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Private Customized Salzburg City and Country Tour

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8 hours (approx.)
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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Professional guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

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

What To Expect

Salzburg Private Tours (Pass By)

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

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)
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fortress Hohensalzburg

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)
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Residenzgalerie Salzburg

Home of the Archbishops of Salzburg, today this gallery presents as centrepiece It’s Czernin Collection.Optional
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Franziskanerkirche

Gothic/Roman
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Getreidegasse (Pass By)

Walking true medivial streets
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Schloss Hellbrunn

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.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Salzburg Cathedral

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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kollegienkirche (Collegiate Church)

University church
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Felsenreitschule

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.
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35 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Mozart's Birthplace

It was here, January 27th 1756 A.D. that Mozart was born.You can visit the museum.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gaisberg

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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Leopoldskroner Weiher

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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wasserspiele Hellbrunn

Hellbrunn Palace, famous for its trick water fountains,
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50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Untersbergbahn GmbH

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).
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rosewood Schloss Fuschl (2024)

Former hunting lodge built in 1450 by Prince Archbishop, Schloss Fuschl is today a Luxury Lake Side Resort.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Red Bull Global Headquarters

Picture Stop at Red Bull Headquarters. Home of the most famous Energy Drink, enjoy beautiful architecture.
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2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mozartblick

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.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St Gilgen Mozartplatz

Visit the town center of St. Gilgen, including town hall, Mozart fountain and the birth place of Mozart's mother.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilika St. Michael

Visit the beautiful Lake District town Mondsee with the famous Basilica St. Michael.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Customized Salzburg City and Country Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Professional guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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)

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Free Cancellation

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).

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