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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 were expecting a cheesy tourist experience and this was not that. It was informative and entertaining. Jose is a wonderful guide that kept us very interested. The locations we were able to visit were interesting and not ones we could have done on our…”

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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

“We saw multiple film locations and were talked through them by our lovely Irish guide Connor. Great to see outside of Salzburg too with the Basilica. Would highly recommend to sound of music fans!”

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3.Salzburg: Hallstatt and Sound of Music Tour

Discover Austria's stunning sights with this full-day tour combining the charming village of Hallstatt and the iconic Sound of Music locations in Salzburg.

★ 4.7

“Fantastic day! Morning trip to Halstatt. Great tour guide, very interesting all the way to Halstatt, beautifully scenery. Although, slightly disappointing once there as pretty much all the shops and restaurants closed due to a 2 week holiday period for the town. Also 1 of…”

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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

“The salt mines is a must see and so if you have kids. It was amazing and kids had a blast. The sound of music was good but if you haven’t seen the movie it wouldn’t be as good. Austria in general is an amazing…”

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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

“Renata was amazing! She did a particularly wonderful job mixing in information about Austria with the Sound of Music information. She gave a wonderful tour and was kind and friendly! Highly recommend.”

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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

“Both tours were brilliant, from the stunning sights to the knowledgeable tour guides. I would highly recommend them to anyone considering this trip. Just a tip: wear comfortable runners, as there’s quite a bit of walking involved and some uneven terrain.”

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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

“Needs to be known that this is not a full day tour. It is 2 separate tours returning to the start location after the first one. Overall it is almost 5 plus hours in a bus and after the first tour for the second you…”

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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

“Great way to see all the locations related to the musical. Our tour guide, April, was outstanding she made the experience fun and informative.”

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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

“I loved Everything about this trip .. especially the song along with the goat !!! This trip was wonderful - The movie means so much to so many people - everyone so know has some story of how or why they love the musical -…”

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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

“Adults and kids loved it. Marionetters and Marionettes were wonderful. Price was right. Great evening out after a day of hiking”

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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

“We are very happy we decided to take this tour! The exclusive experience of having breakfast (the food was great!) at Schloss Leopoldskron and having access to its gardens at the back was amazing. The rest of the tour lived up to our high expectations.…”

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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. If you want to explore the grounds where The Sound of music was filmed this is the only way. Amazing hotel and staff. Great buffet breakfast incl. Tour was outstanding. It snowed and the country side was beautiful, even with reduced viability. Great package.…”

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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

“We loved this tour. You get to see even more than sound of music sites and learn so much about Salzburg. Our tour guide Alex was fantastic and very accommodating. The weather was not great but he made sure to fill our day. Highly recommend…”

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15.Salzburg: Sound of Music Private Half-Day Tour

Experience "The Sound of Music" film locations with a private half-day tour from Salzburg, led by knowledgeable guides through stunning scenery and iconic sites.

★ 4.8

“Life long dream came true, jumping on the steps to Doh-a-Deer at Mirabell Palace. Seeing the church where the wedding took place for the film Sound of Music and singing along to the songs from the film. A bit of an issue with intercom interference…”

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