Explore Salzburg's Mirabell Gardens and UNESCO-listed Old Town on this day trip from Vienna. Led by a local guide, enjoy the stunning drive to Salzburg, stopping at Lake Mondsee and winding through the Austrian Alps. Upon arriving, take a guided walking tour of Mozart's home town and visit the gardens of Mirabell Palace. Your day trip will conclude with transportation back to Vienna.
Visit Salzburg, the home of Mozart, on a day trip from Vienna
Walking tour through Salzburg's Old Town - a UNESCO World Heritage listed site
See the famous gardens of Mirabell Palace
Finish by the Vienna State Opera
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
Bus ride through beautiful Salzkammergut
Walking tour with Salzburg's most popular sights
Visit some of "The Sound of Music" film locations
Exclusions
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel drop off
Departure & Return
Departure point
Tour departs from select Vienna hotels OR the State Opera. The meeting point is easy to locate and your guide will be waiting for you.
Departure Time
7:15am
Return Details
Returns to Vienna State Opera
What To Expect
Your tour will begin with pickup from your central Vienna hotel or the State Opera. Meet your expert guide and hop aboard your coach to begin your day trip to Salzburg.Soak up incredible views from the windows as you travel, passing the landscape of lakes and mountains where Emperor Franz Joseph and his family used to holiday. Pause at Lake Mondsee for photos before reaching Salzburg and enjoying some free time for lunch.Afterward, explore the Old Town on a walking tour. Pass the Festival Hall, the Cathedral and St Peter's Abbey, as your guide explains the stories behind these historical sites and how the city became a bishop's seat. You'll also learn about the city's most famous resident, Wolfgang Mozart, who was born in Salzburg and lived in the city until his late teens. As you walk through the busy shopping streets, spot the prolific composer's home at no. 9 Getreidegasse.Admire the gardens as you continue through Mirabell Palace, where several scenes from The Sound of Music were filmed. Pass the statue of Pegasus, the same statue that Maria and the children famously danced around while singing 'Do-Re-Mi.'Your Salzburg day trip will conclude with a scenic drive back to Vienna, passing through the Fortress Hohensalzburg, one of the largest medieval castles in Europe. You will be dropped off atVienna State Opera.Please note, pick up services only available with certain hotels. Please check 'view additional info.' for hotel details and pick-up time.
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Please note, pick up services only available with certain hotels. Please check 'view additional info.' for hotel details and pick-up time
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel At least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.