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Austria's standouts.
The 15 most popular salzburg & sound of music tours in Austria. What each one includes, who runs it, and what it costs.
See Sound of Music filming spots around Salzburg and the lake district by coach, with sing-alongs and guided photo stops plus Mondsee church time.
“Very informative and lots of fun. Guide was very good and enjoyable. Singing was great. Information was great in that i dud not know a number of facts even though an avid Sound of Music fan.”
Salzburg Sound of Music tour with filming locations, songs on the bus, and lake-district views in 4 hours from $88.
“Great tour. Tour guide Dave was lovely and informative.”
Half-day bus tour from Salzburg to Hallstatt via Salzkammergut, with guided sights, lake walk, Mullbach waterfall, and the Bone House.
“The driver and the guide were excellent! Really enjoyed Hallstatt! Amazing tour.”
Hear chamber music in Salzburg’s Marble Hall at Mirabell Palace, with pure acoustic sound, historic Mozart links, and a 90-minute program.
“Attending an evening concert at the Mirabell Palace was a special experience. The entrance up the marble staircase was grand and the concert hall with its soaring ceilings was magnificent. The quartet was exceptional and the maestro’s cello concertos outstanding, especially for the encore.”
Visit Salzburg’s Hohensalzburg Fortress for 360° views, medieval exhibits, and the Prince’s Chambers. Funicular optional. Self-guided.
“Great views, went early in the morning to beat the crowds and it was nice. The museums are very informative and full of historical facts and stories. I enjoyed the interactive parts of the Arsenal area.”
Guided day trip from Vienna to Hallstatt and Salzburg with scenic alpine views, walking tours, and optional professional photos.
“the trip is great, on time, the guide Iller is very friendly and helpfull..He did the great job as a tour guide. His explanation is very easy to understand, so we know about the cities and history behind it..thanks for the nice photos of all of us..”
A smooth train day from Munich to Mozart country: guided old-town walk, Sound of Music spots, and optional Festung Hohensalzburg.
“Lovely day out. Couldn’t have asked for a better guide in Maxine. She was very knowledgeable and friendly and gave us some good recommendations of what to do with our spare time in Salzburg.”
Skip-the-line coach trip from Salzburg to Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest, with alpine views, Obersalzberg history, and a Berchtesgaden stop.
“This was an excellent tour with historical education and amazing sightseeing. I can’t complement our tour guide Jose enough. Of the many tours that we have taken over the years, he has been one of our best guides. He had us laughing, but also provided a gravity and emotional element to the history of the…”
A 13-hour Vienna day trip hitting Hallstatt, Salzburg, and Melk by air-conditioned coach, with Alps views and guided walks.
“I think the trip was amazing, there are places that I had wished we could have stayed a bit longer but I do realise that because it’s winter season daylight is shorter. Lily, I think this is the name of our tour guide, she’s very good and knowledgeable so as the guide in our trip…”
Ride an amphibious splash bus through Salzburg, from Mirabell and Mozart to the Salzach river, with live German and English commentary.
“The stuff is very friendly, funny and knowledgeable. They show passion for what they are doing and make the tour very pleasant”
Half-day coach tour from Salzburg to Hallstatt with scenic stops, 2.5 hours to explore, and optional Skywalk and Bone House.
“Great half day from 0830 to 1430 in total - drive through lovely countryside and had 2.5 hours in Halsatt which in winter is enough - in summer would take a day and hill walk - great Gus Leopld and excellent experience and value”
A 2.5-hour Salzburg walking tour from Mirabell to Old Town, Mozart sights, churches, and a hilltop view for a smart overview.
“We learned so much about Salzburg from our guide Junko, who has a real passion for the city. Junko shared her musical passion for us singing Ave Maria, a special experience.”
Salzburg’s small-group strudel class teaches you apple strudel and a local dessert, with included goulash lunch at Edelweiss.
“The strudel making class is really good. I highly recommend it if you can fit it into your schedule while in Salzburg.”
Candlelit Mozart concert with a 3-course historical dinner at St. Peter Stiftskulinarium in Salzburg, with opera singers and period costumes.
“It was a great night. Fabulous food, and wonderful music.”
Salzburg in one packed day from Vienna: guided UNESCO Old Town walk, Mozart spots, Sound of Music filming locations, and scenic return.
“Beautiful landscape Great city. We passsed from beatiful landscapes, impressive view to mountains and a nice lake. We spent a great time to Salzburg. We would prefer to stay more in Salzburg and return later to Vienna.”
