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- German
- English
Join a guided walking tour through Salzburg during the Christmas season and discover the city’s main historic squares, landmarks, and traditional markets at a comfortable pace. Begin at Residenzplatz and learn how the old town developed around its important religious, political, and cultural institutions. Visit the Salzburg Cathedral and hear how Christmas customs shaped local celebrations and community life. Walk through the St. Peter’s Abbey area, one of the oldest parts of the city, before continuing to the Festival Hall to understand its role in shaping Salzburg’s musical reputation. Explore the Getreidegasse, known for its historic shops, traditional signs, and as Mozart’s birthplace. At Alter Markt, you will receive your mini lebkuchen heart as a festive food add-on during the seasonal market activities. The tour concludes back at the Residenzplatz Christmas Market, where you can continue exploring, shopping, or enjoying seasonal treats on your own.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The guide will be waiting for you at the given time.
We will end the tour at Alter Markt Salzburg
Itinerary
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1Residenzplatz Market
Explore Salzburg’s central Christmas market and learn how the square shaped local trade and traditions. See where authentic Salzburg crafts are still made today.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Salzburg Cathedral
Visit the city’s baroque landmark to see its organs, nativity scene, and historic baptismal font. Understand how Christmas customs and the story of Silent Night are connected to this church.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Erzabtei Stift St. Peter Salzburg
Discover one of Europe’s oldest monasteries and its ties to Mozart and Michael Haydn. Walk through the historic cemetery and past the city’s oldest functioning bakery.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Salzburg Festival
Stop at the famous performance venue that shaped Salzburg’s musical reputation. Learn about past Christmas concerts and its link to the early von Trapp family performances.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5Getreidegasse
Stroll Salzburg’s best-known shopping street and see Mozart’s birthplace from the outside. Learn how everyday life and trade looked during Mozart’s time.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Visit one of Salzburg’s oldest squares, known for traditional cafés and confectioners. This is where you receive your mini lebkuchen heart, a classic local gingerbread specialty.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
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- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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