Tour description:
Experience the magic of The Sound of Music with our Behind the Scenes Stories of Sound of Music tour. Unlike the classic version, this unique walking tour focuses on behind-the-scenes details and real-life stories connected to the film. Our expert guide will take you to key filming locations in Salzburg’s old town while sharing fascinating insights about the movie’s production and the true story of the Trapp family.
You’ll visit the Mirabell Garden, stroll along the Salzach River, and explore spots like the Salzburg Festival Hall, Residence Square, and the Farmers Market. The tour also includes the St. Peter Cemetery, Salzburg Dom, and Nonnberg Abbey—the real abbey where Maria lived. A special stop at the Spirit of Mozart artwork adds a modern touch to this nostalgic experience. Perfect for fans of the film who want a deeper, more personal look at its Salzburg roots.
Tour highlights
- Mirabell Garden
- Salzach river
- Spirit of Mozart art work
- Salzburg Festival Hall
- Farmers Market
- St. Peter cemetery
- Salzurg Dom
- Residence square
- Nonnberg Abbey
And much more!
Inquire about this unique behind the scenes Tour here:
Why this tour?
This tour is perfect for fans of the Sound of Music film who want to explore it from a different perspective. It’s not the classic Sound of music tour but it will still be a fun and fascinating experience for you.
Important details:
Tour time: Please inquire regarding our guides’ availability. Normally we have enough guides to be flexible for you.
Duration: The tour lasts approximately 3 hours.
Guide: One of our awesome Salzburg guides is looking forward to meeting you. More information will be sent via email.
Children: This tour is excellent for children who love stories, secrets and history.
Accessibility: This tour is wheelchair accessible.
What to wear: Comfortable shoes! Also, always check the weather forecast in advance to make sure you are dressed properly.
Interested in a public tour at your preferred date/time?
Upon request we can publish a public tour to reduce the tour’s price per person. A public tour costs 35 euros per participant and requires a minimum of 6 participants.
Tour conditions:
Minimum number of participants: We offer private customised tours for individual groups, families, or companies. We can adjust and alter the tour according to your interest. Simply let us know in case you have specific requests or wishes.
Private group size: 2-20 participants per group. If there are more than 20 participants, we will divide the group or bring tour guide devices (for additional cost). Please inquire in advance if you have a large group.
Cancellation policy: You can cancel your booking up to 48 hours in advance. No refund will be given to those who cancel less than 48 hours before the tour. Certain exceptions apply such as emergency situations. Please note, we reserve the right to cancel the tour up to 48 hours in advance too. We will do so if our guide is unavailable due to a sudden change or if we do not have the minimum number of participants required for the tour.
Pictures and videos: Please be aware that photos and videos may be taken during the tour. If you don’t want to appear in any Secret Vienna promotional pictures, please let us know by sending us a message.
Copyrights: The content of the tour is the result of the hard work done by our team of licensed guides. Recording the tour or taking pictures of artefacts and material used by the guide is strictly forbidden.
