Salzburg Introduction Walking Tour
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
During this 2.5-hour introductory tour with a personable and expert local historian, you explore Salzburg's historic city center with its array of preserved Medieval and Baroque buildings, learning about the salt commerce, musical history, local culture and tragic war years of this charming town. You visit the Benedictine St. Peter′s Abbey in the oldest part of the city. Our guide also gives you a lively knowledge of Mozart's and his sister's childhood in Salzburg and the fascinating true story of Trapp family singers from the global film classic The Sound of Music, one of the authentically great refugee tales of the Second World War.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Your tour guides are professors, doctoral students, historians, journalists, art critics, or published authors
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
This 2.5-hour walk starts with an exploration of Salzburg’s Burgher Town with its narrow, crooked little streets and the unique passage ways of the so-called ' Getreidegasse' Salzburg’s commercial centre still remains intact in its medieval charm contrasting the great spacious Baroque squares of the district where the Archbishops presided over the city in their Residence. We pass by Mozart’s Birthplace and the Festival Halls before we reach the monastery of the Benedictines called St. Peter – dating back to 696 AC. Along with stories of Salzburg’s medieval salt commerce and medical innovations, we follow the childhoods of Wolfgang and Nannerl Mozart as well as the life story of the great second musical son of the city, the composer, Michael Haydn. By the end of the walk, visitors know our local customs and traditions, our cultural and political history, and our enviable musical heritage. Last but not least, you will learn the true story of the global movie classic The Sound of Music's Trapp family, one of the authentically great refugee tales of the second world war.
What‘s Included
Professional scholarly guide
3-hour walk through the historical center of Salzburg
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Mozart Residence Admission
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Reviews
31 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Didn’t get what we were looking for
PuneetSudhir S,,Jun 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00Peter was very nice and knowledgeable. However we felt that the narration was broken and the overall context on the history of Salzburg we were looking at was missing. He did share many details but we struggled to put them in perspective without an overview.
Salzburg tour
sjennyk123,,Apr 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable, easy going, and fun. She was so sweet and kind. Answered all of our questions and showed us so many beautiful historical spots we would have never found on our own. We thoroughly enjoyed our 3 hour tour.
Great way to spend a few hours in Salzburg
Diane W,,Dec 11, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We booked a small group tour and it ended up being just my cousin and me. We learned a lot about the city which made the rest of our trip go much smoother. The guide was delightful and very informative.
Just what we wanted
Donna R,,Sep 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Natalie met us on time, tailored her walking tour based on the interest of the group. Combined a knowledge of satzburg history with personalities
Terrific tour
Don J,,Jul 17, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful time with our guide. The tour is a great way to see Salzburg. Highly recommend it.
Wonderfully planned day
Walter S,,Jun 12, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00All of he beautiful churches & buildings, the tour guide was very knowledgeable. Beautiful city to spend vacation in.
Super Salzburg
G3360QDtamim,,May 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The views were amazing and Claudia our tour guide was terrific. She was so helpful and tailored our tour to our wants. Highly recommend!
Fantastic tour of Salzburg!
Kent B,,May 24, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00My son and I had a wonderful walking tour in Salzburg. Our guide, Liza, was kind, considerate, and incredibly knowledgeable about Salzburg and its history. We had a great time!
Amazing tour with best guide
Konstantin V,,Apr 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing tour. Meeting Point was easy to find. Claudia was the best guide which we can have in Salzburg, very knowledgeable, friendly and open minded. The whole tour went beyond our expectation. Thank you!
City overview.
G7508UNmaryt,,Apr 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was very knowledgeable. She was very cognizant of our need to walk slower as elder adults. She was very friendly. Loved this experience.
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