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Lower Austria (German: Niederösterreich, pronounced [ˈniːdɐˌʔøːstɐʀaɪ̯ç] ( listen); Czech: Dolní Rakousy; Slovak: Dolné Rakúsko) is the northeasternmost state of the nine states in Austria. The capital of Lower Austria since 1986 is Sankt Pölten, the most recently designated capital town in Austria. The capital of Lower Austria had formerly been Vienna, even though Vienna has not officially been part of Lower Austria since 1921. With a land area of 19,186 km (7,408 sq mi) and a population of 1.612 million people, it is the largest state in Austria, and in terms of population second only to the federal state of Vienna.
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1. 3-Hour Private Hiking Tour to historic places around Spitz in Wachau Valley
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy a half-day trip with a 3 hour hike for beginners and families in Austria's famous Wachau Valley, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in recognition of its architectural and agricultural history. This is an easy route but it is still a hike with a difference in height of 200 meters!
Inclusions: Round-trip shared transfer, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting point, Small-group tour walking tour, Local guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks, If available, additional transportation systems such as gondolas, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By mrandmrswilson11
Michael was a fabulous guide and took us on an amazing route with breathtaking views. He helped us choose a tour that would suit us, and even picked us up and dropped us off in Vienna. He was really prompt replying to emails when we were organising and quick to send us the photos he had taken along the way afterwards. I can’t recommend his service enough
2. Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna to Cesky Krumlov
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Take a time travel adventure back to the Middle Ages and visit Cesky Krumlov on a full-day small-group tour.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, 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!!
3. Classic Vienna City Tour Vienna & Eckartsau palace
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
A perfect beginning for your stay in Vienna. You will get to all the main sights in Vienna and your most entertaining local certified tour guide will tell you everything about Viennas past and todays life. Learn about the Habsburgs and their extensive imperial residences, see our world famous attractions, like Heldenplatz, Belvedere palace, Prater & more and finally enjoy a glass of typical Viennese vine. After lunch we will go on to explore the Habsburgs last home in Austria called Eckartsau. Far away from mass tourism, something really special. Recommended for visitors, which try to discover something very special.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel drop-off, Hotel pickup, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan or Limo, Bottled water, 2-course lunch
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By MartinaB3615
Peter was an excelent guide! We booked him for a private tour through Vienna, as we had a meeting here. It was funny and very interesting. We told him where to pick us up and where to bring us - this went perfectly. We booked a 2 Hours tour and to be honest - it could have taken longer :) Even if you live in Vienna for years - Peter will show you a complete different site of this city. We are very happy and can only say: This was the best sightseeing tour we've ever had. Thank you Peter! We wish you all the best! Martina & Company
4. Salzburg and Lake Region Small-Group Day-Trip from Vienna
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4.8 based on 104 reviews
Explore in a group of no more than 8 people the beautiful city of Salzburg on this day trip departing from Vienna. Led by an expert guide, relive your favorite scenes from ‘The Sound of Music’ as you pass iconic locations featured in the film. Discover the best of the lake region of Salzkammergut on a back-roads tour stopping at gorgeous Lake Attersee and St. Gilgen village. See Salzburg’s key sights, including Mirabell Palace and Mozart’s Birthplace on a walking tour of the Old Town, learn about the city’s rich history from your guide and spend the afternoon relaxing or exploring independently. Your day concludes with a drop-off at your central Vienna hotel. Co2 certificates are included to offset the tour's carbon emissions.
Inclusions: Professional English-speaking guide, Taxi fare from central Vienna hotels to meeting point (max 12 euros per person), Transport by Deluxe Mercedes Van with WIFI onboard, Walking tour of Salzburg, Hotel drop-off (select hotels only), Carbon credits offsetting the tours CO2 emissions
Exclusions: Entrance fees (optional), Food and drinks (optional), Gratuities, Hotel pickup
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.
5. Mauthausen Concentration Camp Day Trip from Vienna
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4.8 based on 121 reviews
Pay tribute to the victims of the Holocaust with a trip to Mauthausen Concentration Camp, one of the largest Nazi labor camp complexes during World War II. The former camp provides a poignant look at the horrors perpetuated by Hitler during the war. Learn about life at the camp from your guide and take an audio tour of the grounds. This tour includes round-trip transport from Vienna.
Inclusions: Roundtrip transportation to and from Vienna, Self-guided tour of the camp with audio-guides, Accompaniment by friendly English-speaking tour escort, Taxi fare from central Vienna hotels to meeting point (max. 12 euros per person), CO2 certificates offsetting the tour's carbon emissions
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop off
Reviewed By dzehas
Excellent tour by Fleming and Naomi !!! A lot of information about the places we visit and history. We had a GREAT time.!!! Thanks very much Dimitrios
6. Melk Abbey and Danube Valley Day Trip from Vienna
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4.1 based on 1,262 reviews
This day trip takes you from Vienna to the Wachau, a picturesque valley along the Danube. You will see many medieval castles, grand monasteries and a breathtaking landscape. Passing the small town of Krems and the ruins of Dürnstein castle, we continue to the village of Spitz on the Danube river. From here you will have an impressive boat trip on the Danube to Melk (only in summer). You will have a lunch & walking tour through Krems or Dürnstein (winter) The Highlight will be the guided tour through the magnificent Benedictine Abbey. All the tours will be carried out in small groups with all the necessary COVID-19 health and safety measures.
Inclusions: Bus trip in a modern coach from Vienna to the Danube Valley, Lunch & walking tour through Krems or Dürnstein (winter), Boat tour (summer), Admission Melk Abbey
Exclusions: Food and drinks (summer), Boat ride (winter)
Reviewed By 302gis
The bus left on time, the tour guide was very informative and polite! The trip in Halstatt was well planned and the boat tour was a wonderful way to see the city in the most spectacular way possible! The bus was comfortable and the time off on the city by ourselves was a wonderful way to visit this small city in our own pace. It's a great way to visit Halstatt in a day trip with lots of background historical information on the city!!
7. Walking Tour of Brandenburg an der Havel
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
Start Time: 09:00 Start point: Hotel lobby or Airport terminal Duration of the tour: 6 hours Tour escorted by tour assistant local guide (English Speaking) You can expect your local guide to have a good overall knowledge of the city sights but if you require exceptionally in-depth commentary on a particular attraction, this may not be possible Brandenburg City an der Havel From lofty heights: The new city of Brandenburg an der Havel fascinates - surrounded by water - visitors and locals alike. Tour Highlights: • We will take the regional train from Berlin to Brandenburg City (about one hour) • Walking tour in Brandenburg for about 4 hours • Old Town Hall with Roland • Paulikloster with Brandenburg State Museum • Cathedral to Brandenburg • St. Catherine's Church • City wall with its gate towers • On the return we will take the train back to Berlin (about one hour)
Inclusions: Local tour assistant and train ticket with public transportation in Brandenburg
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By NadjaB151
It was great expirience Doha cultural City Tour with Sharif Massouh. High level hostility aknowledge and impressive things to see. I will remember zhis and cime back with my friends.
8. Vienna Woods and Mayerling Half Day Trip
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3.9 based on 279 reviews
Explore beautiful sites surrounding the southern part of the Vienna Woods on a half day guided coach tour. As highlights of the tour include, you can have a visit to the Mayerling hunting lodge, the beautiful monastry of Heiligenkreuz and a guided walking tour throuh Baden. All the tours will be carried out in small groups with all the necessary COVID-19 health and safety measures.
Inclusions: Bus tour in modern coach, Guided tour through Abbey Heiligenkreuz, Guided walking tour through Baden
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pick-up and drop off
Reviewed By 302gis
The bus left on time, the tour guide was very informative and polite! The trip in Halstatt was well planned and the boat tour was a wonderful way to see the city in the most spectacular way possible! The bus was comfortable and the time off on the city by ourselves was a wonderful way to visit this small city in our own pace. It's a great way to visit Halstatt in a day trip with lots of background historical information on the city!!
9. Full Day Trip to Salzburg from Vienna with Salzkammergut lakes and Melk visit
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3.0 based on 2 reviews
Explore Salzburg, birth place of Mozart, with full day trip from Vienna. You will visit Salzburg’s most famous sights such as Old Town, and of course, famous locations from the classic “The Sound of Music” musical. Accompanied by a local guide, discover stories and legends about Salzburg. Available as Coach and Small group tour.
Inclusions: Transportation with air-conditioned vehicle (coach, car or vehicle), Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Professional and knowledgeable English speaking driver/guide, Return to your hotel/accommodation in Vienna, Visit to the famous city of Melk, Stop at Mondsee for a perfect foto opportunity
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!
10. Salzburg to Vienna via the World Heritage Region Wachau
Delve into the outstanding natural beauty of the Salzkammergut Lake Disrict and the World Heritage Region Wachau on an 8-hour trip from Salzburg with tour end in Vienna. Explore the town of Duernstein and the Legend of Robin Hood. Since this is a full day private tour your itinerary can and will be changed if you so desire.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks, 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!
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