Patrick picked us up at our hotel in a very clean van and expertly navigated through traffic and narrow village roads, all while providing expert personable conversation about the area. He took us through his childhood town, explained history, culture and natural facts in a pleasant manner. The "secret" stops for lake views were spectacular. I was especially pleased that he anticipated my love of farm animals and made some extra stops to indulge me. A wonderful day overall - not to be missed if you need an intelligent and thoughtful guide in Austria.

Our family had a really great day with Manfred as he led us on our tour of Hallstatt and Berghof during our time in Salzburg. Manfred was very knowledgeable of the surrounding areas and we had a great time seeing the beautiful mountain views. We got to see a variety of different sights to include lakeside resorts and towns, castles, mountain ranges, famous spots from the filming of The Sound of Music as well as historical WW2 locations. Manfred gave us a lot of time in each location to really explore the different spots and we enjoyed learning about the region. Rain and Snow in previous days had closed the road to Eagles Nest but Manfred quickly pivoted and we had a very informative time exploring Berghof and the underground bunkers. We would definitely recommend Manfred and MCM Tours for sightseeing in Salzburg.

Patrick and Manfred were excellent tour guides taking us on a magnificent tour of South Tyrol with their extensive knowledge of the region and its history. The weather treated us to the first autumn snow and they were just as excited about this as we were. The tour was unique and it did not feel like they were just going through the motions. Not only did we get to enjoy green meadows, we also got to see the snow covered Alps, quaint little towns and hiatoric old buildings. This is a day that we will cherish and talk about for a long time in the future. Baie dankie! The van Stadens from South Africa

Patrick was an amazing tour guide! He was a wealth of info,fun and very personable! He knew all the best photo shoots,WWII history,Sound of Music facts(book his tour "Hills are Alive",and places to stop for lunch -most memorable day thanks to a fantastic tour guide!

We spent a lovely day with Patrick touring Hoenwerfen Castle and the Eagles Next area. We had the most amazing time! The tour was filled with great information, interesting stories, and enough time at local attractions that we were able to immerse ourselves in the history and experience. Patrick went above and beyond to follow up with us after the tour to share restaurant and local dish recommendations (after hearing us talk about our desire to have a more local experience). We tried several of his recommendations and it was the best food of the trip. We would rate the tour 10 full stars if we could!

The bus trip up to the eagles nest set the tone for a remarkable trip. The views were spectacular and the history associated with this site make this a definite must do trip.

Stunning views, nice weather (arranged by Patrick and the weather gods), great driver, wonderful lunch. Patrick had excellent knowledge, taking us to all the places with the relevant history. Patrick showed us photos of actual WW2 documents that only he has, given by those who were there, or were the descendants of the above. His lunch recommendation was excellent, with unique views as a bonus. Would recommend Patrick to anyone looking for a private tour.

Manfred picked us up at our hotel and after discussing our interests, he customized the itinerary to our interests. We drove toward the Lake District from Salzburg, with several stops at his suggestion that we never would have thought of (specifically, Hangar 7). The stunning drive included view stops and local insight. At Wolfgangsee, Manfred left us for a leisurely lunch on the water at the White Horse, with instructions on how to take the ferry on a lake crossing back to where he met us for a drive back, again with photo stops. It was lovely day, and Manfred was also generous with advice on our next stop (Vienna). He is professional, knowledgeable and personable; an ideal guide.

Patrick was polite, pleasant ,accommodating and quite knowledgeable and appropriately dressed in his traditional lederhosen 🙂!!. His advice on dining and places to imbibe provided delectable and thirst quenching treats. We highly recommend not only this tour but Patrick in particular 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾!!!

I couldn’t recommend this tour enough. We had a great time visiting Hallstatt and learning more about the local history. Patrick was an outstanding tour guide and our driver was excellent. We certainly will be using this private tour for future visits to the area.

Our guide Lena was the best! She was knowledgeable, personable, and perfect for our family of 5. We had a great time walking through Hallstatt and even taking a peddle boat out on the lake for a swim. The tour of Eagles nest was amazing. The view was breathtaking, and Lena was very informative on history and surroundings. I highly recommend!

Lena was a fantastic guide! She was punctual, polite, knowledgeable, and extremely pleasant. She knew exactly how to get where we needed to go and made the entire day feel like a breeze. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a wonderful tour guide, especially if you’re looking for a local perspective!

We had a wonderful day with Patrick! He brought the historical story of this area to life and provided so much insightful information that we would have never gotten on our own! He was professional, efficient and a joy to spend the day with. I would highly recommend!

My husband and I took the Hills are alive and Hallstatt tour today and had the most magical day. We chose this tour based on previous reviews, our limited time in Salzburg and our need to avoid large crowds and be comfortable. This tour did not disappoint and responded to all these requirements. From booking to tour completion, I could not fault MCM tours. They are clearly highly respected given the access they have to sites as well as ability to secure excellent bookings at restaurants in Hallstatt. Some of the stops we made would simply not be able to happen with a big bus tour. Lena was our guide for the day and she was outstanding. Her knowledge of the sites was excellent and her confidence and familiarity with the roads in busy traffic within Salzburg and surrounds had us at the train station with ample time. Further, she had a genuine interest in chatting about our home (Australia) which meant we could chat about the different ways our countries worked. It was very authentic. My biggest praise also has to go to the way Patrick and Manfred provided a sympathetic and helpful approach to some cancelled internal European flights. Any other tour company would have dismissed our situation and carried on, but these guys provided so much relief and our tour was able to continue. I can’t thank them enough for their efforts given this tour has been a dream of mine for many years. Overall, I could not recommend more highly MCM tours, and Lena as a guide for the day. If we’re ever fortunate enough to revisit this magical place we will surely book with them again for another tour.

Really great tour - Lena was very good at getting us around the 2 locations easily and avoiding the larger tour parties well. She was friendly, engaging and it all ran to time. Felt safe in the mini van at all times too even on the mountains!