Top Austrian Alps Sightseeing Tours in 2026 - page 3

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.

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.

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.

Take a tour on your own terms with this self-guided experience in Salzburg. After booking online, you’ll download an app to your smartphone, which provides a visual itinerary and audio guide along with historical information and recommendations, too. Just note that entrance tickets to any mentioned attractions are payable at your own expense.

Feel festive this Christmas season with a horse-drawn sleigh ride in a village near Schladming. Departing from Salzburg, this day trip ventures along the Salzach River Valley and travel up 3,281 feet (1,000 meters) to the Alpine mountain of Dachstein. Relax with lunch at a local inn before hopping on a sleigh ride to soak up the wintry scenery. Your excursion concludes at its original departure point.

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.

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.

If you only have limited time in Innsbruck, make sure you discover it well with a local guide who offers both insider tips and city history. Ideal for time-crunched travelers, the hour-long walking tour starts from the Helbing House and passes top Innsbruck attractions such as the Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl) and the Hofkirche.

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.

Avoid the large tour groups, and explore Graz with your own private guide. With a top-rated local expert at your side, you’ll scout out the city’s tucked-away treasures and key sights at a pace that works well for you. Stroll through the old town, discover viewpoints from the Schlossberg Hill, and learn about the city’s history and culture during a visit to Graz Museum.

Travel to the Eagle’s Nest in the most stress-free way possible—by going on a private tour. You won’t have to worry about organizing transport as you’ll travel in a private vehicle from Salzburg. Save time waiting in long visitor lines by having a guarantee to skip the lines. You’ll tour the Eagle’s Nest with a private guide to enhance your experience with fascinating commentary.

Visiting the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Hallstatt from Salzburg on your own can mean crowded buses and rigid schedules—but this half-day private tour makes it easy. Travel comfortably into the Salzkammergut (Austrian Lake District) with your own guide, and customize the experience to suit you. Choose to visit a salt mine, explore waterfalls, or stroll along Lake Hallstatt, before returning, hassle-free, to Salzburg. Note that entry fees are extra.

Visit the filming locations of The Sound of Music on a private half-day tour of Salzburg and the surrounding lake district, with a dedicated driver-guide. Tour covers the film's most recognisable sites: the Mirabell Gardens and Pegasus Fountain where "Do-Re-Mi" was filmed, Schloss Leopoldskron seen across the lake as the von Trapp family home, the glass gazebo from "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" at Hellbrunn Palace, and Nonnberg Abbey, where the real Maria lived as a novice. If the time permits, the tour continues out into the Salzkammergut lake district seen in the opening scenes — a scenic drive past Fuschlsee, St. Gilgen and the Wolfgangsee, viewed from the car rather than as separate stops — with a stop at Mondsee's Basilica St. Michael, the church used for the wedding scene.

Salzburg is a UNESCO world heritage site and it was named Lonely Planet's number one city to visit in 2020. I’ll show you why on this self guided audio tour through this fairy-tale city nestled in the mountains, split in two by the river, and dominated by the Hohensalzburg Fortress. It’ll only take an hour or so, but while we discover the nooks and crannies in the old town, you’ll get an overview full of the insights and anecdotes I’ve collected since I moved here in 2007. Highlights include: • See the birds at the Papagena Fountain • Smell the fresh bread at St Peter's, Salzburg's oldest bakery - • Lose yourself in narrow streets like the Brodgasse and Goldgasse • Go back in time along the Steingasse • Get the best selfie with Salzburg's Hohensalzburg Fortress • Wonder at the eggs in the Easter and Christmas shops • Discover Salzburg’s link to the carol Silent Night • Smell the sizzling sausages at the Green Market • See the Cathedral where Mozart was baptised

Explore old Salzburg on foot on this small-group introductory tour with an historian guide. Stroll the medieval Getreidegasse, admire baroque squares, and see highlights including St. Peter’s Abbey and the Festival Halls. Pass Mozart’s birthplace as you hear about the composer’s childhood here, and learn about the von Trapp family, whose World War II story was immortalized in ‘The Sound of Music.’ Choose a tour that departs in the morning or afternoon to suit you.

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.

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.

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.

After pickup from your Salzburg hotel, you’ll spend an exciting day exploring the Bavarian mountain attractions and villages with your guide. The drive itself is one of the best parts and you’ll enjoy it from the comfort of a private vehicle. You choose the itinerary with options ranging from a visit to Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest to a boat ride on the King’s Lake.

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.

Wander the historic streets of Innsbruck old town with your own private guide, and see the history of the city come to life through stories and anecdotes. The walking tour recounts a story of the archduke who once resided in the city, and the landmarks linked to him like St. Anne’s Column and the Triumphal Arch. Other Innsbruck must-sees such as the Golden Roof and the Imperial Palace are also seen on the route.

Make the most of your time in Graz, and get to know its old town streets and monuments with a local guide. Bookable for your own personal group of family, friends, or co-workers, this private walking tour puts the spotlight on Graz’ historic monuments and tucked-away treasures on a carefully planned route. Just choose the duration and itinerary that you prefer when you book.

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.

Join your private guide on a 3-hour walking tour to discover (and sample) the food that makes Salzburg such a popular destination.  You’ll stop at major markets as well as artisanal shops to sample drinks, sweets, and signature Austrian cuisine, such as pumpkin seed sausages, mozartkugel (local chocolate), and dumpling secret. Along the way, you'll see some of the city’s most famous attractions.