Self-Guided Salzburg’s Sound of Music Audio Tour

5.0(2)5 hFree cancellationBy Gypsy Guide GPS LLC

About this activity

Download GuideAlong’s audio tour to discover Salzburg, home to “The Sound of Music," Mozart, and centuries of history. From the iconic Do-Re-Mi steps to imposing fortresses, explore everything in this Austrian city.

This walking tour explores both historic Salzburg and Maria's Salzburg. We'll see scenery and filming locations from the classic musical, including the dazzling Mirabell Gardens, the historic Nonnberg Abbey, and plenty of fountains and public plazas featured in the movie. The route also visits most of Salzburg's important historical locations as well, like Mozart's birthplace and the imposing Fortress Hohensalzburg that overlooks the city.

Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace.

Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location

Travel at your own pace

Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi is needed

Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use

No time limits or expiry, and free updates

What's included

✓Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
✓Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
✓Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
✓Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
✓Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
✓GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 70+ Points
✓Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
✓Location Based: Stories, tips and directions that autoplay

Not included

✕Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations

Meeting and pickup

Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so there is no need to meet an in-person guide. Start in front of Mirabell Palace, opposite Andräkirche Salzburg. Commentary begins at the palace entrance. This walking tour must start from the designated point.

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account.
Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data.
Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.
Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips.
Flexible Travel Date: Tours are a one-time purchase with no expiry or date/time limit. If your plans change to a different day, there’s no need to change your travel date.
Tour at Your Leisure: With GuideAlong, you control the pace. Start, stop, and resume the tour any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule.
Works Offline: No internet or cell service is required once the audio tour is downloaded to your phone, so you can relax and tour offline.
Technical Support: The GuideAlong support team is available daily by toll-free phone, online chat, and email.
Multi-Device Access: Everyone in your group can enjoy the tour on their own phone. Just share the same voucher code or setup link with each traveler in your booking. Each traveler can redeem it on one device.
For the best experience, please bring earphones or headphones so you can hear the audio clearly while walking. We also recommend carrying a fully charged phone or a portable power bank, as GPS and continuous audio use can drain the battery faster.

Cancellation policy

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

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