Top Vienna Day Trips - page 2

This full-day bike tour from Vienna gives you the opportunity to enjoy the idyllic Austrian countryside and sample locally produced wines. Feel energized on a state-of-the-art bike, 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, sit down for lunch (not included in tour price), and enjoy numerous local wine samples included in the tour.

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. Round-trip transport from Vienna is included in the tour.

Bratislava makes a wonderful day trip from Vienna, but beating the language barrier to book travel independently is a challenge. On this tour, reach Bratislava in comfort by air-conditioned coach—with pickup and drop-off at your Vienna hotel included. Visit top attractions such as Grassalkovich Palace and St. Michael's Tower, and find out what makes this ancient Slovakian city special.

Discover the highlights of Hallstatt and Salzburg in one day on this private guided tour from Vienna. Enjoy convenient pickup from your Vienna hotel or accommodations and travel by private vehicle. Highlights include Traunsee, Marktplatz, Hallstatt Skywalk, and Hallstatter See in Hallstatt, and Salzburg Cathedral, Mozart street, and the filming sites of the Sound of Music in Salzburg. Includes free time to explore on your own.

Explore the vibrant city of Vienna on a 24-, 48-, or 72-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour. See top attractions including the Vienna State Opera, Hofburg Palace, Danube Tower, and Schonbrunn Palace. Climb aboard the open-air, double-decker bus and soak up 360-degree views of Vienna, hopping off to explore whenever you like.

This tour is a great way to discover the jewels of Lower Austria in a day. Save hours researching and planning where to go by having a personalized itinerary organized for you. Cut the stress out of planning transport by having Vienna hotel pickup and drop-off included. Travel between dispersed sites in Melk, Hallstatt, and Salzburg. Highlights included 'The Sound of Music' filming locations, and Hallstatt’s subterranean salt lake.

Chocolate fans—this one’s for you! Enjoy a day learning about, making, and tasting chocolate. You won’t have to worry about bringing anything with you as all ingredients and cooking utensils are provided. This experience takes you through the history of chocolate, and you even make chocolate with tools like the Aztecs. Create your own bars, and top off your experience with a visit to the Chocolate Museum.

Make the most of your European travels, and visit an entirely different country, on this full-day, private tour of Budapest from Vienna. Meet your guide at your Vienna hotel, and set off in a comfortable vehicle; it’s roughly a 2.5-hour drive to the Hungarian capital. Upon arrival, explore top landmarks—like the Parliament Building, Fisherman’s Bastion, and St. Stephen’s Basilica—with your guide, and learn about the city’s history. Then, enjoy free time to shop and explore independently before tour’s end.

Soak up the melodies of Strauss and Mozart with a concert in one of the world’s most renowned music venues, Vienna’s Orangery at Schonbrunn Palace. This location was even the setting for the competition between Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri in 1786, probably the only time this ever occurred! Choose from four ticket categories and settle into your seat to hear the works of Mozart and Strauss performed by the Schonbrunn Palace Orchestra. Accompanied by singers and musicians, the concert comprises virtuosos from top conservatories. Upgrade to a VIP ticket for a glass of sparkling wine and a CD at intermission!

Cross the border into the Czech Republic—and discover the scenic and historical city of Cesky Krumlov—on this seamless, full-day tour from Vienna. Meet at your local hotel in the morning, hop aboard your air-conditioned vehicle, and travel with just a small group for company. You’ll go for an immersive sightseeing tour of the Bohemian city, will discover its UNESCO-listed city center, will see its 13th-century castle, and will enjoy free time to explore Cesky Krumlov independently before returning to Vienna.

Hear the great works of Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, Vivaldi or extraordinary organ music in concerts in Vienna's St. Stephen's Cathedral. Be swept away by the breathtaking atmosphere of the cathedral as classical music surrounds you. Find out about the different concert options by selecting a travel date. Whether you are a music aficionado or simply curious, you are sure to enjoy the breathraking atmosphere of one the world's most beautiful churches.

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 30 first-class musicians and internationally renowned opera singers and soloists create a special atmosphere and perform Mozart’s famous works while dressed in period costumes.

Leave the busy streets of Vienna behind and immerse yourself in the Weinviertel wine region on a small-group tour. Relax in comfortable and convenient round-trip transportation from your hotel as you take in the countryside scenery. Meet the owners of three local wineries and enjoy a total of up to 12 glasses of regional wine. After a traditional Austrian lunch or dinner (depedning on the time you've booked), unwind during the return journey to your accommodation.

Enjoy a time-saving and seamless experience at the UNESCO-listed Schonbrunn Palace with a guided tour of the palace and gardens with skip-the-line entry. This tour offers exclusive access to 24 imperial rooms as well as the expansive gardens, and includes informative commentary from a licensed guide in one language only.

Vienna's Belvedere Museum is a spectacular baroque landmark, as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With this admission ticket explore the collections of the Upper Belvedere at your own pace. See works from the Middle Ages all the way up to present day including the iconic “The Kiss” by Gustav Klimt as well as works by Claude Monet, Max Beckmann, and Vincent van Gogh.

Venture to a new country—and see the best of Bratislava—in one day on this tour from Vienna. In the morning, head to the Vienna International Busterminal, hop aboard your coach, and travel roughly one hour. Upon arrival, meet your guide and go for a walking tour through Bratislava’s picturesque Old Town. Then, enjoy a hearty meal before finishing at a local brewery, where you’ll sample different traditional beer styles.

Guarantee your admission to the Mozarthaus Concert at the Sala Terrena—the oldest concert hall in Vienna where Mozart once played. The Sala Terrena is renowned for its excellent acoustics for chamber music and intimate atmosphere. Purchase your tickets ahead of time for this popular concert, featuring a string quartet performing classical compositions in original historical costumes.

The UNESCO–listed city of Prague is the perfect day trip destination from Vienna, but beating the language barrier to organize travel independently isn’t always easy. With this tour, reach Prague in comfort by air-conditioned coach, with pickup and drop-off at your Vienna hotel included. Discover famous city landmarks such as Wenceslas Square and the Charles Bridge, and have free time to explore the Old Town at your leisure.

Aim of Bratislava day trip from Vienna by bus, with lunch and city tour with a local guide, to discover beautiful attractions of Bratislava and visit the historic city center. The short but instructive walking tour, shows you the most historical and important sites of Bratislava old city. You discover more about Bratislava and its roots to Vienna. After the tour enjoy a local 2 course menu in a local restaurant.

Discover many original filming locations from "The Sound of Music" on this full-day tour. Meet in the early morning at your Vienna departure point (or upgrade for hotel pickup), and set off. En route to Salzburg, you’ll chart your way through the scenic Austrian Alps, and can stop for photo breaks. Upon arrival, see the Nonnberg Abbey; tour the gardens where “Do-Re-Mi” was shot; visit Hellbrunn Park, and more.

Slovakia’s charming capital lies on the banks of the Danube River, and at just a short drive from Vienna, it’s easy to visit Bratislava on a day trip. This private full-day tour includes transport from Vienna, a walking tour of Bratislava Old Town and ample time to take in the highlights, including Bratislava Castle, St. Michal’s Tower, and St. Martins Cathedral.

Salzburg, the capital of classical music and setting of ‘The Sound of Music’, is an integral stop on any Austrian itinerary. Travel to the sophisticated city and the Alpine lakes of St. Gilgen and Mondsee with ease on this 12-hour trip from Vienna. See the Salzburg Cathedral, St. Peter’s Abbey, and the Mozart Residence, before absorbing the striking Alpine landscapes of St. Gilgen and Mondsee. Pickup from central Vienna hotels is included on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people.

The Slovakian capital of Bratislava lies just an hour from Vienna. On this private tour, travel across the border in the comfort of a private vehicle, then enjoy enjoy ample free time to explore Bratislava. Stroll around the atmospheric Old Town; admire landmarks including Primate’s Palace, Grassalkovich Palace, and St Michael’s Tower; and enjoy free time for lunch and souvenir shopping.