10 Historical & Heritage Tours in Austria That You Shouldn't Miss

January 18, 2022 Lean Nau

As home to majestic mountains, opulent palaces, and high culture, Austria's attractions are classically sumptuous and enduring. But beyond the waltzes, the strudels, the alpine summits, and Habsburg architecture, its modern cities are proof of just how easily Austria combines the contemporary with the historic.
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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. 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. Hallstatt Day Trip and Picnic in Alps from Prague!

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Day Trip to Hallstatt from Prague is a unique opportunity to visit the charming town and enjoy a picnic in the beautiful Alps. You will have private scenic transfer with our English speaking driver through the Alps and beautiful lakes. You can always stop on a way for taking pictures or just rest with a cup of coffee in one the spectacular areas.  Hallstatt has a long history of more then 3000 years and you deserve to see this amazing town and of course take the most instagrammable photos from the Alpine fairy tail.

Inclusions: Accommodation as per itinerary, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Fuel surcharge, Bottled water, Breakfast, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Round-trip private transfer, Air-conditioned vehicle, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By davster1410

We came to Prague for 4 days and wanted to visit Karlovy Vary, so because of very good reviews here, we decided to book a Day trip to Karlovy Vary with this company. The driver greeted us with a smile on his face and he was very kind and gave us great sightseeing tips, and made our tour great, we had the best day here. The vehicle was modern, clean and comfortable with plenty of space. I can definitely recommend this company!

5. Vienna-Prague One-Way Sightseeing Tour Bus

Vienna, Austria Sidetrips from Vienna
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Visit Mikulov, UNESCO listed Lednice palace, Znojmo & Telč on your transfer from Vienna to Prague! Join our fun and easy-going road trip from Vienna to Prague. We travel through the picturesque towns of Telč and Znojmo; and enjoy the UNESCO World Heritage listed architectural landscape of Lednice and Valtice. We’ll bring you to places you’d never visit in one day and help you discover the best possible way to get from Vienna to Prague. Our knowledgeable local tour leaders take a small group, maximum of 8 people, for a fun-filled 10-hour road trip from Vienna to Prague. You will learn about the history, culture, and most importantly the people of the Czech Republic.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, An entertaining local guide, Room for a reasonable amount of luggage

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Reviewed By luciaws

The trip from Vienna to Budapest was awesome! Our guide Andrea was the best: extremely nice, knowledgeable and fun! She provided us with great information during the whole trip, and was even very considerate and always gave me some time to translate what she said to my 80-year old father (with whom she was also extremely kind and patient). The places we visited were very interesting, and we definitely would not have had the chance to see them, had we chosen the traditional bus/train/plane. I would recommend this kind of tour to anyone who has to travel from one city to another and wants to make the most of it! Five stars to the tour as a whole, and six stars to Andrea, who, besides being a very professional guide, is such a kind-hearted person that, upon arriving in Budapest and seeing we were having some difficulties finding our address there, went out of her way and walked us to the door of our apartment. Thanks, Andrea! All the best to you!

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. Max 5 "Private" Public Tour - 2h Vienna Yay Walk

Opernbrunnen, Opernring, 1010 Wien, Austria Yue Mayr
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Safe & Small group up to 5 guests Entertaining. Engaging. Educating Tour Professional & Personable; Funny & Spunky Guide String history, culture & architecture up

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9. 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!

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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