# Salzburg and Hallstatt Private Day Trip from Vienna - URL: http://www.whitealligatortours.com/tours/salzburg-and-hallstatt-private-day-trip-from-vienna - Published: 2026-09-10 - Updated: 2026-10-19 Safety & Legal Warning for our Customers White Alligator Tours is a fully licensed Vienna-based travel agency with full insurance on every tour. Unfortunately, the Vienna market has many illegally operating companies offering significantly cheaper day trips. We strongly recommend only booking with properly licensed Austrian providers for your safety. 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Your first stop is the fairy-tale village of Hallstatt, often called the most beautiful lakeside village in the world. Nestled between a mirror-like lake and towering Alpine peaks, Hallstatt feels like stepping into a postcard. Meet your local expert guide for an unforgettable walking tour that showcases the village’s iconic landmarks, charming historic houses, narrow cobblestone streets, and stunning lakeside views. Afterward, enjoy free time to wander, take photos, sip coffee in a cosy café, or simply soak up the magic. Continue through the heart of the Lake Region (Salzkammergut) and make a short, scenic stop in the delightful village of St. Gilgen on the shores of Lake Wolfgangsee. Admire the picture-perfect setting that inspired scenes from “The Sound of Music” and visit the birthplace of Mozart’s mother, a hidden gem full of alpine charm. The grand finale awaits in Salzburg, the city of Mozart and “The Sound of Music.” Meet your expert local guide for a comprehensive walking tour of the Old Town’s most beloved sights: the famous Do-Re-Mi stairs in Mirabell Gardens, Mozart’s birthplace, the magnificent Salzburg Cathedral, and the historic St. Peter’s Abbey. Don’t miss tasting the original handcrafted Mozartkugeln chocolate balls from Fürst. After the tour, enjoy free time to explore the baroque streets, browse shops, or relax with a warm drink. At the end of this unforgettable day, sit back and relax on the comfortable return drive to Vienna, taking with you memories of three of Austria’s most iconic destinations. ## Itinerary 1. Upon arrival in Salzburg you will be taken for a sightseeing tour covering the most remarkable landmarks of the town. Visit the Do-Re-Mi stairs from "The Sound of Music" in Mirabell gardens, discover Mozart's birth house, Salzburg Cathedral and St Peter's Abbey in the old town and taste the original Mozart chocolate balls by Fürst. Enjoy your free time after the sightseeing tour. [Altstadt, Salzburg](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=47.798206%2C13.050102) 2. Before getting to Hallstatt, visit the Salzkammergut (Lake Region), well known for the celebrated film "The Sound of Music". Follow some of the footsteps of the famous movie and experience the uniqueness of the tiny village of St. Gilgen that counts among its attractions with the birth house of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s mother. [Osterreichische Romantikstrasse, 5340 St Gilgen](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=47.74508%2C13.406455) 3. Once in Hallstatt, feel like you are in a movie set: a blue water lake, Alpine mountains, narrow streets, old historical buildings, charming homes and cafés. Upon arrival you will be taken for a sightseeing tour covering the most remarkable landmarks of the town. Enjoy your free time after the sightseeing tour. [Marktpl., 4830 Gmunden](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=47.5623837%2C13.6490284) ## Included - Air-conditioned vehicle - Pick-up at your hotel/apartment in Vienna - Transfer in a comfortable minivan or car - Friendly English-speaking driver - Visit to Salzburg, the Lake Region and Hallstatt - Free time in Salzburg and Hallstatt - Return to Vienna and drop-off at your hotel ## Not included - Food and drinks - Entry fees ## Good to know - Not wheelchair accessible - Not stroller accessible - Infants must not sit on laps - A current valid passport (ID for EU citizens) is required on the day of travel - - White Alligator Tours offers hotel and private apartment pick-ups for all centrally located addresses in Vienna.