9 Day Trips in Salzburg That Repay the Money

1.Salzburg Super Saver: Original Sound of Music and Salt Mines Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 345 reviews · 9 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $168Our pick

Combine Salzburg’s Sound of Music sights with a thrilling Berchtesgaden salt mine visit, alpine scenery, local guides, and good full-day value.

“We joined the two half-day tours in early June 2024. The tour at the Salt Mines was interesting, though we got trapped in the elevator for some time at the end of the guided tour :p For the "Original Sound of Music Tour", the tour guide was funny and informative, telling us stories about the making of the movie, leading us to sing the songs of the movie, etc. If you are a fan of the movie, you'll definitely love this tour. If you are not so familiar with the movie, better watch it again before joining the tour :p”

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2.Salzburg and Alpine Lakes Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 126 reviews · 12 hours · from $151

Review of Vienna to Salzburg and Alpine Lakes day trip, with Mozart sights, Sound of Music stops, transport, costs, and practical tips.

“A great experience by coach seeing the countryside, with commentary.”

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3.Hallstatt, St.Gilgen & St. Wolfgang Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 7h 30m · from $126Best value

Review of a private Salzburg day trip to Hallstatt, St. Wolfgang, and St. Gilgen, with practical tips on timing, costs, transport, and sights.

“We recently booked a trip to Hallstatt, St. Wolfgang, and St. Gilgen, and it was an absolutely unforgettable experience. From the moment we were picked up, everything felt smooth, organised, and completely stress-free. Our driver and tour guide, Kali, was truly fantastic. He couldn’t do enough for us - friendly, knowledgeable, and always making sure we were comfortable and enjoying every moment. When we arrived in Hallstatt, we learned that the funicular, the skywalk, and the salt mine were closed for refurbishment until summer 2026. Although those attractions weren’t available, it didn’t spoil the trip at all. Hallstatt was still breathtaking, and we had plenty of time to explore, take…”

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4.Private Bavarian Alps & Eagle’s Nest Day Trip from Salzburg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $915

Review of Salzburg’s private Eagle’s Nest day trip, with Bavarian Alps views, Berchtesgaden, Königsee, salt mines, and practical booking advice.

“Carlos was WONDERFUL! This tour was a highlight of our trip to Salzburg. Carlos did a great job of not only getting us to the Eagles nest, but coordinated other sites we would not have seen if not for him. He managed the trip to engage and entertain our teenage boys. I would do this again in a heartbeat!”

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5.Salzburg Small-Group Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $227

Review of the Vienna to Salzburg day trip, with Mozart sights, Mondsee, St. Gilgen, pricing, timing, transport, and practical tips.

“Unfortunately I cannot recommend this tour. Which is sad, because the locations visited are beautiful and definitely worth seeing. Our driver Fernando was very off-putting. For some reason, he decided on three separate occasions to blast the entire car with ridiculously loud music. The only explanation I can give for this behaviour, was that he found it amusing. When the time came to return to Vienna, his strange behaviour got even stranger. It was on the return trip that he played the third song. He said he had to play us some Austrian Folk music. One of my fellow passengers questioned, 'You have too?' He replied, yes, the tour company…”

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6.Private Eagle’s Nest and Bavarian Alps Day Trip from Salzburg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $905

Review of a private Eagle’s Nest and Bavarian Alps tour from Salzburg, with Berchtesgaden, Königsee, salt mines, costs, and practical tips.

“We had a wonderful day tour w/ guide, Michael Toth. As we have found with the locals throughout our trip, Michael was punctual and accommodating and took us on stunning side trips that we would not have known to visit. If this is your first trip to Salzburg, the only way to familiarize yourself w/ the sites and history of the area is with a tour like this. Michael is highly recommended because besides being knowledgeable, he is also just a lot of fun!! Skip the big tour groups and go private! Well worth it!!”

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7.Hallstatt, St. Wolfgang & St. Gilgen Day Trip from Salzburg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $341

Review of a private Salzburg day trip to Hallstatt, St. Wolfgang, and St. Gilgen, with scenic stops, hotel pickup, costs, and practical tips.

“It was a wonderful day tour with the picturesque view and the good experience at Salzwelten Hallstatt, the oldest salt mine in the world. Mahmoud also made the tour comfortable and enjoyable. He was nice and friendly who shared his local knowledge.”

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8.Private day trip from Salzburg to St. Gilgen & Hallstatt

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · 7 hours · from $347

Review of a private Salzburg day trip to St. Gilgen and Hallstatt, with transport, lunch stop, Skywalk views, costs, and practical tips.

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9.Zell am See Alpine Village Private Day Trip from Salzburg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $573

Review of a private Salzburg day trip to Zell am See, Hohenwerfen Castle, and the Hohe Tauern, with practical tips on time and value.

“This was the second tour of our trip to Austria that we were lucky enough to have Manfred as our guide. We were picked up from our hotel and Manfred was as friendly and enthusiastic as he had been on the previous tour a couple of days earlRead more”

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