Tours and Trips in Salzburg

Enhance your experience of Salzburg's Baroque beauty on this private 4-hour tour of Austria's cultural center. Ideal for lovers of history and culture, this tour takes you to architectural highlights, including Salzburg Old Town and the Mozart Residence, and includes a visit to the Stiegl Brauwelt (Stiegl World of Beer). Producing beer since 1492, the brewery offers a whistle-stop tour of beer's manufacturing process followed by a tasting session. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included on this private tour, during which you'll receive undivided attention from your guide.

Get to know Salzburg's most important landmarks and highlights on this full-day private walking tour. Visit sites such as the Felsenreitschule, the University Church, the Franciscan Church, Getreidegasse, Fortress Hohensalzburg, Mirabell Gardens, and others. Hotel pickup and drop-off included. This private tour ensures personalized attention and a flexible itinerary.

Get a comprehensive overview of Salzburg's attractions during this hop-on hop-off bus tour. Listen to the onboard commentary in 13 languages, then hop off at any one of the 12 stops to explore further on your own. Two-day and day ticket options available to suit your budget and schedule.

The UNESCO-listed historic center of Salzburg is full of Baroque gems and medieval monuments, but most visitors never see the modern side of the city. This private 4-hour tour checks off landmarks such as Mozart's House, St Peter's Abbey, and Salzburg Cathedral, as well as visiting the futuristic Red Bull Hangar 7.

See the city of Salzburg from a whole new angle on this 40-minute Salzach River sightseeing cruise. Choose the departure time to suit your schedule and hop aboard your sightseeing boat in Marktsteg "” the heart of Salzburg's pretty Old Town. Cruise in comfort onto the gentle Salzach River with your guide and enjoy panoramic views over the city's medieval riverbanks. Admire the soaring peaks of the Hagenbirge and Tennengebirge in the mighty Tennen Mountains. Then, return to Marktsteg and take in the views from the other side of the river.

Relive your favorite scenes from the classic musical on The Original Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg. This comprehensive, 4-hour adventure takes you to the film's iconic sites around the city while providing historical background on Salzburg's top attractions and architectural jewels. Visit the stunning Lake District and see the gazebo where "˜Sixteen Going on Seventeen' was shot before concluding your tour back at your original departure point.

Escape the city and marvel on this private 8-hour Bavarian Mountains tour from Salzburg. Travel along the Kingslake River Valley deep into the Bavarian Mountains with your private guide. Admire breathtaking views over Austria's mighty Lake District from the top of Obersalzberg. Head off the tourist trail to Hinterbrand and enjoy a walk along the shore of Koenigssee Lake. Explore the pretty mountain town of Berchtesgaden during your free time, then return to Salzburg via a 450 year-old salt mine.

Feel festive this Christmas season with a horse-drawn sleigh ride in a village near Schladming. Departing from Salzburg, this day trip ventures along the Salzach River Valley and travel up 3,281 feet (1,000 meters) to the Alpine mountain of Dachstein. Relax with some lunch at a local inn before hopping on your 2-hour sled ride to soak up the wintry scenery. After this full-day excursion, your tour will conclude at its original departure point.

Follow in the footsteps of the Von Trapp family and discover filming locations from the international blockbuster, "˜The Sound of Music', on this private 9-hour tour from Salzburg. Following breakfast in the opulent Schloss Leopoldskron, you'll embark on a hiking trail featuring landscapes from the film's opening scenes. Opt to enjoy lunch at Obauer, one of Europe's most exclusive restaurants, and visit Mondsee and the Hohenwerfen Fortress, a 900-year-old stronghold. Entrance fees and hotel pickup and drop-off in Salzburg are included.

Admire medieval Salzburg from the water and discover one of the city's top attractions on this 2.5-hour Hellbrunn Palace visit and Old Town river cruise. Hop aboard your sightseeing boat in Salzburg's Old Town and cruise out onto the Salzach River with your guide. Gaze over the city's medieval riverbanks on route to the 17th-century Hellbrunn Palace. Explore the Baroque palace and gardens at your leisure with your audio guide, and discover the water fountains for which the palace is famous. Afterward, transfer back to Salzburg by double-decker bus. 

Take a tour of Salzburg with a private guide, and learn about the alpine town from its Benedictine abbeys to the von Trapps. On a 3-hour walking tour, you'll explore Salzburg Old Town, admire medieval and Baroque architecture, and stand before Mozart's Birthplace. See St. Peter's Abbey, and hear tales about the 'Sound of Music,' which was filmed in the city.

See the best of Salzburg at a discounted rate with the Salzburg Card. While exploring Mozart's hometown, take advantage of free admission to over 30 attractions and museums, with your choice of a 24-, 48- or 72-hour pass. Soak up additional perks including free public transportation, a complimentary guidebook and map of the city and more.

Krampus originates from centuries of Pagan festivals and is by far the most unique Christmas celebration ever experienced. This two night trip to Berchtesgaden is the only way to truly experience this ancient tradition which is coupled with an amazing Christmas Market, Schnapps factory tour, salt mine tour, and plenty more.

Werfen's magical ice cave is one of Salzburg's most loved attractions, and it's also one of the largest ice caves in the world. The huge size of the cave makes it easy to get lost, but you won't have to worry as a guide will accompany you. During your guided tour, you'll see spectacular ice formations, and learn fascinating historical and scientific information about the caves.

See "˜Sound of Music' filming locations, Obersalzberg, and the Austrian Lakes on a private day trip from Salzburg. The action-packed day includes visits to Schloss Leopoldskron, Hellbrunn Castle, Lake Wolfgangsee, and Mondsee "” all sites immortalized in the "˜Sound of Music' film. Travel to Obersalzberg, too, and learn about the mountain retreat during the days of Hitler's Third Reich. Access to the Eagle's Nest isn't included, but there's ample time for you to visit it, if you wish.