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Private Day Tour: Explore Salzburg' Culture & Nature
Joined 2021
Are you visiting Salzburg for the first time?
Then dive in and experience Salzburg’s culture and nature with your local guide.
Discover the best historic sites and even features that are hard to find on your own without missing local customs even if you only have one day in Salzburg.
By the end of this tour, you will have experienced Salzburg like a local and know why we enjoy good music, good food and value the historic district.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel or Schloss Mirabell, Mirabellplatz 4, 5020 Salzburg
at your hotel
I'll meet you up at your hotel.
Visit the Mirabell Garden and walk to the old town passing Mozart’s Residence, crossing the river Salzach.
Why not come and see for yourself! Enjoy a walk through the beautiful Mirabell Garden. From the Rose Hill, you will have one of the most beautiful views of Salzburg. Take some fun pictures and stop by the famous "Four Element" Fountain in the center of the Garden.
Walk to the arts & crafts district at Linzergasse and Steingasse
Makart square - Mozarts Wohnhaus
At the next square, you will see Mozart's Residence, the Trinity Church and the State Theater. Many buildings from different centuries form this square and is named after a famous painter.
Continue your walk to the arts & crafts district and learn about the local handmade products.
Salzach river and a view into the old town
Walk to the Salzach river and enjoy a beautiful view of the old town of Salzburg. Explore the historical city center on your walk.
Getreidegasse - Mozart's Birthplace
Find beautifully wrought iron signs, arts and craft shops between famous name brands along the narrow shopping street. Mozart’s Birthplace is right in the center of Getreidegasse.
Take a walk along the shopping street to Mozart’s Birthplace, Visit the St. Peter District, the oldest restaurant Europe’s and St. Peter cemetery and earn more about the music festival events at the Salzburg Festival Hall
St. Peter District and Salzburg Festival Hall
Right in the center of town is an impressive view to the St. Peter church , also known for the oldest restaurants Europe’s and the historic cemetery. Nearby you will find the important building of the Salzburg Festival events.
University square - Old Market square
Continue through an alleyway to one of the most fun places in Salzburg - the Farmers Market at the University square. This big, baroque church forms an impressive backdrop for the food stands.
short Lunch Break at the farmers market (optional)
Do not hesitate to try the local cheese, sausages, fruits and pretzels with some local beer or fresh water.
Visit the Fortress Hohensalzburg, take a funicular to the top, set yourself back in time and let this place come to live through interesting stories from your guide
At the end of the tour take the funicular to the top of the fortress Hohensalzburg and enjoy the view into Salzburg. From this over 900-year-old fortress, you can even view the Northern Limestone Alps and on a very clear day, you can see the Eagles Nest in the far distance.
My guided tour will give you the insider’s view of the city with tips on how to get the most out of your vacation here. You will learn lots of historical facts along with a few funny anecdotes about Salzburg. Then it is time to enjoy the buzz of the city on your own.
Visit the Salzburg Dom and Residence square
But for us, it is time to continue the tour to the Residenzplatz. The architecture changes all of a sudden. The small streets and the shops are replaced with big spacious squares, a big Residence fountain in the centre of the square, the Old Residenz and the New Residenz, the Dom square and the Chapter square. Most buildings hold precious treasures and art of Salzburg's history, definitely worth to visit. Take a walk into the Salzburg Dom and find many frescos, altars and organs. The crypt holds many graves from the former Prince-Archbishops and even modern art in a 12th-century apsis. On the way out we will find the baptismal where W.A.Mozart was baptized.
Stop at Mozart square
Tour ends at Old Market Square
The Old Market square is surrounded by shops and famous coffee houses. This is a place to enjoy the rest of your day after the tour with a cup of good coffee and freshly made apple strudel.
Ending Point
At Old Market Square
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
Entrance fee to the Fortress Hohensalzburg,
Required donation to the Salzburg Dom (optional),
lunch (about 10USD per person)
Tour Important Information
I will be happy to pick you up from your hotel if it is near the historic center. Otherwise I will meet you at Schloss Mirabell.
Please contact me for other arrangements if needed.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2021
About Tour Guide Michaela M.
I have been a guide for over 12 years and only offer private tours in small groups and online zoom tours about different topics of Salzburg to English speaking travelers.
Since you offer private tours and also online zoom tours it would be my great joy to work with you. Salzburg is a beautiful place that many travelers love to visit and learn more about it.
Reviews
Lisa H.
Private Day Tour: Explore Salzburg' Culture & Nature
“Michaela is the best”
We really enjoyed our private tour with Michaela. She is so knowledgeable and definitely knows all the answers to any questions. We saw hidden gems and out of the normal things on this tour. She was kind and we had a really great experience with her. I wouldn’t hesitate to book her. Thank you so much
Michaela M.
Hi Lisa, thank you so much for your very generous message. I really enjoyed the time with you and it was a great pleasure to show you some of my favorite places in Salzburg. I appreciate you all showing so much interest in our history and lifestyle. Many thanks and all the best.
$450/ per group