Private Customized Salzburg City and Country Tour

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About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Salzburg Private Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Professional guide
Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Salzburg Private Tours

Passing by

We will pick you up from your hotel or any other location in the city of Salzburg
Schloss Mirabell & Mirabellgarten

20 min

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)
Fortress Hohensalzburg

1 h 30 min Admission not included

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)
Residenzgalerie Salzburg

30 min Admission not included

Home of the Archbishops of Salzburg, today this gallery presents as centrepiece It’s Czernin Collection.

Optional
Franziskanerkirche

10 min

Gothic/Roman
Getreidegasse

Passing by

Walking true medivial streets
Schloss Hellbrunn

one hour Admission not included

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.
Salzburg Cathedral

30 min

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.
Kollegienkirche (Collegiate Church)

10 min

University church
Felsenreitschule

35 min Admission included

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.
Mozart's Birthplace

30 min Admission not included

It was here, January 27th 1756 A.D. that Mozart was born.

You can visit the museum.
Gaisberg

30 min

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.
Leopoldskroner Weiher

15 min

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.
Wasserspiele Hellbrunn

50 min Admission not included

Hellbrunn Palace, famous for its trick water fountains,
Stop 15

1 h 30 min Admission not included

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).
Stop 16

15 min

Former hunting lodge built in 1450 by Prince Archbishop, Schloss Fuschl is today a Luxury Lake Side Resort.
Red Bull Global Headquarters

2 min

Picture Stop at Red Bull Headquarters. Home of the most famous Energy Drink, enjoy beautiful architecture.
Stop 18

5 min

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.
St Gilgen Mozartplatz

20 min

Visit the town center of St. Gilgen, including town hall, Mozart fountain and the birth place of Mozart's mother.
Stop 20

20 min

Visit the beautiful Lake District town Mondsee with the famous Basilica St. Michael.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Tourist Hotel Boehm
Rosewood Schloss Fuschl
Hotel Garni Stabauer
Ferienwohnungen Kaiser Karl
Boutique-Hotel am Essigmanngut
Landhotel Hochlackenhof
Alpengasthof Gotschenalm
Urlaub und Wellness im Hotel Hochkalter
Hotel Hindenburglinde
Nutzkaser
Kulturhof Stanggass
Hotel Garni Wimbachklamm

and 316 more pickup points

Any Hotel, Airbnb or private address in the city of Salzburg and nearer surrounding areas.

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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)