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The 15 Best Music Walking Tours

39 shows  ·  from $14 a seat

Beatles Liverpool, Mozart’s Salzburg, the jazz corners of New Orleans. These 15 walks are priced by length, with a note on which ones end at a live set and which involve real hills.

The Original Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg - Mirabell Gardens and the Do-Re-Mi steps
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The Original Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg

1.The Original Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,129 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $90Our pick

Ride from central Salzburg to The Sound of Music filming sites with an English-speaking guide. See Mirabell Gardens, Leopoldskron, Hellbrunn, Lake Wolfgang, and Mondsee Cathedral, while enjoying movie music, film stories, and views of Austria’s Lake District.

“We enjoyed our tour and all the sites. We had a great guide, Jose F who had a wealth of knowledge on the history of the Sound of Music. He was fun!”

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Salzburg: Original Sound of Music Tour - Meeting in Mirabellplatz
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Salzburg: Original Sound of Music Tour

2.Salzburg: Original Sound of Music Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,059 reviews · 4 hours · from $88

Spend four hours tracing The Sound of Music around Salzburg and the Lake District. An English-speaking guide such as José, Kylie, or Mitch combines film stories, Salzburg history, soundtrack sing-alongs, and stops at Leopoldskron, Nonnberg, St. Gilgen, and Mondsee.

“Really enjoyed the tour. Grew up watching this film and visiting various locations from the film made it more exciting. The visit to the Lake District finished the tour off well. We had an hour free in the village of Mondsee and there was a lovely little cafe to get food and drinks. Would recommend”

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London Rock and Roll Music Tour - Morning route: London’s early rock roots and Camden
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London Rock and Roll Music Tour

3.London Rock and Roll Music Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 943 reviews · 3 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $76

Ride through London with guides such as Clive, Colin, Richard, Ian, and Lucky, tracing Beatles, Bowie, Queen, punk, and British rock sites. Choose a morning, afternoon, or full-day route, with a walk across Abbey Road’s famous crossing as the main photo stop.

“We enjoyed this tour. Our guide, Lucky, was very informative and our driver easily guided through the streets of London. Our favorite parts were seeing the market areas with the David Bowie markers, the Pink Floyd smoke snacks on the album Animals, and visiting Abby Road and walking across the zebra stripes. My husband says this tour was his fav of our 10 day trip to Paris and London!”

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Salzburg: Hallstatt and Sound of Music Tour - The ride through the Salzkammergut
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Salzburg: Hallstatt and Sound of Music Tour

4.Salzburg: Hallstatt and Sound of Music Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 522 reviews · 10 hours · from $164

Spend about two hours exploring Hallstatt, then return to Salzburg for a Sound of Music tour with film locations, Schloss Leopoldskron, the gazebo, and Mondsee’s Basilica St. Michael. Guides such as Kylie, Jose, Callie, and Simon are known for lively movie stories and singing.

“It was a very long day to do both Hallstatt and Sound of Music. Perhaps I would break it up over 2 days.”

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New Orleans Jazz History and Music Walking Tour - Louis Armstrong Park and the Tremé beginning
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New Orleans Jazz History and Music Walking Tour

5.New Orleans Jazz History and Music Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 477 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Walk about 1.5 miles through Tremé and the French Quarter with a local guide such as Kristi or Adam. Learn how Congo Square, Louis Armstrong, and Creole culture shaped jazz, then visit one or two live music venues with a complimentary drink.

“Really informative and wonderful way to learn some history, see some sights and listen to some jazz! Highly recommended!”

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Hamburg: 2.5-Hour Beatles Music Tour - Starting at U Feldstraße
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Hamburg: 2.5-Hour Beatles Music Tour

6.Hamburg: 2.5-Hour Beatles Music Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 194 reviews · 2h 30m · from $33

Follow the Beatles’ early Hamburg footsteps from U Feldstraße through St Pauli, the Reeperbahn, Große Freiheit, and Beatles-Platz. A German-speaking musician-guide such as Henning or Thomas shares local stories, sings live, and finishes with more music in a pub. Allow 150 minutes and wear comfortable shoes.

“Henning, als offensichtlich eingefleischter Beatles Fan, vermittelt umfangreiches Wissen über die Band. Die Performance der Songs ... Hut ab! Danke Henning! Gute Stimme, fantastisch. 🎸 Die 2,5 Stunden vergingen viel zu schnell 😀 Ganz nebenbei bekommt man einen kleinen Einblick ins Nachtleben der Schanze, großen Freiheit und Reeperbahn Wir hatten viel Spaß”

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Salzburg Super Saver: Hallstatt & Original Sound of Music Tour - Hallstatt for 2.5 hours
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Salzburg Super Saver: Hallstatt & Original Sound of Music Tour

7.Salzburg Super Saver: Hallstatt & Original Sound of Music Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 162 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $169

Combine a morning trip to Hallstatt with an afternoon Sound of Music tour. You’ll see Lake Leopoldskron, Hellbrunn’s gazebo, Lake Wolfgang, and Mondsee Basilica. Guides such as Jose, April, and Bridget are known for lively storytelling and sing-alongs, but you must change buses in Salzburg.

“Outstanding experience for your family. The tour guides engage you during the entire trip. We just had fun.”

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Original Sound of Music Tour Salzburg With Schnitzel and Noodle - Nonnberg Abbey from the road
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Original Sound of Music Tour Salzburg With Schnitzel and Noodle

8.Original Sound of Music Tour Salzburg With Schnitzel and Noodle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 151 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $151

Join an English-language bus tour from central Salzburg to Mirabell, Leopoldskron, Hellbrunn, Lake Wolfgang, and Mondsee. Guides such as April, Jose, Bridgette, and Peter bring movie facts and sing-alongs, while the included three-course meal follows at s’Herzl Restaurant.

“Jose was our tour guide , not only was he knowledgeable but very entertaining. he made the experience interactive along with funny . 5 stars !”

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Fado: Musical Walking Tour with Food & Live Show - Starting at Martim Moniz and Capela de Nossa Senhora da Saúde
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Fado: Musical Walking Tour with Food & Live Show

9.Fado: Musical Walking Tour with Food & Live Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · 3 hours · from $100Top rated

Join guides such as Rita and fado singer Ruca for a three-hour walk through Mouraria and Alfama. Hear live songs, learn fado’s story, and eat caldo verde, chouriço, bread, and wine in a traditional fado house.

“Rita was amazing. Passionate and so informative. Really loved the experience.”

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Original Sound of Music Tour with Schnitzel + Noodles - From Mirabell Platz to the movie locations
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Original Sound of Music Tour with Schnitzel + Noodles

10.Original Sound of Music Tour with Schnitzel + Noodles

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 68 reviews · 6 hours · from $147

Spend four hours touring Salzburg film locations and the Salzkammergut with an English-speaking guide, stopping at the gazebo, Schloss Leopoldskron, Lake Wolfgang, and Mondsee Wedding Chapel. Afterward, walk to Restaurant Herzl for a three-course Austrian meal.

“It was a fabulous 4 hours trip. Highly recommend it. David our tour guide is an Icon and very knowledgeable about the tour, film and overall surroundings. However DONT waist your time or money on the schnitzel and noodles tour, just go for the tour. Terrible quality, we were practically served a turkey burger with no bun, side was noodles in a cheese sauce. When I asked the waitress about the schnitzel she said that this dish is also called a schnitzel and chosen by the tour operator. We did send the food back and asked to return the voucher. I filed a complaint with the tour operator and waiting…”

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New Orleans Music Tour - St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 and the New Orleans Musicians Tomb
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New Orleans Music Tour

11.New Orleans Music Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 65 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $25Best value

Start at Louis Armstrong Park at 2 pm with guides such as David Higgins, Eva, Margie, or Rob. Walk through Congo Square, Basin Street, Storyville, and the French Quarter while connecting slavery, jazz, rock, bounce, and today’s street music. The tour ends at Preservation Hall.

“What an experience. David is extremely knowledgeable about not only local music but the impact New Orleans musicians had on the national level. David is a gem.”

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Music Tour & Lunch - Coffee, stories, and songs in a local cafe
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Music Tour & Lunch

12.Music Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.)

Meet musician and guide Pascal at Fabrica La Aurora at 11 a.m. for an intimate San Miguel walk with gallery visits, regional stories, live guitar and flute, a nature path, artisan shops, and a home-cooked Mexican lunch. The English tour lasts about three to five hours.

“We had the most enjoyable day thanks to Pascal, listening to him play his guitar & sing, looking at art, enjoying his colorful stories and seeing beautiful sites. What a great day!”

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Harlem & The Rise Of Gospel Music Walking Tour - Starting at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church at 7:30 am
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Harlem & The Rise Of Gospel Music Walking Tour

13.Harlem & The Rise Of Gospel Music Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $57

Start at 7:30 am with a New York City-born guide and walk through Harlem’s gospel, church, and civil rights history. You’ll visit Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, the Apollo Theater, Mother AME Zion, and Abyssinian Baptist Church, with English or French guiding available.

“Amazing tour and a fantastic guide. We all learnt so much about Harlem and the history of the area. Thank you.”

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Enjoyable music tour of the historical city of Lucca - Teatro del Giglio opens the story
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Enjoyable music tour of the historical city of Lucca

14.Enjoyable music tour of the historical city of Lucca

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Walk through Lucca’s music story with an English and Italian-speaking guide, visiting Teatro del Giglio and Puccini’s birthplace museum. Along the way, hear clips linked to Puccini, Paganini, Catalani, and others while exploring churches, piazzas, concert sites, and medieval streets.

“Ho scoperto che a Lucca ci sono stati diversi grandi musicisti, oltre a Puccini ovviamente! Il tour è stato molto piacevole e ha messo in evidenza aspetti musicali che altrimenti sarebbero rimasti sconosciuti. Vivamente consigliato sopratutto a chi conosce poco la musica.”

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New Orleans Music Tour - St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 and the New Orleans Musicians Tomb
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New Orleans Music Tour

15.New Orleans Music Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $25

Trace New Orleans music from St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 and Storyville to Louis Armstrong Park, Congo Square, and the former J&M Studios. At 2 hours and $25, this English-language walk suits music lovers who want cultural context, though live performances and every advertised stop are not guaranteed.

“Our tour guide was so lively & informative! It was cold & rainy but still had a great time. Learned not only about music but history of the area as well.”

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