Salzburg Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour
Overview
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Experience the heart, history & heritage of Salzburg on a private tour of the Old Town. Visit the Mirabell Garden and see Mozart's birthplace. Extended options: Kollegienkirche, Salzburg Cathedral & Hohensalzburg.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests.
2h: Old Town Highlights
Visit Mirabell Garden and see the highlights of Salzburg's Old Town, such as Mozart's Birthplace, Kollegienkirche, and Salzburg Cathedral (outside only)
3h: Old Town & Kollegienkirche
Visit the Kollegienkirche, the courtyard of St. Peter's Abbey and Mirabell Garden along with Salzburg's Old Town
4h: Old Town, Kollegienkirche & Salzburg Cathedral
Visit Salzburg Cathedral, Kollegienkirche, the courtyard of St. Peter's Abbey & Mirabell Garden along with Salzburg's Old Town
6h: Old Town, Kollegienkirche, Cathedral & Fortress
Visit Fortress Hohensalzburg, Salzburg Cathedral, Kollegienkirche, the courtyard of St. Peter's Abbey & Mirabell Garden along with Salzburg's Old Town
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
Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
Please note that the number of attractions depends on the opinion selected. The 2-hour tour excludes entry to the courtyard of St. Peter's Abbey, Kollegienkirche, Salzburg Cathedral and Hohensalzburg Fortress.
Mirabell Garden may be partially closed in winter time.
Guided tours inside the churches during masses and scheduled events are limited. If entry is not possible, the guide will provide all information outside
Free entry to the courtyard of St. Peter’s Abbey excludes the abbey, church, cemetery and catacombs. Due to the abbey's rules, you can visit the church and cemetery only on your own, without a guide. Entry to catacombs costs 2 euro per person.
The regular tickets to Salzburg Cathedral will be purchased on the spot. The Cathedral is usually open from Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm, and on Sunday from 1 pm to 5 pm, but this will vary because the church often organizes concerts and other events.
Skip-the-line tickets to Fortress Hohensalzburg provide faster entry without queuing at the ticket office. This all-inclusive ticket includes access to all areas of the castle complex and a round-trip funicular ride. There may be a short line to ride a funicular.
Pickup service is available for accommodations / hotels in Salzburg Old Town. Please provide your full address when booking. The itinerary will be adjusted accordingly.
If you do not provide your address or your accommodation is more than 1,5 km away from the designated meeting point, the guide will meet you in front of the Marktfrauen-Brunnen (next to St. Andrew Parish Church), Hubert-Sattler-Gasse, 5020 Salzburg, Austria.
For the comfort of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
What To Expect
Meet your guide in front of the Marktfrauen-Brunnen (next to St. Andrew Parish Church), Hubert-Sattler-Gasse, 5020 Salzburg, Austria.
Schloss Mirabell & Mirabellgarten
Your guide will take you to see fabulous Mirabell Palace. It’s a complex of historic residence built by prince-archbishop Wolf Dietrich with baroque pleasure gardens. This former palace now houses government offices. The gardens are where the von Trapp children sang "Do-Re-Mi" in the Sound of Music.
Options
3h: 2h tour + Kollegienkirche
Duration: 3 hours: Visit the Kollegienkirche, the courtyard of St. Peter's Abbey & Mirabell Garden along with Salzburg's Old Town. Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ATSA008
2-hour: Old Town Highlights
Duration: 2 hours: Visit Mirabell Garden and see the highlights of Salzburg's Old Town, such as Mozart's Birthplace, Kollegienkirche ,: and Salzburg Cathedral (outside only). Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ATSA008
6h: 4h + Fortress Hohensalzbrg
Duration: 6 hours: Visit Fortress Hohensalzburg, Salzburg Cathedral, Kollegienkirche, the courtyard of St. Peter's Abbey and Mirabell Garden ,: and see the highlights of Salzburg's Old Town. Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ATSA008
4h: 3h + Salzburg Cathedral
Duration: 4 hours: Visit Salzburg Cathedral, Kollegienkirche, the courtyard of St. Peter's Abbey & Mirabell Garden along with Salzburg Old Town Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ATSA008
What‘s Included
Free entry to Kollegienkirche and the courtyard of St. Peter's Abbey (3, 4, 6-hour options only)
Free entry to the Mirabell Garden (all options)
Pickup from hotel or accommodation in the Old Town
Private Walking Tour of Salzburg’s Old Town and Top Attractions
Regular tickets to Salzburg Cathedral (4 and 6-hour options only)
(number of attractions depend on the option selected)
All-inclusive skip-the-line tickets to Fortress Hohensalzburg via funicular (6-hour option only)
5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
Entry to Mirabell Palace and St. Peter's Abbey
Free entry to Kollegienkirche and the courtyard of St. Peter's Abbey (in 2-hour option)
Regular tickets to Salzburg Cathedral (in 2 and 3-hour options)
All-inclusive skip-the-line tickets to Fortress Hohensalzburg via funicular (in 2h, 3h, & 4h option)
Pickup from hotel or accommodation outside the Old Town
Catacombs
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
85 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Private Walking Tour of Salzburg
Kathleen C,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was just superb! He shared his knowledge of history, culture, architecture, good restaurants to check out, the musical events the city is famous for, and more. We learned and saw so much, including hidden gems.
The Charm and Beauty of Salzburg
Lara F,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful experience with Elizabeth seeing and learning about Salzburg. She is very knowledgeable and kept it interesting.
Beautiful city, left wanting
Charity S,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Our train was 2 hours late which made us 30 mins late to tour. Kept in contact with guide, who waited, which was nice. However, we had asked if he’d meet us at our hotel “5 mins” from his location. App indicated this could have been possible and would have saved us time and energy -which we lost navigating 20 mins to his location. We were spent. He was disjointed, rushed and hard to listen to. Would have helped if he had asked what we were hoping to get out of the tour. He repeated history we’d heard before. He tried hard but was hard to follow and never did connect. Beautiful city. We want to come back and do it again in different circumstances.
Tour Guide Sabine was awesome
thomaswV5281KN,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Sabine was excellent. Very knowledgable and a great personality. Was patient with our questions and was very flexible on what to do on our tour from our POV. Got to see allot of the main sites in Avery short amount of time and easy walking.
Salzburg Looks Different When You Actually Know Its Story
I1427EAstacys,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you want to truly understand Salzburg — not just see it — book a private walking tour with Florian. My friends and I spent hours exploring the city on foot, and it was one of the most enriching experiences of our entire trip. Florian's depth of knowledge is remarkable. He brought centuries of history to life, covering everything from the city's stunning architecture and royal monarchy to the role of religion in shaping Salzburg, Mozart's legacy, the stories behind the statues, the beautifully manicured gardens, and the grand castles that define the skyline. Nothing felt rushed or superficial — every stop came with real context and fascinating detail. What made it exceptional was Florian's storytelling. He has a rare gift for making history feel immediate and personal, and our group was genuinely hanging on every word. The private format meant we could ask questions, go deeper on topics that interested us, and experience the city at our own pace rather than being herded through with a crowd. Salzburg is a city that rewards curiosity, and Florian is exactly the guide to satisfy it. An absolute must for anyone who wants more than just a surface-level visit. Five stars without hesitation!
Salzburg Walking Tour................................................................................................................................
Daniel T,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent guide, excellent explanation, very entertaining (I like the story), had a GREAT time.
The perfect introduction to Salzburg.
William T,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Maroine was outstanding. We began our time in Salzburg with his tour, and it was the perfect introduction to the city. He thoughtfully showed us all the key sights, explaining not just what we were seeing, but the history and stories behind each place. As non-German speakers, we were a bit intimidated by the language barrier at first, but Maroine immediately put us at ease. He was patient, welcoming, and generous with his knowledge—offering excellent recommendations and graciously answering all of our questions. By the end of the tour, we didn’t just feel informed—we felt confident. We walked away with a true understanding of Salzburg, a curated list of places we were excited to explore (and even revisit), and the comfort to navigate the city on our own. It was the ideal way to begin our stay.
Our guide Maroine was...
Mary C,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Maroine was wonderful. He was knowledgable and we had a nice pace around town. He personalized the tour for our needs. He gave us a lot of suggestions that we were able to act on during the rest of our stay.
Nice tour of salzburg
Joan G,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00We had a nice walking tour. With husband and two sons 24 and 26. The guide - Maroine- we very knowledgeable. My error was I should have said we were most interested in history. History of the old town as opposed to the sound of music and the art and theatre. We spent a lot of time before getting to the old town and by the time we arrived there - one of my boys was very cold. He had the wrong shoes. The guide stopped for us to buy wool socks but he was already miserable. We visited the church but then we cut the tour short because my son and husband wanted to go back to our hotel to get appropriate footwear. It was 19 and standing outside not walking was just super cold. We stopped about 20 minutes early and so did not see most of the old town stops, which is our fault for not being prepared. I got the impression most groups want to see the sound of music locations and I am the only one of my family that has seen the movie. Overall it gave us some interesting facts about the city.
Great private walking tour of Salzburg
Kevin F,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Maroine was a great tour guide. He was kind, attentive, knowledgable, and happy to adjust the itinerary on our private walking tour when our kids needed a break from the cold.
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