Top Salzburg Religious Tours

Most "Sound of Music" fans can picture the film’s iconic settings, but don’t know where to find them in real life. This half-day trip takes you straight to the locations, allowing you to relive your favorite scenes from the musical without advance planning. Visit film sites around Salzburg, hear the need-to-know history of Salzburg’s top attractions, and visit nearby Mondsee to explore.

Spend Christmas Eve outside the city on a guided evening trip from Salzburg to Oberndorf, home of the Silent Night Chapel. Travel by coach through the Alpine foothills to reach this small riverside town without arranging transport yourself, then visit the chapel built on the site where the carol "Silent Night" was first performed. Attend a Christmas Eve mass held in multiple languages and learn about the history of the chapel before returning to Salzburg.

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.

If you are a Sound of Music fan, this is the self guided audio tour for you! I’ll show you around Salzburg, the magical and musical birthplace of Mozart, and while you won't be climbing every mountain, you will see a few of my favourite things from the film. There are plenty of highlights along the way, and some of them you can only get to on foot. I’m sure you’ll enjoy: • Splashing your hand in Maria's fountain • Singing Do Re Mi in the Mirabell Gardens • Running across the bridge like the Von Trapp children • Throwing tomatoes in the market square • Learning about the real Von Trapp family and the real "Uncle Max” • Hearing secrets from the production of the Sound of Music • Seeing the church where Mozart was baptised We’ll see most of Salzburg's less musical landmarks too, and you should have your bearings by the end of the tour.

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.

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.

Get into the festive spirit with a unique concert experience. High above Salzburg, Fortress Hohensalzburg offers elegant atmospheric surroundings in which to enjoy Advent and Christmas concerts, featuring music by Mozart and his contemporaries.

Explore old Salzburg on foot on this small-group introductory tour with an historian guide. Stroll the medieval Getreidegasse, admire baroque squares, and see highlights including St. Peter’s Abbey and the Festival Halls. Pass Mozart’s birthplace as you hear about the composer’s childhood here, and learn about the von Trapp family, whose World War II story was immortalized in ‘The Sound of Music.’ Choose a tour that departs in the morning or afternoon to suit you.