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Salzburg Tours & Day Trips: The 15 to Book

55 tours  ·  from $5 a head

Salzburg is small and its best days leave town. The 15 below sort the fortress and Mozart walks from the lake country, the salt mines and the run south to Berchtesgaden, with prices and how early each one starts.

The Original Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg - Mirabell Gardens and the steps from Do-Re-Mi
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The Original Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg

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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Salzburg: Original Sound of Music Tour - Leopoldskron Palace and the von Trapp home
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Salzburg: Original Sound of Music Tour

2.Original Sound of Music Tour

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

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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From Salzburg: Half-Day Tour to Hallstatt - The Salzkammergut drive from Salzburg
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From Salzburg: Half-Day Tour to Hallstatt

3.Half-Day Tour to Hallstatt

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,596 reviews · 5h 30m · from $100

Ride from Salzburg through the Salzkammergut to Hallstatt with an English or German-speaking guide. You get a scenic route, a guided introduction, and 2.5 hours to walk by the lake, see the Mullbach waterfall, visit the Bone House, and explore on your own. The salt mine is not included, and the Skywalk funicular is closed until summer 2026.

“Great schedule, fun history stories, everything went very well and easy to find the spot! Highly recommend!”

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Salzburg: Mozart Concert at Mirabell Palace - What the 90-minute concert feels like
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Salzburg: Mozart Concert at Mirabell Palace

4.Mozart Concert at Mirabell Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,498 reviews · 1h 30m · from $49

Spend 90 minutes in Salzburg’s Marble Hall at Mirabell Palace, hearing Mozart and other classical composers performed live by changing ensembles and soloists. You’ll exchange your voucher for a ticket on the first floor, then enjoy a concert with one 15-minute interval. Reserved seating is available, and the intimate room offers good views from most places.

“we attended the Christmas night performance and it was absolutely beautiful. Amazing musicians in a stunning setting!”

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Salzburg: Hohensalzburg Fortress Admission Ticket - Walking up or riding the funicular
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Salzburg: Hohensalzburg Fortress Admission Ticket

5.Hohensalzburg Fortress Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,236 reviews · 1 day · from $17

Spend a self-guided day exploring Hohensalzburg Fortress above Salzburg. Walk up in 20 to 30 minutes or choose the funicular, then visit the Prince’s Chambers, Panorama Tour, Magic Theater, Castle Museum, and interactive medieval displays. The ticket costs about $17 and includes transport only with the funicular option.

“self guided tour makes it easier for one to explore on their own.”

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Salzburg Cathedral: Organ Concert at Midday - Entering Salzburg Cathedral beneath the great dome
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Salzburg Cathedral: Organ Concert at Midday

6.Salzburg Cathedral: Organ Concert at Midday

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,007 reviews · 30 min · from $10Best value

Enter Salzburg Cathedral for a 30-minute midday recital featuring two organists and several of the cathedral’s seven organs. Hear contrasting pipe-organ tones beneath the vast dome, with introductions in German and English. The concert includes cathedral admission for the musical performance, but seats are not reserved.

“After reading the reviews for this concert, we knew we wanted to try to see it. Wow! It was everything that people said and more. The cathedral itself is steeped in history and is a place to sit and take in its beauty all around you. Then you add the organist and her incredible ability?! It was amazing. It was the best concert we have ever attended. The talent, the surroundings, the acoustics—everything was perfect. If you can go while visiting Salzburg, you must.”

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Salzburg: Best of Mozart Fortress Concert and Dinner - The funicular ride up to Hohensalzburg
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Salzburg: Best of Mozart Fortress Concert and Dinner

7.Best of Mozart Fortress Concert and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,424 reviews · from $93

Spend about 3.5 hours at Salzburg’s Hohensalzburg Fortress with a three-course dinner at the Panorama Restaurant and a classical concert. Ride the funicular up and down at no extra cost, enjoy city views, and hear Mozart alongside Haydn, Bach, Schubert, Dvorak, or Strauss. Choose Classic or VIP dining, with drinks included only in the Golden VIP option.

“Wonderful food and service. Incredible location. Excellent performers and very spirited!”

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Skip-the-Line: Eagle's Nest in Berchtesgaden Tour from Salzburg - Understanding the Eagle’s Nest without turning it into a shrine
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Skip-the-Line: Eagle’s Nest in Berchtesgaden Tour from Salzburg

8.Skip-the-Line: Eagle’s Nest in Berchtesgaden Tour from Salzburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,212 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $126

Travel from central Salzburg into Bavaria with an English-speaking guide, then take a mountain shuttle and historic brass elevator to the Eagle’s Nest. You’ll hear the site’s wartime story, enjoy time at roughly 5,000 to 6,000 feet, and stop in Berchtesgaden for an independent visit and lunch. Guides may include José, Mitch, Leo, Kylie, or Antonio.

“We highly recommend this trip! The guides were very informative and knowledgeable! The bus was comfortable and punctual . Only negative was having 55 minutes to eat. We would have preferred to end the adventure earlier and eat afterwards.”

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Salzburg: Amphibious Splash Tour on Land & on Water - Mirabell Palace gives the tour a strong start
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Salzburg: Amphibious Splash Tour on Land & on Water

9.Amphibious Splash Tour on Land & on Water

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,097 reviews · 1h 30m · from $49

Board Salzburg’s amphibious vehicle for a 90-minute circuit through Mirabell, Mülln, Leopoldskron, and other city districts before splashing into the Salzach. A German or English-speaking driver provides live commentary, while audio guides cover six additional languages. Expect a fun overview, not a long river cruise.

“This activity was great fun and we would recommend it.”

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Hallstatt Half-Day Tour from Salzburg - Hallstatt Marktplatz: pretty, compact, and busy
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Hallstatt Half-Day Tour from Salzburg

10.Hallstatt Half-Day Tour from Salzburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,033 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Ride from Salzburg to Hallstatt with a professional guide, passing Fuschl, Russbach, Abtenau, and Gosau. You get about 2.5 hours to explore the lakeside village, browse shops, eat, or visit optional sights. Guides such as Richard, Andrew, Jose, and Susie have led recent departures. The Skywalk is closed until summer 2026.

“I think the half day trip is plenty of time to visit Hallstatt. After we arrived, we had 2.5 hrs before the leave time. We walked all around, took tons of photos and then shopped a bit for souvenirs. Our tour guide, Andrew, was a wealth of knowledge and humor! He made the ride there even more enjoyable by telling us about the different regions we were driving through and the history and tidbits about all things Austrian! And our driver was amazing! The coach is large and she handled it with finesse. The roads to Hallstatt are narrow and curvy, but it was smooth sailing all the way! Thanks…”

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Salzburg 2.5-Hour Walking Tour: Mozart, Old Town & More - Crossing the Makartsteg into Salzburg’s Old Town
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Salzburg 2.5-Hour Walking Tour: Mozart, Old Town & More

11.Salzburg 2.5-Hour Walking Tour: Mozart, Old Town & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 987 reviews · 2h 30m · from $53

Begin at Mirabell Palace and cross the Makartsteg into Salzburg’s Old Town. Your English or German guide leads you to Getreidegasse, Mozart’s Birthplace, historic churches, squares, and medieval buildings. Guides such as Junko and June are known for lively storytelling, local tips, and, when appropriate, a beautiful song inside a church.

“Our guide June was so lovely. We learnt so much about Salzburg's history with many interesting facts and stories. We highly recommend doing this tour with June.”

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Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch in Salzburg - At Edelweiss Cooking School, the setting adds character
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Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch in Salzburg

12.Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch in Salzburg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 929 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72Top rated

At Edelweiss Cooking School in Salzburg, chef-led groups of three to five prepare apple strudel and Salzburger Nockerl, or sometimes a fluffy pretzel. You will stretch the pastry, share a goulash or lentil lunch, and eat your warm creations. The kitchen’s unusual rock-wall setting adds character, while vegetarian and vegan lunch options are available.

“Really fun experience. Got to know other people, prepare some Austrian specialties and have lunch. Do it!”

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Salzburg: Mozart Concert with Dinner - Candlelight, costumes, and a compact Baroque hall
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Salzburg: Mozart Concert with Dinner

13.Mozart Concert with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 835 reviews · 2h 30m · from $100

Spend 150 minutes at St. Peter Stiftskulinarium, Europe’s oldest restaurant, with opera singers and the Amadeus Consort Salzburg. You’ll hear arias from *The Magic Flute*, *Figaro*, and *Don Giovanni* between courses of a three-course dinner inspired by 18th-century recipes. Book ahead, arrive before 7 p.m., and budget extra for drinks.

“It was a great night. Fabulous food, and wonderful music.”

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Salzburg: Best of Mozart Fortress Concert - Getting to the fortress by funicular
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Salzburg: Best of Mozart Fortress Concert

14.Best of Mozart Fortress Concert

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 762 reviews · from $49

Ride the funicular from Festungsgasse to Hohensalzburg Fortress, then hear Mozart and other classical favorites in the Golden Hall or another fortress concert room. Expect a 90-minute evening performance by professional soloists or the Mozart Chamber Orchestra of Salzburg, plus sweeping views over Salzburg. Smart-casual dress is required.

“Great location for a concert. The musicians were very talented & we especially enjoyed the pianist & lead violinist. The music was varied with Mozart, Strauss, a polka & a Slavonic piece. It was quite warm but we were seated closer to the open windows which helped a little. The negatives were that we were seated in the last row even though we paid for Category B & we were one of the first couples to arrive. I would have paid less & chosen the cheapest category had I known that we were going to be seated in the last row. We were also very irritated that we dressed up…”

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Salzburg: Hop-on Hop-off City Tour - Mirabellplatz and the Mozarteum
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Salzburg: Hop-on Hop-off City Tour

15.Hop-on Hop-off City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 720 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $35

This 24, 48, or 72-hour coach tour circles Salzburg from Mirabellplatz, with 10 stops including Mirabell Gardens, Leopoldskron, Hellbrunn Palace, Nonntal, and the main station. You get multilingual audio commentary, a dedicated Sound of Music track, and a ticket that also covers selected city buses and routes to Gaisberg and Untersberg.

“This tour was so convenient and it took us to places that were close to all of the main sites in the city. 45 minutes between buses allowed us enough time at most stops to take a look around and enjoy the scenary before moving on to the next location. Heidi was also very understanding when my bus ticket blew away and made sure I was still able to continue on with the day. If you don't particularly like being shuffled around constantly on guided tours and would rather see things at your own pace this is definitely a great option.”

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