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The 4 Best Day Trips from Vienna

4 day trips  ·  from $108 a head

The 4 best day trips from vienna you can book, with what each costs, how long you are away and how much of it is spent on the road. Start at number one.

Vienna: Hallstatt Day Trip with Boat Ride Option - The morning departure from central Vienna
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Vienna: Hallstatt Day Trip with Boat Ride Option

1.Vienna: Hallstatt Day Trip with Boat Ride Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6,311 reviews · 13 hours · from $108Our pick

Spend 13 hours traveling from Vienna into Austria’s Salzkammergut, stopping at Schloss Ort before several hours in Hallstatt. An English-speaking guide such as Olga, Dasha, or Sofia shares local history on the bus. Choose the Skywalk when operating, or an optional lake cruise during its renovation period.

“A well organised and timed day trip for people wishing to visit Hallstatt without managing it on your own.”

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Day trips from Vienna: Hallstatt & Salzburg Guided Tour - The early start from central Vienna
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Day trips from Vienna: Hallstatt & Salzburg Guided Tour

2.Day trips from Vienna: Hallstatt & Salzburg Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,202 reviews · 13 hours · from $124

Spend 13 hours traveling from Vienna to Hallstatt and Salzburg with an English-speaking guide. Expect scenic roads through Gmunden and the Austrian Alps, guided walks, free time, and a comfortable coach. Guides such as Ilir, Rina, Priscilla, and Ottavia are praised for clear explanations, helpful suggestions, and memorable souvenir photos.

“It was absolutely beautiful. Both places are incredibly charming and magical, especially Hallstatt, which truly feels like something straight out of a fairytale. Our experience was made even better by our tour guide, Priscilla. She was very professional, friendly, and helpful, and she shared all the necessary information throughout the trip in a clear and engaging way. Everything was well organized and very interesting. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Austria.”

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Danube Valley Day Trip from Vienna - Meeting in central Vienna at 9:00 a.m.
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Danube Valley Day Trip from Vienna

3.Danube Valley Day Trip from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,576 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $141

Spend 8 to 9 hours traveling from Vienna into the Wachau Valley by modern coach and, from April through October, boat. See Dürnstein, vineyards, castle ruins, and Melk Abbey if you choose that option. Guides such as Tommy, Eric, and Claudia have led this route, which combines easy transport with Austria’s best river scenery outside Vienna.

“Excellent tour. Clear directions about where to board. Outstanding guide-competent, knowledgeable, spoke perfect English. The boat trip on the Danube was lovely and the guide at Melk Abbey was pretty good. Glad I took this tour - worth it in every way.”

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Hallstatt Guided Day Trip from Vienna With Boat Ride Option - The early departure and Vienna pickup
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Hallstatt Guided Day Trip from Vienna With Boat Ride Option

4.Hallstatt Guided Day Trip from Vienna With Boat Ride Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,301 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $139

Travel from Vienna to Hallstatt with a live English-speaking guide, stopping at Ort Castle, the Salzkammergut, and Hallstatt’s old town. A Skywalk lift ticket is included when open. During its September 2025 to June 2026 closure, a lake boat ride is offered instead. Expect a beautiful but very long day.

“It’s a long day - filled with great sightseeing, excellent guiding, incredulously beautiful sights. Be prepared for changing weather. Dasha, our guide, was very informative and kept us all engaged and interested.”

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