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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4.Salzburg: Boat Ride to Hellbrunn and Palace Visit

Discover Salzburg from the water and explore Hellbrunn Palace with this 2.5-hour tour featuring a scenic boat ride, palace visit, and fun trick fountains.

★ 4.4

“Because we waited for late-arriving guests for the boat ride to the palace, we were rushed to start the tour of the Magic Fountains, which are truly amazing. Thus we didn't have time to relax at all at the castle. Our boat and bus driver…”

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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

“There is a lot of walking in a lot of stairs, which was not explained in the tor information We had VIP tickets, but did not get the premier seating on the boat nor a free drink on the boat like other people Only included…”

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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

“Was a very nice tour, an experience that overwhelmed borders, perfect for anyone looking for the extraordinaryAuto-translated”

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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

“The boat trip is too short. Maybe because we did only one way. The rest of the group who took only a boat tour probably enjoyed the ride better. The Palace is magical though. Really worth visiting.”

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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

“The Austrian countryside and the historic center of Salzburg amazed us with their beauty. The guide was very professional and helpful. He was friendly and willing to assist. 10 points! Overall, we were thrilled with this experience.”

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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

“Was advertised as river cruise and then concert. 2-1/2 hours, done by 7:30. Instead, the cruise was done by 5:45, and the concert didn’t start till 8:30. We had made other plans after 7:30, and couldn’t make the concert because of the misleading time announcement.”

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