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- French
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Mozart composed his first piece at five. A prince-archbishop built a palace for his secret mistress. And during a siege, Salzburgers repainted one bull over and over to trick an entire army. This audio walking tour takes you through such real stories behind Salzburg’s most beautiful streets.
Starting at Mozart’s Residence, you’ll follow a carefully mapped route through baroque squares, medieval lanes, and Sound of Music filming locations – including the garden where "Do-Re-Mi" was shot and the stage where the Von Trapps performed their final concert. Along the way, hear about Europe’s oldest restaurant, visit a cemetery that inspired a Hollywood set, and discover why locals call themselves "bull washers."
No schedules, no waiting for groups – just press play and walk. The app provides audio commentary, maps and photos at every stop. Available in 9 languages. Works offline. Start anytime and take as long as you like.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.
Itinerary
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1Makartplatz
Start the tour at the square where a child prodigy, a famous physicist and a glamorous painter all left their mark
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Schloss Mirabell & Mirabellgarten
Hear the scandalous story behind why the palace was built and walk through the gardens where a famous scene from Sound of Music was shot
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Makartsteg
Cross the famous bridge with thousands of love locks, hear about one legendary bull, and the Alpine river that carried the "white gold" that built this city
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Getreidegasse
Even McDonald’s has to use a handcrafted wrought-iron sign on this medieval shopping lane. Find out why
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Herbert Von Karajan Platz
A 300-year-old horse bath turned into a baroque art installation, a theater carved into solid rock, and the stage where the Von Trapps sang their final "Edelweiss" in the film.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Alter Markt
View Austria’s oldest coffeehouse, the confectioner who invented the Mozartkugel, and a pharmacy that’s been open since the sixteenth century – all on one charming square.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Residenzplatz
Stop to look at the largest baroque fountain outside Italy that was created by demolishing an entire neighbourhood.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Petersfriedhof
Take a look at the oldest monastery in the German-speaking world and the most beautiful cemetery you will ever see
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Mozartplatz
End at Mozartplatz with a view of the tribute to Salzburg's famous son which hides many secrets
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Mozart's Birthplace (Pass by)
The butter-yellow house where a five-year-old started composing music that would change the world. Pass by: Museum (entry not included).
Admission ticket free -
Salzburg Cathedral (Pass by)
Look at the baroque cathedral where baby Mozart was baptised and where he later played the organ as a teenager. (Cathedral entry not included).
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- 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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