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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.
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Any Hotel, Airbnb or private address in the city of Salzburg and nearer surrounding areas.
Salzburg Private Tours, Salzburg, Austria We will pick you up from your hotel or any other location in the city of Salzburg
Mirabell Palace and Gardens, Salzburg, Austria 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) 20 minutes
Fortress Hohensalzburg, Salzburg, Austria 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)
90 minutes
Residenzgalerie Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria Home of the Archbishops of Salzburg, today this gallery presents as centrepiece It’s Czernin Collection.
Optional 30 minutes
Franziskanerkirche, Salzburg, Austria Gothic/Roman 10 minutes
Getreidegasse, Salzburg, Austria Walking true medivial streets
Schloss Hellbrunn, Salzburg, Austria 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. 60 minutes
Salzburg Cathedral, Salzburg, Austria 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.
30 minutes
Kollegienkirche (Collegiate Church), Salzburg, Austria University church 10 minutes
Felsenreitschule, Salzburg, Austria 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. 35 minutes
Mozart's Birthplace, Salzburg, Austria It was here, January 27th 1756 A.D. that Mozart was born.
You can visit the museum. 30 minutes
Gaisberg, Elsbethen, Austria 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. 30 minutes
Leopoldskroner Weiher, Salzburg, Austria 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. 15 minutes
Wasserspiele Hellbrunn, Salzburg, Austria Hellbrunn Palace, famous for its trick water fountains, 50 minutes
Untersbergbahn GmbH, Dr. Ödlweg 2, 5083, Austria 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). 90 minutes
5322 Hof, Oostenrijk Former hunting lodge built in 1450 by Prince Archbishop, Schloss Fuschl is today a Luxury Lake Side Resort. 15 minutes
Red Bull Headquarters, Fuschl am See, Austria Picture Stop at Red Bull Headquarters. Home of the most famous Energy Drink, enjoy beautiful architecture. 2 minutes
5340, Austria 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. 5 minutes
St Gilgen Mozartplatz, St Gilgen, Austria Visit the town center of St. Gilgen, including town hall, Mozart fountain and the birth place of Mozart's mother.
20 minutes
Wredepl. 3, 5310 Mondsee, Austria Visit the beautiful Lake District town Mondsee with the famous Basilica St. Michael. 20 minutes
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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)
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure 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.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
daokail
19 Sep 2024
We had a drive through the beautiful scenic route to Hallstatt, followed by an incredible trip to the salt mines in Hallein. Our tour guide, Carlos, was absolutely fantastic. He was not only kind and friendly but also extremely knowledgeable, offering fascinating insights into the history and culture of the area. He had a wealth of general knowledge that made the tour even more enriching. Carlos even took us to the perfect spots for stunning photos, making sure we captured the beauty of the trip. It was a seamless and enjoyable experience, and I highly recommend this tour!
232kaelenl
20 Oct 2023
The tour with Leo was amazing! He was full of energy, extremely knowledgeable and personable and was truly passionate about Salzburg and its history. HIGHLY recommend doing this tour and requesting Leo!
Richard_Z
12 Aug 2019
My husband Rich, 20 year old daughter Sierra, and 19 year old son Tre' had Michael as our tour guide. Before we started our tour, Michael stopped at McDonald's for us so we could grab something to eat. As we started the drive to our tour destinations, Michael shared with us the history of Salzburg Austria and was extremely knowledgeable about the areas we drove past. Not only did our guide Michael accompany us to the Hallein Toboggan Ride and help us purchase our tickets, he also waited for us until we were finished. Michael did the same thing when we went to the Hallein Salt Mines. He also gave us a guided tour of the Celtic village. At lunch time, our guide Michael took us to a great Austrian restaurant and even placed our orders for us in German. Michael engaged in conversation with each member of my family. He also shared a little bit about himself. I definitely recommend this tour especially with Michael as your guide! Thanks Michael for helping to make our family vacation special.
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