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Salzburg Old Town, Fortress, Cathedral Private Walking Tour

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Activity provider:Rosotravel Austria
Salzburg Old Town, Fortress, Cathedral Private Walking Tour
Top rated
4.7105265 out of 5 stars
4.7
4.7105265 out of 5 stars
38 reviews

Experience the heart, history, and heritage of Salzburg on a private tour of the Old Town. Visit the Mirabell Garden and Mozart's birthplace, as well as Kollegienkirche with the extended options.

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Duration 2 - 6 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Russian
Wheelchair accessible
Private group

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J
John – United States

Our guide was excellent. He had a wealth of knowledge about Salzburg and was very happy to share it despite it pouring raining throughout our tour. He even spent an extra half hour with my wife and I. My biggest regret is I wish I had left him a tip but I hope this review will help him as much.

l
lyra – Germany

Our guide, Heidi, was wonderful! She was very informative and a lot of fun!

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Highlights

  • Explore the Old Town of Salzburg with a 5-Star Private Guide
  • Discover top attractions, history, heritage and music in Salzburg
  • See what’s hidden in the Kollegienkirche & courtyard of St. Peter's Abbey
  • Experience true Baroque inside Salzburg Cathedral
  • Take a funicular ride to Fortress Hohensalzburg with skip-the-line ticket

Full description

Explore Salzburg’s charming Old Town on an immersive walking tour tailored to your interests. Stroll through baroque streets, see Mozart’s birthplace, and admire stunning churches as your Private Guide shares fascinating stories about the city’s musical heritage and rich history. Enjoy an exclusive experience in Austria’s most picturesque alpine town with Rosotravel!

Book a 2-hour walking tour to discover Salzburg’s highlights in a nutshell. Stroll through the baroque Mirabell Gardens, surrounded by breathtaking alpine scenery, while your guide shares myths and facts about the city’s past. See Mozart’s birthplace and residence, and hear stories about his life and legacy. Every square and alley reveals something special, from the impressive white façade of Kollegienkirche to the magnificent Salzburg Cathedral. The tour ends in Kapitelplatz, offering a fantastic view of Fortress Hohensalzburg, Salzburg’s medieval hilltop castle.

Book a 3-hour tour to explore more of Salzburg, including visits to Kollegienkirche and the courtyard of St. Peter’s Abbey. Step inside the University of Salzburg’s church, a UNESCO-listed masterpiece with a striking white interior and famous organ. Your guide will also lead you through the serene courtyards of St. Peter’s Abbey, a medieval monastery that has been the city’s spiritual center for over a thousand years.

Book a 4-hour tour to experience Salzburg’s rich heritage with entry to Salzburg Cathedral, Kollegienkirche, and the courtyard of St. Peter’s Abbey. The Baroque cathedral stands on the site of a church from 774 and has witnessed the city’s most important events. With included tickets, step inside to admire breathtaking frescoes, an enormous organ, and the font where Mozart was baptized.

Book a 6-hour tour for the most complete Salzburg experience, including Fortress Hohensalzburg, Salzburg Cathedral, Kollegienkirche, and St. Peter’s Abbey. Skip-the-line tickets allow you to take the funicular up to the fortress without waiting. Explore its lavish princely chambers, including the Golden Hall and Golden Chamber, and see fascinating exhibits in the Fortress Museum, Rainer Regiment Museum, Marionette Museum, and Armory.

Includes

  • Private walking tour of Salzburg’s old town
  • 5-star licensed guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
  • Free entry to the Mirabell Garden (all options)
  • Free entry to Kollegienkirche and the courtyard of St. Peter's Abbey (3, 4, 6-hour options only)
  • Regular tickets to Salzburg Cathedral (4 and 6-hour options only)
  • All-inclusive skip-the-line tickets to Fortress Hohensalzburg via funicular (6-hour option only)
  • Pickup from hotel or accommodation in the Old Town
  • 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 2, 3, and 4-hour option)
  • Pickup from hotel or accommodation outside the Old Town

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of the Marktfrauen-Brunnen (next to St. Andrew Parish Church), Hubert-Sattler-Gasse 3, 5020 Salzburg, Austria.

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Important information

Know before you go

  • Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
  • The number of attractions depends on the selected option.
  • Mirabell Garden may be partially closed in winter. Palace tickets are not included.
  • Church tours may be limited during mass and special events, so your guide will provide information outside if needed.
  • You will visit only the courtyards of St. Peter’s Abbey.
  • Salzburg Cathedral tickets will be purchased on the spot during opening hours: Monday-Saturday from 8 AM to 5 PM, and Sunday from 1 PM to 5 PM.
  • Skip-the-line tickets to Fortress Hohensalzburg allow faster entry without queuing at the cash desk. They include all areas of the castle complex and a round-trip funicular ride.
  • Pickup is available for accommodations within 1.5 km of the designated meeting point.
  • Have a special request? Contact Rosotravel’s customer support—we’re happy to help!
  • We do our best to assist guests with disabilities. Please let us know in advance.

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Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 38 reviews

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J
John – United StatesSeptember 27, 2024 – Verified booking
Our guide was excellent. He had a wealth of knowledge about Salzburg and was very happy to share it despite it pouring raining throughout our tour. He even spent an extra half hour with my wife and I. My biggest regret is I wish I had left him a tip but I hope this review will help him as much.
l
lyra – GermanyDecember 4, 2023 – Verified booking
Our guide, Heidi, was wonderful! She was very informative and a lot of fun!
E
Elisabeth – CanadaJuly 7, 2023 – Verified booking
The most worthwhile 3 hours in Salzburg. We wished it was six! Heidi is a trove of knowledge and enthusiasm for Salzburg and its history and general European history to give context. Her recommendations for further stops on our travels proved excellent! She knows the city inside and out and conveys this knowledge with humour and enthusiasm. We were absolutely delighted, and grateful.

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