Salzburg

10 Best Salzburg River Cruises

The Salzach rides under the fortress: river cruises past the baroque skyline, dinner-and-concert pairings and the amphibious bus that drives into the river mid-tour. The wettest way to see a city built on salt money.

1.Salzburg: Amphibious Splash Tour on Land & on Water

Discover Salzburg on an amphibious vehicle combining land and water sightseeing. Fun, unique, and full of memorable views for a great value experience.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“brilliant fun, very informative. The guide was great, gave a commentary on everything and translated in English too and wax very funny. The aqua bus was brilliant fun. saw all the highlights and stopped for a break and photo shoot. would definitely recommend when in…”

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2.Salzburg: Boat Ride on the Salzach River

Discover Salzburg from the Salzach River on a scenic 40-minute boat ride. Enjoy stunning views, insightful commentary, and a relaxing experience for just $20.

★ 4.3

“It was really fun, but all the sights you see can easily be seen by walking. Our captain was informative and funny and the Mozart music and “dancing boat” at the end was silly fun.”

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

Experience Salzburg’s charm with a river cruise, dinner at the fortress, and a mesmerizing Mozart concert — all in one memorable evening for around $129.

★ 4.5

“The boat ride was very pleasant and the temperature was perfect. I know some reviews complained it was too hot, but not when we went. The short 10 minute walk from the boat to the funicular. was easy with an easy to follow map that…”

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6.Amphibious Splash Tour on the water & on the land in Salzburg

Discover Salzburg from land and water with the amphibious Splash Tour. Experience iconic sights, Sound of Music filming locations, and a fun splash into the Salzach River.

★ 4.5

“The driver was very friendly and did a great job of explaining the sights. The vehicle was amazing and the tour visited quite a few fascinating places.”

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7.River Cruise to Hellbrunn, Palace & world-famous trick fountains

Explore Salzburg’s historic streets, scenic river views, and Hellbrunn Palace’s famous trick fountains on this 2.5-hour tour combining a boat cruise and palace visit.

★ 4.5

“Disappointed that the cruise couldn’t go to Helbronn Palace due to low levels of water in the river. This was done by bus instead. The Palace was very interesting and worth a visit.”

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9.Wachau, Melk Abbey, Salzburg (Sound of Music) and boat trip!

Discover Austria's stunning landscapes, historic sites, and movie-famous locations on this full-day tour featuring Wachau Valley, Melk Abbey, Lake Traunsee, and Salzburg.

★ 5.0

“Everything was on time, the vehicle was very comfortable, and our driver-guide was excellent—friendly, knowledgeable, and professional throughout the trip.”

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10.Best of Mozart Concert at Fortress Hohensalzburg with River Cruise

Discover Salzburg’s highlights with a scenic river cruise, fortress visit, and Mozart concert—all bundled into a hassle-free experience for classical music lovers and sightseers alike.

★ 3.0

“The boat trip and concert are two completely separate, unrelated activities 4 hours apart. Timings weren’t made clear until we collected the tickets for a 45 minute boat ride at 4pm and discovered the concert didn’t start until 8pm. Basically wasted three hours hanging around…”

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Mozart in marble halls, a fortress above and Hallstatt an hour east.