Salzburg

15 Best Salzburg Walking Tours

The old-town walks between the domes: Mozart’s birthplace on Getreidegasse, Mirabell’s gardens and the baroque core UNESCO listed whole. The city center fits in an afternoon and rewards a guide who knows which courtyard doors push open.

1.Salzburg 2.5-Hour Walking Tour: Mozart, Old Town & More

Discover Salzburg’s highlights on this 2.5-hour walking tour, exploring Mozart’s legacy, historic Old Town, and panoramic views with an engaging guide.

Most Popular★ 4.2

“The guide, Junko, was very patient and took more than the time alloted to explain Salzburg history in detail. She gave an amazing vocal performance at St Peter's church too.”

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3.Salzburg Oldtown: Sightseeing Walking Tour with Licensed Local Guide

Discover Salzburg’s highlights on a 1.5-hour guided walking tour for under $11. Perfect for a quick, authentic intro to the city’s sights and stories.

★ 5.0

“Johannes told us great stories about Salzburg - it was balanced and funny and engaging.. highly recommended to appreciate this town and get oriented for the rest of our day out. Thanks very much !”

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4.Salzburg Old Town Walking Tour, Mozart, Mirabell Gardens

Explore Salzburg’s historic Old Town with this 2-hour guided walking tour featuring Mozart sites, Mirabell Gardens, and landmarks from The Sound of Music for $37.74.

★ 4.5

“This tour gives a brief overview of the city & helps you understand the history of the city and where places are located.”

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5.Salzburg Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour

Discover Salzburg’s highlights on a private walking tour for a personalized experience of Mirabell Gardens, Mozart's birthplace, Salzburg Cathedral, and more.

★ 4.5

“Our guide was very sweet and knowledgeable about Salzburg but his English was not the best in that he took long pauses to find the right word in English. This made it difficult to follow his conversation. His tour seemed very disorganized.”

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7.Private Walking Tour of Salzburg

Discover Salzburg’s highlights on a private 2-hour walking tour with an expert guide. Perfect for first-timers seeking authentic sights and local tips.

★ 5.0

“Sonja epitomised the perfect tour guide with a mixture of historical facts and great stories. Recommendations were appreciated and we thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Thank you again”

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8.Salzburg Old Town, Fortress, Cathedral Private Walking Tour

Discover Salzburg's highlights on a private walking tour including Mirabell Gardens, Mozart's birthplace, and Fortress Hohensalzburg with skip-the-line tickets.

★ 4.5

“espectacular, nuestro guía, philipp, ha sido muy amable, muy recomendado, ves todo o casi todo lo más importante de Salzburgo, elegimos la opción de 6 horas en español”

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9.Salzburg Introduction Walking Tour

Discover Salzburg's highlights with this small-group walking tour led by expert guides. Explore Mozart’s birthplace, baroque squares, and Sound of Music sites for an authentic taste of Austria’s cultural heart.

★ 5.0

“It was absolutely perfect. We saw all the highlights of the old city. There are so many beautiful areas we would have never found on our own. Throughout our stay we went back to almost everything we saw. Our guide Liza was wonderful and very…”

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10.Private walking tour through the old town of Salzburg

Discover Salzburg's highlights on a private 2-hour walking tour. Visit Mirabell Palace, Mozart's birthplace, Salzburg Cathedral, and more with a knowledgeable guide.

★ 4.5

“Florian provided a wonderful introduction to Salzburg, filled with lots of history and, by request, a smattering of Sound of Music tidbits 😉. Highly recommend this tour.”

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12.Salzburg Introduction Private Walking Tour

Discover Salzburg’s highlights on a private 2.5-hour walking tour, exploring Old Town, Mozart’s birthplace, and famous film locations with expert guides.

★ 4.5

“Liza was a wonderful and informative guide. It was extremely cold, frigid even, but she kept our spirits up and as we walked, looked for the sunniest spots to stop in.”

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13.Salzburg: 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour with a Photographer

Discover Salzburg’s charm on a 2-hour guided walking tour with a photographer, capturing stunning views and historic sites in an intimate small-group setting.

★ 5.0

“This is highly recommended. Edwin arrives on time and he is very academic and professional. He has a very good historic knowledge about the place and he will fill you with that. Edwin will point out the best spots as recommendation for your next activity…”

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14.Nuns and Nazis Walking Tour in Salzburg

Explore Salzburg's WWII history and the story of the Sound of Music with this engaging 2-hour walking tour led by knowledgeable guides for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“Leo gave us a tour on a rainy day (and it was cold), but he made it an outstanding experience anyway! The tour lasted over 2 hours, so plan accordingly. As a person who has watched and loved the Sound of Music since I was…”

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