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Relive The Sound of Music in Salzburg, visit iconic filming spots, recreate the scenes, then enjoy time in Salzburg’s Old Town for cafés, views, and photos.

Highlights

• Visit iconic Sound of Music filming locations
• Relive the movie scenes with perfect photo perspectives
• Guided walk through Salzburg’s charming Old Town (Altstadt)
• See Mozart’s birthplace area and key Mozart landmarks

Description

If The Sound of Music lives rent-free in your head, Salzburg is the day trip you’ve been waiting for. This is where the film’s most memorable scenes stop being “movie moments” and become real places you can stand in, photograph, and relive. We leave Vienna and head west into Alpine scenery that already feels like the opening credits. In Salzburg, you’ll follow a Sound of Music focused route designed for fans: the iconic locations, the viewpoints, the streets and gardens where the story comes alive. You won’t just hear trivia, you’ll recognize it. This is the fun of it: seeing the spots you’ve watched a hundred times, recreating the angles, and finally saying, “So this is where it happened.” A highlight for many guests is Mirabell Gardens, one of the most famous film settings and one of Salzburg’s most beautiful places, period. It’s the kind of location that instantly triggers the soundtrack in your head. We’ll guide you through the key areas, point out the best photo perspectives, and give you time to take it all in (and yes, take those “I’m here!” shots). But Salzburg isn’t a one-movie town. Between Sound of Music moments, you’ll also discover why Salzburg is known as a cultural jewel of Europe. You’ll see the charm of the Old Town (Altstadt) baroque facades, narrow lanes, elegant squares, and the river views that make the city feel timeless. It’s compact, walkable, and ridiculously photogenic, especially when you step off the main streets and into the quieter corners. And of course, no Salzburg visit is complete without a nod to its most famous son: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. We’ll point out key locations connected to Mozart, including the area of his birthplace, and share the short story of how a small city produced a composer who changed music forever. Even if you came for Julie Andrews, Salzburg has a way of winning you over with its history, beauty, and atmosphere. After the guided highlights, you’ll have free time to enjoy Salzburg your way, grab a coffee and a slice of cake, shop for souvenirs, explore the Old Town streets, or simply sit by the river and let the city do its magic. Then we return to Vienna with the kind of memories that feel like a soundtrack: a little cinematic, a little nostalgic, and completely unforgettable.

Includes

Hotel pick-up and drop off Comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle Professional English-speaking guide Guided Sound Of Music highlights Guided Salzburg tour Bottled water Snacks

Important Information

• Day before your tour we will be sending you email with all of the information and your pick-up time. Pick-ups are between 7:00-7:30am. Please be ready at least 10 minutes before outside or in your hotel lobby, so our driver can find you easily.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund