Vienna

Vienna City Tour with Schonebrunn

Duration: 3.5 hrs

THINGS TO SEE IN VIENNA / RINGSTRASSE

Our sightseeing tour starts at the Operngasse 8 and takes you to the Ringstrasse boulevard, where you pass many popular tourist attractions.

First take a look at the impressive Vienna State Opera. It is home of the famous "Opera Ball" which takes place every year. Not far from the Opera, the grand Hofburg Palace is located, the former winter residence of the imperial family.

Next you will see the monumental buildings of the Museum of Art History and the Museum of Natural History. Further sights on our tour are the neoclassical Parliament, the acclaimed Burgtheater and the striking City Hall.

GUIDED TOUR OF SCHLOSS SCHÖNBRUNN

On arrival at Schönbrunn Palace our guided tour starts at once, no need to wait for Austria’s most popular tourist attraction! The former imperial summer residence is a listed World Heritage Site and attracts millions of people from all over the world every year.

We visit the historic state-rooms and see how the imperial family once lived. You will also have time to take a stroll through the palace gardens or enjoy a cup of original Viennese coffee and a piece of delicious apple strudel.

Our city tour ends at the Vienna State Opera.

TOUR INCLUDES:

• City Tour with Vienna's most important sights
• Entrance fee to Schönbrunn Palace
• Guided tour

Starting point: Operngasse 8, next to the fountain

Vienna Night Tour

Duration: 1 hr

Let yourself be enchanted by the flair of the beautiful city on our Vienna panorama tour. Discover the top attractions of the city and see Vienna as it sparkles at night.

The special flair, the wonderful panorama and the many lights in the evening make this tour particularly exciting. In 1 hour you will learn interesting facts about Vienna's attractions with the help of the audio guide on the bus.

The route is carefully designed, so you can experience the best Vienna has to offer. We drive around the magnificent Ringstrasse, the Vienna State Opera, the Parliament, City Hall, Burgtheater, Schwedenplatz, Schwarzenbergplatz, Museum Quartier with the Museum of Art History and Natural History Museum, Belvedere Palace, Praterstern with the Giant Ferries' Wheel and afterwards we will take you back to the Vienna State Opera.

TOUR INCLUDES:

• Panorama bus tour through Vienna
• Audioguide in 16 languages

Starting point: 15 minutes before departure in front of the Vienna State Opera

Evening cruise with dinner and music

Duration: 3 hrs

BOAT CRUISE WITH MUSIC AND HEURIGEN BUFFET

On board the modern DDSG Blue Danube ship, our route takes us from the Vienna / Reichsbrücke landing stage on the Handelskai upstream towards the Greifenstein lock. We then turn around and return to the Vienna / Reichsbrücke landing stage. 

Enjoy the dinner cruise with traditional Viennese cuisine while the evening skyline of the city glides past.

A good meal needs good music. The music that is played at Viennese wine taverns will encourage you to sing and dance along. Our musicians are happy to fulfil you individual music requests.

TOUR INCLUDES:

• Boat Tour
• Dinner on board
• Live music

Starting point: Reichsbrücke (at the DDSG headquarters - Handelskai 265, 1020 Vienna)

Meeting point: is 10 minutes before departure directly at the ship!

Straus & Mozart concert tickets

Duration: 2 hrs

Classical music lovers are invited to experience the essence of the genre with „Sound of Vienna“, a renowned concert and music event based at Kursalon Hübner in Vienna. For over two decades, the organization has been known for presenting authentic and original Mozart & Strauss concerts at the historic Kursalon, a magnificent landmark built in the mid-19th century where Johann Strauss II himself once conducted his performances. 

The concerts are held in the central district of Vienna, offering visitors the opportunity to be surrounded by the beauty of the city's classical music scene, including waltz, polka and duet performances by Salonorchester Alt-Wien, opera singers and ballet dancers. 

Convenient parking options and close proximity to historical attractions make Kursalon Hübner a must-visit destination for those seeking a memorable classical music experience. VIP seating, including a glass of sparkling wine and little keepsakes, is available for those seeking an added touch of luxury. Do not miss the chance to witness the true beauty of Mozart & Strauss classical music with „Sound of Vienna“.

TOUR INCLUDES:

• Concert ticket

Starting point: Kursalon Hubner, Johannesgasse 33

Dress code: Smart Casual

Vienna Woods & Seegrotte Hinterbruehl (incl. Boat ride)

Duration: 5 hrs

This is a perfect extension to your city trip to Vienna.

First stop on our excursion is Heiligenkreuz Abbey, which was founded as early as 1133 and is still a monastery today. During a guided tour we will show you the medieval cloister and the burial place of the Babenbergs. This dynasty is the oldest ruling dynasty in Austria and shaped the history of the country for centuries.

Afterwards, the tour continues by bus to the Hinterbrühl lake grotto. For more than 80 years, this lake grotto has offered its visitors a unique spectacle during the day. The highlight of this tour is the boat trip on the largest underground lake in Europe. But beware: In the lake grotto, temperatures are around 9°C all year round, so it's time to dress warmly!

TOUR INCLUDES:

• Bus tour in modern coach
• Admission to Heiligenkreuz Abbey
• Admission to Hinterbrühl Lake Grotto
• Boat trip on Europe's largest underground lake

Salzburg

Duration: 9-10 hrs

Relax on our comfortable bus while we drive to Salzburg. On the journey you will get the first impression of the beauty of the Salzkammergut countryside with its clear lakes and majestic mountains.

Upon arrival in Salzburg, a fascinating walk through the historic Old Town awaits, where we will introduce you to the city's most famous landmarks. The Mirabell Gardens, a renowned filming location from "The Sound of Music," is just one of many spots you’ll discover on your walk. It is here that Maria and the children filmed the iconic "Do-Re-Mi" scene, singing by the fountain and on the steps. You will also see the Pferdeschwemme and the Felsenreitschule, where Baron von Trapp sang the "Edelweiß" song at the farewell. These places and their stories will transport you to the time of the movie's production, bringing the magic of the film to life. 

A real highlight of our city trip to Salzburg is the Getreidegasse, the street where the birthplace of Mozart is located. This narrow street still reminds us of the 18th century. Other tourist attractions on our sightseeing tour: University Church, St. Peter’s Abbey, the Salzburg Cathedral and the Festival Hall.

Estimated arrival time in Vienna is around 8:00 p.m.

TOUR INCLUDES:

• Free hotel pick-up from selected hotels
• Bus trip from Vienna to Salzburg in modern coach
• Guided city walk of Salzburg

Hallstatt

Duration: 13,5 hrs

Our excursion to the Salzkammergut leads from Vienna to Hallstatta UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its stunning location. 

A historic town that has been photographed millions of times and once even copied. The place nestles picturesquely between the lake and the mountain and enchants with its narrow streets and unique wooden buildings.

On a city walk you will learn everything about Hallstatt's 7000-year history, the mighty salt chambers that brought wealth to the region and the tragedies that took place here.

Then, enjoy free time for lunch or a stroll around town to soak up the atmosphere of this tiny town. Finally, you can join a pleasant boat ride on the lake. (only in summer)

Afterwards the bus tour takes you back to Vienna.

TOUR INCLUDES:

• Free hotel pick up from selected hotels
• Bus trip to the Salzkammergut
• Guided city walk in Hallstatt
• Boat trip across Lake Hallstatt (only in summer)
• Visit to the ossuary (only in winter)

Bratislava

Duration: 10-12 hrs

BUS TOUR VIENNA TO BRATISLAVA

Our bus tour to Bratislava by modern touring bus, starts from Vienna States Opera. Enjoy the just under an hour’s drive to Bratislava. Please note that the bus tour is carried out without a guide!

GUIDED WALK OF THE HISTORIC CITY CENTRE

Our city tour guide awaits you at the bus station in Bratislava. The first stop on the walk will be the 18th century Plague Column. Then we walk through the pedestrian area of the inner city to the beautiful National Theater and continue along the promenade lined with small coffee houses.

Tourist attractions you will see include the Michael's Gate with its elegant onion dome, the historical City Hall and the impressive Maximilian Fountain. The city tour ends at St. Martin’s Cathedral where the Hungarian kings were crowned.

After the tour there is free time for lunch and you can enjoy the rest of the afternoon shopping, sightseeing or relaxing.

Finally, another highlight awaits you: the journey back to Vienna by modern highspeed catamaran - the Twin City Liner. Please get to departure dock "pontoon HUMA 6" at Razus Embankment (Rázusovo nábrežie 811 02 Bratislava) punctually. You will get the exact time from your guide on the scene.

Due to unpredictable events such as high or low water or delays during locks or bridges, a program and / or route change may become necessary.

Relax on the journey back along the unspoiled river landscape and the national park "Donauauen" to Schwedenplatz in the centre of Vienna. Arrival in Vienna at Schwedenplatz (Franz Josefs-Kai 2).

TOUR INCLUDES:

• Free hotel pick-up from selected hotels
• Bus trip by modern bus from Vienna to Bratislava
• Guided city walk through Bratislava
• Boat trip back to Vienna by catamaran "Twin City Liner"

Danube Valley

Duration: 8-9 hrs

This full-day excursion starts in Vienna and takes you to the beautiful Danube Valley: In the historical and legendary Wachau, the Danube meanders past many picturesque towns and vineyards. Our comfortable coach will take you from Vienna to Krems, the heart of the Wachau.

We continue to Dürnstein and Spitz, where you can enjoy a boat ride on the Danube during the summer months.

After Melk Abbey, our comfortable coach will take you back to Vienna, where the tour ends at about 18:00.

TOUR INCLUDES:

• Bus trip in a modern coach from Vienna to the Danube Valley
• City walk in Krems or Dürnstei
• Entrance and guided tour at Melk Abbey

Memorial KZ-Mauthausen Tour

Duration: 9 hrs

From 1938 to 1945, the Mauthausen Concentration Camp was at the centre of a system of over 40 subcamps and was the main site of political, social, racist and anti-Semitic persecution by the National Socialist regime on Austrian territory. Of a total of around 190,000 people imprisoned here, at least 90,000 were murdered.

The task of the Mauthausen Memorial is to ensure public awareness of the history of the Mauthausen Concentration Camp and its subcamps, the memory of its victims, and the responsibility borne by the perpetrators and onlookers. At the same time it promotes public critical engagement with this history in the context of its significance for the present and future. Therefore it researches and documents the history of the Mauthausen Concentration Camp and its sub-camps, and empowers its visitors through exhibitions and educational programmes to deal with the history of concentration camps.

It aims at pointing out comparable present day developments, tendencies and processes and to raise levels of awareness, in particular surrounding issues such as the reactivation of National Socialist ideology, anti-Semitism, racism, minority discrimination and anti-democratic activities.

Thus, the Mauthausen Concentration Camp Memorial is a former crime scene, a memorial site, a cemetery for thousands of people murdered here and a place of historical-political education.

From Vienna, a certified guide will accompany you to Mauthausen and explain the most important information about Austrian history and the Second World War on the way to the memorial. On site, pedagogically trained mediators of the memorial take care of the participants. The tour will be held in English and will take place mostly outdoors. Please come dressed according to the weather. 

TOUR PROCEDURE:

• From Vienna, a certified guide will accompany you to Mauthausen and explain the most important information about Austrian history and the Second World War on the way to the memorial. On site, pedagogically trained mediators of the memorial take care of the participants.
• The tour will be held in English and will take place mostly outdoors. Please come dressed according to the weather.

Budapest Day Trip from Vienna

Duration: 1 day (approx. 12 hrs)

BUS TRIP VIENNA TO BUDAPEST

Our city tour starts at the Vienna State Opera. Enjoy a comfortable bus tour from Vienna through the Hungarian lowlands to Budapest, where we arrive at 10:15 a.m.

BUS TOUR & GUIDED WALK OF THE CITY CENTRE

Arrived in Budapest you will meet our local guides who will show you Budapest from its best side. We start with a bus ride through the city so you get a good overview of the main sights. Along Andrássy Street we will pass the Opera House to Heroes' Square and Városliget Park.

Afterwards, we continue with a city walk, where our local guides will show you more highlights of the city, such as the Parliament or St. Stephen's Basilica in more detail.

At the end of our city tour of Budapest, you have free time from 3 p.m. for shopping or relaxing. At approximately 5 p.m. our bus departs for Vienna, where we arrive at around 08:00 p.m.

TOUR INCLUDES:

• Free hotel pick-up from selected hotels
• Bus excursion in comfortable coach
• City tour in Budapest