Austria · SALZBURG TOURS
Two days in Salzburg is enough for Mozart, the fortress and the film locations if you book in the right order. These 15 do exactly that, with prices, running times and a note on which ones drive out to the lakes and which stay inside the old town.
Salzburg coach tour to Sound of Music filming spots, with sing-along music, Lake District views, and Mondsee cathedral time. About 4 hours.
“Really enjoyed this trip. Lots of beautiful sights to see. We had a beautiful, frosty day and it was magical. Our guide was great fun and she really put her heart into it with the singing. I would definitely recommend this tour.”
A 4-hour Salzburg Sound of Music tour with filming locations, original soundtrack songs, and a fun bus sing-along, plus lakeside scenery.
“Great tour. Tour guide Dave was lovely and informative.”
Half-day Hallstatt trip from Salzburg by coach through Salzkammergut, with guided history, Mullbach waterfall, and free time to explore.
“The village is stunning to see, especially as it was snowing. Our guide was very knowledgeable”
Hear chamber music in Salzburg’s Mirabell Palace Marble Hall, with natural acoustics, live soloists, and a 90-minute concert evening.
“we attended the Christmas night performance and it was absolutely beautiful. Amazing musicians in a stunning setting!”
Hohensalzburg Fortress ticket in Salzburg with 360° views, Prince’s Chambers, interactive medieval defense exhibits, and funicular ride options.
“The views were stunning. The inner halls could have had more original stuff but nevertheless worth it”
Midday organ concert in Salzburg Cathedral, $10 for 30 minutes, with multiple organs, two organists, and baroque acoustics.
“Was very nice experience, it was first time to us listening it”
Skip-the-line Eagle's Nest half-day from Salzburg: coach through Bavaria, brass WWII elevator, fast entry, and Berchtesgaden time.
“The views were amazing, we were lucky to have a great guide in Jose. Weather was perfect so we were lucky!”
Amphibious Salzburg tour: ride land highlights, Sound of Music spots, then splash into the Salzach river. 90 minutes, $49.
“The stuff is very friendly, funny and knowledgeable. They show passion for what they are doing and make the tour very pleasant”
Half-day coach tour from Salzburg to Hallstatt with guided ride, 2.5 hours in town, and optional Skywalk or Bone House stops.
“Incredible place - must visit if you are in Salzburg. Wrap up warm and wear winter shoes as it can be a little slippy in the winter.”
Mozart streets, historic churches and Mönchsberg views in a 2.5-hour Salzburg walk. Skip the line, plus optional singing.
“Our guide was lovely - very friendly @ had so much knowledge of Salzburg”
Hands-on Austrian apple strudel and Salzburger Nockerl class in Salzburg, with goulash soup lunch. Small groups, clear instruction, great value.
“An amazing experience! We had such a great class, amazing instructors and learned how to make Austrian apple strudel the “famous” Salzburg Nockerl, I’ll be making these dishes back at home for sure!”
Mozart Dinner Concert in Salzburg at St. Peter Stiftskulinarium: candlelight 3-course meal and live, period-costumed Mozart performances.
“The music - both the instrumentalists and the two singers - were excellent and the programme delightful, performed with grace and good humour. The meal was adequate but not excellent, given that the restaurant where it all took place prides itself on its fine cuisine. However, it proved to be a most enjoyable evening.”
See Salzburg’s highlights on a flexible Yellow Line loop with 10 hop-on stops, air-conditioned comfort, and Sound of Music audio.
“This was a great excursion. The bus was beautifully warm on a subzero day, the commentary was interesting and in good English and the fact that the buses run every 30 mins means that you can get on and off without having to endure a long wait on the cold.”
Hallein Salt Mine near Salzburg: 2600 years of salt mining with train, underground salt-lake boat ride, and miner slides. 90 min.
“It was grate experience and the tour guide was superb. We really enjoyed the tour especially sliding down lol 🤣💕 We will definitely recommend it if you up for the ride and fun 🤩 Thank you guys! 💕”
Dinner and the Best of Mozart concert at Fortress Hohensalzburg, with funicular rides and classic or VIP menus.
“Its a bit of effort to reach the location but once there the event is a real experience. Both the dinner and the concert were well worth the visit.”
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