Salzburg Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour

4.8
(73 reviews)

2 to 6 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

Experience the heart, history & heritage of Salzburg on a private tour of the Old Town. Visit the Mirabell Garden and see Mozart's birthplace. Extended options: Kollegienkirche, Salzburg Cathedral & Hohensalzburg.

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

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

3h: Old Town & Kollegienkirche
Visit the Kollegienkirche, the courtyard of St. Peter's Abbey and Mirabell Garden along with Salzburg's Old Town

4h: Old Town, Kollegienkirche & Salzburg Cathedral
Visit Salzburg Cathedral, Kollegienkirche, the courtyard of St. Peter's Abbey & Mirabell Garden along with Salzburg's Old Town

6h: Old Town, Kollegienkirche, Cathedral & Fortress
Visit Fortress Hohensalzburg, Salzburg Cathedral, Kollegienkirche, the courtyard of St. Peter's Abbey & Mirabell Garden along with Salzburg's Old Town

What's Included

Free entry to Kollegienkirche and the courtyard of St. Peter's Abbey (3, 4, 6-hour options only)
Free entry to the Mirabell Garden (all options)
5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
Pickup from hotel or accommodation in the Old Town
Private Walking Tour of Salzburg’s Old Town and Top Attractions
Regular tickets to Salzburg Cathedral (4 and 6-hour options only)
(number of attractions depend on the option selected)
All-inclusive skip-the-line tickets to Fortress Hohensalzburg via funicular (6-hour option only)
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 (in 2h, 3h, & 4h option)
Pickup from hotel or accommodation outside the Old Town
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Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Marktfrauen-Brunnen

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

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Marktfrauen-Brunnen

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

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Schloss Mirabell & Mirabellgarten

    Your guide will take you to see fabulous Mirabell Palace. It’s a complex of historic residence built by prince-archbishop Wolf Dietrich with baroque pleasure gardens. This former palace now houses government offices. The gardens are where the von Trapp children sang "Do-Re-Mi" in the Sound of Music.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Mozart's Birthplace

    Your Private Guide will introduce you to local history and culture, from music to arts and beyond. 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.

    40 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus) (Pass by)

    Next, see from outside where Mozart lived at the so-called then "Dance Master's House". You can explore and learn more about him in our other specially dedicated tours. Possible to visit in our other tours.

    Admission ticket free
  • DomQuartier Salzburg (Pass by)

    The tour is fully adapted to your needs so despite the fact that the tour itinerary doesn’t cover this attraction, it might be visited on your request. If you wish your private guide could take you there in an extended version of the tour. The transformation of this place began over 400 years ago. The masterpiece in Italian-style Baroque gem was created and put on a UNESCO World Heritage site.

    Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Kollegienkirche (Collegiate Church)

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

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Erzabtei Stift St. Peter Salzburg

    Another highlight of this extended tour will be a visit to the courtyards of a medieval monastery complex that has served as the spiritual heart of Salzburg for more than 1,000 years.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Salzburg Cathedral

    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 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. You will also visit the cathedral museum, which houses amazing sacred art and other treasures.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Fortress Hohensalzburg

    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.

    2 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Rosotravel - Salzburg Tours

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