Top Salzburg Archaeology Tours

Visiting the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Hallstatt from Salzburg on your own can mean crowded buses and rigid schedules—but this half-day private tour makes it easy. Travel comfortably into the Salzkammergut (Austrian Lake District) with your own guide, and customize the experience to suit you. Choose to visit a salt mine, explore waterfalls, or stroll along Lake Hallstatt, before returning, hassle-free, to Salzburg. Note that entry fees are extra.

See the underground world of Obersalzberg’s salt mines on a half-day trip from Salzburg. Venture along the scenic Alpenstrasse, winding through the Bavarian Alps. Then, descend into the 500-year-old salt mines. Listen to the mine’s history and lore as you explore on foot, by boat, and by mini-train. After a stop at the charming village of Berchtesgaden, your tour concludes back in Salzburg.

See the city of Salzburg from a whole new angle on this 40-minute Salzach River cruise. Choose the departure time to suit your schedule and cruise in comfort on the gentle Salzach River enjoying panoramic views over the city’s medieval riverbanks and admire the soaring peaks of the Hagenbirge and Tennengebirge in the mighty Tennen Mountains, while listening to informative live commentary.

Relive your favorite scenes from the classic musical "The Sound of Music" on this Salzburg sightseeing tour. Visit filming sites around the city while your guide gives a history-focused lowdown on Salzburg’s top attractions and architectural jewels. Free time in Mondsee, plus photos stops outside Schloss Leopoldskron and Schloss Hellbrunn complete the experience.

UNESCO–listed Salzburg is famous for its classical music heritage, and for a live performance, there are few locations to match the Marble Hall in 17th-century Mirabell Palace. With this ticket, take your seat in the Marble Hall and enjoy a recital in the tradition of Mozart and his contemporaries. Marvel at the skill of the soloists and ensembles on stage, and admire the beautiful baroque architecture for which Mirabell Palace is known.

If you want to visit Hallstatt without the hassle of public transportation, opt for this half-day trip from Salzburg instead. Simply relax on the journey through the alpine Salzkammergut region, then enjoy free time in Hallstatt. How you spend it is up to you; stroll past Lake Hallstatt, visit the Bone House (entry extra), or snap photos from viewing platforms. Just note: The Skywalk is closed until summer 2026.

Get an in-depth look at Salzburg on your Austria vacation, and discover the historical treasures of the city’s old town. You’ll explore with your own private guide, on a tour that’s bookable for your sole personal group. Itineraries vary with the tour duration that you choose, but standout sights include the Mirabell Garden, Mozart’s Birthplace, and Salzburg Cathedral.

Optimize your time and get a comprehensive overview of Salzburg's attractions during a hop-on hop-off bus tour with 24-, 48-, and 72-hour options to fit your schedule. Listen to on-board commentary and hop off to explore further wherever you like. Select from two lines—yellow or blue—or combine them to see key sights such as the salt mines, the Eagle's Nest, and Hellbrunn Palace. Stop at places that interest you and skip those that don’t.

Mozart concerts at Salzburg’s Hohensalzburg Fortress are popular and often sell out in advance. So, grab your ticket online, and then travel to the panoramic hilltop perch on your preferred date to enjoy the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. As the city twinkles in the evening darkness, you’ll hear treasures from the composer’s collection of works and solos from internationally renowned performers.

The holidays are usually filled with good food, and this Christmas cooking lesson in Salzburg combines food and fun to give you a rewarding cooking experience. Test out your skills making traditional Austrian apple strudel and Vanilla Kipferl cookies. Get into the holiday spirit with others as you make these delicious treats. Plus take a lunch break to slurp down some hot goulash soup. If you don't eat all the cookies you've made, you're also welcome to take them home with you at the end of the day.

Experience the baroque city of Salzburg at its most romantic with an evening of sightseeing, cuisine, and live music. Cruise the Salzach River through Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, dine by candlelight at the Salzburg Fortress’ Panorama Restaurant, then see Mozart’s most beloved works performed inside the historic castle. This Salzburg experience includes the option to upgrade for a VIP experience featuring a special menu, Champagne, and a souvenir program.

Make romantic memories in Salzburg with a dinner-and-concert experience at Hohensalzburg Fortress. The experience is popular in Salzburg, and tickets book quickly. After securing your preferred date online and in-advance, simply make your way by funicular to the 900-year-old fortress for a dinner of traditional Austrian dishes, and enjoy a recital of Mozart’s famous works, performed by the Mozart Chamber Orchestra of Salzburg. VIP upgrade options are also available.

Roll up your sleeves for an Austrian cooking class in Salzburg, and create two of the country’s beloved desserts: apple strudel and the signature soufflé of Salzburger Nockerl. Under the guidance of a chef, you’ll stretch pastry and mix ingredients as you learn about the food and chat with the rest of the group. As a bonus, a hearty bowl of goulash soup is served before you eat your creations. Numbers are limited to just five people for a small-group cooking experience.

Let us take you out for an unforgettable day. Following the Von Trapp story, we will visit several movie locations of the "Sound of Music". This includes a short city tour, the pond the children fell into, the 16-going-on17-gazebo and of course the wedding church. Your enthusiastic tour guide will give you lots of information about the filming of the Sound of Music, the real von Trapp family and Austrian culture and lifestyle in general. On this tour, we will also take a detour through the Austrian lake district to visit the UNESCO world cultural heritage site Hallstatt. You will learn about the fascinating story of this salt mining town and get 2 hours to explore this picturesque village on your own. The content of the description may have been partly created with AI.

Avoid the crowded group tours and maximize your time exploring Austria with your own private guide. Sightseeing at your own pace, you’ll visit Salzburg's “The Sound of Music” locations, as well as the picturesque UNESCO World Heritage-listed town of Hallstatt and the Austrian Lake District.

Visit the pretty lake town of Hallstatt with minimum fuss on a private full-day tour from Salzburg. Enjoy a flexible trip tailored to your interests and the sights you want to see. Discover impressive photo stops, learn about everyday life in the town and the wider Salzkammergut region, and relax over lunch with traditional Austrian fare (own expense). The tour is available in English and German to suit your language preference.