Top Vienna Day Trips

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 boat ride (summer only) to Melk along the Danube where you visit a Benedictine abbey overlooking the river, or an Austrian meal in a local restaurant (winter only). Your excursion concludes with transportation back to Vienna.

Get more out of your time in Vienna by going on an action-packed day trip to Budapest. You’ll have a hassle-free day as round-trip transportation is included. Once you arrive in Budapest, a guide will take you on a tour of the most important city sites, so you won’t need to navigate. Highlights include views from Gellért Hill, Fisherman’s Bastion, the Hungarian Parliament, Heroes’ Square, and St. Stephen's Basilica.

See Slovakia’s vibrant capital city on this day trip from Vienna to Bratislava. You'll met your expert guide in Bratislava and with him you'll explore the city’s top attractions, including Michael’s Gate, Maximilian Fountain and St. Martin's Cathedral. Afterward, enjoy lunch and some free time to wander on your own. Your tour includes a scenic Danube River cruise via high-speed catamaran back to Vienna.

Escape the bustle of Vienna and treat yourself to a day excursion to witness Austria's mountains and romantic scenery. Learn about local history and culture from your guide as you marvel at sights including Mozart's birth city of Salzburg. Enjoy pickup from any address in Vienna to drive to your first stop in the town of Durnstein. Charming architecture and scenic location nestled by the River Danube River in the Wachau Valley. Next, get ready to marvel at the famous Melk Abbey with its church visit included. Then, move on to picturesque Hallstatt. Soak up the village sights including some free time to explore on your own. After that, be wowed by the stunning scenery of the Dachstein mountains and glaciers as you make your journey to the UNESCO World Heritage city of Salzburg. Embark on a walking tour of the main sights and off-the-beaten track gems. Taste some of the famous Mozart "Kugeln" chocolate with some time to explore at your leisure. Drop-off back at your accommodation..

Visit the mountainous Salzkammergut region and the village of Hallstatt, on this day trip from Vienna. Take a guided walking tour of Hallstatt and admire the cluster of 16th-century houses and learn about the development of the village. In the summer months, go on a boat tour across Lake Hallstatt, and in the winter, visit the Ossuary of Hallstatt in St. Michael's Chapel to admire the unusual collection of over 600 artistically painted skulls.

Get personalized attention on this small-group walking tour of Vienna. With an intimate group of just 15 people or fewer, see highlights such as St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Hofburg Palace. Learn about the history, culture, and famous residents of Vienna from your guide as you walk.

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, 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 concludes with transportation back to Vienna.

Discover a highlight in Vienna's cultural calendar and enjoy an evening of beautiful music during this classical concert in St. Anne's Church. Take your seat and admire the building’s breathtaking architecture. When the orchestra starts up, listen as your favorite pieces of classical music come to life and marvel at the impressive acoustics. Hear classical pieces from Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn, and Schubert from the talented string ensemble, and enjoy beautiful solos from performers of international renown.

Treat yourself to a classical music concert in Vienna’s St. Peter’s Church. One of the city’s baroque beauties, the lavish church is a fitting venue for an evening of music in the heart of the city. Take a seat in the church vaults and immerse yourself in a program of music from renowned classical composers such as Mozart, Vivaldi, Bach, Schubert, and Beethoven.

Explore Salzburg on this small-group day trip departing from Vienna. Led by an expert guide, relive your favorite scenes from ‘The Sound of Music’ as you pass iconic locations featured in the film. Discover the best of the lake region of Salzkammergut on a back-roads tour stopping at gorgeous Lake Attersee and St. Gilgen village. See Salzburg’s key sights, including Mirabell Palace and Mozart’s Birthplace on a walking tour of the Old Town. Learn about the city’s rich history from your guide and spend the afternoon relaxing or exploring independently.

Discover the streets on which a young Hitler walked during this walking tour of historic Vienna. As you explore Vienna’s ornate Old Town, learn about Adolf Hitler’s early life and visit Jewish architecture that survived the Holocaust. See the devastation caused by more than 100,000 WWII bombs and pay your respects to monuments dedicated to lives lost.

Discover Hallstatt and its surrounding attractions on a full-day small-group tour from Vienna. Travel by private transportation and discover more points of interest in less time. Listen as your guide narrates the sights and make stops at filming locations for 'The Sound of Music' and more.  Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Hallstatt followed by free time to explore independently, before your comfortable return journey.

Make the most out of your trip to Europe and visit another country when you take this day trip from Vienna to Budapest. When you arrive, take a coach tour through the Pest district and parts of Buda where you can see top attractions like the Parliament Building situated on the banks of the Danube River, Heroes' Square, and the Hungarian State Opera. Enjoy a short walking tour through Pest including St. Stephan’s Basilika and Liberty Place and enjoy free time to explore before heading back to Vienna.

Austria is thick with charming and historic sights, but getting around by public transport can be time-consuming. With this day trip, save hours with a private driver and visit three top attractions in a single day. Set off from Vienna and head to Melk to visit its abbey and old town. Then continue on to Salzburg before capping off your day with a stop in the picturesque lakeside village of Hallstatt.

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.

Soak up 360-degree views of Vienna’s top attractions with a 24 or 48 hours hop-on hop-off ticket on a double-decker Big Bus. Pass Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Belvedere, and more. Enjoy the view along with access to two sightseeing routes, audio commentary on board, free Wi-Fi, and a guided walking tour. See this vibrant city at your own pace, hopping on and off at any of the stops.

Visit the historic city of Prague from Vienna without the hassle of arranging travel logistics with this day trip that includes round-trip transportation. Admire the pretty landscapes and villages of Moravia and Bohemia along the drive between the two European capitals and then take in Prague’s A-list sights with a guide. This leaves a few hours for you to sightsee, shop, and dine on your own before the trip back to Vienna.

Enjoy an evening of Viennese classical music during a performance at the Kursalon Vienna concert hall. Listen to renowned works from Mozart and Strauss in a show complete with opera singers, ballet dancers, piano concertos and more. Settle into your selected seat and enjoy the very spot where the waltz was made famous in the 19th century.

Extend your knowledge of the Austro-Hungarian empire and take a day trip from Vienna to Bratislava. Meet your guide in the city center and embark on a tour of the historic city center to see landmarks such as St. Martin’s Cathedral and Martin’s Gate. Your package is inclusive of a delicious 2-course Slovakian lunch and return bus tickets from Vienna to Bratislava.

Get a true taste of the Austrian countryside on this day trip to the Wachau Valley from Vienna. Your guide leads 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.

The magnificent Schonbrunn Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Vienna’s most visited attraction, and pre-booking skip-the-line entrance ensures you don’t waste time waiting in line. Follow in the footsteps of Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth on a guided tour through the palace, then enjoy free time to explore independently.

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.

Eat, drink, repeat on this guided walking tour that salutes Vienna’s famed culinary reputation. Walk from the city center to Neubau, stopping to sample coffee, strudel of the season, and fresh foods from eateries and markets, and learning about Vienna’s culinary history along the way.