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2-Hour Private Salzburg City Highlights Tour

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Salzburg, Austria
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2 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

See the best of Salzburg on this private 2-hour morning or afternoon sightseeing tour. The birthplace of Mozart, setting for ‘The Sound of Music,’ and home of famous Baroque architecture, Salzburg is a UNESCO World Heritage site and Austria’s fourth largest city. See top attractions including Mirabell Palace, St Peter's Abbey, Salzburg Cathedral and Hellbrunn Palace. This tour is the perfect introduction to the charming and culturally rich city of Salzburg and can be tailored to your interests.

This private tour is limited to eight people for a more intimate experience.

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
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Meeting and Pickup

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For hotel pick up please wait in the hotel lobby

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Hubert-Sattler-Gasse 1
5020 Salzburg, Austria

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Salzburg Cathedral (pass by)

Feel free to ask your guide to adjust this itinerary to suit your preferences. At the conclusion of your 2-hour private tour of Salzburg, you'll have seen many of the city's don't-miss sights and have a better idea of where you'd like to spend more time
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Schloss Mirabell & Mirabellgarten (pass by)

Pass Mirabell Palace, the city seat of government, and its gorgeous gardens, which were featured in the beloved film The Sound of Music. Continue to Old Town (Alstadt) and see the two festival halls that draw thousands of opera fans during the annual summer Salzburg Festival. Admire St Peter's Abbey, a Benedectine monastery dating back to the year 696, and Salzburg Cathedral, a stately Baroque cathedral where composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was baptized.
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Erzabtei Stift St. Peter Salzburg (pass by)

see from the distance
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Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus) (pass by)

On your way back to your hotel, pass the Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus), where the legendary composer wrote many of his masterpieces.
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Schloss Hellbrunn

Next, marvel at three magnificent palaces -- Frohnburg Palace, Hellbrunn Palace and Schloss Leopoldskron -- all of which are connected to scenes from The Sound of Music.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Stift Nonnberg (pass by)

Make sure to also capture photos of Nonnberg Abbey, the majestic abbey where Maria Augusta Kutschera -- whose life story The Sound of Music was based on -- was a postulant.
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Salzburger Altstadt (pass by)

pass the baroque outlines...
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Salzburg Panorama Tours (pass by)

After morning or afternoon pickup from your Salzburg hotel, travel by Mercedes-Benz E-Class (up to three people) or minivan (up to eight people) on your highlights tour of Salzburg. Being on a private tour makes for a more relaxed, flexible sightseeing experience and guarantees more attention from your city guide, who will share facts and stories about Salzburg's long and tumultuous history and cultural importance.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Please advise at time of booking your hotel details

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 2-Hour Private Salzburg City Highlights Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Transport by minivan or Mercedes E-class
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Please advise at time of booking your hotel details
  • We are happy to arrange the private city tour according to your personal interest, however please be aware this tour includes photo stops only – no walking tour.

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