Top Salzburg Private and Luxury

It can be overwhelming to research and plan an itinerary to see multiple dispersed attractions in one day. This day trip from Salzburg takes the stress out of planning by having everything organized for you. After a hotel pickup, you’ll travel to the Obersalzberg region, and see the Berghof ruins. Explore the Eagle’s Nest, Golling Waterfalls, and the Castle of Werfen. You’ll have plenty of time to explore independently, and find a spot for lunch too.

On this full-day, customizable shore excursion, you’ll cover the highlights of Austria’s most scenic and history-rich locations. Choose from bespoke itineraries to postcard-perfect Hallstatt, the picturesque city of Salzburg, or the panoramic Eagle’s Nest, a hilltop lodge. Tours are specially designed for cruise ship passengers, ensuring you’ll be transferred back to the port in time to sail.

It can take over 2 hours to get to the lakeside village of Hallstatt from Salzburg by train. Save yourself time and hassle, and get the most out of your day trip by booking a tour with a private guide. Your guide takes you to the mill village of Ebenau, the azure Wolfgang Lake, and shows you the best of Hallstatt. Come home with amazing photos of your day in the Lake District.

UNESCO–listed Hallstatt and the Eagles’ Nest are widely considered among the Bavarian Alps’ top attractions, but organizing admission fees and transportation to visit independently takes time. On this tour, begin with pickup at your Salzburg hotel and reach both sites in one day by private vehicle. Explore Charnel House, Fuschl Castle, St. Gilgen Mozartplatz, and more with your guide, and enjoy panoramic views over the Bavarian and Austrian Alps.

It can be overwhelming to research and plan an itinerary to see multiple dispersed attractions in one day. This day trip from Salzburg takes the stress out of planning by having everything organized for you. After a hotel pickup, you’ll travel to the Obersalzberg region, and see the Berghof ruins. Explore the Eagle’s Nest, Golling Waterfalls, and the Castle of Werfen. You’ll have plenty of time to explore independently, and find a spot for lunch too.

History-buffs will find it hard to resist this customizable private tour from Salzburg.  After private pickup from your hotel, you and your guide set off for Adolf Hitler’s World War II lairs in the Bavarian Alps. Visit Lake Königsee along with an underground 500-year-old salt mine. The tour is worth it for the scenic route alone, but you’ll enjoy much more over your six-hour adventure.

After pickup from your Salzburg hotel, you’ll spend an exciting day exploring the Bavarian mountain attractions and villages with your guide. The drive itself is one of the best parts and you’ll enjoy it from the comfort of a private vehicle. You choose the itinerary with options ranging from a visit to Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest to a boat ride on the King’s Lake.

Explore Salzburg at your own pace and only see the sites that interest you on this private customized tour. You won’t have to wait around for other travelers as it’ll just be your party and the driver. After a pickup at a convenient time, you’ll travel comfortably between dispersed attractions. Potential spots include the Sound of Music filming locations, the Lake District, or even something more adventurous such as hiking or zip-lining.

Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace are considered among Bavaria’s top attractions, but organizing transportation to visit independently from Salzburg isn’t easy. On this private tour, begin with pickup at your Salzburg hotel and explore both castles in a day. Gain insight into the life of colorful Bavarian King Ludwig II, and customize your itinerary to your own preferences—with round-trip travel from Salzburg or hotel drop-off in Munich or Innsbruck.

Discover Salzburg on this all-day private guided tour. Ideal for first-time visitors, the tour covers the main attractions and offers an overview of the Austrian city. The itinerary includes the Mirabell Gardens, the famous trick fountains at Hellbrunn Palace, Leopoldskron Palace (which was used as the von Trapp family's home in The Sound of Music), a boat ride on the Salzach river, and more.

See the city of Salzburg from a whole new angle on this 40-minute Salzach River sightseeing cruise. Choose the departure time to suit your schedule and hop aboard your sightseeing boat in Marktsteg — the heart of Salzburg’s pretty Old Town. Cruise in comfort onto the gentle Salzach River with your guide and enjoy panoramic views over the city’s medieval riverbanks. Admire the soaring peaks of the Hagenbirge and Tennengebirge in the mighty Tennen Mountains. Then, return to Marktsteg and take in the views from the other side of the river.

Time to take off! Experience the feeling of freedom on a paragliding flight in the middle of the fantastically shaped mountain landscape in the heart of the Pinzgau. Flanked by the mighty peaks of the Hohe Tauern, high above the picturesque Zellersee, your tandem flight here will be an epic nature experience that you will tell your grandchildren about. The paragliding tandem flight lasts up to 20 minutes and can be carried out in any season. Our flight leads from the top of the mountain down to the landing site. In between you can enjoy the wonderful view. Photos and videos can be purchased on site for an extra 29 euros.

Hallstatt and Saint Wolfgang make ideal day trips from Salzburg, but organizing transportation to visit independently cuts into valuable sightseeing time. On this tour, begin with pickup at your Salzburg hotel and visit both spots in one day by private luxury minivan. Delve into 7,000 years of history in UNESCO–listed Hallstatt with your guide, discover top attractions including Bad Ischl, and admire uninterrupted views over serene Lake Wolfgang.

Time to take off! Experience the feeling of freedom on a paragliding as you soar from the Zwölferhorn. We fly over the turquoise waters of Wolfgangsee, admire the beautiful shoreline, the individual islands and the impressive Falkensteinwand. Experience a unique view of the Salzkammergut from above. The tandem paragliding up to 20 minutes and can be carried out in any season. Our flight leads from the top of the mountain down to the landing site. In between you can enjoy the wonderful view. Photos and videos can be purchased on site for an extra 29 euros.

This tour is the perfect way to make the most of your time in Salzburg. Skip the long visitor lines, explore the Eagle’s Nest with your guide, and then see incredible landscapes associated with the Original Sound of Music film. The tour will give you access to panoramic views that would be hard to reach by public transport, and traveling with a guide means you won’t have to navigate or worry about getting lost.

Relive your favorite scenes from ‘The Sound of Music,’ learn the true history behind the Von Trapp family, and have breakfast in a Rococo castle on this private Viator Exclusive in Salzburg. Led by an expert guide, visit the iconic locations captured in the film, such as the wedding church at Mondsee. You’ll also enjoy breakfast inside Schloss Leopoldskron, another film site from the musical, on this comprehensive private experience that can’t be booked anywhere else.

Admire the beauty of the Austrian countryside on this private 8-hour Salzburg Lake District and Hallstatt tour from Salzburg. Leave bustling Salzburg behind and travel into rural Austria with your private guide. Take the country roads to the village of Ebenau and discover the 17th-century Waschl Mill. Continue through Fuschl and enjoy fine views over Fuschl Castle and Lake Fuschl. Explore Wolfgang Lake and the villages of St Gilgen, St Wolfgang and Bad Ischl. See top attractions in Hallstatt including Charnel House and Hallstatt Museum, and explore at your leisure.

Soak up the gorgeous Salzburg scenery with a 2- or 3-night stay in Schloss Leopoldskron (Leopoldskron Castle), made famous in ‘The Sound of Music.’ Revisit your favorite scenes from the film with an accompanying ‘The Sound of Music’ tour and explore the city’s top attractions, including Nonnberg Abbey, Mondsee Cathedral, and the Mirabell Gardens. Enjoy a complimentary Mirabell Chocolate and a free bike rental to continue exploring the city on your own.

Benefit from personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private tour of the Bavarian Alps from Salzburg. You can customize your tour, working together with your guide to develop an itinerary that interests you and your party. The highlight of the tour is the Eagles Nest, which gives views of the surrounding mountains and excellent photo ops.

Get to know Salzburg's most important landmarks and highlights on this full-day private walking tour. Visit sites such as the Felsenreitschule, the University Church, the Franciscan Church, Getreidegasse, Fortress Hohensalzburg, Mirabell Gardens, and others. Hotel pickup and drop-off included. This private tour ensures personalized attention and a flexible itinerary.

Discover the history and natural wonders of Bavaria on a private 8-hour tour from Salzburg. The full-day excursion is sure to satisfy history-buffs and nature-lovers alike. Visit the Berghof in Obersalzberg, located 9,843 feet above sea level. Photograph the Bavarian and Austrian Alps from an ideal vantage point at the Eagle's Nest. The adventure continues with the mountain town of Berchtesgaden, Golling Waterfalls, and Fuschl Castle.

With a dedicated guide, visit Hitler's mountain retreat, the Eagle's Nest, and enjoy views over the Alps. Stop by the glacial lake of Königsee, and walk over to the Malerwinkel viewpoint. Take a break in Berchtesgaden, a typical Bavarian town, where you can purchase lunch. This private tour ensures personalized attention and a flexible itinerary. Round-trip transportation from your Salzburg hotel included.

Surrounded by the Austrian Alps, UNESCO–listed Salzburg counts among Europe’s prettiest cities—but the only way to fully appreciate the views is from the air. On this Mt. Gaisberg paragliding tour, take to the skies in tandem with your guide and gaze over the medieval city to the dense forests, mighty rock faces, and soaring peaks beyond. All necessary safety equipment is included on your tour.

Visit the mighty Austrian mountain of Grossglockner, home to the Pasterze glacier, on a private day trip from Salzburg. As you pass along the scenic Grossglockner High Alpine Road, learn about the Austrian Alps and the area’s history from your very own private guide. Once at the mountain, how you spend your time is up to you. Hike to the glacier’s edge, wildlife-spot or take in the alpine scenery; the trip is planned around your interests.

See ‘Sound of Music’ filming locations, Obersalzberg, and the Austrian Lakes on a private day trip from Salzburg. The action-packed day includes visits to Schloss Leopoldskron, Hellbrunn Castle, Lake Wolfgangsee, and Mondsee — all sites immortalized in the ‘Sound of Music’ film. Travel to Obersalzberg, too, and learn about the mountain retreat during the days of Hitler’s Third Reich. Access to the Eagle’s Nest—or Rossfeld summit during snowy winter months—isn’t included, but there’s ample time for you to visit it, if you wish.