Day Trips in Vienna

If you're an independent explorer, but don't want to deal with the hassle and unreliability of public transportation, enjoy a private self-guided tour of Vienna.  After pickup from your Budapest hotel, your guide will take you to the Austrian capital by private car. Along the way, enjoy expert suggestions on what to eat and see.  Then, you're free to spend the day how you please, before returning to Hungary.

Discover the natural beauty and charming villages of Austria on a small-group 5- to 6-hour tour. Complimentary transportation takes you from Vienna and into the UNESCO listed Wachau Region. After a stop in the village of Weißenkirchen, begin your 3-hour hike through forests, vineyards, and rock formations. Your guide takes care of all navigation, so you're free to experience the views of the Danube, Spitz, and beyond.

This full-day tour from Budapest makes it easy to discover Vienna's highlights. Set off in the morning from your accommodation, and transfer via private vehicle to the Austrian capital. Upon arrival, you'll go for a ride around town in a fiaker horse-drawn carriage. See famed attractions like the Hofburg, the Vienna State Opera, and the Vienna Ring Road before continuing your explorations on foot. Before returning to Budapest, you'll also enjoy a slice of Sachertorte: one of Vienna's legendary delicacies.

Use your time in Vienna to visit the mountainous Salzkammergut region on a day trip out of the city. With a guide, you'll travel out of the city and visit Orth Castle in Gmuden on the way to Lake Hallstatt for a boat ride. A highlight of the region, the lake and its town are home to a cluster of treasures including an ossuary of hand-painted skulls, 16th-century houses, and the Hallstatt Skywalk viewing platform. See it all, then return to Vienna in time for dinner.

Discover Austria's dark history with a moving tour of the Mauthausen Memorial from Vienna. Learn the harrowing story of one of Europe's largest Nazi concentration camps as you browse the exhibitions in the recently re-opened Mauthausen Museum. Then, follow your audio guide on an emotional tour around the memorial site, passing the SS-Quarters, the Camp Prison, the Gas Chamber and the Stairs of Death. This private tour includes hotel pick-up and round-trip transport from Vienna.

Spend a day discovering Austria's UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley on this trip along the Danube River from Vienna. Led by a local guide, pass the vineyards, abbeys, and forests of the countryside as you learn about the area's rich history. Top off your day trip with a 1.5-hour boat ride to Melk along the Danube where you'll visit a Benedictine abbey overlooking the river, or an Austrian meal in a local restaurant, depending on the season. Your excursion will conclude with transportation back to Vienna.

Explore picturesque Salzburg and the idyllic Austrian Lake District on this private full-day tour from Vienna. Visit film locations from iconic musical 'The Sound of Music'; see Mozart's birthplace and spot landmarks like the Mirabell Palace, St Peter's Abbey and the Archbishop's Palace. Then, enjoy free time to explore the UNESCO-listed Old Town, visit the Hohensalzburg fortress and Mozart museum, or hit the shops, before heading back to Vienna.

Discover the Vienna Woods on a half-day guided tour. Led by an expert guide, visit the Mayerling hunting lodge, where scandal once rocked the royal family, as well as the Cistercian Abbey of Heiligenkreuz, constructed in 1133. Soak up a scenic boat ride on the Seegrotte, the largest subterranean lake in Europe. Then, journey back to your original departure point, spotting Liechtenstein Castle on the way.

Keen to see more of central Europe while you're in Prague? Then grab the chance to visit Austria's capital on this day trip from Prague to Vienna. Traveling by coach with an expert guide, head to the city and discover its historical highlights. Drive along the majestic Ringstrasse, and explore the lavish Hofburg Palace and gardens of the Schönbrunn Palace, both former residences of the 18th century ruling Habsburgs. Finish your Prague to Vienna day trip with a visit to St Stephen's Cathedral and free time for lunch or shopping.

See Slovakia's vibrant capital city on this day trip from Vienna to Bratislava. Led by an expert guide, explore the city's top attractions, including Michael's Gate and Grassalkovich Palace. Afterward, enjoy lunch and some free time to wander on your own. Upgrade your ticket to return to Vienna on a scenic Danube River cruise via high-speed catamaran.

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.

Experience a poignant piece of World War II history with a day trip to Mauthausen Concentration Camp from Vienna. The former camp provides a look at the horrors perpetuated by Hitler during the war. An audio guide will provide historical background on each site as you go. Transport back to Vienna will be included when your tour finishes.

The Austrian capital of Vienna is renowned for its imperial history and UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic center. On this full-day tour from Ljubljana, enjoy comfortable round-trip transport by minivan and benefit from a small group size. In Vienna, visit the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace, drive the famous RingStrasse, and admire landmarks such as St. Stephen's Cathedral on a guided walking tour, then enjoy some free time to explore independently.

Get a true taste of the Austrian countryside on this day trip to the Wachau Valley from Vienna. An expert guide will lead the way through charming villages and scenic landscape, making stops at UNESCO-listed sites such as the medieval town of Dürnstein. Relax with an authentic lunch at a local wine tavern (own expense) and taste the region's best wines in a small, intimate cellar. Between May and September, your day trip will also include a Danube River cruise between the villages of Spitz and Melk.

This 9.5-hour bike tour from Vienna gives you the opportunity to enjoy the idyllic Austrian countryside and sample locally produced wines. On a state-of-the-art bike, you'll feel energized as you cycle past lush valleys, quaint villages and rolling vineyards. Take a gentle route with regular breaks, enjoy free time to relax by the Danube or climb to a hilltop castle, and receive lunch and numerous wine samples free of charge.

Discover the magic of the alpine region of Salzkammergut on this 5.5 hour coach tour of Hallstatt, departing from Salzburg.At Hallstatt you have about 2.5 hours free time.Take a walk along a lake in a historic village, see the Muhlbach Waterfall , visit the museums and the famous bone house.Optional take a ride with the cable car to the Hallstatt World Heritage Skywalk towering 380 meters above. A guide will fill you in on the region's history on you ride to Hallstatt, stopping for views the spectacular mountain ranges. Nature buffs won't want to miss this experience.

Visit the beautiful city of Vienna on a full-day private tour from Budapest. Whether your next destination is Austria or you just want to explore Vienna for a day, this comprehensive private tour covers everything. Visit significant landmarks such as the State Opera House, the Museum Quarter, and the Schonbrunn Palace as you listen to informative commentary from your guide about the history of the city and Austria.