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Stubai Valley: Tandem Paragliding Flight with Elferlift Ride
Stubai Valley: Tandem Paragliding Flight with Elferlift Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (190)1hYou’ll meet your certified tandem pilot in Neustift before riding the Elferlift up into the heart of Tyrol’s mountains. After a short run, you’ll glide high above Stubai Valley with sweeping views of peaks and villages below. Photos are included, plus time to relax back at the flight school lounge after landing — it’s an experience that lingers long after your feet touch down.Free cancellationMost bookedfrom€ 135View ›
Salzburg: Austrian Apple Strudel & Christmas Cookie Cooking Class
Salzburg: Austrian Apple Strudel & Christmas Cookie Cooking Class★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (185)1h 30mYou'll prepare an Austrian apple strudel and Vanilla Kipferl cookies from scratch under a chef's guidance, working at your own table in a group of no more than fifteen. Lunch and all ingredients are included, and you take home everything you've baked in a bag. The whole class runs a few hours and suits families as well as solo travelers or couples.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn a real Austrian recipe hands-on and leave with something you've actually made—the small-group setup and chef's direct guidance mean you're not watching from the sidelines, and the lunch break keeps the pace human instead of rushed.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefrom€ 65View ›
Sound of Music tour Salzburg: Film locations and schnitzel dinner
Sound of Music tour Salzburg: Film locations and schnitzel dinner★★★★★★★★★★ 4.67 (175)5hThis 4-hour guided Sound of Music tour in Salzburg visits the main filming locations across the city and its lakes—Mirabell Gardens where "Do-Re-Mi" was shot, Hellbrunn Palace's gazebo from the kissing scene, Leopoldskron Lake where the boating scene was filmed, and Mondsee Cathedral for the wedding chapel. A live English-speaking guide leads the route by bus, with photo stops at each site and about an hour free time in Mondsee to explore the cathedral. After the tour ends, you walk to Herzl Restaurant (15 minutes away) for a 3-course meal: soup, the Original Sound of Music schnitzel—a turkey cutlet fried and served with noodles and cheese sauce—and apple strudel. You choose either a morning tour with lunch or an afternoon tour with dinner when you book.Is it for me?Book the morning tour if you want to spend the afternoon exploring Salzburg after lunch; book the afternoon tour if you prefer to see the film locations first and end your day with dinner. Either way, the fixed schedule and included meal mean you're not arranging transport between stops or deciding where to eat—the day is built for you.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −31%from€ 125View ›
Apple Strudel & Pretzel Cooking Class in Salzburg: Make & Eat
Apple Strudel & Pretzel Cooking Class in Salzburg: Make & Eat★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (156)2hA hands-on cooking class in Salzburg where you make apple strudel and Salzburg pretzels under a chef's guidance, then eat them with goulash and listen to live classical music. All ingredients and tools are provided; the class runs 2 hours and welcomes children from age 7. English-speaking guide included.Is it for me?Book this if you want to actually cook, not watch—the small group and hands-on setup mean you're at the stove the whole time, not standing in the back of a room. The meal and live music at the end make it a full evening, not just a class that ends when the timer goes off.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −47%from€ 85View ›
Salzburg: Christmas Horse Sleigh Ride & Dachstein Alpine Day Trip
Salzburg: Christmas Horse Sleigh Ride & Dachstein Alpine Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.61 (154)8hYou're picked up from your Salzburg hotel and driven to Ramsau, a village at 3,700 feet near the Dachstein glacier. After lunch at a local inn, you spend two hours on a horse-drawn sleigh through Alpine forest and meadow, then return via a different scenic route through Filzmoos. The coach is climate-controlled, your guide is professional, and the whole experience is built around the sleigh ride itself—not a rushed add-on to a longer itinerary.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Salzburg who want a full Alpine day without arranging their own transport to the mountains. Plan for about eight hours out, which is what allows time for the drive, the sleigh ride, lunch, and the scenic return route without rushing any part of it.Free cancellationKids −33%from€ 125View ›
Salzburg Fortress: Mozart Concert & VIP Dinner with City Views
Salzburg Fortress: Mozart Concert & VIP Dinner with City Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.74 (152)3h 30mYou’ll ride up to Salzburg Fortress by funicular for a VIP dinner with panoramic views before settling in for an intimate Mozart concert in the historic halls above the city. Expect local flavors like white wine soup and Salzburger Nockerl, festive music (especially around Christmas), and small moments of warmth you’ll carry home.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 130View ›
Innsbruck eBike Tours: Alpine Forest Roads & Mountain Views
Innsbruck eBike Tours: Alpine Forest Roads & Mountain Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (143)4hYou ride 20–40km through the Austrian Alps on professionally maintained eBikes with a certified guide, climbing 500–1,000 meters on gravel forest roads. The tour includes a stop at a mountain restaurant and covers terrain designed for safety and views, not technical skill. Bike rental costs €50 extra and can be arranged in advance.Is it for me?Right for riders who want to cover real distance and elevation in the Austrian Alps without the technical skill or leg power a regular mountain bike demands — the eBike motor and gravel-road routes are what make that possible in a single day.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 115View ›
Innsbruck Tandem Paragliding: Stubai Valley & Glacier Views
Innsbruck Tandem Paragliding: Stubai Valley & Glacier Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (130)1hYou ride the cable car to Elfer Station, meet your certified pilot, walk to the launch point, and take off for a 30–45 minute flight over the Stubai Glacier and valley with Innsbruck visible on the horizon. All safety gear is provided, and you receive a flight diploma. The experience suits anyone in reasonable health who isn't pregnant and wants to see the Austrian Alps from above without doing the climbing.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Stubai Glacier and Innsbruck from above without climbing or technical skill — the pilot does all the work, and the fixed flight time means you know exactly what you're getting into.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 125View ›
Salzburg: Hallstatt & Salzkammergut Lakes Full Day Minivan Tour
Salzburg: Hallstatt & Salzkammergut Lakes Full Day Minivan Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (119)8hYou leave Salzburg in a small minivan, drive through the Salzkammergut lakes and mountain villages, and arrive at UNESCO Hallstatt with four hours to explore on your own. The return route takes you through Alpine ski towns and past the historic salt mines. Hotel pickup and drop-off near Mirabell Gardens are included, and the group stays under eight people.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see Hallstatt and the Salzkammergut without renting a car or joining a large group tour. Expect a full day out—the drive and stops take time, but that's what lets you have four unrushed hours in Hallstatt itself instead of a quick photo visit.Free cancellationTravelers' pickTop ratedfrom€ 139View ›
Salzburg Old Town: Private Walking Tour, Mirabell & Mozart
Salzburg Old Town: Private Walking Tour, Mirabell & Mozart★★★★★★★★★★ 4.76 (92)2h–6hYou’ll wander Salzburg Old Town with a private guide who brings music history alive—from Mirabell Gardens’ playful fountains to Mozart’s yellow birthplace and peaceful abbey courtyards. Depending on your tour length, you’ll step into grand cathedrals or ride up to Hohensalzburg Fortress for sweeping views that linger long after you leave.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 164View ›
Neuschwanstein Castle from Innsbruck: Full-Day Alpine Tour
Neuschwanstein Castle from Innsbruck: Full-Day Alpine Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (87)7h–9hYou're picked up from your Innsbruck hotel and driven across the Alps to Neuschwanstein Castle, where a local guide leads you through Ludwig II's fantasy palace. The tour includes stops at Zugspitze's viewpoint and Marienbrücke, with optional add-ons like Hohenschwangau Castle, the Zugspitze cable car, or Highline179 bridge. Castle entry and any extras are paid separately in cash on the day. Book at least 8 days ahead to guarantee tickets; 15 days is safer for August and September.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see Neuschwanstein Castle without arranging transport, border crossing, or ticket logistics yourself—the guide handles all three, which is what makes a full day of castles and alpine views possible in one trip from Innsbruck.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 329View ›
Hallstatt & Salzkammergut Day Trip from Salzburg with Photo Stops
Hallstatt & Salzkammergut Day Trip from Salzburg with Photo Stops★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (84)7h–10hYou’ll wander Hallstatt’s narrow lanes with a local guide who knows every shortcut, pause for photos far from crowds, taste fresh lake fish at lunch, and hear stories you won’t find online. This day trip from Salzburg is more about feeling than ticking boxes — expect small surprises along the way.Free cancellationfrom€ 329View ›
Salzburg: Tandem Paragliding Mt Gaisberg with City Views
Salzburg: Tandem Paragliding Mt Gaisberg with City Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (81)1h 30m–2hYou’ll step off Mt Gaisberg with your tandem pilot and soar over Salzburg’s old town, forests, and movie-famous meadows. Feel alpine air on your face as you spot landmarks from above, then land softly in green fields below. Includes all flight gear and insurance—just bring sturdy shoes and maybe nerves of steel.Free cancellationfrom€ 189View ›
Salzburg to Eagle's Nest: Private Bavarian Alps Tour & Pickup
Salzburg to Eagle's Nest: Private Bavarian Alps Tour & Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (75)4hYou’ll feel history under your skin on this private day trip from Salzburg to Eagle’s Nest—riding a WWII-era elevator up sheer rock, wandering through Berchtesgaden’s alpine streets, and sharing laughs (and strudel) with your guide. Includes hotel pickup and time to explore at your own pace.Free cancellationfrom · per group€ 600View ›
Innsbruck Airport Transfer: English Driver & Hotel Pickup
Innsbruck Airport Transfer: English Driver & Hotel Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (59)1h–4hYou get picked up at Innsbruck Airport by an English-speaking driver in a clean, spacious vehicle with bottled water and child seats available. The driver confirms your return transfer a few days before travel and adjusts timing based on weather and traffic forecasts. No hidden costs, no language barrier, and you arrive relaxed instead of frazzled.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving at Innsbruck Airport with luggage and want to reach your hotel without arranging a rental car, negotiating with a taxi driver, or navigating in German — the fixed price and English communication are what make the transfer feel like part of your vacation instead of a problem to solve.Free cancellationfrom · per group€ 200View ›
Private Walking Tour of Salzburg: Mozart, Cathedral & Old Town
Private Walking Tour of Salzburg: Mozart, Cathedral & Old Town★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (54)2hA private two-hour walking tour of Salzburg's city center with a trained guide in English or German. You'll pass Mozart's residences and birthplace, walk Getreidegasse, enter Salzburg Cathedral, and see Mirabell Palace, St. Peter's Abbey, and the Festival Hall—the guide answers questions and offers personal recommendations for what to do next.Is it for me?Book this if you're new to Salzburg and want a structured two-hour introduction to the layout and history before exploring on your own—the guide's recommendations help you decide what to return to and what to skip.Free cancellationfrom · per group€ 290View ›
Salzburg: Eagle's Nest & Berchtesgaden Half-Day Private Tour
Salzburg: Eagle's Nest & Berchtesgaden Half-Day Private Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (45)5hYou're picked up from your Salzburg hotel and driven south to the German border, where a private guide orients you to the Berchtesgaden sites before you board a mountain bus up the Eagle's Nest road. You walk through a tunnel, ride the original WWII elevator into the Kehlsteinhaus, tour the interior, and stand on the Alpine terrace; then descend to explore the Bavarian town of Berchtesgaden on your own before returning to Salzburg. Hotel drop-off included.Is it for me?Book this if you're based in Salzburg and want to see the Eagle's Nest and Berchtesgaden sites without renting a car or coordinating the mountain bus yourself — the private guide handles the border crossing, the steep mountain road, and the timing, so you step out of the hotel and into the itinerary.Free cancellationLikely to sell outfrom · per group€ 600View ›
Dolomites Day Trip from Innsbruck: Private Lakes & Tre Cime Views
Dolomites Day Trip from Innsbruck: Private Lakes & Tre Cime Views★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (41)8h–10hYou’ll cross from Innsbruck into Italy’s South Tyrol with a local guide, pausing by glassy alpine lakes like Braies and Misurina. Expect slow walks along forest trails, stories from your driver about life in these valleys, and a chance to taste real mountain cheese before heading home with muddy boots and new memories.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom€ 355View ›
Salzburg: Hallstatt & Eagle's Nest Private Tour with Pickup
Salzburg: Hallstatt & Eagle's Nest Private Tour with Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (36)9hYou're picked up from your Salzburg hotel and driven through the Salzkammergut lake district, stopping at Fuschl Castle and St. Gilgen before spending two hours exploring Hallstatt on your own. After lunch, you head into Bavaria for the Eagle's Nest, where special buses and an elevator take you to the summit for forty-five minutes of Alpine views. Hotel drop-off ends the eight-hour day. All transport, entry, and a professional English-speaking guide are included; you arrange your own lunch.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see both the Salzkammergut lakes and the Eagle's Nest in one day without arranging separate transport, tickets, and timing — the private format and fixed itinerary handle all three, leaving you free to linger in Hallstatt and focus on the views.Free cancellationKids −85%from€ 460View ›
Salzburg: Eagle's Nest & Sound of Music Private Tour
Salzburg: Eagle's Nest & Sound of Music Private Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (36)8hYou get eight hours with a private guide covering the Eagle's Nest, the Salzburg Sound of Music locations that interest you most, and the Austrian Lake District. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with water and a guide who explains both the film history and the actual history of the region. You choose which stops matter, where to eat, and how long to stay at each place—the guide adjusts the day around your interests instead of a fixed itinerary.Is it for me?Right for Sound of Music fans who want to see the real filming locations without following a group schedule, and for travelers who'd rather have one guide explain the history than piece it together alone—the private format means you move at your pace and skip what doesn't interest you.Free cancellationLikely to sell outfrom · per group€ 840View ›
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