view and city panorama, the imperial palace of Hofburg, and the iconic cathedral at Stephansplatz, plus many more.

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.

Enjoy a seamless way to discover Hallstatt and its surrounding attractions on a full-day, small-group tour from Vienna. Travel by private transportation and discover more points of interest in less time. You'll stop at the scenic Lake Attersee and Lake Mondsee, will stroll through the quaint village of St. Gilgen, and will enjoy a sightseeing tour of UNESCO-listed Hallstatt before your comfortable return journey.

The Best Way to Discover Innsbruck: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a drink at Eduard-Wallnöfer-Platz or a visit to the Tiroler Landesmuseum Ferdinandeum and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way. Learn the history/legends of each site. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations. What you will visit: Triumphpforte, Eduard-Wallnöfer-Platz, Annasäule, Tiroler Landesmuseum Ferdinandeum, Stadtturm, Golden Roof, Hofburg Innsbruck, Court Church Innsbruck, Leopoldsbrunnen, and Dom St. Jakob.

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.

Experience two of Salzburg’s most popular tours in one easy day. Begin your day traveling through the Bavarian Mountains to visit the 450-year-old Berchtesgaden Salt Mines, which reflect Salzburg’s salt-trading past. Then, visit some of the memorable locations where “The Sound of Music” was filmed while soaking up the stunning scenery of the Salzkammergut. Fit more into a day and learn about Salzburg’s diverse history and culture.

The uber scenic Ötztal Valley offers kids the chance to jump into waterfalls, rappel down cliffs, slide safely off of boulders into natural pools, and experience Mother Nature’s playground with all their senses—aka canyoning. Suitable and safe for those ages 7 and up, this tour takes kids on a half-day adventure, climbing, swimming, and jumping their way through this gorgeous valley.

Visit the Werfen Ice Cave, the world’s largest ice cave, and Golling waterfall, on this private 6-hour tour from Salzburg. Ride a cable car and walk on Hochkogel Mountain to reach the vast cave system. Then, descend to see the frozen waterfalls and giant ice sculptures. Finish your trip with a visit to the Golling waterfall, one of Austria’s most scenic. Price is per vehicle, with private transport and Salzburg hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Explore Vienna in style with a unique, eco-friendly tour in an Old Timer Electric Classic Car. The tour includes a stop at the stunning Belvedere Palace, where you’ll experience breathtaking architecture, beautiful gardens, and panoramic views of the entire city. To complement your journey, you’ll be treated to a refreshing bottle of Prosecco, adding a touch of luxury to your experience. This complete Vienna tour is highly recommended for anyone who wants to make the most of their journey to Vienna, offering a charming and sustainable way to discover the top attractions and hidden gems. With a private guide and flexible itinerary, it's the perfect introduction to Vienna's beauty and history. The language of the tour is subject to guide availability. In case of unforeseen circumstances, we reserve the right to provide the tour in an alternative language.

Grab your camera and set out to explore the UNESCO-listed landscapes of Salzkammergut on this full-day tour from Vienna. Enjoy a guided walking tour of Hallstatt village, stop at the elegant Ort Castle, and enjoy free time at Gmunden. Along the way, soak up the scenery as you journey through the mountains and lakes of the Austrian Alps.

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.

Take a break from the busy Vienna streets on a 4-hour private group hike in the Wachau Valley. Provided transportation takes your group of maximum four people from the city and into the valley. Follow your guide on a moderate hike through forests, around rock formations, and past castle ruins. Afterwards, take time to poke around the small town of Dürnstein, then unwind during the return journey to the city.

Visit Bratislava on a day trip with bus transportation and extend your knowledge of the Austro-Hungarian empire, too. Ideal for car-free visitors in Vienna, the excursion includes a guided tour of Bratislava’s historic center to see landmarks such as St. Martin’s Cathedral and Martin’s Gate, and hear the history behind them, too. Free time, a 2-course Slovakian lunch, and round-trip bus tickets are all covered.

Take a break from sightseeing and live out your archer action fantasies during a 30-minute lesson. With time slots available throughout the day, you can easily find a time that fits with your schedule. Learn about the equipment and special techniques before you try your hand at hitting the target. The exciting activity is a great option for birthdays, bachelor parties, and even families with kids over 18.

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.

Explore the vineyards around the Vienna Woods in Lower Austria on this small-group wine tour from Vienna. During summer, travel to the spa town of Baden for a hike along forest trails there to reach a local vineyard for an open-air wine tasting. Continue on to the wine village of Gumpoldskirchen for another wine tasting led by a local winemaker. During winter, skip the hike and head straight to two wineries near Gumpoldskirchen.

Learn about—and taste—Austrian wine with this private tour. Tour itineraries vary by season: from April through October, you'll hike through wine country, stopping along the way to visit one of the oldest villages in Austria to visit a winery and have lunch. From November through March, you'll visit one of the first wineries in the region, followed by lunch.

After enjoying private transportation from Vienna, set off on a hike to Gaisstein, also known as the "Matterhorn of the Pre-Alps." Set the pace as your experienced guide leads the way to one of the lesser-known lookouts. You’ll see the Mount Gaisstein in all its glory, while enjoying the exclusivity of a private group in a not-so-common area. At the end of the tour, relax and get warmed up as your car returns you to town.

Traverse rock formations and discover a hidden cave on an alpine hike. You can’t get to Hohe Wand Nature Park by train or bus, so join a private tour. Enjoy an adventurous hike, accessible for beginners but rewarding for more advanced hikers as well. Your guide leads you through quiet, unspoiled forest trails and rocky gorges before your afternoon return to Vienna’s Central Station.

Whether you call it football or soccer, make sure you get your fix of it when you’re on vacation in Vienna. You’ll meet for a 6- or 7-aside friendly match, playing on an artificial pitch at an exclusive sports center near the Donau River. No rough tackles or sliding—the emphasis is on just having fun.

Get an insider’s look at Vienna’s neighborhoods, historic landmarks, and culture on a small-group tour with a guide. In an intimate group capped at just 15 people, you’ll catch all the stories about life in the city as you discover Vienna’s tucked-away alleyways, elegant boulevards and monuments. Hear about the royal Habsburg dynasty and the Heroes’ Square legends, and learn about Vienna’s wartime history at the Memorial Against War and Fascism.

The Kalkkogel mountain chain in Austria’s Stubai Alps can be explored on your own, but it can be quite intimidating if you’re a first-time visitor. Prebook this private Kalkkogel hiking tour from Innsbruck and tackle an intermediate 8.4-mile (13.5-kilometer) hike with a guide leading the way. First, enjoy a scenic cable car ride up into the Stubai Alps (own expense) before taking in the majestic mountain scenery as you hike.

Discover the scenic Wachau region of Austria along the Danube river with this guided tour from Vienna. Travel from Vienna to the medieval village of Dürnstein and hike up to its castle ruins for sweeping views of the Danube and the surrounding green hills. Learn about the castle’s history and King Richard the Lionheart’s imprisonment there, before returning to the village to explore more there. There is a limit of four travelers on this tour.

After pick up in Vienna, you'll set off for the Wachau Valley with your own private group. A great option for for families, this 3-hour hike takes you around a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with stops in Spitz and the Red Gate. Learn about the area's history with commentary from your guide and admire views of the Thousand-Year Mountain, the Danube, and the Ruine Hinterhaus.