Salzburg Music, Myths and Baroque Beauty Self-Guided Walking Tour

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About this activity

Mozart composed his first piece at five. A prince-archbishop built a palace for his secret mistress. And during a siege, Salzburgers repainted one bull over and over to trick an entire army. This audio walking tour takes you through such real stories behind Salzburg’s most beautiful streets.

Starting at Mozart’s Residence, you’ll follow a carefully mapped route through baroque squares, medieval lanes, and Sound of Music filming locations – including the garden where "Do-Re-Mi" was shot and the stage where the Von Trapps performed their final concert. Along the way, hear about Europe’s oldest restaurant, visit a cemetery that inspired a Hollywood set, and discover why locals call themselves "bull washers."

No schedules, no waiting for groups – just press play and walk. The app provides audio commentary, maps and photos at every stop. Available in 9 languages. Works offline. Start anytime and take as long as you like.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: German, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, Polish, French, Dutch, Spanish
Operated by: Tourific

Ages: Adults (14–60 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
Included: Audio and written guide included
Included: Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
Included: Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
Included: 1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
Included: Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.

Not included

Not included: Any physical devices or headphones
Not included: Human tour guide at location

Itinerary

Makartplatz

10 min

Start the tour at the square where a child prodigy, a famous physicist and a glamorous painter all left their mark
Schloss Mirabell & Mirabellgarten

15 min

Hear the scandalous story behind why the palace was built and walk through the gardens where a famous scene from Sound of Music was shot
Makartsteg

10 min

Cross the famous bridge with thousands of love locks, hear about one legendary bull, and the Alpine river that carried the "white gold" that built this city
Getreidegasse

15 min

Even McDonald’s has to use a handcrafted wrought-iron sign on this medieval shopping lane. Find out why
Herbert Von Karajan Platz

15 min

A 300-year-old horse bath turned into a baroque art installation, a theater carved into solid rock, and the stage where the Von Trapps sang their final "Edelweiss" in the film.
Alter Markt

10 min

View Austria’s oldest coffeehouse, the confectioner who invented the Mozartkugel, and a pharmacy that’s been open since the sixteenth century – all on one charming square.
Residenzplatz

10 min

Stop to look at the largest baroque fountain outside Italy that was created by demolishing an entire neighbourhood.
Petersfriedhof

15 min

Take a look at the oldest monastery in the German-speaking world and the most beautiful cemetery you will ever see
Mozartplatz

5 min

End at Mozartplatz with a view of the tribute to Salzburg's famous son which hides many secrets
Mozart's Birthplace

Passing by

The butter-yellow house where a five-year-old started composing music that would change the world. Pass by: Museum (entry not included).
Salzburg Cathedral

Passing by

Look at the baroque cathedral where baby Mozart was baptised and where he later played the organ as a teenager. (Cathedral entry not included).

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.

End point

Using your ticket

Know before you go :

•⁠ ⁠You will need to download the "Tourific self guided tours" app from the Google play store or App store

•⁠ ⁠Right after booking, you’ll receive an email from Tourific or the tour booking platform with instructions to access the tour.

•⁠ ⁠Having trouble finding the email? Just search for “Tourific” in your inbox or spam folder.

•⁠ ⁠For any issues - contact [email protected]

•⁠ ⁠The tour is valid for 1 year and can be listened to any number of times. So feel free to download tour and experience a few stops before going on the tour.

•⁠ ⁠Fully charge your phone and carry your headphones for the best experience

•⁠ ⁠The tour follows a set route that we recommend that you follow. Once the tour is downloaded, the introduction will guide you to your starting point

•⁠ ⁠Change of plans? Enjoy the tour on a different day or from home