- Home
- Salzburg Explore all attractions in
- Salzburg (All)
- Must-do
- Cultural Show
- Dinner and Show
- Shows & Live Entertainment
- Sound of Music
- Mozart
- Hop On Hop Off
- Sightseeing in Salzburg
- History, Art & Culture
- Unique & off-the-beaten path
- Day Trips from Salzburg
- Attraction Tickets
- Luxury & Small Group
- Eagle's Nest
- Food & Wine
- Multi Day Tours
- City Passes
Salzburg City Tour & Lake District Visit
-
Select date
-
Select adult
-
Select child
-
Child age
Key Highlights
- Smartphone voucher accepted – No need to print!
- This Orientation tour provides the perfect introduction to Salzburg
- Expert guide on the coach will provide informative commentary on the city
- Enjoy some of the world’s best scenery on a visit to Austria’s lake district
-
Activity Schedule
When does it run?
Daily
DurationApprox 5 hours
Start time1:00pm Duration: Approx 5 hours
Meeting PointBus-terminal, Mirabellplatz, right in front of St. Andrä Church.
Ending Point
(Please reach atleast 15 minutes prior to tour start time.)Tour ends at Bus-terminal, Mirabellplatz.
-
Overview & Itinerary
Overview
This tour provides the perfect introduction to Salzburg, the birthplace of the legendary composer Mozart. Travel by coach and see landmarks associated with the famous composer, locations used in the filming of the Sound of Music and the impressive monuments that stand witness to the reigns of the Prince Archbishops of Austria.After your city tour travel to Austria's Lake District. See castles and historic monuments pass as you travel through some of the world's best scenery. You will visit St Wolfgang and St Gilgen, two of the most charming towns of this area.
Itinerary
You will be picked up from Bus-terminal, Mirabellplatz and taken for a sightseeing tour in a bus accompanied by a guide.
Drive through The Lake District, just beyond the gates of Salzburg. Admire the natural beauty and exceptional landscape of one of Austria’s most beautiful region.
En route, see the impressive hunting castle Fuschl, today a luxury hotel, where the Prince Archbishops spent many seasons.
In St. Wolfgang, visit the famous winged Gothic altar by Michael Pacher and make a stop at the 'White Horse Inn' for refreshments.
From St. Wolfgang, go by boat to St. Gilgen and see the house where Mozart's mother was born.
Pass Castle Hüttenstein and continue along the Mondsee.
Return to Salzburg and enjoy a one hour panoramic city tour.
The drive takes you through Mozarteum, the new part of the city. Continue to Mozart's Residence and then head for Staatsbrucke and drive through the baroque Old Town with its resplendent Dome and the festival quarter.
Pass the Nonnberg Abbey and see Castle Leopoldskron, used as the von Trapp family home in the film, 'Sound of Music' and return to Mirabell Square.
At the end of the tour, you will be dropped off at Mirabellplatz.
-
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Guide available in English and German languages
- Transportation in a luxury bus
- Cruise on Lake Gilgen
Exclusions
- Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
-
Please note & Additional info
Please note
Please call the local activity operator at least 24 hours prior to the start of the tour to confirm the departure details.
Voucher information: No need to print! If you are travelling with a smartphone or tablet you can present your voucher on your device for this activity.
Additional info
The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have.
Read the latest from our Blog...
-
Culture / Oct 15, 2017
The Dos and Don’ts of a Lisbon City Break
After a whirlwind trip, we’re taking stock of our time in Portugal’s capital.
The post The Dos and Don’ts of a Lisbon City Break appeared first on The Guidebook - isango!.
-
Culture / Oct 13, 2017
Halloween: 4 Epic Parties To Crash Before You Die
Ghosts, vampires, and zombies welcome
The post Halloween: 4 Epic Parties To Crash Before You Die appeared first on The Guidebook - isango!.
-
Culture / Oct 11, 2017
A Walk Through Delhi’s Spiritual Quarter
Wandering amongst the nooks and crannies of Delhi's spiritual corner
The post A Walk Through Delhi’s Spiritual Quarter appeared first on The Guidebook - isango!.