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Mirabell Garden & Salzburg Old Town Private Walking Tour

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Overview

Get ready to explore Salzburg! Dive into the city’s history and culture
while checking out all the must-see landmarks like Mirabell Palace, Mozart's Birthplace, Getreidegasse, Salzburg Dom, St. Peter cemetery, the fortress Hohensalzburg and even some famous film locations.
But here's what makes it really special: the tour is tailored just for you, so you'll avoid crowds and get to learn all sorts of fascinating insights that you won't find in any guidebook. Don't miss out on this adventure!

What's Included

  • No entrance fees are included for this tour
  • 5€ per person for a visit to the Salzburg Dom
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Meeting Location

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Mirabellplatz 4
5020 Salzburg, Austria

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Alter Markt
5020 Salzburg, Austria

in front of Café Tomaselli

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Schloss Mirabell & Mirabellgarten

Schloss Mirabell is known for the beautiful Marble Hall and the colourful garden decorated with fountains, statues and many flowers. Many musicians and famous movies have been performing here. Enjoy the "nice view" from the garden to the fortress. A great foto opportunity.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mullner Steg

From this bridge, you have one of the best views overlooking Salzburg. Find the Fortress Hohensalzburg crowning above the old town, the Mönchsberg forms natural protection for the homes and the river Salzach divides Salzburg into two sections.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Getreidegasse

Stand at the beginning of the famous shopping street and find countless wrought-iron signs decorating the shops in this small street. You can find many souvenirs, shops and restaurants on this street. You even pass a Sound of Music shop with many souvenirs and movie photos.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grosses Festspielhaus

A long building along the Mönchsberg was adopted into the Festival Hall some years ago.100 years ago in 2020, it was the beginning of classical music events with top performers and high-quality concerts. Be surprised at how many musicians you still know who has performed here in the last 100 years.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fortress Hohensalzburg

This fortress crowns high above the town and is hard to overlook. A beautiful view and foto opportunity. As we drive by, listen to the history of this unique site.
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Erzabtei Stift St. Peter Salzburg

Passing the beautiful and long Festival Hall you will enter one of Europ's oldest Abbeys. St. Peter Church and the Abbey remind of the beginning days of Salzburg in the 7th century. Monks still live and work here playing an important role in daily life.Continue to walk through the beautiful cemetery of St. Peter. Many graves still belong to local families, detailed wrought iron crosses and fresh flowers decorate the graves. Find Catacombs, family crypts and several little chapels being part of the cemetery. Find stillness and admire the beauty of this place that feels more like a garden.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Salzburg Cathedral

The next section changes the architecture. Impressive buildings form several squares around the Salzburg Dom. The Dom itself builds the centre of this area. Have a look at the church. Discover different statues, different animals on the facade and unique frescos and more inside.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Residenzplatz Market

Stop at the biggest square Salzburg's and look at the Salzburger Glockenspiel. Every day it plays music 3 times, a sound that already will not be missed in town. The residence fountain in the middle of the square reflects the power and wealth from former days. The residence building offers another intertesting museum with treasures from centuries ago.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Makartplatz

I call this square - the square of fame. here you can find Mozart's residence, the birthplace of Christian Doppler, Regional Theatre, Marionette Theatre, Hotel Sacher, Hotel Bristol, the Trinity Church and the modern art Caldera right next to each other. And in every building lived or worked a famous person.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Universitatsplatz

Almost every day, you can enjoy watching the locals shop for fruits and vegetables at the farmers market. it is also a popular place to try one of the delicious sausages at the food stands. It is definitely a lively and fun place to visit.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mozart's Birthplace

Walk through an alleyway into the shopping street Getreidegasse and find a bright yellow facade in front of you. Many visitors are trying to find a perfect spot for their photo, Everybody wants to see and remember where W.A.Mozart was born.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Alter Markt

Discover the most famous Mozartkugel in different shops and cafés. This chocolate has been hand made since 1890 here and everybody loves it. Maybe you want to rest here in one of the famous Cafés and watch the hustle and bustle of the people around you.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Mirabell Garden & Salzburg Old Town Private Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

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  • 5€ per person for a visit to the Salzburg Dom

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