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Salzburg Introduction Walking Tour

4.8(31)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 31 reviews2 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Insight Cities
Salzburg Introduction Walking Tour

About this activity

During this 2.5-hour introductory tour with a personable and expert local historian, you explore Salzburg's historic city center with its array of preserved Medieval and Baroque buildings, learning about the salt commerce, musical history, local culture and tragic war years of this charming town. You visit the Benedictine St. Peter′s Abbey in the oldest part of the city. Our guide also gives you a lively knowledge of Mozart's and his sister's childhood in Salzburg and the fascinating true story of Trapp family singers from the global film classic The Sound of Music, one of the authentically great refugee tales of the Second World War.

What's included

  • ✓Professional scholarly guide
  • ✓3-hour walk through the historical center of Salzburg

Not included

  • ✕Food and drinks
  • ✕Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • ✕Mozart Residence Admission

Meeting and pickup

  • Please meet your guide outside Cafe Bazar (Schwarzstraße 3, 5020 Salzburg, Austria).

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Your tour guides are professors, doctoral students, historians, journalists, art critics, or published authors

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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