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.

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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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

“It was a great tour which gave me inspirations about what I want to explore on my own after the tour. The pacing can be a bit quick and we don't get to enter every place, but the guide gives you a good historical facts…”

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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

“What a great day with a life long Salzburg resident… or as they are referred too a steer washer. ( you need to take the tour to find out why ). We spent 6 hours together exploring, and the time just flew by. A great…”

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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

“Claudia was very knowledgeable and helped my wife and me to much better understand Salzburg and its history. She very hospitable and relaxed, but also structured, organised and clear. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour.”

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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

“Nice brief introduction to the top sights of Salzburg. Our guide provided a historical perpective and gave much useful information about the places we visited. Private tour that is highly recommended.”

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11.Salzburg: Life of Mozart Private Guided Walking Tour

Explore Salzburg through Mozart’s eyes on this private guided walking tour. Visit his birthplace, see historic sites, and enjoy an exclusive Mozart concert.

★ 4.9

“C'était vraiment TOP ! Le guide passionné par son job, plein anecdotes à raconter, sur Mozart (bien sûr) mais également sur la ville. Beaucoup de plaisir.”

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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 was great. This tour combined history,personal insight and overall just a fun time.you won’t be sorry if you go with Leo……”

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