4 Walking Tours in Salzburg Worth Booking

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

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

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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2.Old Town, Mozart, & Mirabell Gardens Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 461 reviews · 2 hours · from $45

Walk from Mirabell Palace through Salzburg’s Old Town with an English-speaking guide such as Annabelle, Florian, or Andreas. You’ll see filming spots from The Sound of Music, Mozart’s Birthplace, major churches, Residenzplatz, and the fortress view from Kapitelplatz. Expect a brisk, story-filled introduction rather than museum visits.

“Our guide was fantastic. He kept us entertained and interested the entire tour. Would highly recommend.”

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3.Salzburg Oldtown: Sightseeing Walking Tour with Licensed Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 392 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $10Best value

Start near the Spirit of Mozart at 10 am for a 90-minute English walking tour through Salzburg’s old town. Guides such as Johannes, Brigit, and Sonja bring Mozart, the archbishop’s city, and the Salzburg Festival to life. You’ll see Mirabell Garden, Getreidegasse, St. Peter’s, the cathedral, and Mozartplatz, then leave with a map and postcard.

“Johannes told us great stories about Salzburg - it was balanced and funny and engaging.. highly recommended to appreciate this town and get oriented for the rest of our day out. Thanks very much !”

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4.Salzburg Old Town Walking Tour, Mozart, Mirabell Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 201 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Spend about two hours with a licensed English-speaking guide, walking from Salzburg Congress through Mirabell Gardens, across the Salzach, and into the Old Town. You will see Mozart’s birthplace and residence, Getreidegasse, Salzburg Cathedral, and Hohensalzburg Fortress from below. Entry fees are not included, and the group can reach 25 people.

“It was very informative and went at a good pace. The guide had extensive knowledge of Salzburg and its history”

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