Salzburg Old Town Walking Tour, Mozart, Mirabell Gardens

Overview

Available languages

German

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Follow the Sound of Music and discover Mozart's legacy in Salzburg! See the highlights of the Old Town and visit Mirabell Gardens with a Licensed Guide, who will tell interesting history and funny legends of Salzburg.

Highlights:

• Explore the Old Town of Salzburg with a 5-Star Licensed Guide

• Visit the Mirabell Gardens, a filming location of the Sound of Music

• Learn about the life and music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• See Mozart’s Birthplace, Salzburg Cathedral, the Residence, and more

• Enjoy a well-organized walking tour for a maximum of 25 people

Why is Salzburg known as the City of Music? Join our knowledgeable and funny Local Guide on a group walking tour of the Old Town to discover the history and cultural heritage of this charming city. See the most important monuments, churches and historical landmarks and enjoy live commentary in 1 chosen language. Discover the best of Salzburg!

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

It’s best to arrive 10 minutes early, as latecomers won't be able to join the group or receive a refund.

Live commentary in only 1 language, as selected when booking.

Maximum 25 participants.

This tour is not suitable for people with disabilities.

There is no luggage storage for extra clothing, umbrellas, bags, scooters, etc. Pets are not allowed.

Free entry to Mirabell Gardens. The gardens are partially closed in winter, so it’s best to visit in spring, summer or autumn. For guest safety, in the event of extreme weather conditions (such as snow), we will offer an alternative route to the gardens. From 21.11 to 05.01, you will have a chance to visit a local Christmas Market instead.

Public squares in the Old Town can get very crowded during special events such as musical performances, festivals, etc.

We're not afraid of sun or rain, so the tour will take place as planned, regardless of weather. Please check the forecast and dress appropriately. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Free entry to Mirabell Gardens

5-Star Licensed Guide with live commentary in 1 chosen language

Walking Tour of Salzburg Old Town Highlights

Small group of 1-25 people

Interesting facts about Salzburg's history, Mozart, Sound of Music, and more

Entry to Mirabell Palace

What To Expect

Meet your guide arrive at the main entrance to Salzburg Congress, opposite HYPERION Hotel at Rainerstraße 3, 5020 Salzburg, Austria, turning right from Auerspergstraße 6. Wait under the flagpoles between the Congress building and Kurgarten Park (https://maps.app.goo.gl/UgBzmcLPyxLQy1hY8)

10 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Group tour of Salzburg to visit the famous Mirabell Gardens and discover other highlights of the Old Town, including sites related to Mozart.

30 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Options

2-hour: Tour in German

Duration: 2 hours: Join our 2-hour group tour of Salzburg's Old Town to visit the Mirabell Gardens and see highlights such as Mozart's.
,: Birthplace, Salzburg Cathedral and the Residenz.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - ATSA020.

2-hour: Live Guide in English

Reviews

4.37

119 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Worth Your Time
Heather H,
Jul 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It was simply awesome. We had at one of the restaurants our guide recommended. It was fabulous. Great Austrian food and beer
Solid experience. Would recommend.
Eshan J,
Jul 7, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Very fun and pretty worth it. Still it’s pretty expensive. Make sure to pack rain gear if it says it will rain even 4-5 hours near your time since weather is unpredictable. Our tour guide was very funny and knowledgeable, even beyond the tour. Wish he spoke a bit louder or brought a speaker.
Nice tour to learn about the city
val i,
Jun 29, 2025
- Viator
4.00
We loved this activity! Our guide was clearly passionate about the city and its history—you could really feel his enthusiasm as he shared stories and pointed out the highlights of Salzburg. His knowledge and energy made the tour engaging and enjoyable. I’m giving it 4 out of 5 stars only because I believe the use of an audio system or headsets would significantly improve the experience. Salzburg is a busy city, and with all the street noise and crowds, it was sometimes hard to hear everything he was saying—especially if you got even slightly separated from the group. The highlights of the tour included fascinating stories about Mozart’s life and the creation of The Sound of Music in Salzburg. In addition, he guided us through the merchant streets, discussed local shops, and shared insights about the churches and the important role of religion in the city’s history. This tour helped us get oriented in Salzburg and gave us great ideas for what to explore in more detail during the rest of our stay. Despite the audio issue, we would still recommend this excursion and hope that the organizers consider adding headsets to enhance the overall experience.
We did this on a very hot...
Donna O,
Jun 29, 2025
- Viator
4.00
We did this on a very hot afternoon which took away from the tour. The tour guide was a to focused on shopping points, but we did enjoy the sights and history.
Good overview of Salzburg!
Robyn T,
Jun 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was a great overview of Salzburg. Enjoyed hearing the stories about Mozart and The Sound of Music as well as Austrian history and our guide’s personal thoughts and experiences. We enjoyed this and recommend doing at the start of your trip to figure out where else you might want to go.