Private Sound of Music Experience with Elisabeth von Trapp Family
Overview
*Note: Elizabeth is only available from May to November 1, 2025, and then again next year, from May to November 2026.*
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Why This Experience is Truly Once-in-a-Lifetime
Imagine hearing "Edelweiss" sung by Maria von Trapp's granddaughter at the very locations where the real family lived and the iconic movie was filmed. Picture standing in Mirabell Gardens - not with a tour guide holding an umbrella - but with Elisabeth herself, who carries the von Trapp legacy in her voice, her stories, and her heart.
This is access that money cannot usually buy.
While thousands of tourists shuffle through Salzburg on standard Sound of Music tours every year, only a privileged few will ever experience the authentic von Trapp story told by someone who lived it. Elisabeth isn't reciting memorized facts from a script - she's sharing her grandmother's legacy, her family's truth, and the real story behind the Hollywood magic.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Musical moments (Elisabeth often sings traditional songs)
- Parking Fees
- Licensed Austrian tour guide service
- Private guided tour with Elisabeth von Trapp (Maria's granddaughter)
- Lunch Lunch and refreshments (recommendations provided; included in VIP Full-Day option)
- Entrance fees to paid attractions (if applicable - most locations are exterior viewings)
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Gratuities (optional but appreciated)
- Ickup from locations outside 8km Salzburg radius (available for additional fee)
Meeting and Pickup
Your Royal Journey Begins at Your Doorstep:We collect you personally from any Salzburg location in our comfortable Mercedes vehicle - whether that's your luxury hotel, the airport, or the train station. Just tell us where you're staying, and we'll be there 10 minutes early with a warm Austrian welcome and complimentary refreshments for your 12.5-hour royal adventure.
What To Expect
Book Online
Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
Mirabell Palace Concerts
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Stift Nonnberg
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Erzabtei Stift St. Peter Salzburg
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Salzburg Cathedral
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mozart's Birthplace
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Residenzplatz
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Felsenreitschule
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Schloss Leopoldskron
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Schloss Hellbrunn
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Panorama Altstadt
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mondsee
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fortress Hohensalzburg
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sankt Wolfgang im Salzkammergut
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Inside the palaces there are stairs and therefore not recommendable for wheelchairs.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Sound of Music Experience with Elisabeth von Trapp Family?
Cancellation Policy
Still have questions?
We're here to help.
Activity code: C-34129P8
Traveler Photos
Reviews
Average 4.64 out of 5 stars based on 33 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
Additional Info
Similar Tours & Activities
Explore Hallstatt and the Salzkammergut Lake Region on this private day tour from Salzburg with tour end in Vienna....
$236
Join us for a little pre-Christmas flair in the historical city center and learn interesting facts about the Salzburg Christmas Market or our local Alpine...
$333
Discover the rich history of the Kingdom of Bavaria on a private tour of Munich! Visit Frauenkirche and St. Peter’s Church. Includes private car transfers...
$177
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...
$20
Explore Hallstatt and the Salzkammergut Lake Region on this private day tour from Salzburg with tour end in Vienna....
$236
Join us for a little pre-Christmas flair in the historical city center and learn interesting facts about the Salzburg Christmas Market or our local Alpine...
$333
Discover the rich history of the Kingdom of Bavaria on a private tour of Munich! Visit Frauenkirche and St. Peter’s Church. Includes private car transfers...
$177
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...
$20
Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
Enjoy a unique concert evening in the breathtaking Baroque Marble Hall in Salzburg's Mirabell Palace. Listen to the most famous pieces by Mozart and his...
$44
Hallstatt Half-Day Tour from Salzburg
Explore Hallstatt in the alpine region of Salzkammergut on a half-day tour by coach, departing from Salzburg. The 5.5-hour tour visits the historical village of...
$98
Culinary and musical delights high above the rooftops of the city! Enjoy a romantic dinner at Panorama Restaurant, located at world-famous Salzburg Fortress, followed by...
$95
The Original Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg
The hills are alive with The Original Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg. Enjoy a day trip visiting the breathtaking landscapes and locations where the...
$85
Enjoy a unique concert evening in the breathtaking Baroque Marble Hall in Salzburg's Mirabell Palace. Listen to the most famous pieces by Mozart and his...
$44
Explore Hallstatt in the alpine region of Salzkammergut on a half-day tour by coach, departing from Salzburg. The 5.5-hour tour visits the historical village of...
$98
Culinary and musical delights high above the rooftops of the city! Enjoy a romantic dinner at Panorama Restaurant, located at world-famous Salzburg Fortress, followed by...
$95
The hills are alive with The Original Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg. Enjoy a day trip visiting the breathtaking landscapes and locations where the...
$85
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
Filter by:
- 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).
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- WiFi on board.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Musical moments (Elisabeth often sings traditional songs).
- Parking Fees.
- Licensed Austrian tour guide service.
- Private guided tour with Elisabeth von Trapp (Maria's granddaughter).
- Lunch. Lunch and refreshments (recommendations provided; included in VIP Full-Day option).
- Entrance fees to paid attractions (if applicable - most locations are exterior viewings).
- Personal expenses and souvenirs.
- Gratuities (optional but appreciated).
- ickup from locations outside 8km Salzburg radius (available for additional fee).
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 Private Sound of Music Experience with Elisabeth von Trapp Family is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Inside the palaces there are stairs and therefore not recommendable for wheelchairs.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Sound of Music Experience with Elisabeth von Trapp Family 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
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Musical moments (Elisabeth often sings traditional songs)
- Parking Fees
- Licensed Austrian tour guide service
- Private guided tour with Elisabeth von Trapp (Maria's granddaughter)
- LunchLunch and refreshments (recommendations provided; included in VIP Full-Day option)
- Entrance fees to paid attractions (if applicable - most locations are exterior viewings)
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Gratuities (optional but appreciated)
- Ickup from locations outside 8km Salzburg radius (available for additional fee)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Inside the palaces there are stairs and therefore not recommendable for wheelchairs.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
