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Skip-the-line Hohensalzburg Fortress Private Tour and Ticket

5.00
5.0(7 reviews)
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German, Russian, English, Italian, French, Spanish
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Overview

Available languages

German
Russian
English
Italian
French
Spanish

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Discover a millennium of history on a private tour of the Hohensalzburg Fortress, one of the largest medieval castles in Europe. Includes skip-the-line tickets and an exciting funicular ride. Extended option: see the Old Town and visit Salzburg Cathedral.

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:

2:-hour Hohensalzburg Fortress

Choose this tour to visit the Hohensalzburg Fortress. Includes skip-the-line tickets and funicular ride.

4:-hour Hohensalzburg Fortress & Old Town

Choose this tour to see the Old Town and visit Salzburg Cathedral and the Hohensalzburg Fortress. Includes skip-the-line tickets and funicular ride.

The all-inclusive ticket to the Hohensalzburg Fortress grants you access to all areas of one of the most visited attractions in Austria without waiting in line at the ticket office. Join our 5-Star Private Guide on a guided tour of the hilltop castle to discover its rich history, impressive architecture, and breathtaking views.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Check your email the day before the tour for information from Rosotravel, your tour operator.

The number of attractions depends on the selected opinion.

Salzburg Cathedral tickets will be purchased on spot, during the church’s opening hours: Monday-Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm, and on Sunday from 1 pm to 5 pm. Church tours during mass and special events are limited, therefore the guide may provide all information from the outside.

Skip-the-line tickets to Fortress Hohensalzburg provide faster entry without queuing at the cash desk. Admission is for all areas of the castle complex and a round-trip funicular ride. We apologize for the inconvenience but due to funicular’s revision, from 13.01.2025 until 31.01.2025 you can only reach the fortress via the footpath.

Pickup service is available for accommodations for locations within 1,5 km away from the designated meeting point.

What To Expect

1

Dombuchhandlung

Meet your guide in front of the Dombuchhandlung bookstore, Kapitelpl. 6, 5020 Salzburg, Austria. Please do not enter the building, it is only a meeting point

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Fortress Hohensalzburg

With the all-inclusive skip-the-line tickets to the Hohensalzburg Fortress you can fast track your entry and explore the whole complex. This includes the most expensive part of the main castle, the Princes' chambers. Your Expert Guide will introduce you to the generations of prince-bishops who lived here, and show you the opulent Golden Hall, Golden Chamber and Bedchamber. You will also see the chapel, armory house, battalions, Fortress Museum, Marionette Museum, Magic. Look back at over 1,000 years of Salzburg’s history and legends from the past. After your guided tour you can descend the mountain at any time by funicular. You will take a funicular ride to the castle on the hill at an altitude of 506 m above sea level. It will be an unforgettable experience with amazing views of Salzburg and the surrounding mountains and forests.

2 hours • Admission Included

Options

4h: Hohensalzburg + Old Town

Duration: 4 hours: Choose this tour to see the Old Town and visit Salzburg Cathedral and the Hohensalzburg Fortress. ,: Includes skip-the-line tickets and funicular ride. Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ATSA004

2-hour: Hohensalzburg Fortress

Duration: 2 hours: Choose this tour to visit the Hohensalzburg Fortress. Includes skip-the-line tickets and funicular ride. Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ATSA004

What‘s Included

All-inclusive Skip-the-line Tickets to Fortress Hohensalzburg via Funicular

(number of attractions depend on the option selected)

Pickup from accommodation in Salzburg Old Town

Regular tickets to Salzburg Cathedral and sightseeing in the Old Town (4-hour option only)

5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice

Private Tour of Hohensalzburg Fortress and Salzburg Old Town

Pickup from accommodation outside Salzburg Old Town

Regular tickets to Salzburg Cathedral and sightseeing in the Old Town (in 2-hour option)

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

5.00

7 reviews

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  • My husband and I had a...

    Michael S,Oct 1, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    My wife and I had a private tour and it was amazing. Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and friendly and was happy to answer any questions we had. I’m so happy we did this tour!!

  • Perfect day

    Sherry C,Dec 6, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Gertrud provided us with an excellent experience!! Loved the historic stories + stories she was taught as a child. Highly recommend

  • Morning fortress and old town Salzburg tour

    John J,Oct 17, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Very knowledgeable guide, covered all the bases and even showed us some extra things not expected. Well worth it!

  • Klaudia loves her Salzburg!

    Aaron K,Oct 3, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Klaudia was a super guide! She gave us so much history and information as well as making suggestions on other things to check out in our empty afternoon/evening schedule. It was like walking around Salzburg with your favorite Aunt!

  • Great tour!

    Debbie C,Oct 1, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Tour guide was amazing. Very thorough, added a lot of color. Fortress was very interesting and the views of Salzburg were amazing!

  • We do not know how we...

    Kristen W,Jun 22, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    We do not know how we would have done all of this without being exhausted and overwhelmed! It was so nice to have everything so easy!

  • Great experience !

    Carlos B,Jun 15, 2024

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Our guide was amazing, he knew every part of history and had a lot of experience on sharing all his knowledge to me and my family !!!

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