The 13 Best Sound of Music Tours 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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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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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.Salzburg Tour: Mirabell Gardens, Sound of Music, Mozart

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 24 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

Join an English-speaking local guide for a brisk two-hour walk from Salzburg Congress through Mirabell Gardens and the Old Town. You’ll see Sound of Music locations, Mozart’s Birthplace, the Cathedral, Residence, Kapitelplatz, and Hohensalzburg Fortress while hearing useful stories and local tips.

“our guide, Alex was lovely and informative, giving us a sound basic overview of the city and its history. Also met some lively people on the tour.”

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8.2- or 3-Night Schloss Leopoldskron Stay in Salzburg Including ‘The Sound of Music’ Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $589

Stay 2 or 3 nights at Schloss Leopoldskron, the rococo palace linked to The Sound of Music. Breakfast, bikes, a welcome drink, and a four-hour Panorama coach tour are included. Guides such as Kylie, David, and Gerhart have led memorable tours, though the palace sits about 20 minutes from the Old Town.

“This hotel is perfect for celebrating a special occasion. My daughter graduated from high school and we traveled to Salzburg to take in the sites associated with the Sound of Music. The hotel was extremely comfortable. The tour led by our tour guide, David, was out of this world. The daily breakfast on the balcony included stunning views and excellent food and service. One of the highlights for us was using bicycles to bike into town for lunch. The hotel has plenty of bikes. If your family enjoys the Sound of Music, I recommend this experience for a special occasion.”

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9.Original Sound of Music Tour & Edelweiss Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 15 reviews · 6 hours · from $170

Spend the morning visiting Sound of Music filming sites with guides such as Connor, David, or Ferdinand, then walk 10 minutes to a 1.5-hour Edelweiss cooking class. Make apple strudel, taste goulash soup, and prepare Salzburger Nockerl or winter Vanillekipferl.

“Amazing!! A definite for any Sound of Music fans, the sites are beautiful, and the cooking class afterwards was delicious (and so easy!) 🤩 Only downside was going during winter when the Mirabell gardens aren’t all accessible (where ‘Do Re Mi was filmed).”

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10.Sound of Music Tour with Edelweiss Cooking Class in Salzburg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $174Top rated

Follow Salzburg’s Sound of Music filming sites with a live guide, sing along on the bus, visit Mondsee Basilica, then make apple strudel and enjoy goulash at the Edelweiss Cooking Class. Guides such as Jose, Kylie, Simon, and Johann have been praised for adding warmth and humor.

“Wonderful tour . Our tour guide was terrific . We enjoyed the stories, anecdotes and sites visited. We also loved the edelweiss cooking school. Johann was wonderful and we had fun, learned to cook two familiar desserts and enjoyed a nice sit down meal. Very well organized. Highly recommended”

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11.The Viennese Sound of Music Tour & Ticket to Strauss Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $47Best value

Follow Mozart and Strauss through central Vienna with a local guide such as Nicoletta. See Musikverein, Karlskirche, Stadtpark, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Opera, and Mozart’s former home before entering the Johann Strauss Museum. The small group is capped at 15, and the museum ticket is included.

“We really had a great time and learned a lot within 2 hours! Amazing to see the places the famous composers lived and performed!”

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12.Salzburg: Private Eagle’s Nest and the Sound of Music Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 9 hours

Spend nine hours with a private guide such as Michael, Luciano, or Thomas, linking Salzburg’s *Sound of Music* sites with the Eagle’s Nest, Berchtesgaden, and the lake district. You’ll travel by private vehicle, cross into Germany, and return through Fuschl, St. Gilgen, and Mondsee.

“Luciano was a superb guide! We got to see what we wanted, provided flexibility and kept us on schedule.”

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13.Relive the Movie Private Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $556

Spend about four hours with a private local guide visiting Salzburg film locations from The Sound of Music. See Mirabell Gardens, Leopoldskroner Weiher, Hellbrunn, St. Gilgen, and Mondsee, with pickup and private transport included. Palace interiors and lunch are not included.

“Our tour began at the splendid Mirabell Palace and its breathtaking gardens. Next on our tour was the idyllic Leopoldskroner Weiher, which certainly lives up to its reputation. The whimsical trick fountains at Hellbrunn Palace were a Read more”

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