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Private full day trip to Salzburg from Vienna

12 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Vienna. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private full-day trip from Vienna to Salzburg
02 Guided walk through Salzburg’s historic centre
03 See Mozart's birthplace, Kapitelplatz and Salzburg Cathedral
04 Visit Mirabell Palace gardens and St. Peter’s Abbey
05 Discover filming locations from The Sound of Music
06 Free time to explore Salzburg at your own pace
07 Round-trip private transport with hotel pickup and drop-off

Discover Salzburg on a private full-day trip from Vienna, combining guided sightseeing with free time to explore at your own pace. Follow your local guide through the city’s historic centre to see landmarks including Mozart's birthplace, Kapitelplatz, the Salzburg Residenz and the Baroque Salzburg Cathedral, while also visiting memorable filming locations from The Sound of Music.

Stroll through the Mirabell Palace gardens, pass St. Peter’s Abbey, and enjoy time for lunch at your own expense before spending the afternoon independently in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. You may choose to visit the Hohensalzburg Fortress, explore the Mozart museum, browse local shops, or simply soak up Salzburg’s atmosphere before returning to Vienna.

Once there, see more ‘The Sound of Music’ filming locations such as St. Peter’s Abbey, where the Trapp-family hid, and stroll the magnificent Mirabell Palace gardens, where the song ‘Do-Re-Mi’ was recorded.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Salzburg, Vienna

Languages English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Discover Salzburg’s fascinating history and heritage as you follow your guide to sights like Mozart's birthplace, the festival area of Kapitelplatz, the grand Salzburg Residenz and the Baroque Salzburg Cathedral. Once there, see more ‘The Sound of Music’ filming locations such as St. Peter’s Abbey, where the Trapp-family hid, and stroll the magnificent Mirabell Palace gardens, where the song ‘Do-Re-Mi’ was recorded. You will get the opportunity to have lunch (own expense), then spend the afternoon exploring Salzburg on your own. Perhaps ride the funicular (own expense) to the hilltop Hohensalzburg fortress, visit the Mozart museum or shop for souvenirs in this UNESCO-world heritage site. After a great day, travel back to Vienna around 5.00pm, where you’ll end your tour with drop-off at your hotel around 8.00pm.lake towncathedralpalacetake a stop at a beautiful lake location

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