Tour description:
Uncover the remarkable stories of Salzburg’s most powerful women with our “Powerful Women of Salzburg” tour. From the 15th to the 20th century, these women were pioneers for social, political, and economic developments that changed the world.
Our tour highlights include 10 special portraits of these powerful women, including the women in Mozart’s family, Barbara Krafft, Friderike Zweig, Irma v. Troll-Borostyáni, Barbara Thenn, Rosa Kerschbaumer-Putjata, Mariana Abromovic, Maria Johanna Sedelmaier, Marie Mösner, and Salome Alt. You’ll learn about their remarkable achievements and contributions, and how they shaped Salzburg’s rich history.
In addition, we’ll take you to the Hexenturm, where only photos remain of the women who were accused of witchcraft, and share their heartbreaking stories.
Tour highlights
- Get to know the female protagonists of Salzburg
- Explore some of the city’s best highlights
- Hear fascinating stories about various women who left their mark on the city and its history.
And much much more!
Book this tour as a private tour here!
Why this tour?
Salzburg is more than just a beautiful city with stunning architecture and picturesque views. It is a place with a fascinating history, and through the stories of Salzburg’s powerful women you will get to discover it. Join us to discover the hidden gems of Salzburg’s cultural heritage and to hear captivating tales of female pioneers who shaped the city’s past and present.
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.
