Recently Viewed
Vienna to Salzburg: Explore "Sound of Music" Sites
3.8
741 Ratings
Wien
Embark on a day trip from Vienna to Salzburg and discover the iconic filming locations of ‘The Sound of Music’. Explore the city’s highlights, including Mozart’s Birthplace and Salzburg Cathedral, on a guided walking tour. Small group tours with COVID-19 safety measures in place.
Embark on a day trip from Vienna to Salzburg and discover the iconic filming locations of ‘The Sound of Music’. Explore the city’s highlights, including Mozart’s Birthplace and Salzburg Cathedral, on a guided walking tour. Small group tours with COVID-19 safety measures in place.
Duration:
13 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Vienna - The tour begins with a pickup from selected central Vienna hotels or the State Opera. Meet the knowledgeable guide and board the coach to start the day trip to Salzburg.
-
Melk Abbey - Photo opportunity.
Enjoy an exclusive photo opportunity at the stunning Melk Abbey (30 minutes) – one of Europe’s most exquisite Baroque monasteries,…
- Vienna - The tour begins with a pickup from selected central Vienna hotels or the State Opera. Meet the knowledgeable guide and board the coach to start the day trip to Salzburg.
-
Melk Abbey - Photo opportunity.
Enjoy an exclusive photo opportunity at the stunning Melk Abbey (30 minutes) – one of Europe’s most exquisite Baroque monasteries, offering breathtaking views over the Danube. A brief photo stop at the beautiful Lake Mondsee is also included before reaching Salzburg (15 minutes). - Mondsee - Photo opportunity
-
Getreidegasse - Upon arrival in Salzburg, explore the UNESCO-listed Old Town on a guided walking tour.
Discover the renowned street in Salzburg, where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Birthplace is located. -
Mirabell Palace and Gardens - Admire the gardens as the tour continues through Mirabell Palace, where several scenes from The Sound of Music were filmed.
Afterward, enjoy some free time for lunch and shopping (at your own expense). During the scheduled free time (2 hours) in Salzburg, there is ample opportunity to enjoy lunch at local restaurants. - Fortress Hohensalzburg - The Salzburg day trip concludes with a scenic drive back to Vienna, passing by the Fortress Hohensalzburg.
- Salzkammergut - During the bus ride, get a first impression of the Salzkammergut’s beauty, with its clear lakes and majestic mountains.
- Salzburger Altstadt - Explore the Old Town on a guided walking tour.
-
Vienna - Tour concludes
Expected 20:30
Opernring 2, 1010 Vienna
What's Included
- Scenic coach tour through the Salzkammergut
- Guided walking tour of Salzburg Old Town
- Allocated free time in Hallstatt
- Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
- Professional English- and Spanish-speaking guide
- Photo stops at Melk Abbey and Lake Mondsee
- Visit to Mirabell Gardens and film locations
- Round-trip transport from Vienna
- Scenic coach tour through the Salzkammergut
- Guided walking tour of Salzburg Old Town
- Allocated free time in Hallstatt
- Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
- Professional English- and Spanish-speaking guide
- Photo stops at Melk Abbey and Lake Mondsee
- Visit to Mirabell Gardens and film locations
- Round-trip transport from Vienna
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel drop off
- Admission to Melk Abbey or Hohensalzburg Fortress
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel drop off
- Admission to Melk Abbey or Hohensalzburg Fortress
- Gratuities
Additional Information
This bus tour transports travelers from Vienna to Salzburg, offering visits to the city’s most renowned attractions and several iconic filming sites from “The Sound of Music.” The tour includes a photo opportunity at Melk Abbey, a stop at Salzkammergut, and a guided walking tour through Salzburg’s historic old town, featuring Mozart’s Birthplace,…
This bus tour transports travelers from Vienna to Salzburg, offering visits to the city’s most renowned attractions and several iconic filming sites from “The Sound of Music.” The tour includes a photo opportunity at Melk Abbey, a stop at Salzkammergut, and a guided walking tour through Salzburg’s historic old town, featuring Mozart’s Birthplace, Mirabell Palace, Salzburg Cathedral, and the Festival Hall.
- Please note, pick up services only available with certain hotels. Please check ‘view additional info’ for hotel details and pick-up time
Location
Vienna State Opera
Opernring
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.8
(741 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
David_l
Apr 8, 2026
Beautiful day trip to Salzburg - Sylvia was amazing to show us details of our trip that we may have missed on our own. She was happy to answer questions and never seemed tired of the endless questions from the guests. The driver was kind and got us safely to and from in a clean coach bus. We would definitely recommend this trip to anyone wanting to experience a little of Salzburg with only one day to spare.
Review provided by Viator
Tracey_f
Mar 10, 2026
Salzburg trip - Sound of music memories and more - Early start and long day but 100% well worth it.
Great commentary from the guide.
What I hadn’t anticipated so much was the fantastic scenery seen on the way - mountains and lakes.
Review provided by Viator
Phimie_s
Dec 11, 2025
It was so much fun and... - It was so much fun and very informative. The whole trip was convenient as well. Perfect for a day trip
Review provided by Viator
Juliet_m
Sep 30, 2025
We loved every minute of... - We loved every minute of our tour. The driver and the tour guide were very polite and knowledgeable. It was beautiful. Everything was perfect.
Review provided by Viator
Mary_h
Aug 21, 2025
Take the Tour! - There is a tremendous amount of walking. The walking areas are uneven and lots of cobblestone. Did not see anything related to the sound of Music
Review provided by Viator
Leeanne_t
Jul 24, 2025
Salzburg day tour in English - Chris was an informative and patient tour guide who set a pace that allowed people in the group time to learn and take photos of the sights along the way.
Review provided by Viator
Vernell_d
Aug 6, 2025
Not English Speaking Only - I selected an English speaking tour but it seems that Viator is now combing English and Spanish speaking together. This should be communicated when booking. They should also let you know how long the bus ride will be. I may not have taken the tour if known it was 4 hours there and back. And in MY opinion, the tour guide talked on and on and on.
Review provided by Viator
Patricia_c
Jul 9, 2025
2 stops on the way there... - 2 stops on the way there and one stop on way home. Bus was clean and comfortable.
But it would have helped if information was provided on good restaurants, stores, museums etc. no recommendations were given
Review provided by Viator
Brad_s
Sep 24, 2025
Bad luck… - The bus broke down. We had to wait an hour for a new bus. This is a 5 hour ride, so we only had two hours to tour on our own, eat and then take a 5 hour ride back. Did not get much time to tour. We asked for a refund and were denied. Trip was not worth the time or money.
Review provided by Viator
Alexandra_g
Jan 4, 2026
Expendable - Bland journey, without any interest. The guide didn't bring anything attractive. In addition to using poorly understood Spanish. A stop to see the lakes from a gas station. 4 hours of travel. Visit to Salzburg. 1 hour of explanation from another guide with incomprehensible Spanish, who also did not expect the group and who talked about his personal issues, which matter little. 2 hours free... and 4 hours more for Vienna city
In short, if you can do it for free, we were given two hours to do a lot of things. In short... it's not worth it. Salzburg, that's nice to see.
Review provided by Viator
More activities from this operator
