Skip to main content
Get Your Guide logo
Anytime
  • Become a supplier
  • Wishlist
  • Cart
  • Profile
    Menu

    Explore Salzburg

    Places to see
    Back
    Places to see

    Top sights

    Hohensalzburg Fortress

    Salzburg Cathedral

    Mirabell Palace

    Mozart Geburtshaus

    Salzburger Marionettentheater

    Hellbrunn Palace

    Mozart-Wohnhaus

    Schloss Leopoldskron

    Mozarteum

    Stiegl Brewery, Salzburg

    St Peter's Abbey

    Salzburg Museum

    Attraction types

    Landmarks & monuments

    UNESCO sites

    Churches & cathedrals

    Castle & palace tours

    Multi-day trips

    Religious & spiritual activities

    Garden & park tours

    Archaeology

    Outside Salzburg

    Nearby destinations

    Hallstatt tours

    Berchtesgaden tours

    Schönau am Königssee tours

    Passau tours

    Hallein tours

    Zell am See tours

    Nearby sights

    Eagle's NestAttraction in Berchtesgaden, Germany

    Lake WolfgangAttraction in Salzburg - Umgebung, Austria

    Hallstatt Salt MineAttraction in Hallstatt, Austria

    ObersalzbergAttraction in Berchtesgaden, Germany

    KönigsseeAttraction in Schönau am Königssee, Germany

    ChiemseeAttraction in Bavaria, Germany

    Things to do
    Back
    Things to do

    Top experiences

    Bus & minivan tours

    Mozart concerts & tours

    Concerts & operas

    Salt mine tours

    Cave tours

    Rail tours

    River rafting

    Cooking classes

    Bike tours

    City cards

    Cable car tours

    Duck boat tours

    Explore more things to do in Salzburg

    Interests

    Educational activities

    Shows & musicals

    Outdoor sports

    Extreme sports & adrenaline

    Hidden gems

    Water sports

    Nightlife & bars

    Rainy-day activities

    Traveler type

    Wheelchair accessible

    Good for groups

    Family-friendly activities

    For adults

    Outside Salzburg

    Things to do in Hallstatt

    Things to do in Berchtesgaden

    Things to do in Schönau am Königssee

    Things to do in Passau

  • Explore Salzburg
  • Places to see
  • Things to do
  • Top sights
  • Attraction types
  • Outside Salzburg

Hohensalzburg Fortress

Salzburg Cathedral

Mirabell Palace

Mozart Geburtshaus

Salzburger Marionettentheater

Hellbrunn Palace

Mozart-Wohnhaus

Schloss Leopoldskron

Mozarteum

Stiegl Brewery, Salzburg

St Peter's Abbey

Salzburg Museum

Landmarks & monuments

UNESCO sites

Churches & cathedrals

Castle & palace tours

Multi-day trips

Religious & spiritual activities

Garden & park tours

Archaeology

Nearby destinations

Hallstatt tours

Berchtesgaden tours

Schönau am Königssee tours

Passau tours

Hallein tours

Zell am See tours

Nearby sights

Eagle's NestAttraction in Berchtesgaden, Germany

Lake WolfgangAttraction in Salzburg - Umgebung, Austria

Hallstatt Salt MineAttraction in Hallstatt, Austria

ObersalzbergAttraction in Berchtesgaden, Germany

KönigsseeAttraction in Schönau am Königssee, Germany

ChiemseeAttraction in Bavaria, Germany

  • Top experiences
  • Interests
  • Traveler type
  • Outside Salzburg

Bus & minivan tours

Mozart concerts & tours

Concerts & operas

Salt mine tours

Cave tours

Rail tours

River rafting

Cooking classes

Bike tours

City cards

Cable car tours

Duck boat tours

Explore more things to do in Salzburg

Educational activities

Shows & musicals

Outdoor sports

Extreme sports & adrenaline

Hidden gems

Water sports

Nightlife & bars

Rainy-day activities

Explore more things to do in Salzburg

Wheelchair accessible

Good for groups

Family-friendly activities

For adults

Explore more things to do in Salzburg

Things to do in Hallstatt

Things to do in Berchtesgaden

Things to do in Schönau am Königssee

Things to do in Passau

Explore more things to do in Salzburg

Skip-the-line Hohensalzburg Fortress Private Tour and Ticket

4.625 out of 5 stars
4.6
4.625 out of 5 stars
8 reviews
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Media collage
Skip-the-line Hohensalzburg Fortress Private Tour and Ticket
4.625 out of 5 stars
4.6
4.625 out of 5 stars
8 reviews

Discover a millennium of history on a private tour of the Hohensalzburg Fortress, one of the largest medieval castles in Europe. Benefit from skip-the-line tickets and enjoy a funicular ride.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Reserve now & pay later
Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
Duration 2 - 4 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Russian
Wheelchair accessible
Private group

Select participants and date

Participants

Highlights

  • Discover the secrets of the Hohensalzburg Fortress with a 5-Star Licensed Guide
  • Save time with the skip-the-line all-inclusive tickets to Austria’s top-ranked
  • Enjoy a funicular ride and admire breathtaking views from top of the mountain
  • Immerse yourself in Salzburg’s history and legends
  • Explore the Old Town and visit Salzburg Cathedral (4-hour option only)

Full description

The all-inclusive ticket to the Hohensalzburg Fortress grants you access to all areas of one of the most visited attractions in Austria without waiting in line at the ticket office. Join your guide on a tour of the hilltop castle to discover its rich history, impressive architecture and breathtaking views. Experience medieval Salzburg in all its glory!

Choose the 2-hour option to visit the magnificent Hohensalzburg Fortress. For your convenience, your Private Guide will pick you up from your accommodation or the designated meeting point in Salzburg’s Old Town. Together, you will take a funicular ride to the castle on the hill at an altitude of 506 m above sea level. It will be an unforgettable experience with amazing views of Salzburg and the surrounding mountains and forests.

With the all-inclusive skip-the-line tickets to the Hohensalzburg Fortress you can fast track your entry and explore the whole complex. This includes the most expensive part of the main castle, the Princes' chambers. Your Expert Guide will introduce you to the generations of prince-bishops who lived here, and show you the opulent Golden Hall, Golden Chamber and Bedchamber. You will also see the chapel, armory house, battalions, Fortress Museum, Marionette Museum, Magic. Look back at over 1,000 years of Salzburg’s history and legends from the past. After your guided tour you can descend the mountain at any time by funicular.

Choose the 4-hour option to visit the Hohensalzburg Fortress and see other attractions of Salzburg. On this extended walking tour you will discover the sacred treasures inside the stunning Baroque Salzburg Cathedral and stroll around the Old Town to discover the traces of Mozart, who was born and grew up in Salzburg. Explore the elegant Mozartplatz and Residenzplatz and discover the best things to do in Salzburg!

Includes

  • Private Tour of Hohensalzburg Fortress and Salzburg Old Town (number of attractions depends on the option selected)
  • Guide
  • Skip-the-line Tickets to Fortress Hohensalzburg via funicular
  • Entry tickets to Salzburg Cathedral and sightseeing in the Old Town (4-hour option only)

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of the Dombuchhandlung bookstore, Kapitelpl. 6, 5020 Salzburg, Austria. Please do not enter the building, it is only a meeting point

Open in Google Maps

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Water
  • Jacket

Know before you go

  • Check your email the day before the tour for information from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
  • The number of attractions depends on the selected opinion.
  • Salzburg Cathedral tickets will be purchased on spot, during the church’s opening hours: Monday-Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm, and on Sunday from 1 pm to 5 pm. Church tours during mass and special events are limited, therefore the guide may provide all information from the outside.
  • Skip-the-line tickets to Fortress Hohensalzburg provide faster entry without queuing at the cash desk. Admission is for all areas of the castle complex and a round-trip funicular ride. We apologize for the inconvenience but due to funicular’s revision, from 13.01.2025 until 31.01.2025 you can only reach the fortress via the footpath.
  • Pickup service is available for accommodations for locations within 1,5 km away from the designated meeting point.

From $236.26 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 8 reviews

Filter
By star rating
Sort by:
Recommended
Recommended
Most recent
Highest rated
Lowest rated
G
GetYourGuide traveler – United Arab EmiratesJuly 30, 2024 – Verified booking
G
GetYourGuide traveler – FranceMay 25, 2024 – Verified booking
Everything was perfect, the guide was very interesting, he even took us to an excellent bakery with hot bread. He took us on a journey through the history of Austria with great professionalism.
J
Jakob – SwitzerlandFebruary 13, 2024 – Verified booking
Very informative and interesting tour. Our guide Marouan was extremely flexible, confident and responded to our questions and requests in a friendly manner. Thank you again!

Product ID: 390106

Activity provider:Rosotravel Austria
  • Austria
  • Upper Austria
  • Things to do in Salzburg
  • Tours in Salzburg
  • Salzburg Cathedral

Top Attractions in Salzburg

  • 1Hohensalzburg Fortress
  • 2Mirabell Palace
  • 3Mozart Geburtshaus
  • 4Salzburg Cathedral
  • 5Hellbrunn Palace
  • 6Mozart-Wohnhaus
  • 7Salzburger Marionettentheater
  • 8Schloss Leopoldskron
  • 9Stiegl Brewery, Salzburg
  • 10Mozarteum
  • 11Salzburg Museum
  • 12Salzburg Airport
  • 13Nonnberg Abbey
  • 14St Peter's Abbey
  • 15St. Peter Cemetery, Salzburg
  • 16Salzburg State Theater
  • 17Felsenreitschule
  • 18Mirabellgarten
  • 19FestungsBahn
  • 20Gaisberg

Experiences in Salzburg

  • 1Salzburg Concerts & operas
  • 2Salzburg Shows & musicals
  • 3Salzburg Cruises & boat tours
  • 4Salzburg Day trips
  • 5Salzburg Walking tours
  • 6Salzburg Entry tickets
  • 7Salzburg City cards
  • 8Salzburg Family-friendly activities
  • 9Salzburg Bike tours
  • 10Salzburg Mozart concerts & tours
  • 11Salzburg Salt mine tours
  • 12Salzburg Food & drinks
  • 13Salzburg Nightlife & bars
  • 14Salzburg Cave tours
  • 15Salzburg Beer tasting & brewery tours
  • 16Salzburg Hiking
  • 17Salzburg River rafting
  • 18Salzburg Ghost & vampire tours
  • 19Salzburg Transfers
  • 20Salzburg Horse & carriage tours

Tours in Austria

  • 1Vienna Tours
  • 2Innsbruck Tours
  • 3Hallstatt Tours
  • 4Zell am See Tours
  • 5Seefeld Tours
  • 6Feldkirch Tours
  • 7Ischgl Tours
  • 8Baden bei Wien Tours
  • 9Eisenstadt Tours
  • 10Hallein Tours
  • 11Krimml Tours
  • 12Wattens Tours
  • 13Werfen Tours
  • 14Oberndorf bei Salzburg Tours
  • 15Westendorf Tours
  • 16Korneuburg Tours
  • 17Bad Voslau Tours
  • 18Kirchberg in Tirol Tours

Things to do in Austria

  • 1Things to do in Vienna
  • 2Things to do in Innsbruck
  • 3Things to do in Hallstatt
  • 4Things to do in Graz
  • 5Things to do in Linz
  • 6Things to do in Melk
  • 7Things to do in Krems an der Donau
  • 8Things to do in St Gilgen
  • 9Things to do in Dürnstein
  • 10Things to do in Gmunden

Top destinations

  • Barcelona
  • Paris
  • Amsterdam
  • Rome
  • Prague
  • London
  • Dubai
  • Vienna
  • Budapest
  • Milan
  • Marrakesh
  • Lisbon
  • Venice
  • Madrid
  • Berlin
  • New York City
  • Florence
  • Istanbul
  • Seville
  • Hamburg

Top attraction categories

  • Amsterdam Cruises & boat tours
  • Budapest Cruises & boat tours
  • Paris Family-friendly activities
  • Paris Cruises & boat tours
  • Madrid Family-friendly activities
  • Paris Hop-on Hop-off tours
  • Berlin Cruises & boat tours
  • Berlin Family-friendly activities
  • Rome Hop-on Hop-off tours
  • Venice Gondola tours
  • Paris City cards
  • London Harry Potter tours
  • Dubai Desert safaris
  • Amsterdam City cards
  • Prague Cruises & boat tours
  • Rome City cards
  • Paris Shows & musicals
  • Hamburg Cruises & boat tours
  • London Family-friendly activities
  • Tokyo Sumo experiences

Popular Attractions

  • Moulin Rouge
  • Caminito del Rey
  • Sagrada Familia
  • Keukenhof
  • Louvre Museum
  • Memorial and Museum Auschwitz-Birkenau
  • Vatican Museums
  • Eiffel Tower
  • Seine River
  • Warner Bros. Studio London
  • Alhambra
  • Colosseum
  • Disneyland Paris
  • Miracle Garden
  • Park Güell
  • Van Gogh Museum
  • Anne Frank House
  • Last Supper
  • Palace of Versailles
  • St. Peter's Basilica
  • Austria
  • Upper Austria
  • Things to do in Salzburg
  • Tours in Salzburg
  • Salzburg Cathedral
Get it on Google PlayDownload on the App Store
  • Contact
  • Legal Notice
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookies and Marketing Preferences
  • General Terms and Conditions
  • Information according to the Digital Services Act
  • Sitemap
  • Do not Sell or Share my Personal Information
  • About Us
  • Careers
  • Blog
  • Press
  • Gift Cards
  • Explorer
  • As a Supply Partner
  • As a Content Creator
  • As an Affiliate Partner
Paypal
Mastercard
Visa
Maestro
American Express
Jcb
Discover
Klarna
Google Pay
Apple Pay
Ideal
Bancontact

© 2008 – 2025 GetYourGuide. Made in Zurich & Berlin.

Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn