About This Tour
Discover a millennium of history on a private tour of the Hohensalzburg Fortress, one of the largest medieval castles in Europe. Includes skip-the-line tickets and an exciting funicular ride. Extended option: see the Old Town and visit Salzburg Cathedral. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2:-hour Hohensalzburg Fortress Choose this tour to visit the Hohensalzburg Fortress. Includes skip-the-line tickets and funicular ride. 4:-hour Hohensalzburg Fortress & Old Town Choose this tour to see the Old Town and visit Salzburg Cathedral and the Hohensalzburg Fortress. Includes skip-the-line tickets and funicular ride. The all-inclusive ticket to the Hohensalzburg Fortress grants you access to all areas of one of the most visited attractions in Austria without waiting in line at the ticket office. Join our 5-Star Private Guide on a guided tour of the hilltop castle to discover its rich history, impressive architecture, and breathtaking views.
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Meeting Point
Meet your guide in front of the Dombuchhandlung bookstore, Kapitelpl. 6, 5020 Salzburg, Austria. Please do not enter the building, it is only a meeting point
Special Instructions
Know before you Go: Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information. Please note that the number of attractions depends on the opinion selected. Admission to Salzburg Cathedral and sightseeing in the Old Town is not included in the 2-hour option. Skip-the-line tickets to the Hohensalzburg Fortress allow you to enter faster without purchasing tickets on the spot. This all-inclusive ticket includes access to all areas of the castle complex and a round-trip funicular ride. Tickets to Salzburg Cathedral will be purchased on the spot. The Cathedral is usually open from Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm, and on Sunday from 1 pm to 5 pm, but this will vary because church tours during scheduled events (church services, concerts) are limited. Pickup service is available for accommodations / hotels in Salzburg Old Town. Please provide your full address when booking. The itinerary will be adjusted accordingly. If you do not provide your address or your accommodation is more than 1,5 km away from the designated meeting point, the guide will meet you in front of the Dombuchhandlung bookstore, Kapitelpl. 6, 5020 Salzburg, Austria.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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