Tours and Trips in Austria

Step off the tourist trail and discover hidden sides to the Austrian capital on this 3-hour Polaroid photography tour in Vienna. Follow your guide through the backstreets of Vienna, where vibrant graffiti and trendy galleries hide round every corner. Gain insight into the city's burgeoning street-art scene and listen as your guide sheds light on the history of instant photography. Master your vintage camera's functions and snap-happy through the city streets. Practice with different angles and compositions, and finish your tour near the photogenic Votive Church and the Schottentor.

Step into the musical world of Mozart's Vienna with a combination pass to Mozarthaus Vienna and the Haus der Musik. See the rooms where the remarkable composer lived and worked, now filled with historic exhibits and audio visual installations. Go deep into sound and song in a dynamic music museum where you can virtually conduct the Vienna Philharmonic, learn about the lives of local musicians and see artifacts from Vienna's musical past.

Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart and filming location of "˜The Sound of Music', is a visual feast of Alpine beauty. Enhance your experience of Salzburg's natural landscapes on this private 12-hour tour from Vienna, which includes stops at Lake Attersee and St. Gilgen. Admire Austria's lake district; stroll around the gloriously Baroque village of St. Gilgen; and take a guided tour of Salzburg's Old Town, home to St. Peter's Abbey and the Mozart Residence. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Vienna are included.

The Museum of Natural History is one of the most esteemed museums in Vienna. With an impressive collection of over 30 million specimens and artefacts it's one of the city's most popular attractions.

Soak up Vienna's rich music culture with a performance from the Vienna Mozart Orchestra at the Musikverein. Take your seat in the historic venue and travel back to the 18th century, as the orchestra performs Mozart's famous works while dressed in period costumes. Upgrade to a VIP ticket to include a 4-course dinner, a carriage ride to the concert, the chance to meet the performers backstage and more.

Werfen's magical ice cave is one of Salzburg's most loved attractions, and it's also one of the largest ice caves in the world. The huge size of the cave makes it easy to get lost, but you won't have to worry as a guide will accompany you. During your guided tour, you'll see spectacular ice formations, and learn fascinating historical and scientific information about the caves.

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 some lunch at a local inn before hopping on your 2-hour sled ride to soak up the wintry scenery. After this full-day excursion, your tour will conclude at its original departure point.

See the city of Salzburg from a whole new angle on this 40-minute Salzach River sightseeing cruise. Choose the departure time to suit your schedule and hop aboard your sightseeing boat in Marktsteg "” the heart of Salzburg's pretty Old Town. Cruise in comfort onto the gentle Salzach River with your guide and enjoy panoramic views over the city's medieval riverbanks. Admire the soaring peaks of the Hagenbirge and Tennengebirge in the mighty Tennen Mountains. Then, return to Marktsteg and take in the views from the other side of the river.

Train your lens on Graz' most scenic places on a 2.5-hour walking tour with a vintage Polaroid camera and a local guide. Enjoy a unique way of capturing your experience, and get tips on using the vintage camera and film. Snap the complex lines of the double staircase and see the city's soaring cathedral, walk the Landhaus courtyard then visit an ultra-modern island in the Mur river. Take home one-of-a-kind images from your walking tour and get insider tips on the best places to eat, drink and visit in Graz.

Enjoy an elegant evening out in Vienna with a 3-course dinner at the Restaurant Bristol followed by a concert performed by the Vienna Mozart Orchestra. Savor fine Austrian specialties at the hotel once visited by President Theodore Roosevelt. Afterward, walk to the nearby Musikverein concert hall and settle into the famous venue. Travel back in time as the Vienna Mozart Orchestra plays symphonies and operas from Mozart while dressed in historical costumes and wigs.

Enhance your experience of Salzburg's Baroque beauty on this private 4-hour tour of Austria's cultural center. Ideal for lovers of history and culture, this tour takes you to architectural highlights, including Salzburg Old Town and the Mozart Residence, and includes a visit to the Stiegl Brauwelt (Stiegl World of Beer). Producing beer since 1492, the brewery offers a whistle-stop tour of beer's manufacturing process followed by a tasting session. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included on this private tour, during which you'll receive undivided attention from your guide.

Visit Tiergarten Schönbrunn, one of the oldest zoos in the world, with this prebooked entrance ticket. Simply show your voucher, and step inside the zoo, which occupies a spot inside the UNESCO-listed Schönbrunn Palace Gardens (aka Schlosspark Schönbrunn). How you spend your time at the family-favourite attraction is up to you: see endangered species such as giant pandas; watch polar bears swim in icy water; and discover tigers, jaguars and more inside the big cat enclosure.

Check out two of Vienna's top attractions with a visit to Schonbrunn Zoo and a ride on the famed Giant Ferris Wheel. See over 4,000 animals from every continent at the zoo, as well as the popular giant pandas. Then take a spin on the trademark of Austria's capital city, the Giant Ferris Wheel, and enjoy spectacular city views from the top.

MAK: Austrian Museum of Applied Arts is a Vienna institution. Save time waiting in long visitor lines by having an admission ticket to this fascinating museum. It holds an incredible selection of artwork, such as contemporary art, applied art, design, and architecture. You'll make the most of your time in Vienna by visiting one of the most innovative art museums in the world. Highlights include rare exhibits in the Vienna 1900 section, and the Design Lab.

Nature fans will love this magical experience. It's the perfect choice for travelers with limited time, as you'll travel from the city center of Innsbruck to the mountain area of Nordkette, in roughly twenty minutes. You'll be able to see a part of one of Austria's largest natural parks, and enjoy incredible views of the city below. There are plenty of stops en route to choose from, including the Alpine Zoo.

Delve into the decadent Austrian tradition of sparkling wine on this self-guided audio tour of the Schlumberger Cellars in Vienna. Uncover the secrets of Champagne manufacturing from the oldest Champagne house in France, whose art was imported to Vienna in 1842. Navigate the 300-year-old labyrinth of cellars, purchase exclusive products in the Schlumberger Cellars gift shop, and choose between a glass of Champagne or a five-sample tasting session at the end of your tour.

Enjoy breathtaking vistas of the Austrian mountains with a round-trip cable car ride between Innsbruck city center and the Nordkette, at the heart of the country's largest park. Visit a cable car station designed by Zaha Hadid, then watch the ground drop away as you travel to Seegrube. Get a bird's-eye view of Europe's steepest ski slope, and spot climbers on the rocky face of the Karwendel. Explore the mountain at your own pace before boarding the cable car to make the return trip to Innsbruck.

New Year's Eve should be an unforgettable night of raucous revelry. Ensure you celebrate the turn of the year with style and sophistication during this 7.5-hour gala celebration in Vienna's Rathaus. This unique experience offers you the chance to dine in the Rathaus' Grand Ballroom and watch ballet dancers and vocalists perform a magical ensemble. Marvel at midnight fireworks on the Grand Balcony, and waltz to classical Viennese music until the early hours of the morning. Choose from booking options depending on budget and personal preference.

Listen as classical pieces from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johann Strauss come to life on this 1.5-hour Vienna Residence Orchestra recital in Vienna. Take your seat in the concert hall and settle in for one of the highlights of Vienna's classical music calendar. Admire the talents of the performers in the Vienna Residence Orchestra, widely considered among the finest chamber orchestras in the world. Enjoy soaring solos and complex orchestral pieces from famous composers, accompanied by professional opera singers and ballet dancers in traditional costume. 

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.