Best Vienna Day Trips

Budapest is just a short distance away from Vienna but arranging a tour from Vienna to Budapest yourself could prove to be quite challenging due to the language barrier. Thankfully, when you book this full day trip from Vienna, everything is sorted out for you already! When you arrive in Budapest, you’ll get to experience the capital’s top sights such as the Hungarian Parliament Building, the Vajdahunyad Castle, the State Opera, plus much more!

Accompanied by an expert tour guide on this trip from Vienna to Prague, you’ll get to see Prague’s top sights in a completely unique and authentic way! Wander over the Charles Bridge and admire the Prague Castle in the background, enjoy a delicious trdelník and watch people rush around in the Old Town Square. A day trip to Prague will compliment your Vienna itinerary perfectly as it allows you to experience two incredible European cities.

As Bratislava and Vienna are the two closest capital cities in Europe, it only makes sense to embark on a day trip so that you can see them both! On this day trip from Vienna, you’ll get to experience as much as possible within a 10-hour window during your flying visit to Bratislava!

This day trip from Vienna to Salzburg is an excellent combination of a professionally guided tour, while still allowing you to head off and explore some of the city on your own. You’ll pay a visit to Mozart’s hometown and learn more about the history of Salzburg, while visiting the Cathedral, as well as some of the famous filming locations from “The Sound of Music” film.

Explore some of the darker side to Austria’s rich historic past with a harrowing tour of the Mauthausen Memorial from Vienna. On your day trip, you’ll learn about one of the largest Nazi concentration camps in Europe, as well as visiting the memorial sites of all the victims of the atrocious historic event. This tour isn’t a cheery one, but it’s an incredibly important trip to make in order to learn more about the fairly recent historic events in Austria.

This private full day tour from Vienna to Croatia is the perfect way to discover more of the capital city of Zagreb. Once there, you’ll visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Graz and Maribor and you’ll also pay a visit to Ban Jelacic Square and St. Mark’s Church.

Enjoy an incredibly action-packed, fun-filled three days on this epic “highlights of Slovakia” trip from Vienna. During your 3-day tour from Vienna, you’ll see 4 national parks, 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and 7 castles in Slovakia. It’s a great tour to take in order to see some of the best sights that Slovakia has to offer and best of all, it’s just a relatively short trip from Vienna!

This incredible private tour from Vienna takes you on an epic trip to three historic cities; Hallstatt, Salzburg and Melk! You’ll take a tour around the historic streets of Salzburg, dine in your choice of fantastic restaurant and visit a Benedictine Abbey, as well as the chance to shop for souvenirs to take home with you!

Make the short trip from Vienna to Salzburg and experience the very best of the city on this full day trip! You’ll see the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town, as well as numerous “The Sound of Music” filming locations; something that film buffs are sure to enjoy!

Enjoy a wonderfully relaxing and spectacularly scenic trip from Vienna to the top sights in Slovenia such as Ljubljana and Lake Bled on this 13-hour day tour. You can explore top sights and locations such as the Triple Bridge, Prešeren Square and Hauptmann House. It’s a great tour to embark on from Vienna as everything is taken care of; you just have to sit back and enjoy the sights!

Enjoy a thrilling half day trip from Vienna to the Vienna Woods and Mayerling hunting lodge. You’ll also stop off at the Cistercian Abbey of Heiligenkreuz and enjoy a guided tour through Baden and Liechtenstein Castle. This tour is a great choice for you if you just want a small taste of Austrian culture without committing to 12-hour+ day trips.

From Vienna, you will take a full day tour to Hallstatt and the Austrian Alps where you’ll visit numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Visit the beautiful Admont Abbey, take a relaxing walking tour of the village of Hallstatt and pick up some traditional Austrian souvenirs in Gmunden.

While a 9.5-hour bike ride accompanied by a wine tasting tour might not sound like the smartest idea, this tour actually manages to pull it off seamlessly. This tour is a gentle and relaxing day trip from Vienna that provides you with ample opportunity to cycle along the countryside, while admiring the mesmerising views around you. You’ll also be treated to a glass or two of wine as you sample some of the finest wines in the region.

On this harrowing tour from Vienna to the Mauthausen Concentration Camp, you’ll get to embark on a tour around the former camp that housed the atrocities of World War 2. It’s a remarkably humbling and sorrowful experience but it’s a good way to learn about the history of the concentration camps in order to get a better insight into what happened during the war.

Take a private day trip from Vienna to the Wachau Valley with an expert tour guide who will be on hand to assist you with your wine tastings and pairings. This tour is a great opportunity to sample some of the best wines in the region, as well as getting a glimpse of history at the Melk Abbey. In the summer, this tour will take you on a leisurely cruise along the Danube River to Melk where you’ll enjoy a scrumptious lunch, paired with a complimentary glass of wine.

Wine fanatics will love this day trip to the Vienna Woods to embark on a traditional Austrian wine tasting excursion. Wander through the lush green vineyards and take in the impressive views of the Vienna countryside; it’s an experience like no other!

Arguably one of the most famous elements of Austria is the film “The Sound of Music” so what better tour to embark upon than this Musical Tour from Vienna to Salzburg? You’ll travel through the scenic countryside and stop regularly to take pictures. You’ll also take a tour of Hellbrunn Park and visit the famous gardens where many of the songs were filmed.

Enjoy a long and leisurely cruise along the Danube River from Vienna to the Wachau Valley. Accompanied by your expert tour guide, you’ll wander around the famous vineyards, abbeys and forests, all the while admiring the spectacular countryside views.

On this half-day tour of the Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna, you’ll learn all about its fascinating history. Your tour guide limits the excursion to just 6 people, making it a much more intimate and enjoyable personal experience. Over the course of three hours, you’ll wander around over 40 of the most incredible rooms inside the Palace, learning about each one as you go.

On this awesome tour from Vienna to the Vienna Woods, you’ll hop on an electric bike that will take you on an epic ride throughout the beautiful Woods. You’ll stop occasionally to take in your surroundings and whenever there’s a clearing, you’ll be able to incredible views of the city below. It’s an easy and relaxing way to experience the nature in Vienna, while still getting a bit of exercise in too!