Salzburg Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour
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Salzburg, Austria
2 to 6 hours (approx.)
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Overview
Experience the heart, history & heritage of Salzburg on a private tour of the Old Town. Visit the Mirabell Garden and see Mozart's birthplace. Extended options: Kollegienkirche, Salzburg Cathedral & Hohensalzburg.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests.
2h: Old Town Highlights
Visit Mirabell Garden and see the highlights of Salzburg's Old Town, such as Mozart's Birthplace, Kollegienkirche, and Salzburg Cathedral (outside only)
3h: Old Town & Kollegienkirche
Visit the Kollegienkirche, the courtyard of St. Peter's Abbey and Mirabell Garden along with Salzburg's Old Town
4h: Old Town, Kollegienkirche & Salzburg Cathedral
Visit Salzburg Cathedral, Kollegienkirche, the courtyard of St. Peter's Abbey & Mirabell Garden along with Salzburg's Old Town
6h: Old Town, Kollegienkirche, Cathedral & Fortress
Visit Fortress Hohensalzburg, Salzburg Cathedral, Kollegienkirche, the courtyard of St. Peter's Abbey & Mirabell Garden along with Salzburg's Old Town
What's Included
- Free entry to Kollegienkirche and the courtyard of St. Peter's Abbey (3, 4, 6-hour options only)
- Free entry to the Mirabell Garden (all options)
- Pickup from hotel or accommodation in the Old Town
- Private Walking Tour of Salzburg’s Old Town and Top Attractions
- Regular tickets to Salzburg Cathedral (4 and 6-hour options only)
- (number of attractions depend on the option selected)
- All-inclusive skip-the-line tickets to Fortress Hohensalzburg via funicular (6-hour option only)
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- Entry to Mirabell Palace and St. Peter's Abbey
- Free entry to Kollegienkirche and the courtyard of St. Peter's Abbey (in 2-hour option)
- Regular tickets to Salzburg Cathedral (in 2 and 3-hour options)
- All-inclusive skip-the-line tickets to Fortress Hohensalzburg via funicular (in 2h, 3h, & 4h option)
- Pickup from hotel or accommodation outside the Old Town
- Catacombs
Meeting Location
Meeting point
Hubert-Sattler-Gasse
5020 Salzburg, Austria
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Marktfrauen-Brunnen
Meet your guide in front of the Marktfrauen-Brunnen (next to St. Andrew Parish Church), Hubert-Sattler-Gasse, 5020 Salzburg, Austria.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Schloss Mirabell & Mirabellgarten
Your guide will take you to see fabulous Mirabell Palace. It’s a complex of historic residence built by prince-archbishop Wolf Dietrich with baroque pleasure gardens. This former palace now houses government offices. The gardens are where the von Trapp children sang "Do-Re-Mi" in the Sound of Music.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mozart's Birthplace
Your Private Guide will introduce you to local history and culture, from music to arts and beyond. Salzburg is best known as the birthplace of Mozart and you will see his former residence, birthplace, and many monuments dedicated to this great Austrian composer.
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus) (Pass By)
Next, see from outside where Mozart lived at the so-called then "Dance Master's House". You can explore and learn more about him in our other specially dedicated tours. Possible to visit in our other tours.
DomQuartier Salzburg (Pass By)
The tour is fully adapted to your needs so despite the fact that the tour itinerary doesn’t cover this attraction, it might be visited on your request. If you wish your private guide could take you there in an extended version of the tour. The transformation of this place began over 400 years ago. The masterpiece in Italian-style Baroque gem was created and put on a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Kollegienkirche (Collegiate Church)
The Kollegienkirche is the church of the University of Salzburg and part of the UNESCO World Heritage. Its interior will astonish you with its clean, white design and you will learn about its famous organ.
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Erzabtei Stift St. Peter Salzburg
Another highlight of this extended tour will be a visit to the courtyards of a medieval monastery complex that has served as the spiritual heart of Salzburg for more than 1,000 years.
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Salzburg Cathedral
The 17th century Baroque cathedral, which stands on the site of a church built in 774, has witnessed the most important events in the city’s history. Entrance tickets are included in this tour, so you can step inside and admire its beautiful interior with stunning frescos, huge organ, and the baptismal font in which Mozart was baptized. You will also visit the cathedral museum, which houses amazing sacred art and other treasures.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Fortress Hohensalzburg
With the all-inclusive skip-the-line tickets to Fortress Hohensalzburg you can take an exciting funicular ride up the hill and explore the historic castle and its museums without waiting in line at the ticket office. Your licensed Private Guide will tell you about the prince-bishops who lived here and show you their princely chambers, including the Golden Hall, Golden Chamber and Bedchamber. You will also see the treasures of the Fortress Museum, Rainer Regiment Museum, Marionette Museum and Armory.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the opinion selected. The 2-hour tour excludes entry to the courtyard of St. Peter's Abbey, Kollegienkirche, Salzburg Cathedral and Hohensalzburg Fortress.
- Mirabell Garden may be partially closed in winter time.
- Guided tours inside the churches during masses and scheduled events are limited. If entry is not possible, the guide will provide all information outside
- Free entry to the courtyard of St. Peter’s Abbey excludes the abbey, church, cemetery and catacombs. Due to the abbey's rules, you can visit the church and cemetery only on your own, without a guide. Entry to catacombs costs 2 euro per person.
- The regular tickets to Salzburg Cathedral will be purchased on the spot. The Cathedral is usually open from Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm, and on Sunday from 1 pm to 5 pm, but this will vary because the church often organizes concerts and other events.
- Skip-the-line tickets to Fortress Hohensalzburg provide faster entry without queuing at the ticket office. This all-inclusive ticket includes access to all areas of the castle complex and a round-trip funicular ride. There may be a short line to ride a funicular.
- Pickup service is available for accommodations / hotels in Salzburg Old Town. Please provide your full address when booking. The itinerary will be adjusted accordingly.
- If you do not provide your address or your accommodation is more than 1,5 km away from the designated meeting point, the guide will meet you in front of the Marktfrauen-Brunnen (next to St. Andrew Parish Church), Hubert-Sattler-Gasse, 5020 Salzburg, Austria.
- For the comfort of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Salzburg Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-265554P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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Q:
What is the cancellation policy for the Salzburg Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour?
A:Apr 2025
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).
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Free entry to Kollegienkirche and the courtyard of St. Peter's Abbey (3, 4, 6-hour options only).
- Free entry to the Mirabell Garden (all options).
- Pickup from hotel or accommodation in the Old Town.
- Private Walking Tour of Salzburg’s Old Town and Top Attractions.
- Regular tickets to Salzburg Cathedral (4 and 6-hour options only).
- (number of attractions depend on the option selected).
- All-inclusive skip-the-line tickets to Fortress Hohensalzburg via funicular (6-hour option only).
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice.
The following is NOT included:
- Entry to Mirabell Palace and St. Peter's Abbey.
- Free entry to Kollegienkirche and the courtyard of St. Peter's Abbey (in 2-hour option).
- Regular tickets to Salzburg Cathedral (in 2 and 3-hour options).
- All-inclusive skip-the-line tickets to Fortress Hohensalzburg via funicular (in 2h, 3h, & 4h option).
- Pickup from hotel or accommodation outside the Old Town.
- Catacombs.
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Salzburg Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Salzburg Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Free entry to Kollegienkirche and the courtyard of St. Peter's Abbey (3, 4, 6-hour options only)
- Free entry to the Mirabell Garden (all options)
- Pickup from hotel or accommodation in the Old Town
- Private Walking Tour of Salzburg’s Old Town and Top Attractions
- Regular tickets to Salzburg Cathedral (4 and 6-hour options only)
- (number of attractions depend on the option selected)
- All-inclusive skip-the-line tickets to Fortress Hohensalzburg via funicular (6-hour option only)
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- Entry to Mirabell Palace and St. Peter's Abbey
- Free entry to Kollegienkirche and the courtyard of St. Peter's Abbey (in 2-hour option)
- Regular tickets to Salzburg Cathedral (in 2 and 3-hour options)
- All-inclusive skip-the-line tickets to Fortress Hohensalzburg via funicular (in 2h, 3h, & 4h option)
- Pickup from hotel or accommodation outside the Old Town
- Catacombs
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the opinion selected. The 2-hour tour excludes entry to the courtyard of St. Peter's Abbey, Kollegienkirche, Salzburg Cathedral and Hohensalzburg Fortress.
- Mirabell Garden may be partially closed in winter time.
- Guided tours inside the churches during masses and scheduled events are limited. If entry is not possible, the guide will provide all information outside
- Free entry to the courtyard of St. Peter’s Abbey excludes the abbey, church, cemetery and catacombs. Due to the abbey's rules, you can visit the church and cemetery only on your own, without a guide. Entry to catacombs costs 2 euro per person.
- The regular tickets to Salzburg Cathedral will be purchased on the spot. The Cathedral is usually open from Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm, and on Sunday from 1 pm to 5 pm, but this will vary because the church often organizes concerts and other events.
- Skip-the-line tickets to Fortress Hohensalzburg provide faster entry without queuing at the ticket office. This all-inclusive ticket includes access to all areas of the castle complex and a round-trip funicular ride. There may be a short line to ride a funicular.
- Pickup service is available for accommodations / hotels in Salzburg Old Town. Please provide your full address when booking. The itinerary will be adjusted accordingly.
- If you do not provide your address or your accommodation is more than 1,5 km away from the designated meeting point, the guide will meet you in front of the Marktfrauen-Brunnen (next to St. Andrew Parish Church), Hubert-Sattler-Gasse, 5020 Salzburg, Austria.
- For the comfort of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
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