Hallstatt Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna
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Hallstatt Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna
By White Alligator Tours
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Fans of 'The Sound of Music' will love this easy day trip from Vienna to the UNESCO-listed Salzkammergut region. Make the most of a short stay in Austria by seeing many unmissable places in one day. Visit scenic Lake Attersee and Lake Mondsee, tour the village of St. Gilgen, and enjoy a guided tour of Hallstatt. Soak up the impeccable views and learn more from your guide before returning to Vienna in the evening.
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Ages 5-99, max of 8 per group
Duration: 12–13 hours
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Hotel transfers from Vienna are included for your ease
- Get up close and personal with a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Receive personalized attention on a small-group tour
- Discover scenic lakes, cultural attractions, villages, and more
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Local professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water on board
What's not included- Food
- Gratuities
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Pick-up at your hotel or private apartment in Vienna (except outer districts).
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 71196P1- This tour is not bookable for children under the age of 5
- Most travelers can participate
- A current valid passport (ID for EU citizens) is required on the day of travel
- No luggage allowed
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 71196P1
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- Lainie0070 contributionsA good trip to get a taste of PragueMy tour guide and driver, Marco, was late on his way to pick me up for the day trip but he sent me a message via WhatsApp, which was appreciated. He was friendly and knowledgeable and a good driver. The drive is 3 1/2 hrs one way so expect to spend a lot of time in the van. Our local guide in Prague, Jane, was friendly and knowledgeable, but seemed more concerned that we shop from local businesses (perhaps they're all friends with her). She was knowledgeable about Prague, but we didn't visit some of the locations on our itinerary like Prague Castle. Also, when she was asked for recommendations for lunch she didn't have any specific places to point us to, she just told the us to go to Old Town. Keep in mind all restaurants and souvenirs shop are in Old Town and the walk back to the meeting point in the New Town was almost a 10 minute walk away from Old Town. This meant your free time is limited to eat, shop, and do what you like.Written December 5, 2024
- 69moa0 contributionsGlamorous experience!Great tour guide and gorgeous city. It's worth a visit. The weather was great and alot of sceneries to see. Charge your phone and enjoy taking lots of pictures!Written November 21, 2024
- galahad240 contributionsA Glimpse of BUDAFESTMy personal experience with our tour guide (Roman) at the wonderful sights of Hungary, Budapest was such an exquisite journey as he showed us the wonders and hidden gems of how beautiful the country Hungary was ; he also portrayed his thoughts about the country and his advice which really benefited towards our experience. Roman is such a passionate tour guide and shows his love for such hobbies through elegant way of speaking of which is easy to understand and is very intuitive on teaching about related topics, he also provides an excellent form of hospitality giving us free water to quench our thirst. Roman gives his own personal thoughts and recommendations on subjects and really helps us on the best and right places to visit or see. As I would like to go again and experience it once more as this journey throughout my holiday helped me make memories which I really enjoy! Well done to The White Alligator Tours ……Written October 30, 2024
- 352nageshs0 contributionsAmazing tripThe trip is excellent. Our guide Mr.Marcus is excellent for taking care, explaining the history, guiding best practices, fun, etc. He is very professional and sincere. I will definitely go again for another trip with him in future. Thanks for everything.Written October 26, 2024
- miracle-eden0 contributionsVienna to PragueGreat tour co., great driver, great tour guides, great city (Prague). If you prefer a drive, this might be for you. In hindsight, I'd have bought a return ticket from Vienna and gone by train. The drive cost much more and I (personally) didn't find any added value with it. Danke!Written October 11, 2024
- 15windmill0 contributionsSalzburg Day TrippingIt was a long day but my husband and I are glad we took this tour to Salzburg. The highlight was our guide Peter in Salzburg. He was informative and very funny with a dry sense of humor.Written October 10, 2024
- 143naveenn0 contributionsReviewGreat tour guide showed a few key locations and still left us with adequate time to spend on our own in the city during the afternoon.Written October 7, 2024
- sandramE4913LB0 contributionsSalzburg and surroundsMarco from White Alligator tours, he was fabulous and is a lovely man. He made sure all was comfortable and provided heaps of information on the sites we were visiting. Also need to mention Peter who guided us around Salzburg, fabulous guide and very entertaining. The areas we visited were incredible and would highly recommend.Written October 5, 2024
- 765myrah0 contributionsGreat day tripExcellent driver/guide (Marcus) picked us up at our hotel promptly. Gave great commentary on Austria, Hungary history along the way. Gave good guided tour of Buda and Pest with recommendations for restaurants and sights to see on our own time.Written October 4, 2024
- S3091BKchrisc0 contributions~4hr one way drive Vienna > Prague : avoid driver Balas🔈⚠️It’s a 3.5 -4 hr one way drive from Vienna > Prague & we had a terrible driver name Balas . I guess Balas brought along his girlfriend Olivia & he was trying to impress her with his history knowledge. Balas talked for 2 hrs ( yes , TWO HOURS ) nonstop , about Nazi history on the long drive from Vienna >> Prague . His speaker was so loud , I couldn’t even hear music in my headphones . While i appreciate the unsolicited history lecture , I’m not sure of the accuracy from a biased perspective and it is really inappropriate for a long road trip when people may wish to take nap or have silence to enjoy the scenery . The local Prague tour guide name Kathy was FANTASTIC! 🏆 she’s professional, knowledgeable, and inspiring to learn from . She attended the local Charles university in Prague & she knew the best places for photos. She really saved the day !Written September 26, 2024
- vivitay510 contributionsA Great Day Out with White Alligator ToursCommunication re pick-up time was appreciated, friendly introduction from Driver/Guide Peter. Helped all 7 guests out of coach. Very informative re areas stopped at, travelled through & comfort stops when suggested & required. Peter kept us up to date with advice on pick-up times & places when we had some free time. I had to phone office on pickup place in Salzburg & found staff helpful & supportive. The group of strangers were very comfortable with Peter, asking questions which were always answered thoughtfully & with depth of knowledge. Passengers interacted well with him & each other indicating complete confidence in his driving ability, professional conduct & knowledge of this region of Austria. A long Day Trip but I would certainly recommend Peter & White Alligator Tours.Written September 25, 2024
- johncM1144CV0 contributionsFantastic!The tour was fantastic! Our guide Peter was so knowledgeable, personable and willing to answer our questions. He was wonderful! It was a great mix of time with Peter and time on our own to explore. Highly recommend!Written September 23, 2024
- I1072HDaldog0 contributionsGood experienceThis trip was amazing , wasn’t too far from Vienna . Great tour guide, with lots to see. Budapest is a city worth coming back toWritten September 21, 2024
- Xcountry1230 contributionsBudapest Grand TourOur tour guide Mark was a five star experience. Shared his knowledge of the area and gave great insight to his guests. Only gave a 4 star as our first pit stop was not a 5 star experience. I’m sure they could find someplace with better coffee and a cleaner washroom. All in all, the tour went well without any hiccups and I enjoyed the day.Written September 10, 2024
- joyceq4630 contributionsFantastic Tour with an Amazing Guide—Highly Recommended!My driver and tour guide was Peter, and he was fantastic! He’s incredibly friendly and experienced, super knowledgeable about the local history and culture, He is also making sure we were comfortable throughout the tour. He took care to stop for washroom breaks when needed and offered great recommendations on where to go and what local foods to try. His driving was very smooth. If you’re hesitant about booking this tour, I highly recommend it! You’ll be able to visit many spots in just one day—efficient and stress-free. Plus, the van was comfortable as well, the trip is very enjoyable.Written September 6, 2024
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roamingworld
Washington DC, DC267 contributions
May 2022
This is a review for the services received, not the sights, offered through this tour. Without any doubt Hallstatt, and the rest of the beautiful towns in the Austrian Alps, included in the tour, are postcard-perfect. The time, allocated for each one of them was sufficient, and I didn't feel rushed. The driver and guide, Marcus, was friendly and knowledgeable.
However, the van, used for the trip is not ideal for the long distances covered in 12-13 hours. Yes, it is a small group tour, which is always preferable, but in my case the van was full to its maximum capacity (8 pax), and if you are unlucky to be sitting on the 3rd row, you will start feeling claustrophobic because of the tiny space, and very, very hot air(there is no A/C vent for the 3rd row; the first row had closed their A/C vents not caring how we, at the back, feel). It was bearable on the way to the destinations because of the number of stops, but the return trip was a bit of a nightmare- close to 4 hours in what felt like a prison cell.
I agree with one of the previous reviewers that the price is on the higher side for the services received (transportation only and a bottle of two of water). Would I book it again or recommend this trip? No, but I'd hire my own car and a driver for the day to see this stunning part of Austria.
However, the van, used for the trip is not ideal for the long distances covered in 12-13 hours. Yes, it is a small group tour, which is always preferable, but in my case the van was full to its maximum capacity (8 pax), and if you are unlucky to be sitting on the 3rd row, you will start feeling claustrophobic because of the tiny space, and very, very hot air(there is no A/C vent for the 3rd row; the first row had closed their A/C vents not caring how we, at the back, feel). It was bearable on the way to the destinations because of the number of stops, but the return trip was a bit of a nightmare- close to 4 hours in what felt like a prison cell.
I agree with one of the previous reviewers that the price is on the higher side for the services received (transportation only and a bottle of two of water). Would I book it again or recommend this trip? No, but I'd hire my own car and a driver for the day to see this stunning part of Austria.
Written May 31, 2022
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Dear roamingworld,
thank you very much for your review.
We are sorry to hear that we couldn’t live up to your expectations.
We are pretty sure that if you would have mentioned to your driver/guide or the other Customers on board to change spots or turn higher the A/C, probably they would have done it without any problems.
In order to be fair and transparent with the Viator/TripAdvisor community, we would like to emphasize all the inclusion of the Hallstatt trip (besides the already mentioned “transportation only” and water availability):
- Pick-up at your accommodation in Vienna
- A driver/guide providing live commentary in English language along the trip
- Guided tour through different areas of the Lake Region (stop in different places)
- Guided walking tour in Hallstatt by a certified local tour guide
- Wifi on board
- Drop-off at your accommodation in Vienna
We wish you a great day from Vienna.
Kind regards,
White Alligator Tours Team
Written June 2, 2022
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Calvin D
14 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
The town was gorgeous and we had a great experience along the way stopping at Unterach and St. Gilgen. Very beautiful scenery, but I will say that the 3 hour drive is a lot, and it’s even harder on the way back. Take this with a grain of salt because this was on day 10 or our 10 day Europe tour, so we were a bit burnt out by then. However I’d recommend doing a whole day in Hallstatt and spending a night there (a day and night is more than plenty of time, the town is tiny) so you can wake up to the incredible lake and mountains. Our driver Marco was a great guide, as well!
Written October 26, 2022
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BlondeAdventurer1
London, UK344 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
This trip has made me fall in love with Austria and want to come again as a bank holiday weekend just wasn't enough. Fernando was an excellent guide - punctual hotel pick up, friendly and open and as a small group of 3 solo travellers and a couple brought everyone together as a group so we felt like one small happy family. The ride to Halstatt didn't feel very long as he kept us entertained with conversation, anecdotes, jokes and also gave us space to nap at just the right times. Breakfast was excellent and he explained how it all worked.
The photo stops at the lakes were just stunning, and he gave us time at each stop and offered to take pictures for us all and took his time to make sure he got some good ones!
Halstatt is stunning, Fernando's build up of excitement and his love for the place didn't disappoint. 3 of us did the 1 hour walking tour with a local guide which is really well worth it to see all the highlights on the backstreets, but if you prefer you can choose to use your free time to go up the gondola instead or take the ferry ride and this was made very clear we were free to do as we wished.
Lots to see and do in Halstatt and places to eat, even some Roman ruins to find under a shop!
The ride home was also comfortable, one break midway and you'll be back in time for dinner. Everyone was dropped off at their hotels afterwards.
A fantastic day and the highlight of my trip to Vienna, thank you!
The photo stops at the lakes were just stunning, and he gave us time at each stop and offered to take pictures for us all and took his time to make sure he got some good ones!
Halstatt is stunning, Fernando's build up of excitement and his love for the place didn't disappoint. 3 of us did the 1 hour walking tour with a local guide which is really well worth it to see all the highlights on the backstreets, but if you prefer you can choose to use your free time to go up the gondola instead or take the ferry ride and this was made very clear we were free to do as we wished.
Lots to see and do in Halstatt and places to eat, even some Roman ruins to find under a shop!
The ride home was also comfortable, one break midway and you'll be back in time for dinner. Everyone was dropped off at their hotels afterwards.
A fantastic day and the highlight of my trip to Vienna, thank you!
Written April 6, 2024
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Victoria Z
1 contribution
Aug 2024 • Couples
A beautiful day -- and a wonderful experience in Hallstatt. Roman was 20 minutes late for the pickup -- but we understood. We were put in the very back of the van where visibility was limited and it was very difficult to hear. Fortunately, after 3 hours, other guests agreed to rotate seating so the situation was a bit more fair. Roman should have made it clear from the beginning of the trip that guests are not assigned seats. If the seats are to be assigned, there should be a difference in price for the seats located in the cramped back row of the van. No air control or light.
In sharp contrast, Julia, our local guide in Hallstatt was very informative and helpful. Although he is very nice, Roman is unsure of his language and his historical information was given in a monotone, a slow pace and was very difficult to make out. He made a much appreciated effort at humor, but his pacing was so slow and unsure that nothing landed. I read my phone along the way to learn what I could about the locations. Unfortunately, there was no charger in the van and even with a backup battery, my phone was dead before the end of the trip.
After reading the reviews about the charming Fernando online, who peppered his lectures with personal tales and music -- I realized that the trip I thought I was taking was dramatically different. Don't get me wrong: the trip itself offers views of a stunningly beautiful countryside, but the guide was very average and for this price, it was a very long day to endure his extremely mediocre presentation.
In sharp contrast, Julia, our local guide in Hallstatt was very informative and helpful. Although he is very nice, Roman is unsure of his language and his historical information was given in a monotone, a slow pace and was very difficult to make out. He made a much appreciated effort at humor, but his pacing was so slow and unsure that nothing landed. I read my phone along the way to learn what I could about the locations. Unfortunately, there was no charger in the van and even with a backup battery, my phone was dead before the end of the trip.
After reading the reviews about the charming Fernando online, who peppered his lectures with personal tales and music -- I realized that the trip I thought I was taking was dramatically different. Don't get me wrong: the trip itself offers views of a stunningly beautiful countryside, but the guide was very average and for this price, it was a very long day to endure his extremely mediocre presentation.
Written August 23, 2024
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Patrick J
5 contributions
Our small group was made up of 6 people from 3 different countries. Our guide Fernando speaks 4 languages and was able to smoothly switching between English and Portuguese so the entire group could understand him. Although the tour was over 13 hours long, the itinerary was full of breathtaking attractions and Fernando’s introductions and interesting stories made the tour that much more fun. This has to be one of the best tours that I have ever had.
Written May 1, 2024
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Lisa H
United Kingdom98 contributions
Feb 2020
So yesterday I had the most spectacular day. Visiting Hallstatt has been a dream of mine for many years and I certainly was not disappointed. My husband and I decided to take the plunge and book the tour with White Alligator tours and had a fantastic time. From pick up to drop off everything was perfect. The scenery was no more than SPECTACULAR and would highly recommend. There were many factors that contributed to the day, the weather, the company, the transport and our extremely knowledgeable guide Balazs. I can imagine it gets very busy in the Summer but do not miss out on the amazing views from the skywalk. It must be one of the most beautiful areas in the world. We sincerely did not want the day to end. A special thank you also to Helga and her passion for Hallstatt being a resident. We will certainly hold very fond memories of this day and can declare it our happy place. A huge thank you once again,
Written February 19, 2020
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jjgobears
Sacramento, CA23 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
My wife and I took the day trip to Hallstatt with our guide Peter. The trip was well planned and Peter was a fantastic guide with a comfortable van. The Hallstatt visit alone would have been worth the price, but we stopped at a couple of towns and lakes along the way and Peter kept us informed (and entertained) along the way with background and history of Austria and commentary about current events. He was patient with my many questions and was flexible when members of our tour wanted to modify rest stops, etc. We had a separate guide in Hallstatt and she was also informative and accommodating and was quite helpful assisting some of us with purchasing tickets to some of the local attractions. The day was one of the best of our trip to Europe. We highly recommend this company.
Written September 17, 2023
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578roxanne
Trinidad4 contributions
Dec 2021
Excellent tour!
Balazs was right on time and very conscientious of the needs for the various people on the tour! Everyone had a great time! You never felt rushed but got to see everything. Only recommendation will be when you get to Hallstatt, ask what time things close, especially in the winter months as sometimes they close as early as 3:30pm. The food was great, the tour extremely informative. All in all an excellent way to spend the day!
Balazs was right on time and very conscientious of the needs for the various people on the tour! Everyone had a great time! You never felt rushed but got to see everything. Only recommendation will be when you get to Hallstatt, ask what time things close, especially in the winter months as sometimes they close as early as 3:30pm. The food was great, the tour extremely informative. All in all an excellent way to spend the day!
Written January 3, 2022
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Dear 578roxanne,
thank you very much for your visit! We hope to welcome you back to Vienna in the future.
Happy new Year!
White Alligator Tours Team
Written January 9, 2022
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Michael S
Los Angeles, CA80 contributions
i was a little hesitant to book this tour because it is a long journey, but Im so glad I did! White Alligator made it well worth the time. They picked me up on time, the van ride was very comfortable, the wifi worked great and they offered plenty of stops if needed. My guide was Albert and he was very friendly and engaging. The tour stopped at several places before we arrived at Hallstatt, and they were very scenic. Once the tour arrived, we had a guide for an hour and she was extremely friendly and informative. Then we had a couple hours to explore and enjoy the town. It must have been a long and difficult day for the guide, but you never knew it. We got back safely and on time. No complaints or suggestions. It was great.
Written March 8, 2023
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Doug O
Jacksonville, FL7 contributions
Jul 2022 • Solo
It was a great trip! The van with AC and wifi was comfortable. It was really nice to be picked up from my hostel and dropped off at the end. The lakes and mountains are so amazing they almost don’t look real, and worth driving a few hours to see. Finally, our driver was really; really good. He gave us a lot of information about Vienna, about the lakes, about Mozart (and family), Klimt, WWII, and about so many other historical things. His knowledge was incredible, and he was really cool. It was worth the money.
Written July 27, 2022
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Also, we don't know yet where our Viking ship will dock? Do you pick up from wherever the Viking ships are docked. Viking will not know the dock until right before arrival.
Thanks.
Written March 6, 2022
Is there a time where we ride on a boat near the the town?
Written February 27, 2022
Sorry so late in reply , yes there was . Unfortunately I lost some photo due to technical issues.But I took the short route because I wanted to see the top of mountain .
Written March 19, 2023
It's this tour a private tour? We have a party of four. How many people on this tour?
Written November 4, 2021
Can individuals join the tour group? Can you please share full itinerary of trip, with list of all stops/destinations? Also, the duration / time at each stop?
And how I can contact them by whatsup for asking question about the trip itself ?
Thanks!
Written October 9, 2021
Is there enough time to also include a boat tour of the island? If yes, please identify how long the boat tour would take and the cost. I would like to do a boat tour and the scheduled island tour, especially the tour of the Salt Mine.
Thanks! Ed
Written September 10, 2021
Hi
Can individuals join the tour group?
Can you please share full itinerary of trip, with list of all stops/destinations?
Also, the duration / time at each stop?
Written September 3, 2021
We went on a mini bus Mercedes with total 8 people. We stopped at two lakes before Hallstatt, it amazing place and lakes, time about 15-20 min at each stop.Day trip.
Written September 4, 2021
Does this tour stop at Admont Abbey?
Written July 24, 2021
Hi,
Is the tour still available now? I am in Vienna right now and needed to know if the tour is available to book one.
I am interested on 2nd June, 2021.
Thanks
Written May 31, 2021
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