Behind the scenes stories of Sound of Music

Hear the behind the scenes stories of Sound of Music

Experience the magic of the beloved musical film, “The Sound of Music”, with our “Behind the Scenes Stories of Sound of Music” tour. Our expert guide will take you to all of the famous film locations of the Trapp family in the old town, and share fascinating stories about the true story and behind the scenes details of the making of the film.

Highlights of the tour include a visit to the stunning Mirabell Garden, where the famous “Do-Re-Mi” scene was filmed, and a trip along the Salzach River, which features in several memorable scenes. You’ll also see the Spirit of Mozart art work, the Salzburg Festival Hall, and the Farmers Market.

In addition, we’ll take you to the St. Peter cemetery, where the von Trapp family hid from the Nazis in the film, and to the Salzburg Dom and Residence Square, where several iconic scenes were shot. We’ll also visit Nonnberg Abbey, the real-life abbey where Maria von Trapp lived as a nun.

With our “Behind the Scenes Stories of Sound of Music” tour, you’ll feel like you’re part of the movie as we take you on an exciting journey through time. Book your tour now and let us show you the sights and sounds of Salzburg from the beloved classic, “The Sound of Music”.

Important note- this isn’t the classic Sound of Music tour but a different tour focused on behind the scenes stories.

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!

Why explore the behind the scenes stories of Sound of Music?

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.

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 requestes or wishes.

Private group size: This tour is usually available for groups of up to 10 participants. If you are a larger group, please send us an email in order to tailor the tour for you.

Cancellation policy: You can cancel your booking up to 48 hours in advance. We won’t be able to refund those who cancel less than 48 hours before the tour. Naturally we do recognise certain exceptions 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 we might take photos and videos 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: Our licensed tour guides worked hard on this unique Salzburg tour. We kindly ask you to not record the tour or take pictures of artefacts or material without the guide’s explicit permission.

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