Private tour of Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg from Vienna
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Is Private tour of Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg from Vienna worth booking?
Private tour of Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg from Vienna is a 12-hour experience in Vienna, Austria, from $562 per person. It scores 51 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4/5 rating across 43 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 51 / 100
- Rating
- 4/5 (43)
- Duration
- 12 hours
- From
- $562 per person
Get to know Lower Austria and explore three historic cities with a private and knowledgeable driver on a full day tour of Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg. Save your money and enjoy flexibility of tailor made itinerary as pe
What you get
About this experience
Get to know Lower Austria and explore three historic cities with a private and knowledgeable driver on a full day tour of Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg. Save your money and enjoy flexibility of tailor made itinerary as per your request. Explore Benedictine Abbey, admire beautiful villages, visit Mozart’s birth place and see the famous Lake District.
What's included
Included
- Hotel pick up and drop-off
- Return to your hotel/accommodation in Vienna
- Professional English speaking driver at your full day disposal
- Transportation with air-conditioned vehicle
- Tailor made itinerary
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Vienna
Your private tour will start with a pick-up from your hotel/accommodation in Vienna at the pre-arranged time. Sit back in your private transportation and admire the scenery of the West of Austria.
Pass by without stopping
Melk Abbey
Your first stop will be the Benedictine abbey, above the town of Melk. The Benedictine abbey is on a rocky outcrop and overlooking the Danube river. The abbey contains remains of several members of the House of Babenberg, Austria's first ruling dynasty and the tomb of Saint Coloman of Stockerau. We will take you to the top of Abbey, from where you will have a breathtaking view of town Melk.
45 minutes here · Admission not included
Hallstatt
After the Benedictine abbey, your tour continues into the Lake of District and passes through the picturesque towns like Bad Ischl. You will stop at the beautiful Hallstatt village, Austria’s oldest and possibly most photographed village, famous for its salt production. Discover a subterranean salt lake and the mummy of a prehistoric miner - preserved in salt. Hallstatt is such a unique place that there is even a copy of the village in China.
60 minutes here
Salzburg
Your final stop will be Salzburg, Mozart’s birthplace and the town of music. Feel the atmosphere of Mozart's hometown while visiting Salzburg’s top sights such as UNESCO protected Old Town, Fortress as well as “The Sound of Music” filming locations. In the afternoon drive back to your hotel/accommodation in Vienna.
180 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Private tour of Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg from Vienna
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Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Super Tours Austria
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 43 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
4 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Small groups
3 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
43 verified traveler reviews for Private tour of Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg from Vienna. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Not worth it. Save your money.
This was too expensive. You basically pay for a private car trip to the city of Salzburg with no tour guide. Our driver was very nice and we appreciated the drive but the car ride was all we got and it was incredibly over priced. We had to buy a separate tour when we got to Salzburg. We would have been better off getting the train to Salzburg and the Sound of Music tour. And it would have cost significantly less.
via Viator
Sub par experience so far selected via viator
1. Nice tour guide but not very knowledgeable in explaining the full history 2. Recommended not to visit a lot of things given the timeline 3. 1 day tour to 3 places is not recommended to enjoy it all 4. Did not provide any water for the long haul trip
via Viator
Horrible
Horrible tour. Our tour guide was sick so didn’t want to explain anything to us. As soon as he would talk he would cough like a dog. If we asked him anything he would get upset. It felt like we paid for the car and driver service. Train would have been much better. Total waste of money. I highly recommended my friends about Viator as they use get your guide and were totally disappointed.
via Viator
VERY DISAPPOINTING
This tour was very disappointing. We paid for the private tour, which was costly. We were told we would have 1 hour in Melk, 1 1/2 hours in Halstatt, and 3 hours in Salzburg. Our driver offered us an extra stop, which was very scenic and we enjoyed it. The extra stop was approximately 1 hour. Melk was a waste of time for 1 hour. There was NO way you could enter the Monastery and walk around in an hours time, so that could have been skipped altogether. Of course we did not know that. Halstatt was beautiful, but again so busy that all we had time to do was eat lunch. When we got to Salzburg we were told we would only have 1 hour. What? We drive all this way for 1 hour! Ridiculous. Driver said if we gave him 30 euro more we could stay in Salzburg for 2 hours. Very disappointing. I understand making Salzburg 2 hours because we added the extra stop for 1 hour, but why only hour in Salzburg. Driver did not speak very good English, was a horrible, horrible driver, and never said 1 thing about The Sound of Music, so not sure how they can say it has anything to do with this tour. Save Your money and take the train. Not only is it safer, you'll have more time.
via Viator
Please don’t book this tour
I’m not one to leave a bad review, but truly the worst tour experience. The drivers were rude and drove irresponsibly. Then in Salzburg, the drivers dropped one of our vans off in the wrong location with no direction where the rest of our group was. Two of the guests that were left lost were over 70 years old and another guest was severely disabled with brain cancer. We were also told we would have a tour guide meet us at 11:30 and no one was there until 1:00. Please don’t book this vendor. Super unprofessional. We ended up booking other transportation back to Vienna.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $562 to $950
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 15
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 51
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private tour of Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg from Vienna: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Vienna.
How much does Private tour of Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg from Vienna cost?
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Prices start at $562 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Vienna usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private tour of Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg from Vienna take?
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Plan for about 12 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Vienna is not rushed.
Is Private tour of Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg from Vienna worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 51 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4/5 across 43 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Vienna, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private tour of Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg from Vienna?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private tour of Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg from Vienna suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 12-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private tour of Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg from Vienna?
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Around 15 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Vienna can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Vienna and add a light layer if any part of the 12-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private tour of Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg from Vienna start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Vienna within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Vienna?
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On Outty we rank every Vienna experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Authentic Vienna Food Tour inc. lunch, street food, 3 drinks, Vienna Food Tour: Coffeehouses, Markets, Lunch & Street Food, Budapest Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Vienna?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Vienna?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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