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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

“We enjoyed seeing Salzburg and the Lake District, beautiful scenery. The bus ride was scenic and the town of Mondsee was cute as well.”

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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

“Jose was great and his story telling was very entertaining. We had a great time and th pacing of tour was good.”

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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

“What a fun time and a great way to see a lot of Salzburg and the surrounding areas. Yes it was a little hoaky, but it was a lot of fun. Kylie did a great job of providing information about the von Trapp family and…”

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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

“Both the Hallstatt and Sound of Music tours were wonderful. Different vibe - Hallstatt scenic with great information on the route and a beautiful view of the Alps. SoM tour was rollicking and fun- so much information presented in a fun way with a very…”

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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

“Following the footsteps of The Sound of Music in Salzburg was truly magical. From the Mirabell Gardens where “Do-Re-Mi” was filmed to the charming gazebo at Hellbrunn Palace, each stop brought the movie to life. The tour was not just about iconic filming locations, but…”

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9.Original Sound of Music Tour with Schnitzel + Noodles

Explore Salzburg's iconic filming locations from The Sound of Music, enjoy a delicious Austrian schnitzel meal, and experience the landscape in a 6-hour guided tour.

★ 4.6

“Mitch was a wonderful tour guide. He regaled us with many different stories about the movie and the real family vonTrapp history. His enthusiasm was infectious and amazing given how many of these tours he has given over the years.”

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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

“Absolutely AMAZING show! We were absolutely blown away by how magical the show was! At the end when the curtain went up we could see all the amazing people who operated the puppets in such a tiny area.”

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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

“Wonderful experience. Champagne breakfast was lovely, a good start to the day and the visit to the Villa Von Trapp were the highlights for our little group of 6. We had an amazing guide called Lisa who answered all our questions and gave us so…”

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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

“Salzburg is beautiful. The stay at Schloss Leopoldskorn was an experience. It's a beautiful place, tranquil and serene, not a place for kids but for honeymooners or those who wish to be away from the busy town centre. Good place to relax and read and…”

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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

“This tour with Bernie could not have gone any better than it did for us. Bernie is the ultimate tour guide anyone could ever have. If you are fortunate enough to have him, it is guranteed that you will be in for the best "The…”

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