3 hours
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English
Overview
Meet your private guide by Salzburg’s Café Glockenspiel, and head out to explore the narrow lanes that zigzag through the Old Town. Walk past wealthy burgher houses fronted with Baroque facades, and admire Salzburg’s commercial center, which has retained its medieval charm.
After passing through the bustling Getreidegasse shopping district, you’ll work your way to Mozart’s Birthplace. Hear about Mozart’s childhood and his family, and learn about other Classical composers from Salzburg such as Michael Haydn.
Stroll onward to St. Peter’s Abbey, one of the oldest Benedictine abbeys in Austria, and learn a little more of the city’s history from your guide. Over the centuries, Salzburg has been known for its medieval salt trade, advances in medicine, and its links to the Sound of Music — the city provided the filming locations for the timeless wartime tale.
After three hours, your tour ends in the center of the Old Town.
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Insight Cities
Ratings & Reviews
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Fun.in Salzburg
patricia_h, Dec 2024
Liza was a wonderful and informative guide. It was extremely cold, frigid even, but she kept our spirits up and as we walked, looked for the sunniest spots to stop in.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you so much for the great feedback. We'll definitely pass that on to your guide. Safe travels.
Wonderful tour with Carolin
bpharis, Dec 2024
We had a wonderful tour of Salzburg with Carolin through Insight Cities - small group (also recommended), just me, my wife and Carolin. Her knowledge of and enthusiasm for the city was infectious.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review. We're proud to work with such terrific guides. Hope to see you again on Insight Cities tours in Berlin, Prague, Vienna, and Salzburg. Please tell your friends!
Magical Salzburg!
tfj003, Dec 2023
We had a great tour of Salzburg old town with Lisa! We were the only persons in our small group tour, so she customized it to what we wanted to see and learn about. Lisa was very knowledgeable and kept us engaged with the history, rumors and the exciting events and people of historic Salzburg!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thanks for your review! We're so glad you had a wonderful time in Salzburg!
Salzburg history at Christmas
625kerryj, Dec 2023
Klaudia was a great guide! We loved the tour and the history of the city. Just what we were looking for!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thanks for your review! We're so happy you enjoyed your tour with Klaudia.
Itinerary
Getreidegasse
Enjoy the narrow, crooked streets of Salzburg's Burgher Town. Here you'll find the passageways of the Getreidegasse shopping district, the Salzburg commercial center which has retained its medieval and Baroque charm from the days when Archbishops ruled.
25 minutesErzabtei Stift St. Peter Salzburg
St Peter's Abbey is a Benedictine monastery and former cathedral in the Austrian city of Salzburg. It is considered one of the oldest monasteries in the German-speaking world since its foundation in 696.
25 minutesMozart's Birthplace
Mozart's birthplace was the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart at No. 9 Getreidegasse in Salzburg, Austria. The Mozart family resided on the third floor from 1747 to 1773.
Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus)
We will visit Mozart’s Residence, where he lived until the age of 17, and explore the museum exhibit showcasing his musical genius and dramatic life with the help of your expert guide.
Schloss Mirabell & Mirabellgarten
Take in the grand Italian-influenced Baroque squares of the Residenz District where the Archbishops once presided and the extravagant Baroque Mirabell Palace and Gardens, with mythological statues and ornate flower arrangements.
30 minutes
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- 2.5-hour walk trough Salzburg historical center
- Professional scholar guide
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Mozart Residence Admission
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Your tour guides are local historians and enthusiastic hosts who love sharing Salzburg with visitors from all over the world.
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.