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Is Salzburg Worth Visiting?

Baroque squares, alpine day trips, the Sound of Music meadows just out of town. A straight answer on whether Salzburg is worth the trip — what makes it special, who'll love it, and the experiences that seal the deal.

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4h

The Original Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg

The hills are alive with The Original Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg.

  • 4.7★ · 6491 reviews
  • Bestseller
From $87 a person
2h

Salzburg Old Town Walking Tour, Mozart, Mirabell Gardens

Why is Salzburg known as the City of Music?

  • 4.5★ · 273 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $38 a person
Hallstatt
5h 30m

Hallstatt Half-Day Tour from Salzburg

Explore Hallstatt in the alpine region of Salzkammergut on a half-day tour by coach, departing from Salzburg.

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From $99 a person
1h 30m

Salzburg Oldtown: Sightseeing Walking Tour with Licensed Local Guide

This tour is a walking tour and an introduction to Salzburg by a local licensed tour guide.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $10 a person
Exquisite train ride
7h

Salzburg History & Food Private Tour with Munich train add-on

Discovering local foods is the most important part of travelling.

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From $116 a person
9h 15m

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

Salzburg Super Saver combines two half-day trips into one memorable day offering great value for money.

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From $163 a person
2h to 6h

Salzburg Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour

Experience the heart, history & heritage of Salzburg on a private tour of the Old Town.

  • 4.7★ · 85 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $191 a person
Berchtesgaden
4h 30m

Skip-the-Line: Eagle's Nest in Berchtesgaden Tour from Salzburg

Visit Kehlsteinhaus, better known as the Eagle’s Nest, on a half-day tour from Salzburg.

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From $122 a person
8h

Hallstatt and Salt Mines Small-Group Tour from Salzburg

Small Group Minivan Tour, maximum 8 participants on a tour.

  • 4.6★ · 274 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $162 a person
1h

Salzburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Explore the highlights of Salzburg in our comfortable buses which allow you to enjoy an informative city commentary in up to 13 different languages.

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From $35 a person
2h 30m

Salzburg Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone

The TouringBee audio guide serves as a handy mobile companion for a self-guided tour in Oxford.

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From $12 a person
10h

Salzburg Sightseeing Day Trip from Munich by Rail

Take a day trip to the home town of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart on a guided full-day rail tour from Munich to Salzburg.

  • 4.6★ · 3402 reviews
  • Bestseller
From $92 a person
2h

Salzburg Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

The Best Way to Discover Salzburg: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour!

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From $6 a person
4h

Skip-The-Line Salt-Mines and Bavarian Mountains Tour from Salzburg

Explore the underground world of a centuries-old Bavarian mine on a half-day tour from Salzburg.

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From $105 a person
1h 45m

Salzburg Audio Guided Walking Tour 1h45 and 24 reviews

Mozart’s hometown of Salzburg is a cultural gem with a multitude of places of interest to discover in one day.

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From $7 a person
2h to 6h

Salzburg Old Town, Fortress, Cathedral Private Walking Tour

Experience the heart, history and heritage of Salzburg on a private tour of the Old Town.

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From $191 a person
2h

Private walking tour through the old town of Salzburg

Explore the fourth largest city in Austria with a fun licensed tour guide.

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From $99 a person
4h

Public 4h tour to filming locations of “The Sound of Music Movie“

Experience Salzburg and its surroundings beyond standard bus tours.

  • Top-rated · 4.7★
  • Free cancellation
From $93 a person
2h

Self-Guided Walking Tour of Salzburg with Audio Guide

Explore Salzburg at your own pace with this self-guided walking tour, featuring an engaging audio guide that reveals the city's rich history and stunning architecture.

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From $6 a person
River Cruise
4h 10m

Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Salzburg with River Cruise

Combine a VIP-/Dinner & Best of Mozart Fortress Concert with a popular boat trip on the Salzach & discover Salzburg from its most beautiful angle.

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From $132 a person
45 min to 1h

Sightseeing with the Sound of Music: A Salzburg Audio Tour

If you are a Sound of Music fan, this is the self guided audio tour for you!

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  • Private tour
From $12 a person
Famous Hallstatt
10h

Salzburg Super Saver: Hallstatt & Original Sound of Music Tour

Combine the Hallstatt Tour and the Original Sound of Music Tour and save money!

  • 4.6★ · 210 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $163 a person
2h to 3h

TOP Salzburg : Private guided tour with your mobile

Discover the magical city of Salzburg at your own pace with this guided tour.

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From $6 a person
Panoramic view of Salzburg
3h

Self-Guided Tour of Salzburg: Stories, Photo Spots & Desserts

Take a walk in cozy alpine city of Salzburg, sightseeing of architecture, make unforgettable photos in the best photo locations, learn about history, see secret places and spots,...

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  • Private tour
From $27 a person

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