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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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2.Salzburg: Old Town, Mozart, & Mirabell Gardens Walking Tour

Discover Salzburg’s highlights with a 2-hour guided walking tour exploring Old Town, Mozart’s legacy, Mirabell Gardens, and iconic Sound of Music sights.

★ 4.8

“I loved the guide. He was very knowledgeable & had soo many truth stories about the sound of music history. To the Churches & Mozart history. I enjoyed picking his brain & just learning from him. We talked about soo many different subjects & history…”

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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

“My wife and I had a wonderful time, Johannes was very entertaining and well versed in everything related to the tour. I would definitely recommend not passing up on this one, it’s well worth your while.”

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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

“Such a great introduction to Salzburg including all the big highlights, hints on when to time visits to the fortress and cathedral and many away from crowd restaurant recommendations. Igor included lots of little details that made the tour interesting and helped us get the…”

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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

“It was a wonderful experience, even with my dog. The tour guide was incredibly warm-hearted and welcoming, and she explained everything with such care and attention to detail. You could really feel how much love and passion she puts into her work. It made the…”

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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

“Amazing tour. Meeting Point was easy to find. Claudia was the best guide which we can have in Salzburg, very knowledgeable, friendly and open minded. The whole tour went beyond our expectation. Thank you!”

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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 was an excellent tour guide! We really enjoyed all the information and extra tidbits he shared with us about Salzburg. He is very knowledgeable about the city and passionate about showing it off. We highly recommend this tour to get you acquainted with all…”

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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

“Fabulous and entertaining coupled with important historical background. We left the tour satisfied, educated and entertained”

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