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It can take over two hours to get to the lakeside village of Hallstatt from Salzburg by train. Save yourself time and hassle, and get the most out of your vacation by booking a day trip with a private guide. Not only do you have ample free time in Hallstatt; your guide also showcases other highlights of the Salzkammergut region, including Wolfgang Lake and St. Gilgen, with photo stops throughout.

Optimize your time and get a comprehensive overview of Salzburg's attractions during a hop-on hop-off bus tour with 24-, 48-, and 72-hour options to fit your schedule. Listen to on-board commentary and hop off to explore further wherever you like. Select from two lines—yellow or blue—or combine them to see key sights such as the salt mines, the Eagle's Nest, and Hellbrunn Palace. Stop at places that interest you and skip those that don’t.

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.

Combine an entertaining city tour of Innsbruck with a tasting of culinary delicacies and get to know the city and its inhabitants. Because what is on the plate says a lot about the country and the people who live there.

Get more out of a trip to the Swarovski Crystal World in Wattens, and explore the museum with a private guide who has experience working for the Swarovski brand. You’ll get insider stories about the company history, and check out the highlights of the sites such as the Crystal Garden and Swarovski Turm. Extra bonus: you'll even have time to sample food and wine from the Swarovski-owned vineyards, too.

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.

UNESCO–listed Hallstatt and the Eagles’ Nest are widely considered among the Bavarian Alps’ top attractions, but organizing admission fees and transportation to visit independently takes time. On this tour, begin with pickup at your Salzburg hotel and reach both sites in one day by private vehicle. Explore Charnel House, Fuschl Castle, St. Gilgen Mozartplatz, and more with your guide, and enjoy panoramic views over the Bavarian and Austrian Alps.

The TouringBee audio guide serves as a handy mobile companion for a self-guided tour in Oxford. This tour is specifically designed for those looking to explore the city in a short span of time (2 hours). Simply follow the route on the app's map, which takes you from Mozart Square to the Capuchin Monastery, passing by the sights of the old town. You're guaranteed to see: Salzburg Cathedral, Mozart's Birthplace and Residence, Hohensalzburg Fortress, Mirabell Palace and Gardens, Historic Watermill, The best view of the old town. Once you've downloaded the tour, the app runs offline. The audio guide can always be heard clearly through your headphones. Enjoy captivating stories and legends at your own pace, without the need to keep up with a tour group. If you only have a few hours to explore Salzburg, make the most of it with the TouringBee audio guide. And you won't miss a thing.

Discover the wonders of the Bavarian Alps on this private tour from Salzburg. You won’t have to worry about driving on the winding Alpine roads, as roundtrip transport is included. After a Salzburg pickup, you’ll travel with ease across the German Border. Your driver will take you to the Eagle’s Nest, Berchtesgaden Salt Mines, and Lake Königssee where you can choose to go on a boat ride or just explore the local area.

Bask in the scenery of Austria’s Salzkammergut (Lake District) and lakeside Hallstatt on this full-day private minivan tour from Salzburg. Drive by Lake Fuschlsee and take in St. Gilgen, Lake Wolfgangsee, and the spa town of Bad Ischl. Then, stroll, eat, and sightsee in Hallstatt, dubbed the ‘Pearl of the Salzkammergut,' before a photo stop at the Dachstein Glacier at Gosausee. Upgrade from a driver-guide to a chauffeur and separate guide.

If you only have limited time in Graz, get more out of your sightseeing with a local guide. In just an hour, you’ll discover the city’s curiosities and culture, learn where to go for coffee and dinner, and hear the history behind the key sights. Nice touch: Numbers are limited to just six people per group for a more intimate tour.

If you’re short on time in Salzburg, make sure you check off the city’s historic sights with this express walking tour. Alongside a guide from Salzburg, you’ll walk the old town streets from the Getreidegasse, while hearing about the city culture from a local’s perspective. Highlights of the route include Salzburg Cathedral and the Linzer Gasse.

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.

Long walk in a private atmosphere, relaxed, needs-oriented and entertaining. With insights into almost every corner of the city and a small thematic snack as a surprise along the way. We discover the unique coat of arms halls in the country house, the oldest legal monument in Carinthia, the beautiful stucco decoration in the interior of the cathedral church or the town parish church with paintings by artist Ernst Fuchs. Plus the most famous legends of Lindwurm or Wörtherseemandl and interesting stories about personalities who once lived here. There are also practical tips for the rest of your stay and a small thematic snack as a surprise along the way.

Escape the crowds and enjoy Hallstatt at your own pace on a private day trip from Salzburg. With hotel pickup, scenic alpine routes, and up to four hours of free time in Hallstatt, this tour lets you explore, relax, and take photos without rushing. Flexible stops and a personalized schedule make this an easy, stress-free way to experience one of Austria’s most beautiful destinations.

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.

Save time researching where to find filming locations from “The Sound of Music” and enjoy effortless adventures with this exciting themed tour. As well as visiting multiple filming locations for photo stops, this two-in-one experience also includes a cooking class, where you can learn to make authentic apple strudel from scratch.

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.

Combine three of the Salzburg area's highlights on this full-day private tour. With your dedicated guide, visit the huge ice caves, Eisriesenwelt, located in Werfen. Move on to the Golling waterfalls, standing at 246 feet (75 meters), and the world's oldest salt mines, Salzwelten, in Hallein. This private tour includes round-trip hotel pickup and transportation from Salzburg.

This spectacular day trip will take you on a journey through the beautiful Bavarian Alps. You won’t have to organize transport as round-trip transfers are provided. Take the stress out of driving on winding mountain roads by having a driver for the day. You’ll see many top attractions in a day such as Obersalzberg, the Eagle’s Nest, the King’s Lake, Berchtesgaden, Ramsau Church, and Lake Hintersee.

Fans of “The Sound of Music”—this is the private tour for you! Save time doing research on where the cult movie was filmed, and get taken on a private adventure to a shortlist of must-see sights. The trip visits the “Do-Re-Mi” meadow—where Maria and the kids were filmed having their picnic, as well as the wedding chapel at Mondsee.

Take an express walking tour of Innsbruck with a private guide, and make the most of your time in the city. Perfect for time-crunched travelers, this 90-minute tour is led by a guide local to the Tyrol region, who gives the lowdown on all that you can see and do in the city.

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).

Venture across the German border to behold scenic views of the Bavarian Alps on a private tour from Salzburg. Follow your private guide to the mountain retreat of Obersalzberg, where the Eagle's Nest sits, the site of Hitler’s residential complex. Soar to the top in an ornate elevator dating back to World War II and soak in views of the Alps before visiting the historic town of Berchtesgaden.