What You Will Do
See the best of Salzburg on this private 2-hour morning or afternoon sightseeing tour. The birthplace of Mozart, setting for ‘The Sound of Music,’ and home of famous Baroque architecture, Salzburg is a UNESCO World Heritage site and Austria’s fourth largest city. See top attractions including Mirabell Palace, St Peter's Abbey, Salzburg Cathedral and Hellbrunn Palace. This tour is the perfect introduction to the charming and culturally rich city of Salzburg and can be tailored to your interests.
This private tour is limited to eight people for a more intimate experience.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Salzburg Cathedral
Feel free to ask your guide to adjust this itinerary to suit your preferences. At the conclusion of your 2-hour private tour of Salzburg, you'll have seen many of the city's don't-miss sights and have a better idea of where you'd like to spend more time
2
Mirabell Palace and Gardens
Pass Mirabell Palace, the city seat of government, and its gorgeous gardens, which were featured in the beloved film The Sound of Music. Continue to Old Town (Alstadt) and see the two festival halls that draw thousands of opera fans during the annual summer Salzburg Festival. Admire St Peter's Abbey, a Benedectine monastery dating back to the year 696, and Salzburg Cathedral, a stately Baroque cathedral where composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was baptized.
3
St. Peter's Abbey (Stift St. Peter)
see from the distance
4
Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus)
On your way back to your hotel, pass the Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus), where the legendary composer wrote many of his masterpieces.
5
Schloss Hellbrunn
10 minutes
Next, marvel at three magnificent palaces -- Frohnburg Palace, Hellbrunn Palace and Schloss Leopoldskron -- all of which are connected to scenes from The Sound of Music.
6
Stift Nonnberg
Make sure to also capture photos of Nonnberg Abbey, the majestic abbey where Maria Augusta Kutschera -- whose life story The Sound of Music was based on -- was a postulant.
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Salzburger Altstadt
pass the baroque outlines...
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Panorama Tours
After morning or afternoon pickup from your Salzburg hotel, travel by Mercedes-Benz E-Class (up to three people) or minivan (up to eight people) on your highlights tour of Salzburg. Being on a private tour makes for a more relaxed, flexible sightseeing experience and guarantees more attention from your city guide, who will share facts and stories about Salzburg's long and tumultuous history and cultural importance.
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