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15 Best Sound of Music Tours

The Sound of Music tours compared: the original bus runs to the gazebo, Mirabell’s Do-Re-Mi steps and the lake district locations, singalong included whether you asked or not. Salzburg shrugged at the film for decades; the tours never did.

1.The Original Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg

Experience "The Sound of Music" in Salzburg with a 4-hour guided tour visiting iconic filming locations, including the Mondsee Cathedral and Mirabell Gardens.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Overall, it was a great experience. Ivo (driver) and David (guide) were very funny and kind. David was super fun and well educated on the subject matter. We were on a big bus and had a few stops at the film sights from the SOM.…”

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2.Salzburg: Original Sound of Music Tour

Discover Salzburg's iconic "Sound of Music" filming locations with this 4-hour guided tour, featuring scenic countryside views and authentic insights.

★ 4.8

“The tour was excellent as was our guide Jose. You definitely need to be a Sound of Music enthusiast though, imagine singing all of the songs on the journey. Jose made the trip a lot of fun and very informative.”

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4.Salzburg Super Saver: Original Sound of Music and Salt Mines Day Trip

Combine Salzburg’s salt mines and iconic Sound of Music sights on this full-day tour, blending adventure, scenery, and film history for an authentic experience.

★ 4.5

“One of the best tours I have ever gone on. Mitch, our guide, made the tour so much fun. Lost of great comparisons to the movie and the real life Marie. I highly recommend.”

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5.Original Sound of Music Private Tour Salzburg

Experience Salzburg’s iconic filming locations from The Sound of Music in an intimate private tour, with expert guides, stunning scenery, and optional apple strudel class.

★ 4.5

“Leo, was a very informative guide, great humour and beautiful scenery on tour. On time collection and plenty of time to enjoy each location”

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6.Salzburg: Sound of Music and Salt Mines Tour

Experience the scenic Bavarian Alps, visit a historic salt mine, and explore iconic Sound of Music filming sites—all in one well-reviewed day tour from Salzburg.

★ 4.7

“CAN NOT STRESS ENOUGH MAKE SURE YOU ARE ON TIME! make sure you are at the booking on time and back at the bus at drop off this can be very frustrating for others and have a knock on how long you spend at stops.…”

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7.Salzburg Super Saver: Hallstatt & Original Sound of Music Tour

Discover Austria’s highlights with this full-day Salzburg tour covering Hallstatt’s stunning lakeside beauty and iconic Sound of Music filming locations, all at a great value.

★ 4.5

“This was a great tour, our guide shared so much information, lead sing slings for each location, this company does tours very well!”

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8.Original Sound of Music Tour Salzburg With Schnitzel and Noodle

Experience the magic of Salzburg’s filming locations from The Sound of Music, enjoy authentic Austrian cuisine, and explore picturesque countryside sights—all in a 5-hour tour.

★ 4.5

“Fun. Our tour guide was informative and fun. The sing a longs were festive. His knowledge of things we didn’t know about the movie made us curious.”

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10.Salzburg Marionette Theater: The Sound of Music

Experience the magic of **The Sound of Music** through stunning marionette puppetry at Salzburg’s UNESCO-listed theater. Family-friendly and captivating.

★ 5.0

“Wasn’t sure what to expect but really enjoyed it! Great way to round off our stay in Salzburg, especially after the Sound of Music tour!”

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11.Viator Exclusive: ‘The Sound of Music’ Private Tour

Experience the legendary sights from *The Sound of Music* on this private, full-day tour including Schloss Leopoldskron, Mondsee Cathedral, and iconic film locations.

★ 5.0

“Driver was great and customized the tour to our interests . The only criticism is that the breakfast was a very basic buffet and half the dishes were empty by the time we got there”

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12.Salzburg Tour: Mirabell Gardens, Sound of Music, Mozart

Explore Salzburg’s top sights on a 2-hour guided walk through Mirabell Gardens, Mozart’s historic sites, and Sound of Music filming locations for $51.

★ 4.8

“It was an unfortunate day of weather with rain and cooler temps. Our tour guide tried her best, but it was very hard to hear her at times and some people left the tour early due to the weather. That being said, we did learn…”

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13.2- or 3-Night Schloss Leopoldskron Stay in Salzburg Including ‘The Sound of Music’ Tour

Experience Salzburg’s beauty with a 2- or 3-night stay at Schloss Leopoldskron, including 'The Sound of Music' tour, picturesque sights, and authentic charm.

★ 4.5

“Wonderful tour and stay. Our guide Gerhart and driver Alex were wonderful and Gerhart gave us lots of information maybe not known to everyone. The stay at the Schloss Leopoldskron was the added bonus as we had access to the beautiful palace and grounds only…”

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14.Private Tour The hills are alive: a tour to locations of the Sound of music film

Explore Salzburg’s filming sites of The Sound of Music with a private guide, visiting iconic locations, palaces, and scenic spots—perfect for fans and explorers alike.

★ 4.0

“Gerry was the best guide! So kind and knowledgeable about Salzburg and all the movie info. He went above and beyond in taking care of us two girls on the road alone. Made sure we got back on the right train to Vienna and was…”

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