Salzburg Oldtown Walking Tour with Licensed Local Guide
by Free Walking Tour Salzburg
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This walking tour in Salzburg's Oldtown lasts about one and a half hours and is led by a licensed local guide. The route includes approximately twelve stops at key landmarks and sights. The tour begins with an introduction to the Mozart Residence, where Mozart lived from age seventeen, viewed from across the square. Next, the group visits Schloss Mirabell and Mirabellgarten for a brief overview before continuing. After crossing the river, the tour proceeds along Getreidegasse, Salzburg's most famous street, leading to Mozart's birthplace. The group then visits Universitätskirche, the former University Church, which can be entered unless closed. The tour continues through Furtwänglerpark, formerly a monastery garden and now part of Salzburg University, where the guide discusses the university, modern art, and the city's canal system. The next stop is the Großes Festspielhaus, the main venue for the Salzburg Festival's classical music concerts and opera performances. The tour then approaches Erzabtei Stift St. Peter, the oldest monastery in the German-speaking region and the founding site of Salzburg in 696; the group visits the monastery yard but does not enter the church or cemetery. Salzburg Cathedral is viewed from outside, with historical information provided but no interior visit. From Kapitelplatz and Kapitelschwemme, the guide points out views of Hohensalzburg Fortress, modern art installations, and Salzburg's oldest bakery. The walk crosses the river again at Makartsteg, known as the love lock bridge, where the guide discusses the bridge, river, and riverside buildings. The tour continues to Residenzplatz, the main square and historic center of Oldtown, named after the former archbishop's residence. Finally, the group visits Mozartplatz to see the Mozart statue erected in the 19th century and learn about the history surrounding Mozart's legacy. The guide answers questions throughout and offers recommendations for further sightseeing and activities. Participants receive a printed city map showing main attractions, food and drink suggestions, and information about day trips to assist with independent exploration after the tour. A postcard is also included. Some interiors are not entered but explained from outside. The walk covers about 90 minutes in total and crosses the river twice.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus)
View the house where Mozart lived from age seventeen from across the square. The guide explains why Salzburg is nicknamed the "Rome of the North." This stop lasts about 5 minutes.
5 min
Schloss Mirabell & Mirabellgarten
Observe Mirabell Garden and learn about its history and current use. Visitors are encouraged to return after the tour to explore the garden fully. The stop is about 15 minutes.
15 min
Getreidegasse
Cross the river to reach Getreidegasse, Salzburg's most famous street, then walk along it toward Mozart's birthplace. This segment takes approximately 5 minutes.
5 min
Universitatskirche
Visit the former University Church, the last historic building in Salzburg. The group can enter the church unless it is closed for reasons outside the operator's control. This stop lasts around 5 minutes.
5 min
Furtwänglerpark
Pause at Furtwänglerpark, formerly a monastery garden and now part of Salzburg University. The guide discusses the university, modern art, and the city's canal system before moving on. Duration is about 5 minutes.
5 min
Grosses Festspielhaus
See the Salzburg Festival Concert Hall, where most concerts and operas take place during the six-week summer festival. This stop is approximately 5 minutes.
5 min
Erzabtei Stift St. Peter Salzburg
Visit the yard of Saint Peter's Abbey, the oldest monastery in the German-speaking region, founded in 696. The group does not enter the church or cemetery as these are still active and closed to guided tours. This stop lasts 5 minutes.
5 min
Salzburg Cathedral
Admire the facade of Salzburg Cathedral, the city's most important church. The group does not enter the cathedral but receives information about its history. The stop is about 5 minutes.
5 min
Kapitelplatz & Kapitelschwemme
From Kapitelplatz square, view the Hohensalzburg fortress, modern art installations, and Salzburg's oldest bakery. This stop takes around 5 minutes.
5 min
Makartsteg
Cross the river at the love lock bridge, discussing the locks, the river, and the buildings nearby. This segment lasts about 5 minutes.
5 min
Residenzplatz
Visit Residence Square, the main square and historic heart of the old town, named for the former archbishop's residence located here. The stop is approximately 5 minutes.
5 min
Mozartplatz
At Mozartplatz square, view the Mozart statue erected in the 19th century and hear about aspects of Mozart's legacy. This stop lasts about 10 minutes.
10 min
Meeting point
We meet at the "Spirit of Mozart" artwork by Marina Abramovic. The Spirit of Mozart is a 15-meter high metal chair together with 8 normal-sized chairs. It's part of the walk of modern art by the Salzburg foundation and located next to Staatsbrücke, the main bridge in the old town.
End point
The Mozart statue and Mozart Square are next to the Salzburg Cathedral and Residenzplatz square, the main square of the old town. That's where the tourist information is located and it only takes about five minutes to return to Staatsbrücke and the Spirit of Mozart where the tour starts.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Salzburg Oldtown Walking Tour with Licensed Local Guide
by Free Walking Tour Salzburg
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€18Overview
This walking tour in Salzburg's Oldtown lasts about one and a half hours and is led by a licensed local guide. The route includes approximately twelve stops at key landmarks and sights. The tour begins with an introduction to the Mozart Residence, where Mozart lived from age seventeen, viewed from across the square. Next, the group visits Schloss Mirabell and Mirabellgarten for a brief overview before continuing. After crossing the river, the tour proceeds along Getreidegasse, Salzburg's most famous street, leading to Mozart's birthplace. The group then visits Universitätskirche, the former University Church, which can be entered unless closed. The tour continues through Furtwänglerpark, formerly a monastery garden and now part of Salzburg University, where the guide discusses the university, modern art, and the city's canal system. The next stop is the Großes Festspielhaus, the main venue for the Salzburg Festival's classical music concerts and opera performances. The tour then approaches Erzabtei Stift St. Peter, the oldest monastery in the German-speaking region and the founding site of Salzburg in 696; the group visits the monastery yard but does not enter the church or cemetery. Salzburg Cathedral is viewed from outside, with historical information provided but no interior visit. From Kapitelplatz and Kapitelschwemme, the guide points out views of Hohensalzburg Fortress, modern art installations, and Salzburg's oldest bakery. The walk crosses the river again at Makartsteg, known as the love lock bridge, where the guide discusses the bridge, river, and riverside buildings. The tour continues to Residenzplatz, the main square and historic center of Oldtown, named after the former archbishop's residence. Finally, the group visits Mozartplatz to see the Mozart statue erected in the 19th century and learn about the history surrounding Mozart's legacy. The guide answers questions throughout and offers recommendations for further sightseeing and activities. Participants receive a printed city map showing main attractions, food and drink suggestions, and information about day trips to assist with independent exploration after the tour. A postcard is also included. Some interiors are not entered but explained from outside. The walk covers about 90 minutes in total and crosses the river twice.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus)
View the house where Mozart lived from age seventeen from across the square. The guide explains why Salzburg is nicknamed the "Rome of the North." This stop lasts about 5 minutes.
5 min
Schloss Mirabell & Mirabellgarten
Observe Mirabell Garden and learn about its history and current use. Visitors are encouraged to return after the tour to explore the garden fully. The stop is about 15 minutes.
15 min
Getreidegasse
Cross the river to reach Getreidegasse, Salzburg's most famous street, then walk along it toward Mozart's birthplace. This segment takes approximately 5 minutes.
5 min
Universitatskirche
Visit the former University Church, the last historic building in Salzburg. The group can enter the church unless it is closed for reasons outside the operator's control. This stop lasts around 5 minutes.
5 min
Furtwänglerpark
Pause at Furtwänglerpark, formerly a monastery garden and now part of Salzburg University. The guide discusses the university, modern art, and the city's canal system before moving on. Duration is about 5 minutes.
5 min
Grosses Festspielhaus
See the Salzburg Festival Concert Hall, where most concerts and operas take place during the six-week summer festival. This stop is approximately 5 minutes.
5 min
Erzabtei Stift St. Peter Salzburg
Visit the yard of Saint Peter's Abbey, the oldest monastery in the German-speaking region, founded in 696. The group does not enter the church or cemetery as these are still active and closed to guided tours. This stop lasts 5 minutes.
5 min
Salzburg Cathedral
Admire the facade of Salzburg Cathedral, the city's most important church. The group does not enter the cathedral but receives information about its history. The stop is about 5 minutes.
5 min
Kapitelplatz & Kapitelschwemme
From Kapitelplatz square, view the Hohensalzburg fortress, modern art installations, and Salzburg's oldest bakery. This stop takes around 5 minutes.
5 min
Makartsteg
Cross the river at the love lock bridge, discussing the locks, the river, and the buildings nearby. This segment lasts about 5 minutes.
5 min
Residenzplatz
Visit Residence Square, the main square and historic heart of the old town, named for the former archbishop's residence located here. The stop is approximately 5 minutes.
5 min
Mozartplatz
At Mozartplatz square, view the Mozart statue erected in the 19th century and hear about aspects of Mozart's legacy. This stop lasts about 10 minutes.
10 min
Meeting point
We meet at the "Spirit of Mozart" artwork by Marina Abramovic. The Spirit of Mozart is a 15-meter high metal chair together with 8 normal-sized chairs. It's part of the walk of modern art by the Salzburg foundation and located next to Staatsbrücke, the main bridge in the old town.
End point
The Mozart statue and Mozart Square are next to the Salzburg Cathedral and Residenzplatz square, the main square of the old town. That's where the tourist information is located and it only takes about five minutes to return to Staatsbrücke and the Spirit of Mozart where the tour starts.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.