Salzburg Old Town, Fortress, Cathedral Private Walking Tour

Experience the heart, history and heritage of Salzburg on a private tour of the Old Town. Visit the Mirabell Garden and see Mozart's birthplace. Extended options: visit Kollegienkirche, Salzburg Cathedral and Fortress Hohensalzburg.
- Explore the Old Town of Salzburg with a 5-Star Private Guide
- Discover top attractions, history, heritage and music in Salzburg
- See what’s hidden in the Kollegienkirche & the courtyard of St. Peter's Abbey (3,4 & 6-hour option
- Experience true Baroque inside Salzburg Cathedral (4 and 6-hour options only)
- Take a funicular ride to Fortress Hohensalzburg with the all-inclusive skip-the-line ticket (6-hour)
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Book a 2-hour walking tour to discover Salzburg’s highlights in a nutshell. Stroll through the baroque Mirabell Gardens, surrounded by breathtaking alpine scenery, while your guide shares myths and facts about the city’s past. See Mozart’s birthplace and residence, and hear stories about his life and legacy. Every square and alley reveals something special, from the impressive white façade of Kollegienkirche to the magnificent Salzburg Cathedral. The tour ends in Kapitelplatz, offering a fantastic view of Fortress Hohensalzburg, Salzburg’s medieval hilltop castle.
Book a 3-hour tour to explore more of Salzburg, including visits to Kollegienkirche and the courtyard of St. Peter’s Abbey. Step inside the University of Salzburg’s church, a UNESCO-listed masterpiece with a striking white interior and famous organ. Your guide will also lead you through the serene courtyards of St. Peter’s Abbey, a medieval monastery that has been the city’s spiritual center for over a thousand years.
Book a 4-hour tour to experience Salzburg’s rich heritage with entry to Salzburg Cathedral, Kollegienkirche, and the courtyard of St. Peter’s Abbey. The Baroque cathedral stands on the site of a church from 774 and has witnessed the city’s most important events. With included tickets, step inside to admire breathtaking frescoes, an enormous organ, and the font where Mozart was baptized.
Book a 6-hour tour for the most complete Salzburg experience, including Fortress Hohensalzburg, Salzburg Cathedral, Kollegienkirche, and St. Peter’s Abbey. Skip-the-line tickets allow you to take the funicular up to the fortress without waiting. Explore its lavish princely chambers, including the Golden Hall and Golden Chamber, and see fascinating exhibits in the Fortress Museum, Rainer Regiment Museum, Marionette Museum, and Armory.
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- Free entry to the Mirabell Garden (all options)
- Free entry to Kollegienkirche and the courtyard of St. Peter's Abbey (3, 4, 6-hour options only)
- Regular tickets to Salzburg Cathedral (4 and 6-hour options only)
- All-inclusive skip-the-line tickets to Fortress Hohensalzburg via funicular (6-hour option only)
- Pickup from hotel or accommodation in the Old Town
Private Walking Tour of Salzburg’s Old Town and Top Attractions (number of attractions depend on the option selected)
- Entry to Mirabell Palace and St. Peter's Abbey
- Free entry to Kollegienkirche and the courtyard of St. Peter's Abbey (in 2-hour option)
- Regular tickets to Salzburg Cathedral (in 2 and 3-hour options)
- All-inclusive skip-the-line tickets to Fortress Hohensalzburg via funicular (in 2, 3, and 4-hour option)
- Pickup from hotel or accommodation outside the Old Town
2-hour: Old Town Highlights: Marktfrauen-Brunnen, Hubert-Sattler-Gasse, Salzburg, Austria Open in Google Maps
3-hour: Old Town Highlights & Kollegienkirche: Marktfrauen-Brunnen, Hubert-Sattler-Gasse, Salzburg, Austria Open in Google Maps
4-hour: Old Town, Kollegienkirche & Salzburg Cathedral: Marktfrauen-Brunnen, Hubert-Sattler-Gasse, Salzburg, Austria Open in Google Maps
6-hour: Old Town, Kollegienkirche, Cathedral & Fortress : Marktfrauen-Brunnen, Hubert-Sattler-Gasse, Salzburg, Austria Open in Google Maps
What you should know
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
- The number of attractions depends on the selected option.
- Mirabell Garden may be partially closed in winter. Palace tickets are not included.
- Church tours may be limited during mass and special events, so your guide will provide information outside if needed.
- You will visit only the courtyards of St. Peter’s Abbey.
- Salzburg Cathedral tickets will be purchased on the spot during opening hours: Monday-Saturday from 8 AM to 5 PM, and Sunday from 1 PM to 5 PM.
- Skip-the-line tickets to Fortress Hohensalzburg allow faster entry without queuing at the cash desk. They include all areas of the castle complex and a round-trip funicular ride.
- Pickup is available for accommodations within 1.5 km of the designated meeting point.
- Have a special request? Contact Rosotravel’s customer support—we’re happy to help!
- We do our best to assist guests with disabilities. Please let us know in advance.
Salzburg Old Town, Fortress, Cathedral Private Walking Tour