Salzburg Old Town, Fortress, Cathedral Private Walking Tour
Overview
Experience the heart, history and heritage of Salzburg on a private tour of the Old Town. Visit the Mirabell Garden and see Mozart's birthplace. Extended options: visit Kollegienkirche, Salzburg Cathedral and Fortress Hohensalzburg.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Explore the Old Town of Salzburg with a 5-Star Private Guide
- Discover top attractions, history, heritage and music in Salzburg
- See what’s hidden in the Kollegienkirche and the courtyard of St. Peter's Abbey (3, 4 and 6-hour options only)
- Experience true Baroque inside Salzburg Cathedral (4 and 6-hour options only)
- Take a funicular ride to Fortress Hohensalzburg with the all-inclusive skip-the-line ticket (6-hour options only)
Explore Salzburg’s charming Old Town on an immersive walking tour tailored to your interests. Stroll through baroque streets, see Mozart’s birthplace, and admire stunning churches as your Private Guide shares fascinating stories about the city’s musical heritage and rich history.
What's Included
- Free entry to Kollegienkirche and the courtyard of St. Peter's Abbey (3, 4, 6-hour options only)
- Free entry to the Mirabell Garden (all options)
- Pickup from hotel or accommodation in the Old Town
- Private Walking Tour of Salzburg’s Old Town and Top Attractions
- Regular tickets to Salzburg Cathedral (4 and 6-hour options only)
- (number of attractions depend on the option selected)
- All-inclusive skip-the-line tickets to Fortress Hohensalzburg via funicular (6-hour option only)
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- Entry to Mirabell Palace and St. Peter's Abbey
- Free entry to Kollegienkirche and the courtyard of St. Peter's Abbey (in 2-hour option)
- Regular tickets to Salzburg Cathedral (in 2 and 3-hour options)
- All-inclusive skip-the-line tickets to Fortress Hohensalzburg via funicular (in 2, 3, & 4-hr option)
- Pickup from hotel or accommodation outside the Old Town
Meeting Location
Hubert-Sattler-Gasse
5020 Salzburg, Austria
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Marktfrauen-Brunnen
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mirabell Palace
50 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mozart's Birthplace
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Kapitelplatz & Kapitelschwemme
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Kollegienkirche (Collegiate Church)
50 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Salzburg Cathedral
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Fortress Hohensalzburg
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
- The number of attractions depends on the selected option.
- Mirabell Garden may be partially closed in winter. Palace tickets are not included.
- Church tours may be limited during mass and special events, so your guide will provide information outside if needed.
- You will visit only the courtyards of St. Peter’s Abbey.
- Salzburg Cathedral tickets will be purchased on the spot during opening hours: Monday-Saturday from 8 AM to 5 PM, and Sunday from 1 PM to 5 PM.
- Skip-the-line tickets to Fortress Hohensalzburg allow faster entry without queuing at the cash desk. They include all areas of the castle complex and a round-trip funicular ride.
- Have a special request? Contact Rosotravel’s customer support—we’re happy to help!
- We do our best to assist guests with disabilities. Please let us know in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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).
- Free entry to Kollegienkirche and the courtyard of St. Peter's Abbey (3, 4, 6-hour options only).
- Free entry to the Mirabell Garden (all options).
- Pickup from hotel or accommodation in the Old Town.
- Private Walking Tour of Salzburg’s Old Town and Top Attractions.
- Regular tickets to Salzburg Cathedral (4 and 6-hour options only).
- (number of attractions depend on the option selected).
- All-inclusive skip-the-line tickets to Fortress Hohensalzburg via funicular (6-hour option only).
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice.
- Entry to Mirabell Palace and St. Peter's Abbey.
- Free entry to Kollegienkirche and the courtyard of St. Peter's Abbey (in 2-hour option).
- Regular tickets to Salzburg Cathedral (in 2 and 3-hour options).
- All-inclusive skip-the-line tickets to Fortress Hohensalzburg via funicular (in 2, 3, & 4-hr option).
- Pickup from hotel or accommodation outside the Old Town.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Salzburg Old Town, Fortress, Cathedral Private Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Salzburg Old Town, Fortress, Cathedral Private Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Free entry to Kollegienkirche and the courtyard of St. Peter's Abbey (3, 4, 6-hour options only)
- Free entry to the Mirabell Garden (all options)
- Pickup from hotel or accommodation in the Old Town
- Private Walking Tour of Salzburg’s Old Town and Top Attractions
- Regular tickets to Salzburg Cathedral (4 and 6-hour options only)
- (number of attractions depend on the option selected)
- All-inclusive skip-the-line tickets to Fortress Hohensalzburg via funicular (6-hour option only)
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- Entry to Mirabell Palace and St. Peter's Abbey
- Free entry to Kollegienkirche and the courtyard of St. Peter's Abbey (in 2-hour option)
- Regular tickets to Salzburg Cathedral (in 2 and 3-hour options)
- All-inclusive skip-the-line tickets to Fortress Hohensalzburg via funicular (in 2, 3, & 4-hr option)
- Pickup from hotel or accommodation outside the Old Town
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
- The number of attractions depends on the selected option.
- Mirabell Garden may be partially closed in winter. Palace tickets are not included.
- Church tours may be limited during mass and special events, so your guide will provide information outside if needed.
- You will visit only the courtyards of St. Peter’s Abbey.
- Salzburg Cathedral tickets will be purchased on the spot during opening hours: Monday-Saturday from 8 AM to 5 PM, and Sunday from 1 PM to 5 PM.
- Skip-the-line tickets to Fortress Hohensalzburg allow faster entry without queuing at the cash desk. They include all areas of the castle complex and a round-trip funicular ride.
- Have a special request? Contact Rosotravel’s customer support—we’re happy to help!
- We do our best to assist guests with disabilities. Please let us know in advance.
