Private Tour
Private Tour to Salzburg for River cruise passengers - Passau or Linz
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Take a shore excursion to Salzburg, a city with a rich history. You'll explore Salzburg, a World Heritage City, in addition to the lovely journey on off-the-beaten-track roads from Passau to Salzburg.
The city of Salzburg, which for many years was ruled by catholic prince archbishops, is also famous for being the location of the Sound of Music movie. Along with the sites from the Sound of Music, visit the city's most well-known historical sites.
Important note: It is completely normal for your ship to change location during the day—typically continuing to Vilshofen or occasionally Linz. Rest assured, we will return you to your ship in the correct location, even if it is no longer in Passau. This is a regular part of our service and nothing to worry about.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Passau
Meet your local guide at the port in Passau and board your luxurious private car.
Mondsee
Get out of Passau and enjoy the beautiful countryside off the beaten path, it will take about 2 hours to Mondsee. Take photos at some hidden places on your way from Passau to Mondsee, where you will have time to visit the Sound of Music Wedding Church.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Private tour led by a professional, English-speaking guide
Return to ship (Passau/Vilshofen/Linz) included—no worries
Private transportation in a luxury Mercedes Benz V-Class van or Audi A6 (depending on group size)
Lunch
Museum entrance fees are not included in the price. Entry to the museum is optional.
Options
Driver/Guide
Your driver is also your guide.
Pickup included
Driver plus licensed Guide
Driver and licensed Guide: Having both, a chauffeur and a licensed guide ensure saving time and getting the maximum out of a private sightseeing tour.
Pickup included
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect trip with tour guide Patrick!
Andrea M,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved it and our tour guide, Patrick! Patrick took a scenic route through Monsee to Salzburg. He was very knowledgeable of the area and stopped at several overlooks to get just the right picture. He was also extremely helpful as we navigated our way back to our ship. We would not have gotten there without him!
Professional Guides who provided a lot of historical details
MartyHuntsville,Jun 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00When you go to a foreign country with significant history, it is best to hear a knowledgeable and certified or licensed Tour Guide who is learned in History and to have a good driver! Manfred and Humberto were the BEST! We had a very scenic drive across from the area and went to Hitler’s Eagles Nest. They were able to show us where historical meetings took place, where made his home and headquarters for 1/3 of the War. The car was very comfortable, and the scenery was spectacular. Manfred was able to answer all of our questions regarding the war and the settlement of the area. I would highly recommend them!
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