Things to do in Salzburg Region, Austrian Alps: The Best Bus Tours

March 4, 2022 Madelene Haan

Discover the best top things to do in Salzburg Region, Austria including Private Tour: Salzburg Lake District and Hallstatt from Salzburg, Private Half-Day Eagle's Nest Tour from Salzburg, Private Eagle's Nest & The Hills are Alive, Private Customized Hallstatt Full Day Tour, Small-Group Christmas Day Trip to Hallstatt from Vienna, Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna to Hallstatt, Eagle's Nest and 'The Where Eagles Dare Castle' of Werfen, Salzburg Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna, Sound of Music / Hallstatt Tour, The Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg With Lunch or Dinner.
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1. Private Tour: Salzburg Lake District and Hallstatt from Salzburg

MCM Tours & Travel Salzburg
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Admire the beauty of the Austrian countryside on this private 8-hour Salzburg Lake District and Hallstatt tour from Salzburg. Leave bustling Salzburg behind and travel into rural Austria with your private guide. You will see one of Austria’s most famous and beautiful touring regions on this relaxing day trip from Salzburg including lots of history, lakes, mountains and as highlight one of the most beautiful lake side villages of the World, beautiful Hallstatt. Our Private Full Day Hallstatt Tour will get you to those "must-see" spots, and bring you to some local gems that only locals know about.

Inclusions: Luxury minivan, leather seats, A/C all extras, Hotel pick up and drop-off, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Bottled water

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Reviewed By jorgegarduno

Amazing landscapes, hidden spots and great conversation learning about local culture and customs -all that on top of gorgeous Hallstatt. Lena was so generous with advice and flexibility. She also helped us book the right place for lunch and provided all advice needed for our own exploration of Hallstatt. Definitely the proper way to visit this iconic town from Salzburg!

2. Private Half-Day Eagle's Nest Tour from Salzburg

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See both the Eagle’s Nest and the underground bunkers of Berchtesgaden in just half a day. The trip from Salzburg is ideal if you don’t have much time but do want to see the historic sites. Begin your morning with panoramic views across the Alps from Hitler´s historic mountain retreat, known as the Eagle´s Nest. Descending from the Obersalzberg on the way to the town of Berchtesgaden you will also see where the underground bunker complexes below the mountain were located and the grounds where Adolf Hitler had his residence, the Berghof. After the visit to the grounds of the Berghof you will continue on to the beautiful Bavarian mountain town of Berchtesgaden located in the Kings Lake River valley. On the return drive back to Salzburg you will travel along Kings Lake creek back to your hotel or any other destination in Salzburg.

Inclusions: Professional driver/guide, Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Entrance fees

Reviewed By 692stacyp

We requested Carlos for the Sound of Music Tour. The luxury Mercedes Van top notch. Carlos was very personable, professional, and his history/knowledge created a day we will remember the rest of our lives. We toured every Sound of Music sight-every step/stop memorable. He surprised us by driving to Berchtesgaden, where we hiked in the snow amazing! Our final Sound of Music point, where “The Hills Were Alive” I twirled-magical! Final surprise Red Bull Hangar7 and AC Schnitzer BMW Race Team HQ. Thank you Carlos for the time of our lives! Salzburg Private Tours-the ONLY way to go!

3. Private Eagle's Nest & The Hills are Alive

Salzburg Private Tours
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Explore Salzburg and its beautiful surroundings on the traces of the world famous musical “The Sound of Music” and visit the historical Eagle’s Nest in the Bavarian Alps. Your private guide will take you on this 8 hour private excursion showing you the City of Salzburg, the Eagle’s Nest, the Austrian Lake District and all the “Sound of Music locations that really interest you. This luxury, personalized tour is designed to give you the flexibility to pick and choose the venues, including where to go for lunch (own expense)

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Entrance fees

Reviewed By 692stacyp

We requested Carlos for the Sound of Music Tour. The luxury Mercedes Van top notch. Carlos was very personable, professional, and his history/knowledge created a day we will remember the rest of our lives. We toured every Sound of Music sight-every step/stop memorable. He surprised us by driving to Berchtesgaden, where we hiked in the snow amazing! Our final Sound of Music point, where “The Hills Were Alive” I twirled-magical! Final surprise Red Bull Hangar7 and AC Schnitzer BMW Race Team HQ. Thank you Carlos for the time of our lives! Salzburg Private Tours-the ONLY way to go!

4. Private Customized Hallstatt Full Day Tour

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Experience the beauty of the Austrian Lake District with the World Heritage Site Hallstatt as the highlight on a customized private tour of 8 hours. Customize your tour as you desire. Get the maximum out of one day travelling with professional local Austria Guide. Meet your private local guide at your Salzburg hotel who will take you on an 8-hour full day tour to the World Heritage Site Hallstatt. Since this is a full day private tour your itinerary can and will be changed if you so desire. After eight hours exploring one of Austria’s best sightseeing regions, your private tour will conclude with drop-off at your Salzburg city hotel.

Inclusions: professional local guide, luxury private vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled Water, Local taxes

Exclusions: Entrances, Cable Car(s), Gratuities

Reviewed By jorgegarduno

Amazing landscapes, hidden spots and great conversation learning about local culture and customs -all that on top of gorgeous Hallstatt. Lena was so generous with advice and flexibility. She also helped us book the right place for lunch and provided all advice needed for our own exploration of Hallstatt. Definitely the proper way to visit this iconic town from Salzburg!

5. Small-Group Christmas Day Trip to Hallstatt from Vienna

Mozart cafe, Albertinaplatz 2, 1010 Wien, Austria White Alligator Tours
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Hop on our tour and enjoy an unforgettable Christmas day in the Lake Region. Before getting to Hallstatt, discover different areas of the Salzkammergut (Lake Region), well known for the celebrated film "The Sound of Music". Follow some of the footsteps of the famous movie and visit the Church of St. Michael in Mondsee, where the wedding scenes were shot. Experience the uniqueness of the tiny village of St. Gilgen that counts among its attractions with the birth house of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s mother. Meet your local expert tour guide upon arrival in Hallstatt and enjoy an informative guided walking tour. Discover hidden secrets of Hallstatt on your own in your free time after the sightseeing tour. Later relax, sit back and enjoy the ride to St.Wolfgang. In the town, located by Lake Wolfgang, you’ll find one of the most charming Christmas Markets of the country. At the end of the unique St. Wolfgang experience take the worry-less transfer back to Vienna.

Inclusions: Pick-up at your hotel or private apartment in Vienna (except outer districts), Transfer in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan, Friendly professional driver/guide providing live commentary in English language, Guided walking tour in Hallstatt, Free time, Drop-off at your hotel or private apartment, Small Christmas gift, Bottled water, WiFi on board

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Reviewed By sumeda2018

We never got to take the day trip to Austria tour we prepaid for last summer due to the pandemic. Sure it would’ve been nice. I was, however, frustrated about the refund policy! Not only was the company a stickler about not giving us a full refund (though it was not our choice to cancel), they would only issue the refund through Pay Pal which charged us an additional international fee! What a rip off! Very disappointed at their overall lack of flexibility. Consumer beware!!

6. Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna to Hallstatt

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Experience breathtaking Hallstatt, like no other place in the Alps. The picturesque village, a UNESCO World Heritage site, offers an amazing ambience, a plenty of wonderful views and hosts the oldest salt mine in the world.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Local professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, WiFi on board, Bottled water on board

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Reviewed By sumeda2018

We never got to take the day trip to Austria tour we prepaid for last summer due to the pandemic. Sure it would’ve been nice. I was, however, frustrated about the refund policy! Not only was the company a stickler about not giving us a full refund (though it was not our choice to cancel), they would only issue the refund through Pay Pal which charged us an additional international fee! What a rip off! Very disappointed at their overall lack of flexibility. Consumer beware!!

7. Eagle's Nest and 'The Where Eagles Dare Castle' of Werfen

MCM Tours & Travel Salzburg
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Spend a day in the Alps and visit the Eagle's Nest, 'The Where Eagle's Dare Castle' of Werfen and admire at the Golling Waterfalls. Next to the historical Eagle's Nest the 11th century Fortress Hohenwerfen, one of the most magnificent mountain fortifications in the Alps, is another top highlight of this 8-hour private tour from Salzburg. From April 1st to about May 10th (depends on the snow conditions of the year), the Eagle's Nest direct access road is closed, alternatively we offer to visit the Rossfeld summit instead. From this vantage point, soak in panoramic views of the stunning Austrian and Bavarian Alps and the nearby Eagle's Nest. Feel free to choose this option also when Eagle's Nest is opened if you prefer a much less crowded, more local site than the Eagle's Nest.

Inclusions: Professional local private guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Private tour, Local taxes, Bottled water

Exclusions: Bus and elevator to the Eagle's Nest, EUR 16,10 per person, Entrance to Werfen Castle including birds-of-prey: EUR 16, Food and Drinks (lunch)

Reviewed By jorgegarduno

Amazing landscapes, hidden spots and great conversation learning about local culture and customs -all that on top of gorgeous Hallstatt. Lena was so generous with advice and flexibility. She also helped us book the right place for lunch and provided all advice needed for our own exploration of Hallstatt. Definitely the proper way to visit this iconic town from Salzburg!

8. Salzburg Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna

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Connect with nature and experience rural Austria. Discover picturesque areas of the Lake Region, well known for the celebrated movie Sound of Music. Make stops at places with breathtaking views. Later, visit Salzburg, the charming birth place of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and enjoy an informative guided walking tour with your local expert tour guide.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Guided walking tour in Salzburg , Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, WiFi on board, Bottled water

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By sumeda2018

We never got to take the day trip to Austria tour we prepaid for last summer due to the pandemic. Sure it would’ve been nice. I was, however, frustrated about the refund policy! Not only was the company a stickler about not giving us a full refund (though it was not our choice to cancel), they would only issue the refund through Pay Pal which charged us an additional international fee! What a rip off! Very disappointed at their overall lack of flexibility. Consumer beware!!

9. Sound of Music / Hallstatt Tour

Bob's Special Tours, Rudolfskai 38, 5020 Salzburg, Austria Bob's Special Tours
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Let us take you out for an unforgettable day. Following the Von Trapp story, we want to visit several movie locations of the "Sound of Music". The 16-going-on17-gazebo and of course the wedding church. Your enthusiastic tour guide will give you lots of information about the filming of the Sound of Music, the real of Trapp family and Austrian culture and lifestyle in general. On this tour, we want to take a tour through the Austrian Lake District to visit the UNESCO world cultural heritage site Hallstatt. You'll learn about the fascinating story of this salt mining town and spend 2 hours exploring this picturesque village on your own.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

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Reviewed By hollieg966

My husband and I booked a tour very last minute. It's covid time so I didn't think it would be a problem to book only the day before rather than 3+ days ahead. Due to covid, we were the only people on our tour so we got a very lovely private tour. Our guide even gave me quite a bit of interesting info about Salzburg. It was my first time visiting the city and I didn't know much about it other than it being the filming location for The sound of Music. He was also very helpful for giving us tips regarding the rest of our trip to the city such as showing us the location of an interesting lift up to the Mönchsberg and informing us that we could hike from there to the Festung, which was our ultimate destination. Overall extremely helpful! Our guide was quite funny and very knowledgeable about the film and the filming locations. I came prepared with a bunch of questions to ask and he answered them all with ease! Plus he was completely prepared with the soundtrack and not only was he understanding that I wanted to sing along, he said that most people typically do! Our guide drove us through the beautiful countryside and through lots of small dorfs on our way to Wolfgangsee and a quick photo op and to stretch our legs. Then we were on to Mondsee and the Basilika St. Michael. We had a lovely brunch stop in Mondsee. We found a table overlooking the basilica square and had a lovely brunch. Afterward, we were on our way back to Salzburg while singing along with the soundtrack. I would very much recommend this tour as we had a terrific time and our guide was so helpful and knowledgeable! Also of note -- the company required masks to be worn while inside the tour van, which we were already prepared for, but our guide also wore a mask which was very nice to see.

10. The Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg With Lunch or Dinner

Hubert-Sattler-Gasse 1, 5020 Salzburg, Austria Panorama Tours
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Explore the picturesque World Heritage City of Salzburg on this 4-hour tour. Relive your favorite scenes from the movie The Sound of Music as you visit some of the main filming locations in the city. After your tour, enjoy either lunch or dinner of schnitzel and noodles at a local restaurant.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, 3-course dinner (if option selected), 3-course lunch (if option selected)

Exclusions: Drinks, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities

Reviewed By jamescS4128UQ

This tour was not my list even though I knew about it. It rained so we did it. OH MY GOD, wow that was time well spent. The travel distance going into the mine was unbelieveable. Seemed it went on forever. The slide was so smooth, something you can not do in the states, we went down as a family. That was fun to be together to experience. Well worth your time. In fact we are going back to the region and I have researched other salt mines and we are going to them also.

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