Salzburg Old Town Highlights: Private Walking Tour with Emphasis on History & Heritage
4.8
39 Ratings
Salzburg
Immerse yourself in the heart, history, and heritage of Salzburg with a private walking tour of the Old Town. Explore iconic landmarks like Mirabell Garden and Mozart's birthplace, and choose from extended options to visit Kollegienkirche, Salzburg Cathedral, and Hohensalzburg Fortress.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Marktfrauen-Brunnen - Meet your guide in front of the Marktfrauen-Brunnen (next to St. Andrew Parish Church), Hubert-Sattler-Gasse, 5020 Salzburg, Austria.
What's Included
  • Explore Salzburg’s Old Town with a private walking tour.
  • Enjoy free entry to Kollegienkirche and St. Peter’s Abbey’s courtyard with 3, 4, and 6-hour tours.
  • Visit the picturesque Mirabell Garden for free with any tour option.
  • Be guided by a 5-star licensed guide fluent in your chosen language.
  • Convenient pickup from hotels or accommodations in the Old Town.
  • Gain regular access to Salzburg Cathedral with the 4 and 6-hour tours.
  • Experience all-inclusive, skip-the-line access to Fortress Hohensalzburg by funicular on the 6-hour tour.
  • Select from multiple tour options to suit your schedule and interests.
What's Not Included
  • 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
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the culture, history, and legacy of Salzburg on a private tour through the Ancient City. Take a stroll through the Mirabell Garden and view Mozart’s place of birth. Additional options include the Kollegienkirche, Salzburg Cathedral, and Hohensalzburg Fortress.

Select from our diverse range of tour packages designed according to your preferences and interests.

2h: Highlights of the Ancient City
Explore the Mirabell Garden and uncover the main attractions of Salzburg’s Ancient City, including Mozart’s Birth Home, Kollegienkirche, and the Salzburg Cathedral (exterior only).

3h: The Ancient City & Kollegienkirche
Experience a visit to the Kollegienkirche, the courtyard of St. Peter’s Monastery along with the Mirabell Garden and the Ancient City of Salzburg.

4h: The Ancient City, Kollegienkirche & Salzburg Cathedral
Discover the Salzburg Cathedral, Kollegienkirche, the courtyard of St. Peter’s Monastery, and Mirabell Garden, all within the Ancient City of Salzburg.

6h: The Ancient City, Kollegienkirche, Cathedral & Fortress
Explore the Hohensalzburg Fortress, Salzburg Cathedral, Kollegienkirche, the courtyard of St. Peter’s Monastery, and Mirabell Garden as part of your trip through the Ancient City of Salzburg.

  • 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.
Location
Marktfrauen-Brunnen
Hubert-Sattler-Gasse
Meet your guide in front of the Marktfrauen-Brunnen (next to St. Andrew Parish Church), Hubert-Sattler-Gasse, 5020 Salzburg, Austria.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(39 Ratings)
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Holly_g
Mar 15, 2024
Highly recommended tour! - We had a wonderful experience on our Salzburg Old Town Highlights tour. Our guide, Maroine, was delightful, extremely knowledgeable and very patient with our three young children. He was aware of my daughter’s love for The Sound of Music and took every opportunity to point out filming locations and take pictures of our family at those locations. Maroine had an answer for each of our questions and provided many interesting details about the city’s history, architecture and notable figures. He also provided a number of extremely helpful recommendations for the best souvenir and chocolate shops, cafes and restaurants where we could experience the most authentic Austrian cuisine. I felt like we covered a lot in just a couple of hours yet didn’t feel rushed at all. I highly recommend this tour and tour guide, Maroine!
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Troy_t
Jan 6, 2024
Gallant guide - What a charming experience. Perfectly tailored to our interests in history and architecture, our guide gave 110% it made sense of the place and kept us moving on a cold day.
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Lisa_k
Dec 21, 2023
Informative and fun - This short walking tour was perfect to get a layout of Salzburg and the history of the city. Our guide was very informative and super fun. She answered many questions and took us to sites that we had an interest in.
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Lucia
Nov 3, 2023
Fun and history in this beautiful city! - Got a 6-hour private tour in Spanish that included Fortress Hohensalzbrg. Heidi was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable about history and sites. We enjoyed it very much!
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Beth_h
Oct 19, 2023
Tour not to miss - We loved the amazing knowledge of the area, history of the country and passion for architecture. Having just 4 hours together was almost nit enough! Such a wonderful gentle personality that made sure we were happy with all aspects of the walk
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Richard_a
Oct 3, 2023
A Good Overview of Salzburg - This was a very good tour. Our guide, Igor, was both knowledgeable and personable, and provided us a fine overview of Salzburg. We especially enjoyed Mirabell Gardens, San Sebastián and St. Peter's Cemeteries, and Kollegienkirche, all with excellent historical context. This tour is highly recommended.
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Linda_g
Sep 8, 2023
Excellent tour - Heidi was an outstanding guide! She gave us an excellent tour, full of history, anecdotes, insights, all sprinkled with a touch of humor. She left us with a good idea of where to go and what to see in more depth. We highly recommend this tour.
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Sarah_d
Sep 2, 2023
Intrigued by her historical knowledge - Heidi’s personal stories and relationships to many locals in Salzburg was endearing and made us feel as if we were her personal guests.
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Limseys
Aug 3, 2023
Salzburg old town experience - We enjoyed this guides excursion with a local guide. We had amazing time in the historical centre. Good experience.
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Simon_c
Oct 4, 2023
Lots to see & experience. - Walking around the Old Town area below the fort. So many interesting points to see & discuss. The St Peter’s cemetery and securing a dinner booking from walking into the St Peter’s Restaurant were very special.
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