Original Sound of Music Private Tour Salzburg
Description
Trace the footsteps of Maria and the Von Trapps on this 4-hour original 'Sound of Music' tour from Salzburg. Traveling by minivan, witness some of the musical’s filming locations, including the Mirabell Gardens, the lakefront Schloss Leopoldskron that served as the Von Trapp home, and more. Plus, visit the Salzkammergut region to see the incredible lake-and-mountain scenery of the opening titles. Upgrade to include a 1-hour apple strudel cooking class and tastings in a quaint Alpine hut after your tour. Receive the personalized attention of a driver-guide on this private tour.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Meet opposite Mirabell Palace - short walk after or before the tour into the gardens
See the Original Gazebo
pass the famous Nonnberg Abbey where Maria was a novice – one of the oldest and still active nunnery in the World
enjoy breathtaking scenery while driving through the Lakes and Mountain Region
enjoy 50 minutes free time and see the beautiful wedding chapel. Stroll around Mondsee enjoy picturesque little town or take a coffee break indulging the famous apple strudel
short photo stop for an unbelievable view – keep your cameras ready!
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
please wait in the hotel lobby - your 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
- There is a maximum of 8 people per booking as transport is minivan
- Kids must be 5 years and older if booking the private SOM Tour & Edelweis Cooking option
Reviews(327)
Today we had the most magical tour with the lovely Jose . He was amazing . HIs insight and knowledge of the film and the von trapp family were so enlightening. We learnt so much about the film, the locations, the cast and the original Von Trap family . The locations we visited were so picturesque and his added comments and sound tracks brought some of us to tears . An unbelievable experience. Thanks so much Jose
Thank you so much for your heartfelt review! We’re delighted to hear that your private Sound of Music Tour with Jose was such a magical and memorable experience. Jose is truly passionate about sharing the story of the film and the real von Trapp family, and we're so pleased that his knowledge, storytelling, and carefully chosen soundtrack made the tour so meaningful for you. Your kind words will mean a great deal to him. Thank you for choosing Panorama Tours, and we hope to welcome you back to Salzburg for another unforgettable experience. Warm regards, Panorama Tours
Our guide Philip was knowledgable, fun, and engaging. He played songs that we could sing along with, and it was just a great experience!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you and your family had such a fun experience on your private Sound of Music tour. Philip will be thrilled to know that his knowledge, engaging style, and the sing-along moments helped make the tour so memorable. Thank you for sharing your experience, and we hope to welcome you back to Salzburg for another adventure in the future! Warm regards, Panorama Tours
Perfect tour for those who love the movie. The visit to the lake regions were my favorite part. Such beautiful turquoise water and gorgeous Mountain View. Highly recommend this tour.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that the beautiful lake regions were a highlight of your experience. The turquoise waters and breathtaking mountain views truly showcase the beauty of the Salzburg area. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable Tour soon!
Our tour guide was very nice and did a wonderful job at explaining the history behind the Von trap family and movie. However, the day was way too rushed. We would not recommend this tour to someone else for the price because of how rushed we felt. For the private tours, Viator needs to give people the option to either be rushed through to see a lot of things or to only see a few things from the movie and have a slower time seeing them. We would’ve liked only seeing two great things and be able to take our time and then being rushed through to see multiple things from the movie. Everything was very timed even the down to the bathroom breaks that we had. The food tour operates separate from the sound of music tour. So we had to walk home even though we paid for pick up and drop off from our hotel. Thankfully, we were close to our hotel from the cooking class. Otherwise it will be difficult for those that need to get a taxi. The cooking class was fine. It’s not a private cooking class. You’re in a big group with people - if you enjoy that type of setting. We had booked a private tour so we were misguided on that. The soup served at the cooking class is delicious. That was the best thing that we ate. The strudel and other pastry is just OK but it’s definitely worth trying the local desserts. Its advertised as a four hour tour, but took us almost 6 hours because the sound of music tour is separate from the cooking class. Therefore, the cooking class took about an extra two hours on top of the four hour sound of music tour, which we were not prepared for & had no lunch between and were starved down. You cook the apple strudels then you get your lunch around 3:00 which is the delicious soup.
Thank you very much for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We truly appreciate both your kind words about your guide and your honest comments about your experience. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your guide's knowledge and storytelling about the history of the von Trapp family and The Sound of Music. We will be sure to pass your compliments along. At the same time, we are sorry to learn that the pace of the day did not meet your expectations. Our private Sound of Music tour is designed to be flexible, and we always encourage guests to let their guide know if they would prefer to spend more time at fewer locations. We understand that everyone has different preferences, and we regret that this was not discussed more clearly during your tour. We would also like to clarify that the cooking class is operated independently from the private tour. While we combine the experiences as a package, transportation is included only for the Sound of Music tour and not after the cooking class. We are sorry if this was not communicated clearly in advance. Regarding the cooking class, it is indeed a shared experience with other participants rather than a private class. We regret if the description led to a different expectation, and we will review how this information is presented to make it as clear as possible for future guests. We also appreciate your comments about the overall duration and timing of the combined experience. Your feedback regarding the schedule, lunch timing, and pacing is valuable and will help us improve the information we provide before guests book. Thank you again for your constructive feedback. We are pleased that you enjoyed the guide and the delicious soup, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with an even better experience in the future.
Sylvia was amazing! We saw everything. She took her time, showed compassion and her knowledge was perfect. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and guide. I highly recommend this tour!
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour and that Sylvia made such a positive impression on you. Her dedication, knowledge, and caring approach truly reflect the experience we aim to provide. We will gladly pass on your kind words to her, as we are sure she will be very happy to hear them. We sincerely appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on another tour in the future.
It was a highlight of my trip. Our guide was Sonya and she was incredible!!!
Meeting point was a nightmare to get to and parking was around €28. Our group of 8 was crammed into a 9 passenger van with our guide. It was impossible for those in the middle to see anything. We drove through mountain roads so fast we were taking bets as to whether we would survive. Couldn’t wait to get off this tour.
Mitch was unbelievable and the tour was fantastic! Saw so many places and learned so much that I did not know. I would do it again!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic experience and enjoyed exploring so many places with Mitch. It’s great to know you learned a lot along the way—that’s exactly what we aim for. We truly appreciate your kind words and would be thrilled to welcome you again on another tour in the future!
Superb trip. Everything we expected and more. Brilliant host (Simon) with great humour, knowledge and organisation skills.Well worth the money and 4 hours of your life completely ensconced with the scenery, ambience and story of Sound of Music and Salzburg. Thankyou
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that your trip exceeded expectations and that you enjoyed the scenery, atmosphere, and the “Sound of Music” experience in Salzburg. Simon will be especially pleased to know his humour, knowledge, and organisation made such a positive impression. It means a lot to know the tour felt worthwhile and memorable for you. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback, and we hope to welcome you again on another adventure in the future!
Jose was our guide and he was wonderful! He was been to Vermont to meet some of the Von Trapp family and also met some at the 60th celebration. He is full of interesting information and he is a lot of fun! We did this tour 15 years ago and it was good, but Jose added an extra special touch to it. Highly recommend!
