Salzburg Old Town (Salzburger Altstadt) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Salzburg Old Town. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Salzburg and Lake Region Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna

• Public 4h tour to filming locations of "The Sound of Music Movie"

• Salzburg Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna

• Salzburg Private Day Trip from Vienna

• 2-Hour Private Salzburg City Highlights Tour

You can visit Salzburg Old Town on your own for free. However, to dive into its UNESCO–recognized history and discover hidden spots, opt for a guided tour. Prices start around US$14 for self-guided tours, US$42 for guided bike tours, and US$100 for Segway tours. You can also visit Salzburg Old Town on day trips from Vienna, available for a range of prices.

Yes, Salzburg Old Town is worth visiting, especially if you're a fan of Mozart. But whether or not you listen to classical music, you'll appreciate this UNESCO World Heritage Site that looks and feels like a living museum. Book a guided tour if you want to know where to find the best apple strudel, learn when the baroque cathedral was built, or simply get the lay of the land.

Per one customer who booked the 2-Hour Private Salzburg City Highlights Tour, "This is the perfect tour to start any visit to Salzburg. Our driver was great as we explored all areas of this magnificent city. Wonderful. Highly recommend."

Salzburg Old Town is home to many of the city’s must-see attractions: the Salzburg Cathedral (Dom zu Salzburg), Mozart's Birthplace (Mozarts Geburtshaus), and the Getreidegasse shopping street. From Salzburg Old Town, visitors can walk or ride the cable car up to Hohensalzburg Fortress.

Yes, Salzburg Old Town has many sites related to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The historical center is home to Mozart's Birthplace, the Mozart Square with its statue of the composer, and the House for Mozart concert hall. The Mozart Residence, where the composer lived and worked while in the city, is located in Salzburg’s Neustadt.

Yes, it is possible to visit Salzburg on a day trip from Vienna and Munich and explore its old town. Trains regularly run from both cities to Salzburg, with buses available from Salzburg station to the old town. With a few hours in the city, you can visit the old town and possibly other parts of the city, too.

Many special events and festivals come to Salzburg Old Town each year, usually related to music and the arts. Mozart Week in late January and early February brings performances to venues across the historical center. Operas, plays, and concerts pop up around the Old Town for the Salzburg Festival from July to August.

Salzburg Old Town is known for its baroque architecture that gives the area its character; many of its buildings and major landmarks are designed in the baroque style, such as Salzburg Cathedral. The historical center of Salzburg is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Yes, much of Salzburg Old Town is flat with well-maintained paved squares and streets. You may encounter some more challenging spots, such as the gravel on Residenzplatz and the crowds of people along Getreidegasse. Some attractions are not wheelchair accessible, including Mozart's Birthplace, so it’s best to research specific attractions in advance of your visit.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Salzburg Old Town. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in and around Salzburg:

• Hellbrunn Palace

• Mirabell Palace and Gardens

• Salzburg Cathedral

• Hohensalzburg Fortress

• Eagle's Nest

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Salzburg.