The journey from Vienna to Hallstatt takes about 4 hours, with stop on halfway on a place where customers can buy breakfast and coffee. On the way to Hallstatt, your tour leader will introduce you the area, which you will be passing.The final hour is offering a truly unforgettable experience. As you enter the Salzkammergut region, the landscape transforms into a postcard-perfect scene of alpine peaks, sparkling lakes, and quaint villages. This scenic stretch sets the stage beautifully for your arrival in the fairytale village of Hallstatt.
As we approach Hallstatt, enjoy a breathtaking drive through the Salzkammergut—a region known for its crystal-clear lakes, rolling green hills, and majestic alpine peaks. This scenic stretch, lasting about an hour, winds past charming villages and mirror-like waters, offering a perfect introduction to the natural beauty that defines Austria’s lake district.
Tucked between soaring alpine peaks and the tranquil waters of Lake Hallstatt, this storybook village is one of Austria’s true gems. Wander narrow, cobbled streets lined with pastel-colored houses and delve into centuries of history on a 30–40 minute guided walk with a local guide. After the guided tour, enjoy free time to explore at your own pace, taking in postcard-perfect views from every corner. From the iconic lakefront to charming boutiques and crisp mountain air, Hallstatt offers an unforgettable experience.
Discover the magic of Hallstatt from a whole new perspective at the spectacular Hallstatt Skywalk! Located high above the picturesque village, this breathtaking viewing platform offers unforgettable panoramic views of Lake Hallstatt, the surrounding mountains, and the charming historic village below. Take a scenic ride up the mountain and experience the beauty of the Austrian Alps from above. Standing on the Skywalk, you can admire the incredible landscape, breathe in the fresh mountain air, and capture stunning photos that will make your visit truly unforgettable. Whether you’re a nature lover, a photography enthusiast, or simply looking for a unique experience, Hallstatt Skywalk is a must-see attraction. Don’t miss the chance to see one of Austria’s most beautiful villages from above and create memories that will last a lifetime!
We had a great experience and appreciated our Tour Guide. We took the boat option at Hallstatt and really enjoyed the panoramic views from the lake.
The village is beautiful and the the lake is magnificent. I have enjoyed the green mountains view as well as the boat ride. The houses were beautiful and the streets were clean but unfortunately we didn’t have enough time to enjoy!
Our tour guide Richard did an amazing job and our driver, too. Hallstat is a beautiful place. It is worth a second visit.
The entire trip was a delight! Matt and Richard did a fantastic job! Matt was a wonderful guide, explaining about the trip and places, very pleasant and happy personality. I travelled with my sister and we both had an absolute amazing time !! Excellent job !
Getting the right bus among so many tourist buses was little difficult as there was no sign of recognition ( like mentioning the destination). Our guide was very nice and explained things perfectly.While coming back stopping at the palace was unnecessary. We could have some more time in beautiful Hallstatt. Overall pleasant experience.
We had a wonderful day in Hallstatt and at Schloss Ort. Our host Matt was very helpful and informative and was available all day for little chats and ideas. The day was very long, in fact we spent more time on the coach than off it. It was a very long journey to get to Hallstatt and then only have 3 hours to look around. If you do the boat trip, reduce that to 2 hours and if you want to have lunch in a restaurant reduce it even further to 1 hour. Hallstatt is a beautiful place, more time there would have been helpful. To allow this maybe leave out the short visit to Schloss Ort and add this time to the stay in Hallstatt. We were very disappointed that we did not get to see all of the parts of Hallstatt that we wanted.
The tour was planned very well. Exceptional guide. Covered all important places. Coach arrived on time and departures were as planned. Beutiful landscape of Austria was just like we were looking at an art, a masterpiece. Highly rater to all tourists. One of the best I've been in my life till date.
Hallstatt is quite the change from the major cities. It is nestled in the mountain range around a beautiful lake. The town itself is crowded with visitors. Hallstatt is worth the drive but check all weather first. Unfortunately for us it was cloudy and rainy so we could not experience the real beauty there are parts of the drive because of the clouds over the mountains and towns. You need to know if you take a tour the stops they make require Euro coins for bathroom. Some places in these towns only take Euros and no cards. Our guide was Richard. He is young and is very personable. There isn't too much he can say along the ride because a lot is interstate. But he does tell you about the lakes region and town of Hallstatt. He told me he drives an hour to get to Vienna then rides to and from Hallstatt and back home making this a very long day. He smiled and was super nice even though he works such long days. I respect him for that and we tipped him well.
The departure was 7.15 and i was waiting at the meeting point since 7 and the bus didn’t show up. Not sure if this is a scam!!
The tour group cancelled last minute. We showed up for our pickup at 7 am at our hotel. When no one showed up I logged into the Viator site, only to find a messsge the trip was canceled. Would have been professional to send a courtesy message via text, email or phone call so we could have made other arrangements.
It was a great way to get to see 2 cities in one day. Tour guide was very helpful and knowledgeable. It was wonderful to have our own personal guide . Thank you Marek for a great experience and for getting us to dinner on time 😊
This was the best decision of our trip so far. After a last minute booking we were delighted to meet our personal chauffer for the day. Richard treated us like royalty and it was clear that the safety of his guests was of paramount imortance. Richard's knowledge of the area was balanced by his charisma and humility. His dining reccomendations were spot on and there was sufficient free time to explore independently. It was a pleasure to have his company for this tour and was sad for us to say goodbye.
Absolutely one of the best days of our vacation. Maros, our guide and driver, was exceptional. We appreciated his insights and honest recommendations. Hallstatt is a stunning, postcard-perfect place. There are many fine restaurants from which to choose, and many shops feature locally made handcrafted products. We highly recommend this tour.
Beware of tour operator CapitalCityDiscoveries GmbH. They cancelled our tour only 7 hours before start of the tour by sending a email after midnight when we were sleeping so there was nothing we could do about it. We even sent them a message the day before to confirm, but they never replied, and we called them, and they didn’t answer. We understand things happen and sometimes tours get cancelled, but at least notify the customer in a timely manner so we can book something else. This is unacceptable. Do better.
The whole trip was very good, Guides were helpful, the only thing that could have been better was Bus as it was not up to the mark, garbage bin was continuously flipping and driver was bit negligent to it, otherwise it was all good.
Very long day and a lot of driving. The driver was very knowledgeable and accommodating. He answered all questions we had
Sadly our trip was cancelled as we stood outside our hotel waiting to be picked up at 7am. No phone call, no email, only a refund.
Long drive., but well worth the experience. Our tour guide Richard was knowledgeable and friendly. A very nice young man.
Mark our tour guide was very nice and knowledgeable. We seen some incredible places and he gave us good suggestions on places to eat. Loved every minute of it!
Very long distances covered with ease due to driver cum guide Mr Richard , picture perfect town of Halstatt and Salzburg's old world charm, will definitely recommend.
Beautiful places great service we love to be picked up recommendations to eat and buy were great and car super clean car.
Very informative. Great experience! Gorgeous country side and enough free time to explore on your on.
Richard was great! Great communication before the trip and great tours in the cities. He made times and pickup locations clear and was knowledgeable on the places, even pointing out things as we drove.
Driver was great but this was mainly a transportation tour. There was a small walking tour with a little history but not much else.
I recently did a tour to Hallstatt and Salzburg with my mom while visiting Vienna, and it was absolutely unforgettable! The scenery was breathtaking, and both destinations felt like something out of a fairytale. Our guide, Marek, was fantastic – super attentive, knowledgeable, and made sure everyone was comfortable and enjoying the experience. This tour is definitely a must-do when in Vienna. It was the perfect way to see some of Austria’s most beautiful places in one day, without any stress. Highly recommend!
This was our favorite thing we did while visiting Vienna. Maros and the company were very commutative about pick up place and time. Maros was very experienced and friendly. We rode with 2 other couples, so it was not crowded. Hallstat is remarkable, highly recommend doing this on a weekday as we were told weekends are packed in the area. Salzburg was having it's Oktoberfest while we visited. You get plenty of time to explore the areas and take photos, Maros shared good history bits along the way..you are driving across Vienna for the day, the drive is nice, lovely views. Highly recommend this tour
Everything as advertised. Highly recommend and know it is only a taste of what the areas have. Could easily spend a full day Halstatt and several at Salzburg and still be missing much. Excellent driver/guide.
The 14-hour day was 100% worth it to see beautiful Halstaadt and Salzburg. Halstaadt was a magical little lakeside village with small shops that felt like a throwback to a simpler time. In Salzburg, my partner and I toured Mozart's birth home; something I'll never forget. Our tour group was only six people, which made it easy to keep track of everyone and have some "free" time in each place to explore. BTW, don't bother with Sacher tortes. They're overrated. :-)
Maros was our guide, he arrived on time at our hotel to pick us up and made essential bathroom stops along the way. He explained the significance of each location to us in a quick and precise manner and even helped us take photos. He knows the route very well and he is a fast driver which brought us back to the hotel on a good time.
It was a pleasant trip to Hallstatt and Salzburg. The tour guide is very knowledgeable about the place. He gave us enough time to walk around and explore the place.
Maroš was a great guide and driver. We enjoyed Hallstatt and Salzburg. It was a long day trip but worth it. Hallstatt is scenic and very beautiful. Salzburg’s is full of history, we were able to see where Mozart was born.
The journey was long but comfortable however the main reason why I rated the trip as average was the tour guide did not provide any information and the whole trip on the road was 6 hours and there was plenty of opportunity to provide us good information about the places we were visiting. Richard said hardly anything and if he did say anything it was only meant for the 2 people in the front seat and in spite of us saying we can’t hear anything he didn’t even increase his volume. It was really disappointing. He basically gave us very little or almost no information at all even at the beautiful sites.
Great travel experience with a few group of people. Kudos to Marek, our travel guide. He was very knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. Highly recommended.
There’s a lot of driving/sitting long period of time as the destinations are not close to Vienna but Hallstatt alone made it well-worth it. We initially thought there would be 5 passengers but turned into 8, which was quite snug for a van. Marek was very kind, made recommendations where you could visit/check out during your free time in each area. I left my phone in the van and when the hotel staff reached out to the company late at night, he immediately called back to assure me he had it and dropped it off first thing in the morning. Thank you Marek!!
Beautiful scenery. Hallstat was incredible. Salzburg was nice. Would have liked some more description of sites along the way during the drive.
Maro, our tour guide and driver was really great. A 1st class day all round. Got a real taste of Austria. Would recommend !
The town of Hallstatt was so charming. A great place to relax and see. However, 2 hours in a small town compared to 2 hours in Salzburg seemed disproportionate in time. The tour driver gave basic information about both places upon arriving at our two destinations. However, compared to other tour drivers he could be more engaging with his passengers from the time we left Vienna. He functioned more of a driver than a tour guide offering very few comments during the 2+ hour drive to Hallstatt. Likewise, very little was said en route to Salzburg. More friendly and more information during the trip would enhance the 14 hour day tour.
It was a great trip and very well organized. It was definitely worth the money. I would highly recommend it.
Richard was a fantastic tour guide. I had on of the most memorable days of my life and it was a dream come true to go to Hallstatt and Salzburg. Thank you Richard for a wonderful day. Joe Mastrogiacomo
Was a small tour company, guide was very friendly and informative. He went over and above what we were expecting . We had the most wonderful day and saw more country side and explored the towns
Excellent scenery on the way from Vienna, we were 4 adults and we had a couple with us, the car was a little crowded and small for this number, but overall it was a nice day tour
I would recommend this trip with a very short ferry/boat trip in Hallstatt as opposed to going into the salt mine. Locals were adamant that the salt mine wasn’t worth the trip but the funicular to the top and eating at the restaurant is absolutely worth it. It’s a long day but the guide I had was great. The car was a bit small and cramped but the AC kept us comfortable. Salzburg is worth a visit. I considered doing it solo by train from Vienna or Munich but the tour is the way to go.
We definitely appreciated visiting Salzburg. Hallstätt is very crowded and I would not recommend stopping there.
I booked this tour April 9, 2025 for a tour day on August 20,2025. It was reconfirmed on May 6,2025 for 5 people. We were supposed to get an email 24 hours before the trip to confirm our pickup time of between 7am-8am at our hotel in Vienna. Did not get an email and when I tried to call the phone number no one answered. We waited until 8:30am and no one came. We lucked out in that we were able to take a train directly to Hallstatt. We were not able to go to Salzburg though. Fortunately we did not pay in advance. I would not recommend this company.
Great tour, guide Marek was very knowledgeable and it was great being able to explore Salzburg independently
This day-trip was a balanced mix of history and beautiful scenery, from Mozart’s birthplace to alpine views. We would have enjoyed even more time to explore! Our driver was fast but it was a lot to do in one day.
As other reviewers have mentioned there is a lot of driving, however, you have to take into consideration the two main locations are not very close to Vienna. Aside from that, the drive itself was very smooth and our guide/driver Maros was fantastic in calling out cool sights along the way. He provided great details of the itinerary at each location. The boat ride in Hallstatt was refreshing after sitting in the car. The city of Hallstatt was quaint and very cute. We took the funicular that had great panoramic views of the city. Moving on to Salzburg, we made our way through Mozart's home and up to the castle's funicular for another great panoramic view. The timing of all these activities was tight but doable if you manage the clock. We did not feel rushed at all. We had ample time at each location approximately 2 hours. Could we have more time? Sure but it's already a long day and that would only extend even further. It was a great way to see 2 main areas in Austria. Shout out to Maros again, he was great.
This was such a fantastic experience. Maroš was a great guide and gave us so much information about the sites. He also told us about tourist traps which was unexpected but welcome. It was a long day but well worth it.
We had a wonderful day trip with Richard to Hallstatt and Salzburg. Richard served as the guide apart from driving us around the towns. He also drove us from Vienna to Venice and made sure that we safely reach our hotel with the ferry. I will strongly recommend services of Richard while in Vienna.
This rating and review is not for the driver/tour guide. It is about the car that was provided for our tour. From the beginning of the trip, at our first stop in Hallstatt, there was an issue with the car. Our tour guide/driver checked the engine and had to add water, there was a leak. He had to do this a couple of times throughout the day. On the way back to Vienna from Salzburg, the car stopped and we were stranded on the side of the road for over an hour. Our tour guide arranged for a taxi to pick us up and drive us back to the hotel. We arrived back to the hotel after 11 pm. We found out during this process that the car was a rental car and the company did not have any other cars to provide for us on that day. I asked for a discount due to the inconvenience, however, the company offered a discount for future trips. We left the next day, so did not have an opportunity to use the discount. Our tour guide/driver, Marek, was very friendly and knowledgeable. We enjoyed Hallstatt and Salzburg, but this car situation put a damper on the day.
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