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5.0
16 reviews

The History of Salzburg: Mozart's Life Tour

Roman - The Everything and Adventurous Guide
Klaudia - Your enthusiastic guide

Our locals for this tour

Roman & Klaudia

Curious to know more about Salzburg’s history? Join a local history expert on an insightful tour that will show you a side of the city that can’t be found in any book. This experience will open your eyes to the past and origins of Salzburg from a local perspective as you learn about Mozart's life.

Experience details

  • Destination

    Salzburg

  • Category

    City highlight tours

  • Duration

    3 hours

  • Mode of transport

    Walking

  • Available languages

    Deutsch • English

  • What's included

    Private guide • Entrance and visit to Mozarts Geburtshaus

Here’s an overview of your tour

If you really want to get to know Salzburg, then you must retrace its history. Take a trip back in time on a tour that focuses on Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's life and hear from a local source, stories, unknown details, and insights that you can’t usually find in a history book.

This history tour in Salzburg will show you the story behind landmarks, statues, squares, streets, and symbols hidden in plain sight. Check out Mozart's Geburtshaus, University Square, St. Peters Abbey, and more historical highlights to help you understand how they connect with Mozart's life in Salzburg and how it affected the city from past to present.

Each of the hosts in these tours are history experts and passionate about their city. Check out their profiles and pick the one with whom you share interests - they can’t wait to take you on a tour around their favorite subject and to show you some of their favorite spots in the city. Believe us; they have plenty of stories to tell!

The local hosts are natural storytellers, each one with a different background ranging from arts to history. They can’t wait to share some of their unique stories and personal anecdotes with you! Feel like changing the route a bit? No problem, the hosts will be happy to personalize the tour to your wishes and make their city your city!

Your itinerary

  • Meeting point

    In front of the entrance of Cafe Mozart
  • Mozart's Life

    Your history tour in Salzburg will focus on Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Life. Learn the impacts, insights and hear stories related to this historic event from your knowledgeable host. Discover the city as you retrace history and go in-depth on the effects this part of history has on Salzburg
  • Historical Highlights

    Check out main landmarks related to the theme of your history tour and connect their relevance through fantastic stories and facts from your expert local host
  • Hidden Treasures

    During your tour, you’ll also uncover hidden gems that will show you a different perspective of history as you know it, something you can’t easily find in a history book!
  • Storytelling Journey

    As you discover the historical side of Salzburg, you’ll be able to go back in time thanks to the amazing stories and storytelling skills of your local host. Feel free to ask any questions and feel as if you are relieving history in the present time
I have a teen daughter with us - is it possible to plan a drinks and bites tour with her?
Me13:42
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Of course! I can definitely tailor our tour for you and your daughter! :)
Local host Maria13:44
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Do you know all our tours are private & personalised?

Did you know that Withlocals tours are completely customisable to your needs? What you see here is a base itinerary that you can modify! Simply get in touch with your selected local and let them know what you would like!

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Explore the city with our diverse Withlocals hosts—passionate storytellers offering unique perspectives on every tour.

  • Roman - The Everything and Adventurous Guide

    Roman

    The Everything and Adventurous Guide

    Roman
    4.2
    6 reviews
    I speak
    Deutsch • English
  • Klaudia - Your enthusiastic guide

    Klaudia

    Your enthusiastic guide

    Klaudia
    5.0
    10 reviews
    I speak
    Deutsch • English

Good to Know

  • Tips

    • Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
    • Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
    • Wear comfortable shoes for walking
  • Included

    • Private guide
    • Entrance and visit to Mozarts Geburtshaus
  • Not included

    • Entrance to attractions other than mentioned
  • Cancellation

    • Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
    • Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.

Reviews

5.0
16 reviews
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    About local Roman
    3.0

    Food tour

    "It was advertised as a food tour. We learned about Salzburg but little about the food. He was knowledgeable about himself and about the city but we only stopped for food twice and it was snack/bar fo...

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    About local Roman
    5.0

    Great tour!

    "We booked a very last-minute tour and we’re not sure about the Guide. However, Roman was great. We really enjoyed spending a few hours with him. A native of Salzburg, he is very knowledgeable and ove...

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    About local Klaudia
    5.0

    Charming and authentic tour

    "Kaludia was so sweet and thoughtful as she toured my college age daughter and me around Salzburg. The weather was not cooperating but she was unstoppable and kept my daughter interested and engaged. ...

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Questions?

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  • What is the cancellation policy?

    When you make a booking you will receive a full refund when you cancel more than 7 days before the start of the booking.

    When you make a booking that starts within 7 days and cancel within 24 hours after purchase you will receive a full refund.

    When you make a booking that starts within 24 hours your booking is not refundable.

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  • What payment methods are available?
    During checkout you can choose from a number of different payment methods based on your location. We accept a variety of payment methods such as Credit Card, iDeal and many more.
  • Can I pay in any currency?
    Payment is always done in Euro but you can view the total amount in your local currency. Your bank might charge you a conversion rate fee from your local currency to Euro. No extra fees apply.
  • Is this tour always private?
    All our tours are 100% private, only you and your host.

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