Things to do in Vienna, Vienna Region: The Best Day Trips from

March 8, 2022 Layne Dawes

In Vienna, the coffee house isn’t just a hangout: it’s an institution. Lingering over a newspaper with a pastry and a strong espresso drink is, according to UNESCO, officially a Viennese cultural pastime. Walk off your slice of Sachertorte with a self-guided tour of the city’s stunning traditional, Secessionist, and modern architecture, such as the Imperial Palace, the State Opera House, the Kirche am Steinhof, or the Kunsthistorisches Museum, an exercise in ornate geometry.
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1. Bratislava Private Day Trip from Vienna

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Visit Bratislava with us – it’s only 30 miles (60 km) away from Vienna! See the main sights and learn about Slovakia's communist past!

Inclusions: Private tour, Accompaniment by friendly, professional driver, Comprehensive city tour with local expert guide, Transport by private vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By angelacQ4101TK

I met our guide at Tourist Info Wien (right off the U1 line at Karlsplatz stop). He explained a lot of helpful history to us on the ride over and then had us watch a short documentary of the concentration camp on iPads in the van which was very wise. We got to Mauthausen with a greater and more In-depth understanding of what took place there which made our visit more meaningful. When we arrived we were given audio guides and a map and allowed to wander the camp and it’s museum on our own for a few hours before reconvening. It was pretty desolate aside from a few school groups visiting. Our tour guide was great and even drove us down into the granite quarry so that we could see it up close. We went to lunch at a nice but casual sit down restaurant that served Austrian cuisine. Overall worth the money and I highly recommend this tour.

2. Budapest Full Day Trip from Vienna

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Take a day from your holiday in Vienna to visit and explore Hungarian capital Budapest and learn about local history and legends of Hungary. Visit Hungarian most famous sights such as Opera House and Parliament Building. Full day sightseeing tour with local guide. Available as small group tour and coach tour.

Inclusions: Transportation with air-conditioned vehicle (coach, car or minivan), Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Professional English speaking driver/guide

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By Lijraj

The guide was very friendly and answered all of the tour's questions. She was very knowledgeable about Bratislava's history and recommended some traditional food as well as a few local cafes and restaurants (we followed her guide and we loved the food, of course). The driver was also outgoing and seemed interested in Malta's culture, cuisine and lifestyle. We also had a change to stop by the palace on the other side of the road to see the beauty of Bratislava from a panoramic vantage point. I recommend spending 20-25 minutes here to take some photos. Overall I highly recommend this day trip if you have a free day in Vienna. You will probably feel quite tired after the excursion, so you can ask the driver to drop you by Stadpark for a superb end to your day. FYI: The driver will pick you up at your accomodation and will drop you off wherever you want in Vienna (which is a bonus). Thank you to the organizers and all of the staff involved!

3. Czech Republic Day Trip from Vienna Including Capital Prague

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Don’t miss visiting Czech Republic while you are in Vienna. Experience culture and history of the Golden City Prague with full day trip from Vienna. Visit Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, Wenceslas Square and much more. Discover hidden streets of Prague with local guide. Available as small group tour and coach tour.

Inclusions: Transportation with air-conditioned vehicle (coach, car or minivan), Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Professional and knowledgeable English speaking driver, Return to your hotel/accommodation in Vienna

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By Lijraj

The guide was very friendly and answered all of the tour's questions. She was very knowledgeable about Bratislava's history and recommended some traditional food as well as a few local cafes and restaurants (we followed her guide and we loved the food, of course). The driver was also outgoing and seemed interested in Malta's culture, cuisine and lifestyle. We also had a change to stop by the palace on the other side of the road to see the beauty of Bratislava from a panoramic vantage point. I recommend spending 20-25 minutes here to take some photos. Overall I highly recommend this day trip if you have a free day in Vienna. You will probably feel quite tired after the excursion, so you can ask the driver to drop you by Stadpark for a superb end to your day. FYI: The driver will pick you up at your accomodation and will drop you off wherever you want in Vienna (which is a bonus). Thank you to the organizers and all of the staff involved!

4. 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!!

5. Private Vienna Woods Wine Tour

BahnhofCity Wien Hauptbahnhof, Am Hauptbahnhof 1, 1100 Wien, Austria Venture Vienna - Private & small-group hiking, wine and kayaking tours
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Lower Austria is the cradle of Austrian viticulture, so we want to take you to the beautiful forests & vineyards of the Thermal Region, just south of Vienna. Home to traditionally quaint wine villages and some unique local varietals, we showcase the finest in farm-to-table Austrian wine tours. We offer two different tours, depending on the season: In summer (Apr-Oct), we hike through forested trails and lush green vineyards, stopping en route for an open-air wine tasting and to appreciate beautifully expansive views over the Vienna basin to Hungary & Slovakia. We then continue to one of Austria's oldest wine villages for lunch & a winery visit. In winter (Nov-Mar), instead of hiking, we focus our attention on the past, present and future of Austrian wine by first visiting one of its oldest wine-making institutions dating back to 1141. We then meet one of the region's finest vintners for a wonderfully intimate wine tasting and Q&A to showcase all that the Thermal Region has to offer.

Inclusions: Wine tastings in vineyard and/or winery settings, Live tour commentary provided in English by native speaker, 12km guided forest & vineyard hike with trained first aider (summer)

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Reviewed By alexmiller2

The guide was informative, relaxed and entertaining. The kayaks were easy to control. A good way to see Vienna differently. A great way to cool down on a hot summer day. The swim was very welcome. Other rivers were out of order due to high water levels but the Old Danube is a cut off lake and was not affected.

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. Budapest Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna

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Discover Budapest from Vienna within some hours. Local expert guides will guide you through secrets and surprises of the Hungarian capital.

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

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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!!

8. Private Day Trip to Salzburg from Vienna

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Take advantage of your stay in Vienna and visit Salzburg. Explore the Austrian lake region, visit the locations from "The Sound of Music" and experience the unique atmosphere of Mozart's birth town!

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private minivan or small coach depending on group size

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Reviewed By angelacQ4101TK

I met our guide at Tourist Info Wien (right off the U1 line at Karlsplatz stop). He explained a lot of helpful history to us on the ride over and then had us watch a short documentary of the concentration camp on iPads in the van which was very wise. We got to Mauthausen with a greater and more In-depth understanding of what took place there which made our visit more meaningful. When we arrived we were given audio guides and a map and allowed to wander the camp and it’s museum on our own for a few hours before reconvening. It was pretty desolate aside from a few school groups visiting. Our tour guide was great and even drove us down into the granite quarry so that we could see it up close. We went to lunch at a nice but casual sit down restaurant that served Austrian cuisine. Overall worth the money and I highly recommend this tour.

9. Private Tour of Bratislava with Transport and Local Guide from Vienna

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Take this tour with the award winning supplier for „The Private Tour Company of the Year 2018“ and experience the beautiful Bratislava. This private tour will start with a pick up in your hotel in Vienna by our exclusive limousine, mercedes, or similar vehicle, and your driver will take you on a private tour to the Slovak capital - Bratislava. See all the highlights of this beautiful city and then get back to Vienna by boat, train, or again private transport.

Inclusions: Hotel pick up in Vienna, Private transport from Vienna, Local guide in Bratislava

Exclusions: Hotel drop-off/ only for the roundtrip option/, Boat transfer to Vienna / 30-35€/person, Private car transfer back to Vienna 100€/group, Train tickets back to Vienna from 12€/person, Food and drinks

Reviewed By vickibC8287RZ

Our tour guide Norbert was not only knowledgeable about the city & historic buildings in Vienna, but shared with us that he also restores paintings to their original glory. What talent! Seeing the Vienna through his eyes was fascinating. I especially enjoyed the rose garden at the Summer Palace.

10. 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!!

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