The 15 Best Day Trips from Vienna

Danube Valley Day Trip from Vienna - Dürnstein, castle ruins, and a short village walk

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

Explore the Wachau Valley from Vienna by coach and Danube boat, with Dürnstein, Melk Abbey, vineyards, castles, and free cancellation.

“Our Tour Guide Tommy was informative, with a dry sense of humor. The only drawback is that some of the passengers were Spanish-speaking so Tommy had to repeat what he just said in English in Spanish, so it was a bit disruptive. The village of Durnstein was quaint. The boat ride on the Danube was wonderful, since the weather was nice. Melk was worth the whole trip; we did not tour the optional Abby so we could have more time to spend wandering through the picturesque village. We found a great place to eat (there are several) and a pottery shop with great items at very reasonable prices.”

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From Vienna: Guided Tour to Bratislava with Speed Boat Ride

2.Guided Tour to Bratislava with Speed Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,404 reviews · 11h 30m · from $111

Travel from Vienna to Bratislava by coach, explore the old town with a local guide, then return along the Danube by Twin City Liner.

“Absolutely amazing experience with Miro my tour guide . He was fun and knowledgeable. He was punctual and the tour had the absolute perfect balance. I highly recommend not skipping Bratislava.”

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Hallstatt Guided Day Trip from Vienna With Boat Ride Option

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

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

Review of the Vienna to Hallstatt day trip, with Skywalk, Ort Castle, lake boat option, guide tips, timing, costs, and honest drawbacks.

“Very good trip, with long car ride, but in the end, worth it for the trip. Our guide Sophia is excellent, constantly giving historical background of these places, suggestion how to optimize the time. We were concerned because of rainy day, but view of Hallstatt is breathtaking, rain was stopped after we arrived. Definitely recommend it.”

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From Vienna: Full Day Trip to Hallstatt and Salzkammergut

4.Full Day Trip to Hallstatt and Salzkammergut

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 972 reviews · 13 hours · from $129

Review the 13-hour Vienna to Hallstatt day trip, with Salzkammergut scenery, a seasonal lake cruise, guided sightseeing, and practical tips.

“Trip was absolutely amazing. 3 hours to spend in Halstaat as you want. The guide is funny and shares valuable information, the whole crew is very helpful! Thank you very much!”

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Wachau Valley Wine Tasting Bike Tour from Vienna

5.Wachau Valley Wine Tasting Bike Tour from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 829 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $163Top rated

Cycle the Danube through Austria’s Wachau Valley, visit Dürnstein, taste local wines, and enjoy a full countryside day from Vienna.

“A great way to see the Austrian country side and meet some of the local people. Wonderful wine and food experience! This was a more physically intense excursion than I anticipated, but that was welcomed.”

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Salzburg Day Trip from Vienna

6.Salzburg Day Trip from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 738 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $172

Review of the 13-hour Salzburg day trip from Vienna, with Mozart, Mirabell Palace, Old Town, Salzkammergut views, costs, and practical tips.

“Our favorite tour in Austria, perfect balance of organized tour and personal exploration. We had the best pizza (randomly) we’ve ever had, and that is true even after visiting Rome! Highly recommend.”

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Budapest Day Trip from Vienna

7.Budapest Day Trip from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 725 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $171

See Budapest’s top sights from Vienna by coach, with guided sightseeing, free time, hotel pickup, and practical tips for this long day trip.

“The staff and the driver are marvelous. We booked this day trip from Vienna to Budapest. The place was amazing, magical and we were actually planning on coming back to Budapest to explore the city more. Eva and Flo (the driver) were so good of the service the provided. The amoint of money we paid is all worth it.”

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Bratislava Day Trip from Vienna With Catamaran Cruise on Danube

8.Bratislava Day Trip from Vienna With Catamaran Cruise on Danube

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 723 reviews · from $115

Travel from Vienna to Bratislava by coach, explore with a local guide, enjoy free time, then return by high-speed Danube catamaran.

“Wonderful day although we had rain Enjoyed the walking tour Excellent tour guide Catamaran cruise back to Vienna was wonderful”

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From Vienna: Guided Day Trip to Salzburg

9.Guided Day Trip to Salzburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 646 reviews · 13 hours · from $163

Travel from Vienna to Salzburg by comfortable coach, with a Salzkammergut stop, guided Old Town walk, free time, and Sound of Music sights.

“Tomas was the best your guide. Great stops along the way. Great to see a little of Austrian countryside too.”

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Budapest Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna

10.Budapest Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 545 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $199

Review of the Budapest day trip from Vienna, with castle views, free time, small-group transport, guide quality, costs, and practical tips.

“It was a leisurely trip out to Budapest with Zoltan in a comfortable Mercedes Benz 9-seater. As a Hungarian, he shared interesting local insights that gave us a better understanding of the city and culture. However, also typically Hungarian, his driving style felt very aggressive at times. The itinerary also included a lot of free time, perhaps a little too much - especially since both the Citadella and Ruszwurm (listed stops) were temporarily closed until further notice. Lunch time was about 1pm but there is a stop at a petrol station and McDonald’s for “breakfast” at 9am.”

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Wachau Valley Small-Group Tour and Wine Tasting from Vienna

11.Wachau Valley Small-Group Tour and Wine Tasting from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 540 reviews · from $230

Review of Vienna's Wachau Valley tour with Dürnstein, wine tastings, a Danube cruise, lunch, and seasonal Melk Abbey access.

“We have to thank Marco for a truly amazing day! Our day trip through the Wachau Valley surpassed all expectations. The ride was comfortable, the vineyards were gorgeous and the wines were fantastic. We really enjoyed the authentic heuriger experience and the relaxing Danube cruise where we tried a few more wines. We returned to Vienna knowing so much about Wachau Valley wines and Austrian wine categories. We look forward to using that new knowledge when buying wines back home in the Finger Lakes region of NY State. Thanks, Marco!!”

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From Vienna: Half-day Countryside Wine Tour with Meal

12.Half-day Countryside Wine Tour with Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 526 reviews · 4 hours - 330 minutes · from $141

Taste Austrian wines at family-run Weinviertel wineries, meet winemakers, and enjoy a two-course countryside meal from Vienna.

“Very nice tour. My guide was knowledgeable about wine and Vienna and had a good rapport with the wineries we went to. The wineries change based on the tour, but I’m sure they are all very nice.”

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Hallstatt Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna

13.Hallstatt Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 516 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $229

See Hallstatt and Austria’s lake district on a small-group day trip from Vienna, with hotel pickup, local guides, and scenic stops.

“It's an all day excursion from Vienna but we'll worth it. Just amazing views and our tour guide/driver (Mario) was excellent, very informative.”

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From Vienna: Bratislava City Tour with Food Options

14.Bratislava City Tour with Food Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 451 reviews · from $73Best value

Review of the Vienna to Bratislava day trip, with bus transport, guided old-town walk, free time, coffee and cake, lunch, or beer.

“I loved the Bratislava city tour. My only comment is that the bus seats were assigned randomly, which separated me from my two kids. Overall, I'm very happy with the tour.”

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