Private Tour
Private Eagle's Nest & The Hills are Alive
Overview
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8 hours
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Explore Salzburg and its beautiful surroundings on the traces of the world famous musical “The Sound of Music” and visit the historical Eagle’s Nest in the Bavarian Alps. Your private guide will take you on this 8 hour private excursion showing you the City of Salzburg, the Eagle’s Nest, the Austrian Lake District and all the “Sound of Music locations that really interest you. This luxury, personalized tour is designed to give you the flexibility to pick and choose the venues, including where to go for lunch (own expense)
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Children under the age of 12 or shorter then 150cm need a child seat. Please inform us
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Salzburg Private Tours
We will pick you up from your hotel or any of the location in the city of Salzburg
Schloss Mirabell & Mirabellgarten
On this stop we will explore the beautiful Mirabell Gardens, where the grand finale of Do, Re, Mi was filmed and we will also show you the Pegasus Fountain, Dwarf Garden, Hedge Tunnel and the steps where Maria and the kids finished Do, Re, Mi.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Bottled water
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Entrance fees
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Private Eagle's Nest & The Hills are Alive
Pickup included
Reviews
30 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great history, and incredible views.
Patrick B,,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Carlos was our tour guide and was a wealth of information. He corrected many fault since found on Wikipedia and from other sources. The views at the Eagles Nest and up above were absolutely amazing.
Must Take Tour!
Katherine C,,Aug 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had Michael as our tour guide to Sound of Music Locations and Eagle's Nest and it was by far one of our favorite parts of our trip! Michael was so knowledgable, funny, and was such a great guide who told us all about the history of areas we were seeing. He showed us secret spots at Eagle's Nest and helped us get to the front of the line. Additionally, he told us a bit about his life in Austria and about the surrounding region. Would definitely recommend this tour!
A wonderful day in the hills of Salzburg
256pattia,,Aug 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed a great all day tour with Carlos, who had a great sense of humor and shared a lot of info on our tour, not just about the Sound of Music and Eagles Nest, but also the beautiful country of Austria. He also picked an awesome place for lunch. Highly recommend this wonderful experience!
Wonderful tour
Elizabeth M,,Aug 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour with Michael! Full of information, history, stories, and he expertly navigated roads and locations for us. Highly recommend!
Best tour ever!!!
Laurie M,,Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely the best!!! Carlos was fantastic. He knew so much about history at Eagles Nest. And so much about the Sound of Music. My teenage girls even thought he was a great tour guide. We had so much fun.
Higher than the Eagle's Nest!
Timothy M,,May 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Michael was the consumate guide. He greeted us promptly, directly outside the train station and whisked us straight up into the mountains to visit the Eagles Nest. Having done private tours for many years he was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the area and attractions, with insider tips and interesting facts you wouldn't find just by googling! ;) He seemed to know everyone and was able to somehow get us the best seats on the bus (the last leg up the mountain has to be done on busses), in the front of all the lines and even to the most wonderful, family owned traditional Bavarian restaurant for lunch. We were with him all day, in his luxury, very clean and comfortable, Mercedes van. He was a safe and efficient driver and took us on beautiful side routes and shortcuts through the gorgeous Austrian/ German countryside. After our fascinating visit at the Eagles Nest, with panoramic views of the Bavarian Alps which clearly marked the division between the two countries, we headed back down the "hill" (elevation 6017 ft) and toward Salzburg and our Sound of Music tour. Michael took us to multiple movies sites and again had wonderful background stories about the actual history of the time and the true and Hollywood versions of Maria and the Captain's famous love story. What a thrill to see these places in person and enjoy the journey with the soundtrack blaring and all of us singing along with every beloved song. Finally, we ended back in central Salzburg where Michael walked us to the bridge separating Old and New Town.... gave us a few more recommendations and directions back to the train station, then bid us a fond adieu. Traveling with Michael was worth every penny! Michael... If you're reading this, I just wanted you to know we made it all the way to the Nonnburg Abbey and the Fortress Hohensalzbur. Wow!!! What a 5 ⭐ day!!! TY... Tina and Tim
Peace in the Mountains
Travis L,,Oct 23, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved this day in the mountains. The whole experience was something our family will never forget. Our guide was so amazing…we had a two year old with is that was having a bad day and he was very patient, understanding, and caring. We had to make a few small adjustments and he was happy to do so for us.
Wonderful tour made possible by wonderful guide.
Michael M,,Oct 22, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our full day your was AMAZING ... because of the sites (which were spectacular) but mainly because of our guide, Michael. He was so friendly and made an immediate connection with us by clarifying what we wanted to see, why, and then forming the tour around that. At different points he would show us a helpful book or map. He recommended a fantastic spot for lunch, and most of all, helped us maximize seeing and learning all we could in the amount of time we had, never making us feel rushed. Highly recommend this tour, and highly recommend askign specifically for Michael.
Unreal tour
Thomas W,,Oct 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We highly recommend this company. Our eagles nest tour was cancelled due to weather but Luciano our driver gave us a mystery tour we will never forget. Definite 5 star rating and thanks for showing us Saltzberg!!!
Truly memorable!
Susie F,,Sep 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Driving through the spectacular hills of Austria, listening to the enchanting music of The Sound of Music.
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