Top Austrian Alps Bus Tours

Spend a full day in one of the most picturesque areas of Austria, the Salzkammergut Lake District. Highlights of this tour include many hidden gems such as a waterfall, a gorge in a village, driving off the beaten track, exploring the villages of St. Gilgen, St. Wolfgang and Mondsee. This tour is ideal for first time travellers and anyone who wants to see crystal clear lakes and beautiful mountain scenery. - Highlights of the lake district, including Fuschlsee, the village of St. Wolfgang and St. Gilgen - Enjoy fantastic views - Fully guided private day tour

Don’t let a lack of transport make you miss out on a trip to Hallstatt, the village often dubbed Austria’s prettiest. This private day trip from Salzburg offers a convenient alternative to a tricky journey by public transit. You’ll start with a pickup from your hotel, travel by private transport, and then have ample time in Hallstatt to explore with a guide, doing the activities that you want to do.

Visit most famous photo-locations of Dolomites and South Tyrol of Italy -St. Maddalena and St. John Church in Val die Funes. Enjoy drive through alpine pasture, wine and apple valleys. Visit Seceda 2500 in Val Gardena valley with view to Marmolada, or the biggest alpine meadows Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm). Famous St. Maddalena village with view of peaks Puez-Odle (Geisler) Mountain Group in Nature Park in valley Val di Funes. Take a walk in traditional south tyrolean village St.Urlich, famous by its wood crafting tradition. Get historical input about region and it traditions and enjoy flexibility and customization options of the tour. IN WINTER: you can try sledding if enough snow and choose between visiting of Seceda, Alpe di Siusi, and St. Maddalena, visiting of winery and medieval town for lunch. IN SPRING AND MIDSEASON: Depending on what is open different routes will be offered (i.e. St. Maddalena, and Lake Braies).

Avoid the crowded group tours and maximize your time exploring Austria with your own private guide. Sightseeing at your own pace, you’ll visit Salzburg's “The Sound of Music” locations, as well as the picturesque UNESCO World Heritage-listed town of Hallstatt and the Austrian Lake District.

Benefit from personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private tour of the Bavarian Alps from Salzburg. You can customize your tour, working together with your guide to develop an itinerary that interests you and your party. The highlight of the tour is the Eagles Nest, which gives views of the surrounding mountains and excellent photo ops.

Take a day out from your Salzburg sightseeing to experience the World Heritage views and mountain charm of Austria’s Lake District. Chauffeuring you in a private vehicle past glaciers, shimmering lakes, and alpine forests, a guide designs a custom itinerary based on your group’s interest. Ride the funicular, explore ice caves, or visit a salt mine in lakeside Hallstatt, and stop for photos against the otherworldly backdrop of the Dachstein Mountains.

Explore Adolf Hitler’s World War II lairs in the Bavarian Alps on this full-day private tour from Salzburg. Admire the mountain-and-lake scenery and visit the Nazi leader’s mountaintop Eagle’s Nest retreat. Experience the building and its bird’s-eye views, and explore bunkers, the site of Hitler’s home, and Berchtesgaden town before opting to visit a salt mine or cruise on Lake Königssee. Price is per vehicle, and includes private transport and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Seeing “Sound of Music” filming locations is a key reason why many people visit Salzburg, but figuring out where different scenes were shot can be difficult without a guide. Make things easier yourself by joining a tour that includes stops at top filming spots, followed by a visit to the Eagle’s Nest, Adolf Hitler’s former mountain residence.

With a dedicated guide, visit Hitler's mountain retreat, the Eagle's Nest, and enjoy views over the Alps. Stop by the glacial lake of Königsee, and walk over to the Malerwinkel viewpoint. Take a break in Berchtesgaden, a typical Bavarian town, where you can purchase lunch. This private tour ensures personalized attention and a flexible itinerary. Round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off from Salzburg included.

Discover Salzburg on this all-day private guided tour. Ideal for first-time visitors, the tour covers the main attractions and offers an overview of the Austrian city. The itinerary includes the Mirabell Gardens, the famous trick fountains at Hellbrunn Palace, Leopoldskron Palace (which was used as the von Trapp family's home in The Sound of Music), a boat ride on the Salzach river, and more.

Explore Hallstatt and the Austrian lakes district on this full-day private tour from Salzburg. Additionally, choose to visit the 5 Fingers Viewing Platform nestled in the Alps or the world's oldest salt mine. This private tour ensures personalized attention and a flexible itinerary.

Begin your private day trip with hotel pickup in Salzburg and a scenic drive through the Austrian Alps. Travel along beautiful countryside roads to the crystal-clear Fuschl Lake, followed by a photo stop in the charming lakeside village of St. Gilgen. Continue along the shores of Wolfgangsee to St. Wolfgang, where Alpine scenery, historic buildings, and breathtaking lake views surround you. The highlight of the day is Hallstatt, the iconic lakeside village set between mountains and water. Spend free time exploring its historic streets, waterfront views, and postcard-perfect scenery at your own pace. After an unforgettable day filled with nature, culture, and comfort, relax on the scenic return drive to Salzburg.

Devote a day to ‘The Sound of Music’ on this private, customizable 8-hour tour from Salzburg. Traveling by private minivan, trace the footsteps of Maria and the Von Trapps to one location after another, stopping for lunch (own expense) on route. Tour the ‘Do Re Mi’ scenes in Salzburg, see the famous gazebo, Mondsee, and ‘The Hills are Alive’ meadow, and absorb the Alpine scenery. Price is per vehicle, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

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.

Discover the history and natural wonders of Bavaria on a private 8-hour tour from Salzburg. The full-day excursion is sure to satisfy history-buffs and nature-lovers alike. Visit the Berghof in Obersalzberg, located 9,843 feet above sea level. Photograph the Bavarian and Austrian Alps from an ideal vantage point at the Eagle's Nest. The adventure continues with the mountain town of Berchtesgaden, Golling Waterfalls, and Fuschl Castle.

Visit the Eagle’s Nest, Adolf Hitler’s former mountaintop retreat, plus Berchtesgaden and Lake Königssee on this full-day private trip from Salzburg. Ascend to the infamous Eagle’s Nest and absorb its panoramic views, and visit the town of Berchtesgaden for lunch (own expense). Afterward, explore Berchtesgaden salt mine and admire mountain-ringed Königssee with an optional boat ride on its glassy waters. Price is per vehicle on this customizable tour and includes Salzburg hotel pickup and drop-off.

Explore Salzkammergut on a customizable private tour, and discover the treasures of the Austrian Lake District.  After leaving Salzburg with your private guide, journey through the lake-studded landscapes of the alps and learn about the region’s history. Pass legendary lakes like Mondsee and Wolfgangsee; admire a Gothic altar in a St Wolfgang church; and check out the birthplace of Mozart’s mother on a trip to St Gilgen by boat (boat ride is optional).

Discover the beauty of the Hohe Tauern National Park on this private day trip from Salzburg. Loved for its landscape of lakes and mountains, the park is home to some of Austria's most stunning scenery including the alpine village of Zell am See. Explore the village on your own, perhaps cruising around the lake or ascending the Schmittenhoehe at your own expense. The day trip also includes a visit to the 11th-century Hohenwerfen Castle.

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

Combine your trip from Salzburg to Munich with exploring most significant WWII sites in the Bavarian Mountains. This guided tour lets you avoid the long lines to get inside such historic sites as the Eagle's Nest, and see the former Nazi stronghold of Obersalzberg.

Escape the city and marvel on this private 8-hour Bavarian Mountains tour from Salzburg. Travel along the Kingslake River Valley deep into the Bavarian Mountains with your private guide. Admire breathtaking views over Austria’s mighty Lake District from the top of Obersalzberg. Head off the tourist trail to Hinterbrand and enjoy a walk along the shore of Koenigssee Lake. Explore the pretty mountain town of Berchtesgaden during your free time, then return to Salzburg via a 450 year-old salt mine.

See many of the filming locations used in the "Sound of Music" and spend time in Hallstatt on this private tour from Salzburg. You'll visit Schloss Leopoldskron, which served as the von Trapp family home, make a stop at the Basilica of St Michael (used as the wedding church), and spend time in Hallstatt, where you can shop, grab lunch, or wander through town before returning to your Salzburg hotel.

Rather than zipping directly from Innsbruck to Salzburg, make the most of the opportunity to experience some spectacular scenery along the way. This private tour takes you through the Austrian and Bavarian Alps, and to the famed Eagle's Nest and Berchtesgaden before dropping you off at your destination in Salzburg.

The Werfen Ice Caves (Eisriesenwelt) are a natural wonder but getting there on public transport can be fiddly. Pair this magical underground labyrinth with the 246-foot (75-meter) Golling Waterfall on this door-to-door private tour from Salzburg. Your package includes a minivan with space for up to eight travelers and your own personal driver/guide but excludes entrance fees.