Private 2 Hour Sound of Music City Tour in Salzburg
Description
Designed especially for our SOM Lovers – combine a private city tour with the original Sound of Music city film locations. Enjoy the picturesque outline of the city of Salzburg – listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO - while following the traces of the Trapp family! Imagine being Julie Andrews – jumping the Do-re Mi steps, circling the Pegasus fountain, and of course, being 16 going on 17 at the Gazebo.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Enjoy a quick stop at the Mirabell Gardens for the Pegasus Fountain, the steps, the Hedge Tunnel, and many more See the Mirabell Palace from the outside, hosting the Salzburg City government
We pass by the historical old town of Salzburg, see the Nonnberg Abbey from below
A quick photo stop at the famous festival hall - where the singing competion took place
Enjoy the perfect photo spot right at the lake for the best view of the palace and the fortress as picture perfect back drop
Visit the famous 16 going on 17 Gazebo located at the beautiful Hellbrunn Park next to Hellbrunn Palace.
Besides the stops mentioned, we are happy to arrange additional photo stops according to your personal interests during our 2 hour private tour through city of Salzburg
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
please wait in the hotel lobby, your private driver will meet you there
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total duration includes photo stops and travel time.
Reviews(21)
Erik was as good of a tour guide for a private Sound of Music tour that you could ever have. Fantastic experience and Erik’s mixing in of the real story and the Hollywood story was perfect. Highly highly recommend Erik and this tour!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was a real pleasure to share both the true history behind the story and the Hollywood magic of The Sound of Music with you. I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed the balance between the real-life background and the film locations. Your kind recommendation means a lot to me. Thank you for joining the tour, and I hope to welcome you back to Salzburg someday!
We had a wonderful tour with Philip! Showed us all the Sound of Music spots. Philip also gave us historical information and pointed out other interesting facts! Could not have been nicer… would highly recommended this tour!
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear you had such a great time with Philip and enjoyed visiting the Sound of Music locations along with his historical insights and interesting facts. We truly appreciate your kind recommendation. Warm regards, Your Salzburg Panorama Tours Team
The guide was very pleasant BUT.... the tour would benefit from having screenshots from the film of the various locations - either printed out or on an i-pad. The guide seemingly expected us to have a photographic memory of each scene in the film. We were disappointed that the guide didn't take us to the various places in the Mirabell Gardens used in the film (other than to the steps). Apparently it was too busy at the start of the tour with the market and too wet at the end of the tour to include this and we were advised to go back later. The advertised itinerary omitted the need of the driver to divert to buying strawberries and having to drive to the hotel of his clients from the morning to return lost property. All in all quite disappointing.
Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed review. We genuinely appreciate all feedback, as it helps us reflect on the guest experience and continuously improve our tours. We are very pleased to hear that you found your guide pleasant. At the same time, we are truly sorry that several aspects of the tour did not meet your expectations and that you left feeling disappointed. That is certainly not the impression we want our guests to take away. Regarding your suggestion about using film screenshots at the locations: this is a very thoughtful idea, and we understand how it could enhance the experience for many guests by helping to visually connect the real locations with the scenes from the film. We will gladly take this into consideration when reviewing possible improvements to our guiding materials. At the same time, our guides are trained to describe the scenes in detail and bring them to life through storytelling, but we understand that this may not always fully replace visual references for every guest. We are also sorry that the visit to certain areas of the Mirabell Gardens did not match your expectations. The gardens can be very crowded at the beginning of the day due to the market, and weather conditions can sometimes require adjustments later in the tour for safety and comfort reasons. In such situations, our guides must make on-the-spot decisions, and occasionally this means that some stops are shortened or postponed. We do always encourage guests to return independently to explore specific locations at their own pace when conditions are more favorable. With regard to the itinerary, we would like to clarify that while we always aim to follow the planned route as closely as possible, unexpected operational circumstances can occasionally occur in daily touring. These may include necessary stops related to vehicle logistics or unforeseen situations on the road. While we understand that this may have felt disruptive, such adjustments are made with the overall smooth operation and guest safety in mind. We are truly sorry that your overall impression of the tour was affected by these factors. Your feedback is valuable and will be shared with our operations and guiding teams so we can better manage expectations and improve communication during the tour. Thank you again for your honest comments and for joining us. We hope that you still took away some enjoyable moments from the experience, and we would be grateful for the opportunity to welcome you again in the future under better circumstances.
Johanes was a wonderful and very informative guide. It was refreshing to have a native of Salzburg providing the tour. He was very conscientious of our wants, needs and time. He was very knowledgeable. We had a wonderful time with him.
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that Johannes made your private tour so informative and enjoyable with his knowledge and attentive approach. It’s great to know you had such a memorable experience with us. Warm regards, Your Salzburg Panorama Tours Team
Excellent tour with Sonia! Very nice and attentive! He showed us the main locations where the film was filmed! We loved it!
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your private tour with Sonia and had such a relaxing and memorable experience exploring the filming locations. Warm regards, Your Salzburg Panorama Tours Team
The tour was just lovely. Richard was knowledgeable and thoughtful. He knew a great deal about the background to the film and other interesting things about Salzburg. On an extremely cold day, it was wonderful to be whisked around in a warm comfortable car. The only annoying part was that there was nothing on line to tell us what to expect on the tour.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your lovely review. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the private tour with Richard and found his knowledge and insights about Salzburg and The Sound of Music so interesting. It’s also great to know you were comfortable despite the cold weather. We appreciate your feedback regarding the lack of online information and will take it into consideration to improve clarity for future guests. We hope to welcome you again in Salzburg soon! Warm regards, Your Salzburg Panorama Tours Team
My guide had a wonderful knowledge of the history of Salzburg. I was taken to all the important sites for The Sound of Music and Mozart. I saw the important historical sites of Salzburg and learned of the different ages of Salzburg’s architecture. It was a very impressive tour.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re thrilled you enjoyed exploring Salzburg’s rich history, architecture, and Sound of Music and Mozart sites. It’s wonderful to hear the tour left such an impressive and memorable experience. Warm regards, Your Salzburg Panorama Tours Team
This private tour is a fantastic way to see Salzburg’s highlights while learning both local history and Sound of Music trivia. Having a knowledgeable guide like Peter made it feel personal and relaxed for our small group of three. Be mindful of sunset timing—booking earlier in the day is best so you can fully enjoy the views before it gets dark.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed seeing Salzburg’s highlights and learning both local history and Sound of Music trivia. Peter will be delighted to know his guidance made your tour feel personal and relaxed. Great tip about the sunset timing—booking earlier really does help to fully enjoy the views. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future!
This was a great tour. The tour guide showed us all the sound of music hotspots which took us through most of the town of Salzburg. He had great information and this oriented us to the city so we were ready to explore on our own the next couple days.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that our guide helped you explore all the Sound of Music highlights in Salzburg. It’s wonderful to know the tour gave you a great orientation of the city and set you up for more adventures on your own. We hope your next days in Salzburg were just as memorable!
You can’t help but smile around Leo. From the moment we met him, we felt at ease. He has so much knowledge about Salzburg and the production of the Sound of Music. His tour was everything we hoped and more!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re truly delighted to hear that you felt at ease with Leo from the very first moment. His passion and deep knowledge of Salzburg and The Sound of Music mean a lot to us, and we’re thrilled that the tour exceeded your expectations. We hope to welcome you again in the future!
