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Private Sound-of-Music and Historic Salzburg Tour from Munich

4.9(30)Munich1 hour
VIATOR4.9(25)TRIPADVISOR5.0(5)

Description

Whether you are a 'Sound of Music' enthusiast or a Mozart fan or interested in the eventful history of Salzburg for other reasons, this vibrant city will win you over with its quaint spots and its abundance of culture, combined with the breathtaking landscapes of the Salzburg Lake District. Based on your preferences, your personal licensed & friendly tour guide – a Sound of Music aficionado himself – will create a tour to exceed your expectations. Of course, he includes both the top attractions from the film as well as other historic & popular highlights in the program, like Salzburg Fortress, Mozart's Birthplace or the shopping lane 'Getreidegasse'. Enjoy an amazing walking tour of the Old Town. Later, our new Comfort-Minivan gives us the flexibility to travel to the outskirts of Salzburg, the mountains and lake district - enabling us to stop at the most beautiful photo spots. Choose from 2 tour lengths to cover all your desires!

Tour Options

XXL-Time credit
  • Duration: 11 hours: Enjoy relaxed up to 20 sights in the city of Salzburg, the Salzburg lake district and in Bavaria with this XXL-time credit! Pickup included
Exclusive 9.5 hours!
  • Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes: Whether you are a 'SOM' fan or interested in the history of Salzburg for other reasons, that's the right tour for everybody! Pickup included

Itinerary

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The following more than 20 stops can all be visited in our 11-hour tour! (during the 9.5-hour tour a corresponding selection...) If necessary, we would be happy to advise you on the selection of your favorite stops in advance with you that guarantees an eventful yet relaxing day! ... As this is YOUR exclusive tour, we welcome your suggestions and do our best to accommodate your wishes. Whether you prefer to stay longer at one stop or add a whole new one, let us know and we’ll adapt your bespoke tour accordingly. ... but now: Look forward to a delightful tour, resting assured that you are in good hands with your friendly & professional tour guide, who will take you on eventful, informative yet relaxing excursions in our luxurious new Mercedes-Minivan. ... at the old pilgrimage church of St. Maria Ramersdorf from the 14th century we leave Munich and take the Autobahn (motorway) A8 heading Southeast ...

Admission not included35 min

THE highlight of Salzburg! Built over 400 years ago, these are the world's best-preserved water features from this era. Experience "up close" how bored prince-archbishops surprised their guests... Open daily from 28 March to 1 November 2021. Ticket prices (2025): € 15.00 per adult, children (4 - 18 years): € 6.50

15 min

"Sixteen Going On Seventeen" - this famous movie hit was sung by "Liesl" and "Rolf" in front of the Gazebo in the garden of the "Trapp Villa" (the interior shots were filmed in Hollywood). Today you can admire the Sound of Music Pavilion in the park of Hellbrunn Palace, where it was moved after the filming.

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Frohnburg Castle was built in the 17th century and today houses part of the Mozarteum University. SOM relevance: In the film it represents the front of Villa Trapp.

10 min

Leopoldskron castle is a former archbishop's summer residence from the 18th century and is now used as a hotel. SOM relevance: The building with its idyllic gardens and terraces on the Leopoldskroner Weiher represents the back of the Trapp-Villa.

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Located in the south of the old town, on the historic Nonntaler main street, is the more than 300 year-old Erhard church. SOM relevance: Its Baroque façade and the neighboring house can be seen on a Sound of Music carriage ride.

30 min

Nonnberg Abbey was founded in 712 and is today the world's oldest Christian convent with an uninterrupted tradition. Outdoor shots can be seen at the beginning of the film.

5 min

By the end of 1920, the pedestrian bridge opened in 1903 was subject to a toll. Enjoy from the eastern shore one of the most beautiful views of the river Salzach, the old town and the fortress Hohensalzburg. SOM relevance: Or do a little dance here, like Julie Andrews did in the movie Sound of Music!

5 min

Admire the monument to the most famous son of the city here: the Mozart monument with baroque buildings and alpine peaks in the background is one of the most popular photo opportunities in Salzburg.

10 min

Sound Of Music relevance: In the pedestrian zones of the old town of Salzburg, some outdoor shots were taken: at Residenzplatz with the "most beautiful baroque fountain north of the Alps" and at the cathedral square. From outside free of charge! (optional): The interior of the Salzburg Cathedral was not visible in the film, but you should not miss a look into the baroque church together with your guide! Admission (2025): € 5.00 per adult

10 min

The Kapitelplatz offers great views of the fortress and the cathedral. Thanks to the baroque "Kapitelschwemme", once used as a water trough for horses, one feels transported to Italy! Market stalls in the square offer souvenirs and some sweets. SOM relevance: Julie Andrews can be seen here in one of the scenes.

Admission not included75 min

(OPTIONAL --> if you have booked the 9.5 hour tour length please note: If you wish to visit this attraction, you may need to make time reductions at other attractions): From the 11th century Hohensalzburg is one of the largest and best preserved fortresses in Europe. If Napoleon had not come, it might never have been conquered. The entrance fee includes the ascent and descent with the funicular, a 30-minute audio guide and access to the spectacular Gothic prince rooms. Also spectacular is the view of the city and mountains. Prices (2025): € 18:00 per adult, children (6 - 14 years): € 6.80

10 min

If you look around the beautiful cemetery of the Archabbey of St. Peter (founded around 696), you will notice that the escape scene at the end of the movie was not filmed here (but in the 20th Century-Fox Studios in Hollywood). SOM relevance: However, one of the cemetery chapels was used for an interior shot.

5 min

This venue was hewn directly into the Mönchsberg in the late 18th century. It was used as an archiepiscopal summer riding school. With a capacity of 1,437 spectators, it is today one of the most important concert halls in Salzburg. SOM relevance: The famous "Edelweiss-" song was shot here. (optional and only by advance notification): The visit of the interior is only possible as part of a 1-hour guided tour (usually only once a day). Please contact us after your booking if you are interested in such a tour (admission approx. € 10.00 per adult)

5 min

This place, named after the famous Salzburg conductor Herbert von Karajan (+1989), is home to another baroque horse-back, and offers great views of the festival houses, the Peterskirche and the fortress. SOM relevance: This square was used for an outdoor shoot.

Admission not included40 min

The Mönchsberg, which can be reached via a 30-second lift ride, offers fantastic views of the old town and fortress all the way to the Alps in the distance. SOM relevance: It was the beginning of the Sound of Music-"Do-Re-Mi-" scene. Prices Mönchsberg lift (2025): € 4.60 per adult, children (6 - 14 years): € 2.10)

25 min

"Mirabell" means "beautiful view", and hardly any view of the old town and its fortress is more beautiful than this palace from the early 17th century. Archbishop Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau had it built along with its beautiful gardens for his secret wife Salome Alt as "Schloss Altenau". SOM relevance: Numerous singing and dancing scenes with 'Maria and the Trapp children' were filmed here.

100 min

Now we leave the city of Salzburg behind us and travel to one of the most beautiful areas of the Alps: the Salzburg Lake District ("Salzkammergut"). Look forward to an enchanting ride along numerous alpine lakes framed by rugged rock faces and lovely alpine meadows, which you know from aerial photographs from the Sound of Music. The crowning highlight is the Gothic-Baroque St. Michael's Basilica in Mondsee, where the wedding was filmed.

5 min

After just a few minutes' drive, we arrive at the first jewel of this enchanting area: The emerald green lake Fuschlsee, to be seen in aerial shots in the film, which offers excellent opportunities for lunch - not only for fish lovers; but you can also admire the architecturally outstanding building of the 'Red Bull' Headquarters from the outside.

15 min

Look forward to a stop at one of the most magnificent viewpoints of our tour: At our feet is Lake Wolfgangsee, picturesquely surrounded by the spectacular peaks of the Salzburg Lake District ("Salzkammergut"). Afterwards, you can enjoy a short walk along the panoramic promenade in the charming summer resort of St. Gilgen on the western shore of the lake, where also the birthplace of Mozart's mother is located. SOM relevance: Lake Wolfgangsee can be seen in the aerial photographs in the Filmintro.

Admission not included180 min

OPTIONAL --> Please note: The visit of this attraction would be only possible when booking the 11 hour tour length, furthermore, you need to make time reductions at other sights of 2 hours (without cogwheel train ride), and approx. 4.5 hours (including cogwheel train ride!) The crossing by ferry to the tiny town St. Wolfgang with the world famous Inn "Weisses Rössl vom Wolfgangsee" will delight everyone. From here you can reach the valley station of the Schafbergbahn in just a few minutes' walk: Drive like 'Maria and the Trapp children' with the spectacular (steam) cog railway in 35 minutes to the 1,782 meters (5,840 ft.) high prospective mount Schafberg. Prices Boat trip (2025): € 10.60 per adult, children (4 - 14 years): € 3.60 Boat trip plus Cogwheeltrain (2025): € 63.30 per adult, children (4 - 14 years): € 18.60

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On the scenic route from Lake Wolfgangsee to Mondsee, we drive along the shore of the lake of the same name, just like 'Maria and the Trapps'.

25 min

The Roman Catholic St. Michael Basilica replaces an earlier building from the early 12th century and fascinates with its gothic-baroque decor. Let yourself also be enchanted by the historic old town of the little town Mondsee! SOM relevance: The famous Sound of Music wedding was filmed here.

5 min

Relax on the way back to Munich in your comfortable leather seat and let the unforgettable impressions of this eventful tour pass through your mind again – your tour guide will safely take you back to your accommodation or any other address you want in the Munich area.

Highlights

> Drive in new luxurious Mercedes-/ VW Minivans (a/c)
> Selected scenic routes
> Bottled mineral water
> Licensed, friendly and experienced Guide
> No hidden costs!
> Duration: 9.5 hrs or 11 hrs
> Private full day tour (only your group is participating)

What's included

Included
> Drive in new luxurious Mercedes-/ VW Minivans (a/c)
> Selected scenic routes
> Bottled mineral water
> Licensed, friendly and experienced Guide
> No hidden costs!
> Duration: 9.5 hrs or 11 hrs
> Private full day tour (only your group is participating)
Not included
< Entrance fees (if requested)
< Food
< Gratuities

Pickup Locations & Times

Pick-up according to customer request between 07:30 AM and 09:00 AM at your hotel or any address in Munich. Pick-up (and/or return) is also possible outside Munich (e.g. MUC airport) on customer request; additional costs may apply. We will be happy to inform you!

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Photo Credit: © Tourismus Salzburg (#1, #4, #9 and #last), © Sightseeing Bavaria Exclusive (rest)
  • A valid identity document is required for crossing the border into Austria and back.

Reviews(30)

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E5275JSdaled
May 4, 2026
Great guide and tour!

Karl was a wonderful guide with an expansive knowledge of are tour and surrounding areas. He was very kind and met all our guide needs fantastically!😊

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Brian_K
April 4, 2026
Sound of Music Spectacular

Karl was fantastic! The Salzburg Lake District was stunningly beautiful. Karl was extremely knowledgeable about the history and area gems! We truly enjoyed our conversation on the entire tour. The center of Salzburg was full of history, great places and fantastic food. We could not have had a better day exploring beautiful Salzburg, Austria! Thanks Karl... Danka!!!

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Yang_F
December 8, 2025
A very worthwhile trip if...

A very worthwhile trip if you are a Sound of Music fan. Karl was an excellent guide, and he has so much knowledge about the history and culture of Salzberg. Also very accommodating when we asked if we could take a glance of the Eagle's Nest, and took a different route just for that! Make sure you ask for Karl when you book this trip.

Operator response

Thank you very much for taking the time and writing this kind review - I am very pleased that you, like countless other guests, were so satisfied with my guide-colleague Karl and also with our tour concept. Please allow me to point out that all my employees have been trained to the same extent, so that on each of my tours with all of my guides you can expect the highest quality standards. Please allow me to also point out that we can offer this tour tailored for anyone as well who is more interested in the history of Salzburg than in the film ...although we must admit that the film crew undoubtedly selected the most beautiful and spectacular shooting locations, which, of course, we are happy to show to all Salzburg fans! The whole SIGHTSEEING BAVARIA EXCLUSIVE team (including me, Stefan, the owner) would be very happy to welcome you as our guests again soon!

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rebeccamU6001DA
September 11, 2025
Best way to see Salzburg and Austrian Lake District in one day!

Stefan picked us up at our hotel in Munich and drove us through the beautiful Bavarian countryside, the Austrian Lake District near Mondsee, St Gilgen, and Fuschlsee. He then took us to Hellbrunn to see the trick water gardens, the Sound of Music Gazebo, and all around Salzburg. He was kind, attentive, knowledgeable, and a wonderful guide and steward of our journey. He dropped us off at our accommodation in Salzburg as we had requested. This was by far the best way for us to see all that we wanted in a short amount of time on our trip!

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Joseph_A
August 22, 2025
Salzburg

Karl our guide was fantastic, showing us the historical sights, but also being flexible and taking us to a couple of Sound of Music locations not on the itinerary. We had a great time with Karl. We would recommend him and this tour.

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Mark_F
August 19, 2025
Absolutely Incredible day out - Even if you're not a fan of the movie

One of the best tours we've ever taken. Karl was an amazing guide, from start to finish. He had water for us in the van, but that was just the start. He had so much information to impart, even on the drive, but it never felt boring. He did an incredible job pointing things out along the route, and tying them to either history or even his own personal experiences. After talking to him for a while in the car, he told us he thought we'd enjoy a short detour to the Red Bull Museum (yes, it's real) and he was right. What a cool place to see with all the planes and cars and things related to the company. Then off to the SoM wedding church where Karl again had lots of details about it. After that he took us to this absolutely gorgeous lake town where some scenes were filmed and may be one of the most scenic places we've been. And then it was off to Salzburg proper where he spent some time guiding us around to get our bearings, then left us to wander and shop and have lunch and see some of the SoM sights on our own that he had pointed out. And don't miss Mozart's house. When we were done there Karl took us to where we could visit the "back" of the house from the movie right along a lake and get pictures, and then to the park where the 16/17 gazebo is located. And though it was a long drive back, Karl was so entertaining and funny the time flew by. I wish I could give this tour 6 stars. Truly a great day.

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Mark_E
May 29, 2025
Salzburg

Our guide Karl was excellent! My wife and I had allergies/colds and he made us feel welcome in any event. This was greatly appreciated. The tour was packed with sites to see including Sound of Music and old town sites. We loved them all. No regrets of any kind. Highly recommend

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Diane_M
October 24, 2024
Superior Tour.

All the history was wonderful and then add SoM sites. We had a marvelous time. The food was awesome and to have a small group of just the 4 of us was nice. We paid for the private tour. Our guide was so knowledgeable. Learned alot.

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Chris_F
September 9, 2024
Austria is beautiful,...

Austria is beautiful, between the mountains and the lakes. This tour was very much worth it for just the view, but the additional history and sites were an added bonus.

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Khang_T
June 23, 2024
Great tour.

Carl was a great tour guide. He showed us numerous sites from the movie. Salzburg was beautiful with good food. Great tour.

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