Salzburg Old Town Private Walking Tour

Experience the heart, history and heritage of Salzburg on a private tour of the Old Town. Visit the Mirabell Garden and see Mozart's birthplace.

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests

2-hour: Old Town Highlights
Visit Mirabell Garden and see the highlights of Salzburg's Old Town, such as Mozart's Birthplace, Kollegienkirche, & Salzburg Cathedral (outside only)

3-hour: Old Town Highlights & Kollegienkirche
Visit the Kollegienkirche, the courtyard of St. Peter's Abbey & Mirabell Garden; and see the highlights of Salzburg's Old Town

4-hour: Old Town, Kollegienkirche & Salzburg Cathedral
Visit Salzburg Cathedral, Kollegienkirche, the courtyard of St. Peter's Abbey & Mirabell Garden; and see the highlights of Salzburg's Old Town

6-hour: Old Town, Kollegienkirche, Cathedral & Fortress
Visit Fortress Hohensalzburg, Salzburg Cathedral, Kollegienkirche, the courtyard of St. Peter's Abbey & Mirabell Garden; and see the highlights of Salzburg's Old Town

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Marktfrauen-Brunnen, Hubert-Sattler-Gasse, 5020 Salzburg, Austria

Meet your guide in front of the Marktfrauen-Brunnen (next to St. Andrew Parish Church), Hubert-Sattler-Gasse, 5020 Salzburg, Austria.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Salzburg, Salzburg, Austrian Alps

Salzburg is best known as the birthplace of Mozart and you will see his former residence, birthplace, and many monuments dedicated to this great Austrian composer. The guide will tell you all about the many famous musicians and notable citizens of Salzburg, and provide essential information about the many musical festivals organized in town. Every narrow alley and public square will surprise you with its history and beautiful Baroque architecture, such as the stunning white walls of Kollegienkirche and Salzburg Cathedral. This short tour will end in Kapitelplatz, which offers a great view of Fortress Hohensalzburg, a hilltop castle that dominates the city’s skyline.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Mirabell Palace and Gardens, Mirabellplatz 4, Salzburg 5020 Austria

Enjoy the alpine scenery as you wander around the baroque pleasure gardens of the Mirabell Palace, a historic residence built by prince-archbishop Wolf Dietrich. Your Private Guide will introduce you to local history and culture, from music to arts and beyond.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Mozart's Birthplace, Getreidegasse 9, Salzburg 5020 Austria

Salzburg is best known as the birthplace of Mozart and you will see his former residence, birthplace, and many monuments dedicated to this great Austrian composer. The guide will tell you all about the many famous musicians and notable citizens of Salzburg, and provide essential information about the many musical festivals organized in town.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Kapitelplatz & Kapitelschwemme, Kapitelplatz, Salzburg 5020 Austria

This short tour will end in Kapitelplatz, which offers a great view of Fortress Hohensalzburg, a hilltop castle that dominates the city’s skyline.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Kollegienkirche (Collegiate Church), Universitatsplatz, Salzburg Austria

The Kollegienkirche is the church of the University of Salzburg and part of the UNESCO World Heritage. Its interior will amaze you with its clean, white design and the famous organ.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Salzburg Cathedral, Kapitelplatz 2, Salzburg 5020 Austria

The 17th century Baroque cathedral, which stands on the site of a church built in 774, has witnessed the most important events in the city’s history. Entrance tickets to the cathedral and its museum are included in this tour, so you can step inside and admire its beautiful interior with stunning frescos, huge organ, and the baptismal font in which Mozart was baptized.

Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Fortress Hohensalzburg, Moenchsberg 34, Salzburg 5020 Austria

With the all-inclusive skip-the-line tickets to Fortress Hohensalzburg you can take an exciting funicular ride up the hill and explore the historic castle and its museums without waiting in line at the ticket office. Your licensed Private Guide will tell you about the prince-bishops who lived here and show you their princely chambers, including the Golden Hall, Golden Chamber and Bedchamber. You will also see the treasures of the Fortress Museum, Rainer Regiment Museum, Marionette Museum and Armory.

Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Surfaces are wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information."
"Please note that the number of attractions depends on the opinion selected. The 2-hour tour excludes entry to the courtyard of St. Peter's Abbey, Kollegienkirche, Salzburg Cathedral and Hohensalzburg Fortress."
"Mirabell Garden may be partially closed in winter time."
"Guided tours inside the churches during masses and scheduled events are limited. If entry is not possible, the guide will provide all information outside"
"Free entry to the courtyard of St. Peter’s Abbey excludes the abbey, church, cemetery and catacombs. Due to the abbey's rules, you can visit the church and cemetery only on your own, without a guide. Entry to catacombs costs 2 euro per person."
"The regular tickets to Salzburg Cathedral will be purchased on the spot. The Cathedral is usually open from Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm, and on Sunday from 1 pm to 5 pm, but this will vary because the church often organizes concerts and other events."
"Skip-the-line tickets to Fortress Hohensalzburg provide faster entry without queuing at the ticket office. This all-inclusive ticket includes access to all areas of the castle complex and a round-trip funicular ride. There may be a short line to ride a funicular."
"Pickup service is available for accommodations / hotels in Salzburg Old Town. Please provide your full address when booking. The itinerary will be adjusted accordingly."
"If you do not provide your address or your accommodation is more than 1,5 km away from the designated meeting point, the guide will meet you in front of the Marktfrauen-Brunnen (next to St. Andrew Parish Church), Hubert-Sattler-Gasse, 5020 Salzburg, Austria."
"For the comfort of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well."
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 2 To 6 Hours
Start location: Marktfrauen-Brunnen, Hubert-Sattler-Gasse, 5020 Salzburg, Austria

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Private Walking Tour of Salzburg’s Old Town and Top Attractions
• (number of attractions depend on the option selected)
• 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
• Free entry to the Mirabell Garden (all options)
• Free entry to Kollegienkirche and the courtyard of St. Peter's Abbey (3, 4, 6-hour options only)
• Regular tickets to Salzburg Cathedral (4 and 6-hour options only)
• All-inclusive skip-the-line tickets to Fortress Hohensalzburg via funicular (6-hour option only)
• Pickup from hotel or accommodation in the Old Town
• Entry/Admission - Salzburg Cathedral
• Entry/Admission - Fortress Hohensalzburg

Not Included

• Entry to Mirabell Palace and St. Peter's Abbey
• Free entry to Kollegienkirche and the courtyard of St. Peter's Abbey (in 2-hour option)
• Regular tickets to Salzburg Cathedral (in 2 and 3-hour options)
• All-inclusive skip-the-line tickets to Fortress Hohensalzburg via funicular (2, 3 and 4-hour option)
• Pickup from hotel or accommodation outside the Old Town

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