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

“Our guide June was so lovely. We learnt so much about Salzburg's history with many interesting facts and stories. We highly recommend doing this tour with June.”

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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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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

“This was a great introduction to Salzburg. Liza was a fantastic tour guide and even worked with us when our train was delayed and we ended up being 30 minutes late. She waited for us and still gave us an excellent tour. We learned so…”

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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.