Day trip

Salzburg and Alpine Lakes Full-Day Trip from Vienna

4.3 / 5

83 reviews

Activity provider: 7 TRAVEL
Day trip

Salzburg and Alpine Lakes Full-Day Trip from Vienna

Activity provider: 7 TRAVEL

From US$ 134.76 per person

Visit the capital of classical music and marvel at the natural beauty of the Salzkammergut lake region on a day trip from Vienna. See the sites of Baroque Salzburg, including Mozart’s birthplace, and scenes from the filming of The Sound of Music movie.

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Duration 12 hours
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Live tour guide
Russian, English
Pickup optional
Pickup is available from centrally-located Vienna hotels (postcodes 1010 to 1090). Pickup from apartments is not possible. The exact pickup time may vary (7:15 AM - 8:00 AM), as the driver makes multiple stops. Please be ready in your hotel lobby at 7:15 AM.

Experience

Highlights
  • See the sights of Salzburg, the capital of classical music
  • Visit sites used in the filming of The Sound of Music
  • Discover the natural beauty of Salzkammergut lake region
Full description

Dive into the world of classical music and see some of the jewels of the world’s natural heritage on this tour from Vienna to Salzburg and the surrounding lake district. Admire Mondsee and Wolfgangsee lakes, and take a guided walking tour in Salzburg.

On the way to Salzburg from Vienna, explore the natural beauty of the Salzkammergut lake region. Prepare yourself for some unforgettable alpine landscapes and pure, clear air.

Marvel at the reflection of the mighty Western Alps in the sparkling blue water of the picturesque Mondsee and Wolfgangsee lakes. Fans of the "Sound of Music" movie will also be thrilled to see some of the filming locations. 

Upon arrival in Salzburg, discover the world capital of classical music that was the hometown of both Mozart and Karajan. Walk through the Mirabell Gardens and see the very house where Mozart was born, as well as the cathedral and St. Peter’s Abbey, one of the oldest abbeys in Europe.

Includes
  • Hotel pickup, if option selected
  • Transportation with driver/guide
  • Guided walking tour in Salzburg
  • Photo break at Mondsee and Wolfgang lakes in Salzkammergut region
  • Entrance fees
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel drop off
  • Pick-up from apartments

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Date

Meeting point

Meet at the Tourist Information on Albertinaplatz. It is behind the State Opera theatre. Please don't look for a bus. You should look for the entrance to the building with "TOURIST INFO" written in big letters. You can reach the meeting point by subway on U1 or U4, getting off at Karlsplatz underground station.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

  • The tour may be conducted by a multi-lingual guide in 2 languages (English and Russian)
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 83 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.5/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Service
    4.2/5
  • Organization
    3.9/5

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Amazing itinerary and well planned day to explore Salzburg and Alpine lakes. Guide was absolutely knowledgeable and engaging. Despite of a gloomy day she kept the group engaged and excited. She was an amazing driver and a safe driver too. Absolutely worth spending the money on this tour. Thank you!

April 2, 2023

My tour guide Katherina was the best of the best. She made of this super long day a beautiful trip, she was so helpful and gave us a great time. Also Natasha the tour guide in Salzburg was great and explained us every detail! I super recommend this tour!

April 2, 2023

It was a great small tour group, we made new friends and my daughter and myself saw some of the most beutiful views we've ever seen, all thanks to our guide Alex. We were never rushed and our tour was still finished on time. All aided by beutiful weather. Money well spent.

April 2, 2023

Product ID: 69376