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Private Customized Salzburg City and Country Tour

5.0(3 reviews)Salzburg, AustriaOperated by Salzburg Private Tours
  • 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

8 hours20 stopsPrivate tour
  1. Salzburg Private Tours

    Salzburg, 5323, Austria

    Pass by

    We will pick you up from your hotel or any other location in the city of Salzburg

  2. Schloss Mirabell & Mirabellgarten

    Mirabellplatz 4, Salzburg, 5020, Austria

    20 minutes

    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)

  3. Fortress Hohensalzburg

    Moenchsberg 34, Salzburg, 5020, Austria

    1 hour 30 minAdmission not included

    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)

  4. Residenzgalerie Salzburg

    Residenzplatz 1, Salzburg, 5020, Austria

    30 minutesAdmission not included

    Home of the Archbishops of Salzburg, today this gallery presents as centrepiece It’s Czernin Collection. Optional

  5. Franziskanerkirche

    Franziskanergasse / Sigmund Haffner Gasse, Salzburg, 5020, Austria

    10 minutes

    Gothic/Roman

  6. Getreidegasse

    Salzburg, 5020, Austria

    Pass by

    Walking true medivial streets

  7. Schloss Hellbrunn

    Fuerstenweg 37, Salzburg, 5020, Austria

    1 hourAdmission not included

    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.

  8. Salzburg Cathedral

    Domplatz 1A, Salzburg, 5020, Austria

    30 minutes

    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.

  9. Kollegienkirche (Collegiate Church)

    Universitatsplatz, Salzburg, Austria

    10 minutes

    University church

  10. Felsenreitschule

    Hofstallgasse 1, Salzburg, 5020, Austria

    35 minutesAdmission included

    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.

  11. Mozart's Birthplace

    Getreidegasse 9, Salzburg, 5020, Austria

    30 minutesAdmission not included

    It was here, January 27th 1756 A.D. that Mozart was born. You can visit the museum.

  12. Gaisberg

    Gaisberg, Salzkammergut Mountains, Elsbethen, Austria

    30 minutes

    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.

  13. Leopoldskroner Weiher

    Leopoldskronstrasse, Salzburg, 5020, Austria

    15 minutes

    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.

  14. Wasserspiele Hellbrunn

    Fuerstenweg 37, Salzburg, 5020, Austria

    50 minutesAdmission not included

    Hellbrunn Palace, famous for its trick water fountains,

  15. 1 hour 30 minAdmission not included

    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).

  16. 15 minutes

    Former hunting lodge built in 1450 by Prince Archbishop, Schloss Fuschl is today a Luxury Lake Side Resort.

  17. Red Bull Global Headquarters

    Am Brunnen 1, Fuschl am See, 5330, Austria

    2 minutes

    Picture Stop at Red Bull Headquarters. Home of the most famous Energy Drink, enjoy beautiful architecture.

  18. 5 minutes

    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.

  19. St Gilgen Mozartplatz

    Mozartplatz, St Gilgen, Austria

    20 minutes

    Visit the town center of St. Gilgen, including town hall, Mozart fountain and the birth place of Mozart's mother.

  20. 20 minutes

    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

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Ratings aggregated from Viator (1) and Tripadvisor (2).

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