Meilora private ride

Salzburg day trip

  • 10 hours
  • Door to door
  • English-speaking driver
  • Up to 8 guests
Hohensalzburg Fortress on its hill above the domes and towers of Salzburg’s old town.
The narrow Getreidegasse in Salzburg, with wrought-iron guild signs hanging above the street.
Salzburg Cathedral, with its twin towers and green dome, seen across the square with a Marian column in front of it.

A long drive to a city that repays it

For a thousand years Salzburg was the capital of its own small state, built by prince-archbishops as a Rome of the north: domes, squares and fountains between a river and a fortress rock, with the Alps at the edge of town. Mozart was born here; The Sound of Music was filmed here.

It is about three hours each way, so ten hours door to door leave around four in Salzburg, and an early start pays off. Five stops are suggested. Three of them, chosen with your driver, make a better day than all five in a hurry.

The route

7 stops · about 10 hours
  1. 1
    A private car on the Ringstrasse in Vienna, beside the State Opera.

    Your chosen meeting point

    Confirmed before the ride

    Your driver meets you at your hotel or any address in Vienna. The drive to Salzburg takes about three hours.

    Fixed
  2. 2
    The narrow Getreidegasse in Salzburg, with wrought-iron guild signs hanging above the street.

    Salzburg Old Town

    The UNESCO-listed old town on the Salzach: the Getreidegasse with its wrought-iron signs, Mozart's birthplace at number 9, and a chain of squares between cathedral and river. Car-free; everything is a few minutes' walk apart.

    Chosen with you
  3. 3
    Hohensalzburg Fortress on its hill above the domes and towers of Salzburg’s old town.

    Hohensalzburg Fortress

    The prince-archbishops' fortress above the old town, begun in 1077 and one of Europe's largest medieval castles. Reached by funicular or a steep 20-minute walk; both are ticketed. Allow 90 minutes if you go up.

    Chosen with you
  4. 4
    Salzburg Cathedral, with its twin towers and green dome, seen across the square with a Marian column in front of it.

    Salzburg Cathedral

    The early Baroque cathedral, consecrated in 1628, with a pale marble front and twin towers. Mozart was baptised here, and the font is still in use. A contribution is asked outside services.

    Chosen with you
  5. 5
    The formal gardens of Mirabell Palace in Salzburg, with the fortress on the hill beyond.

    Mirabell Palace

    A palace of 1606 on the right bank, known above all for its gardens: formal beds, the Pegasus fountain and the steps from The Sound of Music, with the fortress framed at the end of the view. The gardens are free.

    Chosen with you
  6. 6
    The yellow summer palace of Hellbrunn outside Salzburg, seen across its ponds and park.

    Hellbrunn Palace

    A 1610s summer palace just south of the city, whose trick fountains still soak visitors on a guided round. Palace and fountains open spring to autumn and are ticketed; the park is free all year.

    Chosen with you
  7. 7
    A quiet Vienna hotel room with tall windows opening onto a balcony.

    Your agreed final address

    Confirmed before the ride

    Back at your hotel or any address in Vienna, such as a restaurant for dinner. The driver stops at the closest point local access rules allow.

    Fixed
Illustrative road route from Vienna to Salzburg and back for this private ride

What's included

  • Private car and English-speaking local driver for 10 hours, door to door
  • Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or any address in Vienna
  • Waiting in Salzburg and driving between the stops you choose
  • Fuel, motorway tolls and parking
  • A licensed guide or guided visits inside sights
  • Entrance tickets, meals and drinks
  • Time or distance beyond the booked 10 hours

Choose your vehicle

Comfort1–4 guestsA day bag each€550
Van1–8 guestsFamilies, groups and extra space€700

Price per vehicle for the whole ride, not per person.

Useful tips

  • 01Most guests ask for pickup at 7:00 or 7:30. That gives you the middle of the day in Salzburg and a return to Vienna in the early evening.
  • 02With four hours in Salzburg, choose Hellbrunn instead of the fortress, not as well as it.

Questions

Is the driver a guide?

No. Your driver is local and knows the route, but is not a licensed guide and does not guide inside museums or monuments.

Can we choose the stops?

Yes. The stops are suggestions. Agree with your driver at pickup which ones you want time at; the day has to fit the booked hours and traffic.

Are entrance tickets and meals included?

No. Sights are ticketed separately and meals are your own. Your driver waits while you visit or eat.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before pickup for a full refund.

Can we finish somewhere other than our hotel?

Yes. The ride can end at any address in the city, such as a restaurant for dinner. Tell us when you book.