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The 15 Best Salzburg Tours and Day Trips

71 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.5 average  ·  from $10

Mozart’s birthplace, a film location tour and the Salzkammergut lakes all leave from the same small old town. These 15 cover the city and the country around it, priced and timed, with a note on which need the whole day.

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

Review of Salzburg’s Sound of Music tour, with filming sites, Alpine scenery, Mondsee Cathedral, guide tips, pricing, and practical advice.

“David was great and very engaging! Enjoyed the tour and loved seeing film locations. Was very fun to learn more about the movie as well as the real story.”

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

Review of Salzburg’s Sound of Music Tour, with film locations, lakeside scenery, sing-alongs, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Fabulous morning spent looking at the locations where The Sound of Music was filmed, our guide was very knowledgable and engaging, the coach was lovely and clean and I would not hesitate to recommend this tour 😁”

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From Salzburg: Half-Day Tour to Hallstatt - Meeting at Mirabellplatz before the morning departure
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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

See Hallstatt from Salzburg on a scenic Salzkammergut bus tour with free time, lakeside views, the Bone House, and flexible cancellation.

“Our tour was great and Max was a brilliant guide who made good recommendations and clear instructions for pick up. Couldn't recommend Max and Panorama enough.”

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Salzburg: Mozart Concert at Mirabell Palace - The Marble Hall: a room with a Mozart connection
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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

Hear Mozart in Mirabell Palace’s Marble Hall, with live chamber music, fine acoustics, reserved seating, and a 90-minute Salzburg evening.

“amazing. One of the best things to do in Salzburg. Great musicians and great place.”

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Salzburg: Hohensalzburg Fortress Admission Ticket - The first reward is Salzburg from above
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Salzburg: Hohensalzburg Fortress Admission Ticket

5.Hohensalzburg Fortress Admission Ticket

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

Explore Hohensalzburg Fortress with medieval exhibits, Prince's Chambers, mountain views, and an optional ride on Austria's oldest funicular.

“The Castle is really a beautiful place to visit in Salzburg. The museums in the Castle has all the interesting history and ancestral equipments that are a must see. It is really fascinating how this massive Castle was built in the ancient times. The city view from the top of the Castle is also top-notch, not forgetting the smooth rail ride. I did not regret seeing the Castle and i highly recommend it to any tourist to include it on their visiting lists.”

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Salzburg Cathedral: Organ Concert at Midday - Entering Salzburg Cathedral at noon
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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

Hear Salzburg Cathedral’s organs at midday in a 30-minute Baroque concert, with grand acoustics, two organists, and excellent value.

“It was fantastic. Beautiful cathedral, even more beautiful music. You do have to show your QR code to the guy at the door to get your ticket to scan in the door (you can’t scan the QR code in the door scanner).”

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Salzburg: Best of Mozart Fortress Concert and Dinner - From the FestungsBahn station to the fortress
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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

Enjoy a three-course dinner, Salzburg views, a funicular ride, and Mozart performed in Hohensalzburg Fortress.

“We really enjoyed both parts of our evening: the meal and the concert. The atmosphere, the views, the service and the food were all amazing in the restaurant. The musicians were so talented and their selection of music was entertaining and full of emotion and energy. The setting for the concert in the golden room, the signs directing us, the hosts serving and seating us, everything was very well organized and everyone was nice and even charming.”

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Skip-the-Line: Eagle's Nest in Berchtesgaden Tour from Salzburg - The Königsee Valley and the mountain road
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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

Review of the Eagle’s Nest tour from Salzburg, with alpine views, Hitler’s former retreat, Berchtesgaden, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.

“We had a great sunny day. Not sure I’d do it on a cloudy or foggy day. We also ditched the return trip and took a local bus to the Konigssee which was fantastic. Great day, wonderful guide. Very knowledgeable.”

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Hallstatt Half-Day Tour from Salzburg - Two and a half hours in Hallstatt
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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

Review of the Salzburg to Hallstatt half-day tour, with scenic coach travel, 2.5 hours in town, costs, closures, and practical tips.

“Incredible place - must visit if you are in Salzburg. Wrap up warm and wear winter shoes as it can be a little slippy in the winter.”

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Salzburg 2.5-Hour Walking Tour: Mozart, Old Town & More - Makartplatz, Mozart’s Residence, and the New Town
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Salzburg 2.5-Hour Walking Tour: Mozart, Old Town & More

Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch in Salzburg - Meeting at Ursulinenplatz 9
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Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch in Salzburg

Salzburg: Mozart Concert with Dinner - A three-course dinner inspired by Mozart’s time
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Salzburg: Mozart Concert with Dinner

13.Mozart Concert with Dinner

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

Review of Salzburg’s Mozart Concert with Dinner, featuring period costumes, candlelit dining, opera favorites, and practical tips on value.

“Perfect evening, fabulous music, meal and entertaining from start to finish and a beautiful venue. Very enjoyable, highly recommend”

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Salzburg: Best of Mozart Fortress Concert - Hohensalzburg Fortress before the music
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Salzburg: Best of Mozart Fortress Concert

14.Best of Mozart Fortress Concert

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

Hear Mozart in Salzburg’s Hohensalzburg Fortress, with a funicular ride, city views, fine musicians, and practical tips for a memorable evening.

“Music & venue fantastic!! My only suggestion would be to maybe showtime a little earlier in the evening. Loved it!! Thank you🇦🇹🙏🏽💙”

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Salzburg Day Trip from Vienna - Salzburg Old Town: the best part of the day
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Salzburg Day Trip from Vienna

15.Salzburg Day Trip from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 738 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $172

Review of Salzburg day trip from Vienna, with Mozart sights, Mirabell Palace, Salzkammergut scenery, costs, timing, and practical advice.

“Our favorite tour in Austria, perfect balance of organized tour and personal exploration. We had the best pizza (randomly) we’ve ever had, and that is true even after visiting Rome! Highly recommend.”

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