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Private walking tour through the old town of Salzburg

Salzburg, Austria
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Explore the fourth largest city in Austria with a fun licensed tour guide.
Immerse yourself in the thousand-year history and culture of Salzburg.
Explore the world cultural heritage of Salzburg's old town in all its facets.
Visit the most beautiful filming locations of Sound of Music, the highest-grossing music film of all time.
Follow in Mozart's footsteps.
Experience romantic medieval streets and monumental baroque architecture in a small space.
Learn more about everyday life without computers, without mobile phones and without electricity.

Highlights:
The enchanting Mirabell Palace with its mysterious garden.
The ancient Getreidegasse with its traditional guild signs.
The bombastic university church.
The view of the monumental baroque Salzburg Cathedral
The view of the threatening Salzburg Fortress 100 meters above the city.

Description

Itinerary
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Pass By: Mirabell Palace and Gardens, Mirabellplatz 4, Salzburg 5020 Austria

The tour begins in the beautiful baroque garden of Mirabell Palace.

Pass By: Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus), Makartplatz 8, Salzburg 5020 Austria

Then we take a look at Mozart's house.

Pass By: Altstadt Salzburg, 5020 Salzburg, Austria

We reach the old town via the Salzach River. Medieval house passages lead to Getreidegasse with its traditional guild signs and numerous shops. There we stop in front of the house where Mozart was born.

Pass By: Kollegienkirche (Collegiate Church), Universitatsplatz, Salzburg Austria

Right next to it, an arcaded courtyard leads to the Grünmarkt and the Kollegienkirche, the first church to be built in the Austrian Baroque era.

Pass By: Alter Markt, Goldgasse, Salzburg 5020 Austria

After a look at the town hall we come to the Alter Markt with Mozart's favorite café, Mozart ball shops and luxury shops.


Pass By: Residenzplatz, Residenzpl. 4, Salzburg 5020 Austria

The so-called princely town begins right next to it. At the Residenzplatz we see the old and new Residenz and in the center the largest baroque fountain outside of Italy.

Pass By: Salzburg Cathedral, Kapitelplatz 2, Salzburg 5020 Austria

After a short detour to Mozartplatz we stand in front of the monumental Salzburg Cathedral, the largest and oldest baroque church north of the Alps.

Pass By: Kapitelplatz & Kapitelschwemme, Kapitelplatz, Salzburg 5020 Austria

The tour ends at Kapitelplatz. There is the St. Peter's Abbey, the oldest monastery in the German-speaking world and the cradle of Christianity in Austria. The absolute highlight here is the view of Hohensalzburg Fortress, the symbol of Salzburg.

Inclusions

  • tourist guide

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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