What to do and see in Salzburg, Austrian Alps: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

August 2, 2021 Joeann Galban

It’s been 200 years or so since he lived here, but Mozart is still very much Salzburg’s favorite son. Visit the composer’s residence and birthplace, then explore the Altstadt (Old City), taking in the baroque architecture. If your musical tastes run more "Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens" than "Requiem in D Minor," catch one of the many Sound of Music tours and follow in the footsteps of the Von Trapps.
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1. Private Tour: Salzburg Lake District and Hallstatt from Salzburg

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Admire the beauty of the Austrian countryside on this private 8-hour Salzburg Lake District and Hallstatt tour from Salzburg. Leave bustling Salzburg behind and travel into rural Austria with your private guide. You will see one of Austria’s most famous and beautiful touring regions on this relaxing day trip from Salzburg including lots of history, lakes, mountains and as highlight one of the most beautiful lake side villages of the World, beautiful Hallstatt. Our Private Full Day Hallstatt Tour will get you to those "must-see" spots, and bring you to some local gems that only locals know about.

Inclusions: Luxury minivan, leather seats, A/C all extras, Hotel pick up and drop-off, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Bottled water

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Reviewed By jorgegarduno

Amazing landscapes, hidden spots and great conversation learning about local culture and customs -all that on top of gorgeous Hallstatt. Lena was so generous with advice and flexibility. She also helped us book the right place for lunch and provided all advice needed for our own exploration of Hallstatt. Definitely the proper way to visit this iconic town from Salzburg!

2. Private Half-Day Eagle's Nest Tour from Salzburg

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See both the Eagle’s Nest and the underground bunkers of Berchtesgaden in just half a day. The trip from Salzburg is ideal if you don’t have much time but do want to see the historic sites. Begin your morning with panoramic views across the Alps from Hitler´s historic mountain retreat, known as the Eagle´s Nest. Descending from the Obersalzberg on the way to the town of Berchtesgaden you will also see where the underground bunker complexes below the mountain were located and the grounds where Adolf Hitler had his residence, the Berghof. After the visit to the grounds of the Berghof you will continue on to the beautiful Bavarian mountain town of Berchtesgaden located in the Kings Lake River valley. On the return drive back to Salzburg you will travel along Kings Lake creek back to your hotel or any other destination in Salzburg.

Inclusions: Professional driver/guide, Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Entrance fees

Reviewed By 692stacyp

We requested Carlos for the Sound of Music Tour. The luxury Mercedes Van top notch. Carlos was very personable, professional, and his history/knowledge created a day we will remember the rest of our lives. We toured every Sound of Music sight-every step/stop memorable. He surprised us by driving to Berchtesgaden, where we hiked in the snow amazing! Our final Sound of Music point, where “The Hills Were Alive” I twirled-magical! Final surprise Red Bull Hangar7 and AC Schnitzer BMW Race Team HQ. Thank you Carlos for the time of our lives! Salzburg Private Tours-the ONLY way to go!

3. Private Eagle's Nest and King's Lake Tour from Salzburg

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With a dedicated guide, visit Hitler's mountain retreat, the Eagle's Nest, and enjoy views over the Alps. Stop by the glacial lake of Königsee, and walk over to the Malerwinkel viewpoint. Take a break in Berchtesgaden, a typical Bavarian town, where you can purchase lunch. This private tour ensures personalized attention and a flexible itinerary. Round-trip transportation from your Salzburg hotel included.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Entrance fees

Reviewed By 692stacyp

We requested Carlos for the Sound of Music Tour. The luxury Mercedes Van top notch. Carlos was very personable, professional, and his history/knowledge created a day we will remember the rest of our lives. We toured every Sound of Music sight-every step/stop memorable. He surprised us by driving to Berchtesgaden, where we hiked in the snow amazing! Our final Sound of Music point, where “The Hills Were Alive” I twirled-magical! Final surprise Red Bull Hangar7 and AC Schnitzer BMW Race Team HQ. Thank you Carlos for the time of our lives! Salzburg Private Tours-the ONLY way to go!

4. Private Eagle's Nest & The Hills are Alive

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Explore Salzburg and its beautiful surroundings on the traces of the world famous musical “The Sound of Music” and visit the historical Eagle’s Nest in the Bavarian Alps. Your private guide will take you on this 8 hour private excursion showing you the City of Salzburg, the Eagle’s Nest, the Austrian Lake District and all the “Sound of Music locations that really interest you. This luxury, personalized tour is designed to give you the flexibility to pick and choose the venues, including where to go for lunch (own expense)

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Entrance fees

Reviewed By 692stacyp

We requested Carlos for the Sound of Music Tour. The luxury Mercedes Van top notch. Carlos was very personable, professional, and his history/knowledge created a day we will remember the rest of our lives. We toured every Sound of Music sight-every step/stop memorable. He surprised us by driving to Berchtesgaden, where we hiked in the snow amazing! Our final Sound of Music point, where “The Hills Were Alive” I twirled-magical! Final surprise Red Bull Hangar7 and AC Schnitzer BMW Race Team HQ. Thank you Carlos for the time of our lives! Salzburg Private Tours-the ONLY way to go!

5. Private Customized Hallstatt Full Day Tour

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Experience the beauty of the Austrian Lake District with the World Heritage Site Hallstatt as the highlight on a customized private tour of 8 hours. Customize your tour as you desire. Get the maximum out of one day travelling with professional local Austria Guide. Meet your private local guide at your Salzburg hotel who will take you on an 8-hour full day tour to the World Heritage Site Hallstatt. Since this is a full day private tour your itinerary can and will be changed if you so desire. After eight hours exploring one of Austria’s best sightseeing regions, your private tour will conclude with drop-off at your Salzburg city hotel.

Inclusions: professional local guide, luxury private vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled Water, Local taxes

Exclusions: Entrances, Cable Car(s), Gratuities

Reviewed By jorgegarduno

Amazing landscapes, hidden spots and great conversation learning about local culture and customs -all that on top of gorgeous Hallstatt. Lena was so generous with advice and flexibility. She also helped us book the right place for lunch and provided all advice needed for our own exploration of Hallstatt. Definitely the proper way to visit this iconic town from Salzburg!

6. Private Eagle's Nest and Berchtesgaden Tour

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Having a professional local guide and a luxury private vehicle ensures to save time and get the maximum out of a full day private sightseeing tour to the Eagle's Nest, the Obersalzberg region and Berchtesgaden. Be ready for pickup at 10.00 am at your Salzburg hotel. Make yourself comfortable in your luxury touring vehicle and experience the beautiful landscape that the famous Bavarian Mountains have to offer.

Inclusions: Professional local private guide, Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by luxury private vehicle, Bottled water

Exclusions: Eagle's Nest: bus and elevator EUR 16.50 p.p., Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By jorgegarduno

Amazing landscapes, hidden spots and great conversation learning about local culture and customs -all that on top of gorgeous Hallstatt. Lena was so generous with advice and flexibility. She also helped us book the right place for lunch and provided all advice needed for our own exploration of Hallstatt. Definitely the proper way to visit this iconic town from Salzburg!

7. From Munich: VIP Daytour to Salzburg by train in a small group

Munich Central Station, Bayerstraße 10A, 80335 München, Germany Paul Riedel
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You'll learn about Mozart, and many other personalities from this Wonderful city. We visit many places from the movie Sound of music with songs from the movie. I sing three (sometimes more) songs from the movie for you. The second part of my tour contains a shopping tour, if you like. Besides it, you may have the boat trip (for 1:30 hour) and see more from the region. My tours have a maximum of 15 people and I work through with the group, if wanted. I lead my tours in person. I rare cases (of health or other major problems) a substitute with same skills will be provided.

Inclusions: City Map, Professional guide, I give you one original Mozartkugel (Schokolade) per person

Exclusions: Entrance fees vary depending on the day of the tour and will be charged before the tour begin, Boat Entrance Ticket

Reviewed By Mariana B

We did an excellent tour with our guide Paul. We are glad that we did it. He is an excellent knowledgeable guide, very caring and a lovely person. We visited St. Peter's Church, Platzl an der Orlandostrasse, Bayerische Staatsoper, U-Bahn to Odeonsplatz etc with him. He was very nice to us during our entire visit, patience as a guide should be, explaining history of each place along with some fun. If we ever visit Munich again, we shall hire Paul. Highly recommended.

8. Eagle's Nest and 'The Where Eagles Dare Castle' of Werfen

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Spend a day in the Alps and visit the Eagle's Nest, 'The Where Eagle's Dare Castle' of Werfen and admire at the Golling Waterfalls. Next to the historical Eagle's Nest the 11th century Fortress Hohenwerfen, one of the most magnificent mountain fortifications in the Alps, is another top highlight of this 8-hour private tour from Salzburg. From April 1st to about May 10th (depends on the snow conditions of the year), the Eagle's Nest direct access road is closed, alternatively we offer to visit the Rossfeld summit instead. From this vantage point, soak in panoramic views of the stunning Austrian and Bavarian Alps and the nearby Eagle's Nest. Feel free to choose this option also when Eagle's Nest is opened if you prefer a much less crowded, more local site than the Eagle's Nest.

Inclusions: Professional local private guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Private tour, Local taxes, Bottled water

Exclusions: Bus and elevator to the Eagle's Nest, EUR 16,10 per person, Entrance to Werfen Castle including birds-of-prey: EUR 16, Food and Drinks (lunch)

Reviewed By jorgegarduno

Amazing landscapes, hidden spots and great conversation learning about local culture and customs -all that on top of gorgeous Hallstatt. Lena was so generous with advice and flexibility. She also helped us book the right place for lunch and provided all advice needed for our own exploration of Hallstatt. Definitely the proper way to visit this iconic town from Salzburg!

9. Salzburg Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna

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Connect with nature and experience rural Austria. Discover picturesque areas of the Lake Region, well known for the celebrated movie Sound of Music. Make stops at places with breathtaking views. Later, visit Salzburg, the charming birth place of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and enjoy an informative guided walking tour with your local expert tour guide.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Guided walking tour in Salzburg , Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, WiFi on board, Bottled water

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By sumeda2018

We never got to take the day trip to Austria tour we prepaid for last summer due to the pandemic. Sure it would’ve been nice. I was, however, frustrated about the refund policy! Not only was the company a stickler about not giving us a full refund (though it was not our choice to cancel), they would only issue the refund through Pay Pal which charged us an additional international fee! What a rip off! Very disappointed at their overall lack of flexibility. Consumer beware!!

10. Small-Group Christmas Market Tour in Salzburg with a Guide

Residenzpl. 1, 5020 Salzburg, Austria Salzburg Experience
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Join us for a little pre-Christmas flair in the historical city center and learn interesting facts about the Salzburg Christmas market or our local Alpine traditions. In 90 minutes visit the best sights of the Old Town and also hear the fascinating story about the world famous song “Silent Night, Holy Night”. We’ll give you insider tips on the best Christmas shopping, explore the hidden charms and peculiarities of the city, its culinary delights and traditional crafts. Don’t forget to taste the best Glühwein or another hot drink at the end of the tour before enjoying more Christmas spirit in Salzburg.  

Inclusions: Professional guide, Snacks

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Reviewed By Nathaniel L

We had a great 3 hour private tour with our guide Martina - she was extremely knowledgeable and adapted the tour to our interests and speed. We had an amazing time.

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