Salzburg Self Guided Audio Tour with Options
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Salzburg, Austria
1 to 8 hours (approx.)
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Overview
Uncover the Magic of Salzburg with Your Personal Audio Guide
Tired of feeling touristy — but still want to experience Salzburg? With 100 captivating audio stories straight to your phone, this self-guided audio tour is your key to discovering Salzburg’s most iconic landmarks such as the Schloss Mirabell and Mozartplatz, as well as hidden gems.
Weave through the charming Salzburger Altstadt and the bustling Getreidegasse while this flexible walking tour lets you explore without groups or schedules.
Get a personal guide in your pocket at a fraction of traditional tour prices:
✅ No app download — works directly from your browser
✅ Start anytime, anywhere
✅ Explore top sights & hidden gems
✅ Enjoy full flexibility with pause and resume features
✅ Vivid storytelling with soundscapes and voice narration
✅ Perfect for solo travelers, couples, or families
After booking, just submit the last 5 digits of your phone number in the “promo code” field at App.trales.io to activate your access.
What's Included
- Web app with map
- Audio stories about top sights, historic events & famous people
- Captivating storytelling & soundscapes
- 1 step access: Link to easily activate and access your audio guide
- English Audio Guide
- Smartphone & headphones (bring your own)
- Offline access
- Physical in-person guide (not needed)
Meeting Location
Meeting point
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
Schloss Mirabell & Mirabellgarten
One of 100 location-based stories to explore: Prepare to step into a world of beauty and grandeur as we venture into the heart of Schloss Mirabell, one of Austria's most beloved destinations, located in Salzburg's Old Town. Step right into the pages of a fairy tale, where you can marvel at the grand Baroque staircase fashioned by Georg Raphael Donner, or lose yourself in the exquisite garden, sure to leave you in awe. Beyond visual delight, the castle and its surroundings are steeped in engaging tales.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Getreidegasse
One of 100 location-based stories to explore: Step right into the heart of Salzburg's history as we wander through the cobblestone streets of the renowned Getreidegasse. This narrow lane, with its tall, slender homes adorned with wrought-iron guild signs, is a snapshot of medieval times. Start your journey here at Count Karajan's square, and let's explore.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Residenzplatz
One of 100 location-based stories to explore: Ladies and Gentlemen, step with me on a time travel journey. Let's unfold the tale of grand plazas, termed as Residenzplatz, that hold a significant place in multiple cities across the German-speaking regions. These were not just mere public squares but symbols of power and prestige connected to the seat of rulers – both worldly and spiritual.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Kapitelplatz & Kapitelschwemme
One of 100 location-based stories to explore: Envelop yourself in the vibrant history of Salzburg as we explore the expansive Kapitelplatz. Located just south of the Salzburg Cathedral, this is not a place for rushing, but rather for reflecting on the rich cultural legacy of Salzburg.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Salzburger Altstadt
One of 100 location-based stories to explore: Step into the magical city of Salzburg, a place split beautifully by the Salzach river, with a plethora of history and magnificence waiting to be discovered. As you explore, you'll find the old town nestled against two parts of the city, each with its own distinct flavor. On the western and orographically left side of the Salzach, you'll find the oldest part of the city, surrounded by the picturesque Mönchsberg and Festungsberg mountains.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mozartplatz
One of 100 location-based stories to explore: Imagine standing in the heart of Salzburg, Austria, surrounded by majestic baroque architecture, beautiful squares, and vibrant street café culture. Welcome to the Mozartplatz - a splendid and historical square nestled in the city's left Old Town, where you can almost hear the ghostly melodies of the city's most famous resident, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Makartplatz
One of 100 location-based stories to explore: Dive into the heart of Salzburg's UNESCO-declared historic city center at the Makartplatz! Here, not only did two of Salzburg's most famed personalities Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Christian Doppler live, but it also serves a prestigious southern entrance to the Baroque garden arrangement of Mirabell Palace.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Salzburg Cathedral
One of 100 location-based stories to explore: Take a step back in time and step into the Salzburg Cathedral. This divine masterpiece isn't just a cathedral, oh no, it tells stories of faith, war, architecture, and inspiration. Once you step into this grand monument with roots in the 8th century, you're not merely entering a building, you're diving into a rich tale woven over the centuries.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Erzabtei Stift St. Peter Salzburg
One of 100 location-based stories to explore: Step back in time as we delve into the legacy of the St. Peter's Archabbey in Salzburg, an enigmatic entity that proudly stands as the oldest existing monastery in the German-speaking world of Austria. The entirety of the abbey's district, from 1 to 10, is a national heritage site, a testament in stone to a time long gone.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Stift Nonnberg
One of 100 location-based stories to explore: The oldest continuously running female monastic institution on a global scale, Stift Nonnberg, or Erin Monastery, named after the first abbess, Erentrudis of Salzburg. Nestled at heart of the UNESCO World Heritage site of the historic center of Salzburg, its stirring tale begins around 711/712 with the founding by St. Rupert.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Felsenreitschule
One of 100 location-based stories to explore: Welcome, dear visitor to the mesmerizing world of Felsenreitschule, a remarkable play venue of the Salzburger Festspiele!
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Botanischer Garten Universitat Salzburg
One of 100 location-based stories to explore: Imagine walking through the charming streets of the Austrian city of Salzburg, and suddenly, nestled amidst historical buildings and charming cafes, you find yourself engrossed by the grandeur of the Paris-Lodron-University, fondly known as the University of Salzburg. Igniting minds since the year sixteen twenty-two, it was initially established as a Benedictine University. Today, it stands as one of Austria's most integral educational institutions, diversely divided into six faculties: Catholic Theology, Law and Economics, Cultural Sciences, Social Sciences, Natural and Life Sciences, and Digital and Analytical Sciences.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Gaisberg
One of 100 location-based stories to explore: Welcome to the captivating world of Gaisberg, a mountain peak standing proudly at 1287 meters above sea level. Renowned as one of the westernmost mountains in the Osterhorn group, Gaisberg isn't just a hiker’s delight but also a beloved gem in the crown of Salzburg, Austria's capital city.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Friedhof Sankt Sebastian
One of 100 location-based stories to explore: Imagine standing within the hallowed grounds of one of Salzburg's most stunningly beautiful yet deeply serene sites — St. Sebastian's Cemetery, a masterpiece echoing the evocative allure of Italian Campos Santi. Nestled next to St. Sebastian Church, this burial place oozes a sense of rich history infused with compelling tales worth a lifetime of spins.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Augustiner Braustubl
One of 100 location-based stories to explore: Nestled in the heart of Salzburg, within the district of Mülln, lies one of the oldest and most enticing attractions of the city — The Augustiner Bräu Kloster Mülln. This venerated brewery not only brews some of Austria's most cherished beers but also houses the country's most extensive beer tavern, the Müllner Bräustübl.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. Blasius Church
One of 100 location-based stories to explore: Step into an unexpected gem of Salzburg's Altstadt, where ancient history meets divine spirituality. Tucked away in a quiet corner near Mönchsberg, moments from the bustling Getreidegasse, you'll come upon the former Bürgerspitalkirche turned Catholic parish church — St. Blasius. Today, this sanctuary figures as one of the oldest hall churches within the southern German scope. Just as impressive as its structure is its fascinating history that weaves an intricate story through time.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Linzergasse
One of 100 location-based stories to explore: Step back in time as you stroll in one of the most historic lanes in the city of Salzburg: The Linzer Gasse. This is not just a familiar route for the inhabitants; it's an exciting trail for the avid history buff tracing its roots back to Roman times.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Haus im Furtwänglerpark
One of 100 location-based stories to explore: Picture a quiet oasis nestled between grand architectural marvels in the heart of Salzburg - this is the Wilhelm-Furtwängler-Garden. This pocket-sized, serene hideaway brims with history and aromatic plant life as a testament to the city's history and love for botany. A striking contrast to the bustling city around it, this green retreat offers a peaceful escape for locals and tourists alike.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Kapuzinerberg
One of 100 location-based stories to explore: Salzburg cradles a fascinating gem within its boundaries - the Kapuzinerberg. A verdant vision rising to the east of the Salzach River, this 636-meter-high hill dominates the city's skyline and stands tall with the illustrious Mönchsberg, Rainberg, and Festungsberg on the opposite bank. A former appellation for this city mountain was Imberg - a name that today predominantly refers to its town-side fore-peak.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
PFERDESCHWEMME - HORSE WELL
One of 100 location-based stories to explore: A captivating experience awaits everyone who steps into Herbert-von-Karajan-Platz in the historic Salzburg. Here, hidden amidst the bustling city and coupled with rich historical significance, stands the Marstallschwemme, also known as the Imperial Horse Bath.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Plainberg
One of 100 location-based stories to explore: Ever wondered about the name of a humble hill? In an unlikely tale worth telling, the Plainberg, standing at a height of 549 meters above sea level north of the Austrian city of Salzburg, unveils fascinating stories about its name and history.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Leopoldskroner Weiher
One of 100 location-based stories to explore: Set foot with me on a serene journey that takes us to the placid waters of the Leopoldskroner Weiher, a standing body of water situated south of the Mönchsberg in the city of Salzburg. This 13-hectare water body nestled in the district of Riedenburg, was set up akin to the Geiselweiher at the foot of the Untersberg before 1500 and serves as a retention area for the overflow from the Alm canal.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Salzburg
One of 100 location-based stories to explore: Let me draw you into the captivating chronicle of Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, a bustling hub of transit, history, and architectural marvel in the heart of Austria. This pulsing tapestry of railways and culture resonates with the footsteps of about 25,000 travellers each day. Distinguished as Austria's most vital railway station, it's a tapestry woven of stories and steel, playing the crucial role of a border station towards Germany.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Dreifaltigkeitskirche (Holy Trinity Church)
One of 100 location-based stories to explore: Welcome to the Trinity Church, Salzburg's most significant religious building on the right side of Salzach. This church, constructed at the behest of the Prince-Archbishop Johann Ernst von Thun from 1694 to 1702, is a living testimony to one of the most innovative masters of baroque architecture, Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hellbrunner Allee
One of 100 location-based stories to explore: Imagine stepping into a time capsule whisking you back to the year 1615...
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Alter Markt
One of 100 location-based stories to explore: The Old Market square, or Alter Markt, in the heart of Salzburg's old town! Founded in the midst of the 13th century, this marketplace was a hub of colors, smells, and sounds, coming in as the third market square after the Waagplatz and a small square where Brodgasse and Goldgasse cross.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Michaelskirche
One of 100 location-based stories to explore: Hidden amidst the bustling courtyards of Salzburg's old town, between Waagplatz and Residenzplatz, a captivating tale unfolds. This tale revolves around the oldest existing church in the city - the Roman Catholic St. Michael's Church, a fitting tribute to the Archangel Michael. But did you know, this church played hide and seek with history, roles and architecture?
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Kirche Maria Himmelfahrt
One of 100 location-based stories to explore: High above on the northern foothills of Mönchsberg in Salzburg's picturesque old suburb of Mülln, a captivating story waits to be told—The story of the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption. Also known as Mülln Parish Church, Augustinian Church, or Müllner Church, it is a Roman Catholic church under the city deanery of Salzburg Archdiocese, dedicated to Mary.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Kurgarten
One of 100 location-based stories to explore: Picture a garden filled with exotic, ancient trees that appear to reach up and touch the sky, their leaves rustling gently in the breeze. This is the Kurgarten, or the Spa Garden, an English landscape garden located in the Neustadt (Andräviertel) district in the city of Salzburg, Austria, nestled right next to the renowned Mirabell Garden.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Kommunalfriedhof der Stadt Salzburg
One of 100 location-based stories to explore: Step into a place of solace, a tranquil oasis amidst bustling city life, the Salzburg Kommunalfriedhof. Opened in 1879 and sited on the edge of today's Gneis district, this communal cemetery is the largest in the city, and indeed, in the entire state of Salzburg, hosting about 20,000 graves. Every year, approximately 1,300 souls find their final resting place here, with about a third opting for cremation.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mozartsteg
One of 100 location-based stories to explore: Imagine standing on the grand, stone-clad banks of the glistening Salzach River, right in the heart of the enchanting city of Salzburg. But hold on… imagine also walking right across it! Not just one, but thirteen bridges and walkways, each with a story to tell, take you from one side of the city to another.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Volksgarten Salzburg
One of 100 location-based stories to explore: Welcome, my dear friends, to the Salzburger Volksgarten, where the life breathes through its open-air pools, ice-skating arenas, and vibrant public parks, nestled within the tranquil neighborhood of Parsch, beneath the urban sprawl of Äußerer Stein.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Kollegienkirche (Collegiate Church)
One of 100 location-based stories to explore: Could a building house the dreams of higher learning, the spiritual pursuits of faith, and the vibrant expressions of culture? Welcome to the Kollegienkirche in Salzburg, an architectural jewel that greets you from the bustling University Square, home to the University of Salzburg, and a beacon for the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception of Mary. Not mere religious edifice, the Kollegienkirche stands proudly today as a UNESCO World Heritage site, its legacy echoing through its grand baroque architecture.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Siegmundstor (Neutor)
One of 100 location-based stories to explore: Have you ever heard of a gateway that goes through a mountain? Siegmundstor, lovingly nicknamed Neutor by the locals, in Salzburg, Austria, is exactly that! Built in the 18th century, this architectural miracle stretches 131 meters long, effortlessly connecting the old town of Salzburg with the Riedenburg district. This is not merely a tunnel, but a tale of unique engineering feats and royal ambition.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Stadtverwaltung Salzburg - Stadtbibliothek
One of 100 location-based stories to explore:The Salzburg City Library or Stadt:Bibliothek, as known by the locals, is the largest public library in the Salzburg region, home to quite an astounding collection - an estimated 180,000 media items!
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with hearing impairment
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Salzburg Self Guided Audio Tour with Options?
Cancellation Policy
This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Activity code: C-445714P23
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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What is the cancellation policy for the Salzburg Self Guided Audio Tour with Options?
A:Apr 2025
This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Q:
What's included in the price?
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Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Web app with map.
- Audio stories about top sights, historic events & famous people.
- Captivating storytelling & soundscapes.
- 1 step access: Link to easily activate and access your audio guide.
- English Audio Guide.
The following is NOT included:
- Smartphone & headphones (bring your own).
- Offline access.
- Physical in-person guide (not needed).
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 18..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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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 Self Guided Audio Tour with Options is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with hearing impairment
- 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 Self Guided Audio Tour with Options 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
- Web app with map
- Audio stories about top sights, historic events & famous people
- Captivating storytelling & soundscapes
- 1 step access: Link to easily activate and access your audio guide
- English Audio Guide
- Smartphone & headphones (bring your own)
- Offline access
- Physical in-person guide (not needed)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with hearing impairment
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
