Tour description:
Looking for a unique guided tour in Salzburg? If you’ve already seen the main sights and want something different, our tour offers a fresh perspective on the city. Discover Salzburg’s rich cultural heritage through surprising spots and lesser-known stories that go beyond the usual tourist trail.
This private walking tour highlights the city’s blend of classical beauty and modern surprises—from the dwarf garden to hidden sculptures, the crown atop the Salzburg Dom, and the Hercules statues. You’ll also visit places like the Sebastian cemetery’s mausoleum and the mysterious “Door of Mercy.” Salzburg is full of unexpected treasures, and this tour brings them to light in a memorable way.
Tour highlights
- Dwarf Garden and the Mirabell Garden
- Sebastian cemetery
- Linzergasse
- Hidden courtyards near the Getreidegasse
- University square
- Salzburg Festival District
- St. Peter District and cemetery
- Salzburg Dom
- Residence square
- Smallest house in Salzburg
And much much more!
Book this tour as a private tour here!
Why this tour?
By taking a tour of Salzburg’s secret places, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about the city’s cultural heritage and uncover stories that you may not have otherwise heard. While Salzburg’s famous attractions are certainly worth visiting, the city’s hidden gems offer a unique and off-the-beaten-path experience. Your guide will be able to offer insider knowledge and share stories that you won’t find in guidebooks.
Important details:
Duration: The tour lasts approximately 2 hours. Upon request it can also be extended to 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 to bring the right clothes.

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.