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Private Customized Salzburg City and Country Tour
- Duration8 hours
- GroupPrivate tour
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesEnglish
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
This tour combines the best of both worlds. A walking tour through the Old Town of Salzburg with a luxury minivan tour through the surroundings and the beautiful Lake District. Starting with a walk through the Mirabell gardens, you will learn about the history of Salzburg, the power of the Prince Archbishops and the famous locals like Mozart, Doppler and many more. Get to know the architectural, historical and regional facts and visit world famous movie locations ('Sound of Music'). Pass by Mozart's residence and birthplace before we enter the narrow lanes and coast inner yards of the old town. Admire clerical power such as the cathedral, monasteries and churches and learn more about the landmark towering above the city. The fortress Hohensalzburg is protecting Salzburg since almost 1000 years and is an unmistakable feature of Salzburgs world-famous skyline. Enjoy lunch (own expense) before we start our driving tour to the beautiful Lake District with it's emerald green lakes.
What to expect
Salzburg Private Tours
Salzburg, 5323, Austria
We will pick you up from your hotel or any other location in the city of Salzburg
Schloss Mirabell & Mirabellgarten
Mirabellplatz 4, Salzburg, 5020, Austria
Built 1606 by one of the most controversial archbishop, Wolf Dittrich Von Reitenau, the Mirabell palace, with it’s gardens, is one of the main attraction for travelers in Salzburg. This was also the set for The Sound Of Music. (Do Re Mi)
Fortress Hohensalzburg
Moenchsberg 34, Salzburg, 5020, Austria
Erected at the prime of the Prince-Archbishops of Salzburg with a length of 250 m (820 ft) and a width of 150 m (490 ft), it is one of the largest medieval castles in Europe. Hohensalzburg Fortress is situated at an altitude of 506 m above sea level. The fortress began in 1077 under Archbishop Gebhard von Helfenstein. It was used primarily for the defense of Salzburg and it’s inhabitants in case of war. (Optional)
Residenzgalerie Salzburg
Residenzplatz 1, Salzburg, 5020, Austria
Home of the Archbishops of Salzburg, today this gallery presents as centrepiece It’s Czernin Collection. Optional
Franziskanerkirche
Franziskanergasse / Sigmund Haffner Gasse, Salzburg, 5020, Austria
Gothic/Roman
Getreidegasse
Salzburg, 5020, Austria
Walking true medivial streets
Schloss Hellbrunn
Fuerstenweg 37, Salzburg, 5020, Austria
Build in 1618 this schloss is famous for its wasserspile (watergames) in the grounds, which are a popular tourist attraction in the summer months. These games were conceived by Markus Sittikus, a man with a keen sense of humour, as a series of practical jokes to be performed on guests. You can also visit the inside of this hunting lodge and learn a bit more of the way of life in the palace.
Salzburg Cathedral
Domplatz 1A, Salzburg, 5020, Austria
Saint Vergilius of Salzburg constructed the first cathedral possibly using the foundations of St. Rupert. It was completed in 774 A.D. Over the years the cathedral of Salzburg was destroyed and rebuilt and renovated several times. Today’s cathedral was completed in 1628 A.D. Wolf Dietrich hired the Italian architect Vincenzo Scamozzi to prepare a plan for a comprehensive new Baroque building. Construction did not begin however until Wolf Dietrich's successor, Markus Sittikus. It was destroyed again during WW ll and later on rebuild in 1959. In the cellar of the church you can still se some of the Roman ruins.
Kollegienkirche (Collegiate Church)
Universitatsplatz, Salzburg, Austria
University church
Felsenreitschule
Hofstallgasse 1, Salzburg, 5020, Austria
From 1926, the Felsenreitschule was used as an open-air theatre for performances of the Salzburg Festival. There is a guided tour of the theater also includes a peek of the big opera house and small opera house.
Mozart's Birthplace
Getreidegasse 9, Salzburg, 5020, Austria
It was here, January 27th 1756 A.D. that Mozart was born. You can visit the museum.
Gaisberg
Gaisberg, Salzkammergut Mountains, Elsbethen, Austria
At a hight of 1207 meters, the Gaisberg gives you A bird eye view from Salzburg. It’s a option if the the visibility at the Untersberg is poor.
Leopoldskroner Weiher
Leopoldskronstrasse, Salzburg, 5020, Austria
Schloss Leopoldskron is a rococo palace and a national historic monument in Leopoldskron-Moos, a southern district of the city of Salzburg, Austria. The palace, and its surrounding seven hectare park, is located on the lake Leopoldskroner Weiher.
Wasserspiele Hellbrunn
Fuerstenweg 37, Salzburg, 5020, Austria
Hellbrunn Palace, famous for its trick water fountains,
With probably one of the best view of Salzburg, the Untersberg cable car will take you to the top of the most famous mountain in Salzburg. Topping at 1972 meters, this is actually the border between Austria and Germany. (This highlight is only recommend with good visibility. Good walking shoes are advised).
Former hunting lodge built in 1450 by Prince Archbishop, Schloss Fuschl is today a Luxury Lake Side Resort.
Red Bull Global Headquarters
Am Brunnen 1, Fuschl am See, 5330, Austria
Picture Stop at Red Bull Headquarters. Home of the most famous Energy Drink, enjoy beautiful architecture.
Enjoy dramatic views above the Lake Wolfgang and the town of St. Gilgen. This is the area that was shown during the opening scene of the Sound of Music. You also have a view to the Schafberg where Maria and the children took the train up to the picnic meadow.
St Gilgen Mozartplatz
Mozartplatz, St Gilgen, Austria
Visit the town center of St. Gilgen, including town hall, Mozart fountain and the birth place of Mozart's mother.
Visit the beautiful Lake District town Mondsee with the famous Basilica St. Michael.
Pickup & meeting point
Pickup is included for all travellers.
Pickup starts about 5 minutes before the departure time.
You can request a pickup location of your own.
Pickup locations328
The operator lists 328 pickup points. 40 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.
Hotels & residences40
- Tourist Hotel BoehmAm Gschnaitbichl 5, Schoenau am Koenigssee, Bavaria, 83471, Germany
- Rosewood Schloss FuschlSchloss-Strasse, 19, Hof bei Salzburg, 5322, Austria
- Hotel Garni StabauerSalzburger Strasse 2, Mondsee, 5310, Austria
- Ferienwohnungen Kaiser KarlSalzburgerstrasse 55, Grossgmain, 5084, Austria
- Boutique-Hotel am EssigmanngutReschbergerweg 22, Anif, 5081, Austria
- Landhotel HochlackenhofEllmaustrasse 80, Fuschl am See, 5330, Austria
- Alpengasthof GotschenalmKollertradte 21, Bischofswiesen, Bavaria, 83483, Germany
- Urlaub und Wellness im Hotel HochkalterIm Tal 4, Ramsau, Bavaria, 83486, Germany
- Hotel HindenburglindeAlpenstr. 66, Ramsau, Bavaria, 83486, Germany
- NutzkaserAm Gseng 10, Ramsau, Bavaria, 83486, Germany
- Kulturhof StanggassBerchtesgadener Str. 111, Near Berchtesgaden, Bischofswiesen, Bavaria, 83483, Germany
- Hotel Garni WimbachklammRotheben 5, Ramsau, Bavaria, 83486, Germany
- Berghotel RehleggHolzengasse 16, Ramsau, Bavaria, 83486, Germany
- Alpenhotel KronprinzAm Brandholz, Berchtesgaden, Bavaria, 83471, Germany
- Hotel WittelsbachMaximilianstr. 16, Berchtesgaden, Bavaria, 83471, Germany
- Hotel GrunbergerHansererweg 1, Berchtesgaden, Bavaria, 83471, Germany
- Alpenhotel FischerKonigsseer Strasse 51, Berchtesgaden, Bavaria, 83471, Germany
- WatzmannFranziskanerplatz 2, Berchtesgaden, Bavaria, 83471, Germany
- Hotel Edelweiss BerchtesgadenMaximilianstrasse 2, Berchtesgaden, Bavaria, 83471, Germany
- Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten BerchtesgadenMaximilianstr. 20, Berchtesgaden, Bavaria, 83471, Germany
- Hotel FlorianiKoenigsseer Str. 37, Berchtesgaden, Bavaria, 83471, Germany
- Wolfgang's Managed By A&OFanny-Von-Lehnert-Strasse 6-8, Salzburg, 5020, Austria
- RupertihofRupertiweg 17, Ainring, Bavaria, 83404, Germany
- Big-Koch HotelSalzburger Str. 1, Ainring, Bavaria, 83404, Germany
- Hotel WengerhofWeng 12, Ainring, Bavaria, 83404, Germany
- Hotel SchaiderDorfstr. 35, Ainring, Bavaria, 83404, Germany
- Hotel HubertushofAlpenstrasse 110, Anif, 5081, Austria
- Friesacher's AniferhofHerbert-von-Karajan-Strasse 7, Anif, 5081, Austria
- Hotel FriesacherHellbrunnerstrasse 17, Anif, 5081, Austria
- Familenhotel MomentumEisgrabenstrasse 32, Anif, 5081, Austria
- Reiter Alm Spa & WellnessReit 1+2, Ainring, Bavaria, 83404, Germany
- Halleiner HausSpumberg 55, Adnet, 5421, Austria
- DAS HinterseeHintersee 4, Hintersee, 5324, Austria
- Hotel Drachenwand MondseeAm Golfplatz 4, Mondsee, 5310, Austria
- Landgasthof SchloesslHerzog-Odilstr. 92, Mondsee, 5310, Austria
- Hotel Pension WagnermiglMarkt 61, Kuchl, 5431, Austria
- Numa Salzburg VogelweiderVogelweiderstrasse 33, Salzburg, 5020, Austria
- Hotel Garni Salzburger HofMozartstr. 7, Bad Reichenhall, Bavaria, 83435, Germany
- Pension ZillnhofUntersteiner Str. 20, Schoenau am Koenigssee, Bavaria, 83471, Germany
- Hotel CarolaFriedrich-Ebert-Allee 6, Bad Reichenhall, Bavaria, 83435, Germany
- You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.
Pickup instructions
Any Hotel, Airbnb or private address in the city of Salzburg and nearer surrounding areas.
Redemption
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
What's included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 15 travellers per booking
- Age bands: Traveler (0–99)
Additional information
- Please inform us if you’re traveling with children under the age of 12 or shorter than 150 cm in hight. According to the European Union law, a child car seat is mandatory
- We recommend comfortable walking shoes
- Please have in mind you might need a jacket even in the hot summer days due to the altitude of the mountain. 1972 meter (6470 ft)
Languages
- Guide
- English
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 2 days before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Europe/Vienna
- Product code
- 24045P4
What you'll be asked when booking
- Your preferred pickup point
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
Ratings aggregated from Viator (1) and Tripadvisor (2).
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