Sound of Music Tours: 7 Ways Round Salzburg’s Film Trail

1.The Original Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,129 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $90Our pick

Join an English-speaking guide for a four-hour coach tour of The Sound of Music sites in Salzburg and the Lake District. See Mirabell Gardens, Leopoldskron, Hellbrunn, Lake Wolfgang, and Mondsee Cathedral. Guides such as Peter, David, Antonio, Bridget, and Jose mix film facts with the real von Trapp story, music, and Salzburg history.

“So much fun! The guide was very entertaining and taught us about the Sound of music as well as some about Salzburg. The drive out to the lakes was fun and the views were beautiful.”

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2.Original Sound of Music Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,059 reviews · 4 hours · from $88Best value

Follow The Sound of Music from Salzburg to Lake Fuschl, St. Gilgen, and Mondsee Cathedral in a comfortable coach. Your English-speaking guide connects movie scenes with Salzburg history, plays soundtrack songs, and may lead a sing-along. Guides such as José, Kylie, Mitch, and Connor are known for bringing plenty of energy.

“Our guide Antonio was wonderful. Well-informed, interesting ... and funny! Highly recommended on all fronts.”

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3.Hallstatt and Sound of Music Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 522 reviews · 10 hours · from $164

Spend about two hours exploring Hallstatt, then return to Salzburg for a Sound of Music tour with film locations, singing, and a scenic ride to Mondsee. Guides such as Jose, Kylie, Callie, and Connor are known for lively movie commentary. The day lasts 10 hours and uses buses or smaller vehicles.

“It was a very long day to do both Hallstatt and Sound of Music. Perhaps I would break it up over 2 days.”

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4.Salzburg Super Saver: Original Sound of Music and Salt Mines Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 345 reviews · 9 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $168

Spend about 9 hours and 15 minutes combining two Salzburg favorites. Ride into Bavaria for a guided salt mine visit with miners’ gear, wooden slides, and a raft ride, then follow Sound of Music sites with stops at Hellbrunn and Mondsee. Guides such as Kylie, Peter, Bridget, and Antonio are known for lively stories and singalongs.

“Peter was an excellent guide for the Sound of Music tour. It was very fun. We also had a great time in the Salt Mines. Our guide was very nice and with our small group he was very attentive to help us get going and find our way in the village we visited after our salt mine tour.”

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5.Original Sound of Music Private Tour Salzburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 310 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Visit Salzburg film locations with a private driver-guide, hotel pickup, and room for up to eight people. See Mirabell Gardens, Hellbrunn’s gazebo, Nonnberg Abbey, Mondsee wedding church, and St. Gilgen. Expect movie stories, Austrian history, mountain and lake views, and optional apple strudel cooking.

“Wonderful private guided trip with Antonio. We learned a lot about Salzburg as well as the filming of “The Sound of Music.” Antonio was exceptional and even knew of the back roads to get us closer and better views! We would definitely recommend this tour and tour guide!”

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6.Salzburg Super Saver: Hallstatt & Original Sound of Music Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 162 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $169

Spend 2.5 hours in Hallstatt, then return to Salzburg and switch buses for a musical tour of film locations at Leopoldskron, Hellbrunn, St. Gilgen, and Mondsee. Guides such as Jose, April, and Bridget are known for lively storytelling and sing-alongs, but the day includes considerable time on the road.

“We did the super saver Hallstatt/ Sound of Music Tour. It was amazing! Hallstatt is a beautiful little town, we enjoyed our time there- a little over 2 hours. There’s a boat ride and a skywalk, so plan accordingly- we just walked the town and saw the churches and ate some great things from the bakery. We then got back on the bus and returned to Salzberg to get on another bus to do the Sound of Music Tour. A little chaotic, they might want to re think how they do these tours. That being said- the Sound of Music Tour was our favorite tour ever! Jose is the most…”

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7.Original Sound of Music Tour Salzburg With Schnitzel and Noodle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 151 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $151

Spend about four hours visiting Sound of Music locations around Salzburg, from Mirabell Gardens and Hellbrunn’s gazebo to Mondsee wedding church. Guides such as April, Jose, Bridgette, and Peter bring movie facts and von Trapp family stories to life. A three-course meal follows at Herzl Restaurant, a 15-minute walk from the bus drop-off.

“That you get the inside scoop about the movie and the family and visit the sites the film was shot. Bridgett was a great tour guide and quite enthused about the family and tour.”

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