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By Rosotravel - Vienna Tours

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 28,061 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover a millennium of history on a private tour of the Hohensalzburg Fortress, one of the largest medieval castles in Europe. Includes skip-the-line tickets and an exciting funicular ride. Extended option: see the Old Town and visit Salzburg Cathedral.

    HIGHLIGHTS:

    • Discover the secrets of the Hohensalzburg Fortress with a 5-Star Licensed Guide
    • Save time with the skip-the-line all-inclusive tickets to Austria’s top-ranked attraction
    • Enjoy a funicular ride and admire the breathtaking views from top of the mountain
    • Immerse yourself in Salzburg’s history and legends
    • Explore the Old Town and visit Salzburg Cathedral (4-hour option only)

    Skip the lines and explore one of Austria’s top attractions with Rosotravel. Visit the Hohensalzburg Fortress with an Expert Private Guide and admire breathtaking views of Salzburg. Discover its medieval charm, opulent chambers, and fascinating history. Enjoy a funicular ride and an all-inclusive ticket covering all areas of the fortress.

Activity location

  • Dombuchhandlung
    • Kapitelplatz 6
    • 5020, Salzburg, Austria

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Dombuchhandlung
    • 6 Kapitelplatz
    • 5020, Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria

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2-hour: Hohensalzburg Fortress

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Duration: 2 hours: Choose this tour to visit the Hohensalzburg Fortress. Includes skip-the-line tickets and funicular ride.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ATSA004

Price details
P 28,060.89 x 1 AdultP 28,060.89
Total
Price is P 28,060.89

4h: Hohensalzburg + Old Town

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Duration: 4 hours: Choose this tour to see the Old Town and visit Salzburg Cathedral and the Hohensalzburg Fortress.
,: Includes skip-the-line tickets and funicular ride.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ATSA004

Price details
P 40,055.73 x 1 AdultP 40,055.73
Total
Price is P 40,055.73

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    All-inclusive Skip-the-line Tickets to Fortress Hohensalzburg via Funicular
  • What's includedWhat's included
    (number of attractions depend on the option selected)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pickup from accommodation in Salzburg Old Town
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Regular tickets to Salzburg Cathedral and sightseeing in the Old Town (4-hour option only)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private Tour of Hohensalzburg Fortress and Salzburg Old Town
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Regular tickets to Salzburg Cathedral and sightseeing in the Old Town (in 2-hour option)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Pickup from accommodation outside Salzburg Old Town

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
  • The number of attractions depends on the selected option.
  • Salzburg Cathedral tickets will be purchased on-site during opening hours: Monday-Saturday from 8 AM to 5 PM, and Sunday from 1 PM to 5 PM. During mass or special events, tours inside may be limited, so the guide might share all information from outside.
  • Skip-the-line tickets to Fortress Hohensalzburg allow faster entry without waiting at the cash desk. They include access to all areas of the castle complex and a round-trip funicular ride. From January 11 - February 12, 2027 the funicular will be under maintenance, and the fortress can only be reached by foot. We apologize for the inconvenience.
  • Pickup service is available for accommodations within 1.5 km of the designated meeting point.
  • Have a special request or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance - we're happy to help!

Activity itinerary

Dombuchhandlung

  • 5m
Meet your guide in front of the Dombuchhandlung bookstore, Kapitelpl. 6, 5020 Salzburg, Austria. Please do not enter the building, it is only a meeting point

Fortress Hohensalzburg

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
With the all-inclusive skip-the-line tickets to the Hohensalzburg Fortress you can fast track your entry and explore the whole complex. This includes the most expensive part of the main castle, the Princes' chambers. Your Expert Guide will introduce you to the generations of prince-bishops who lived here, and show you the opulent Golden Hall, Golden Chamber and Bedchamber. You will also see the chapel, armory house, battalions, Fortress Museum, Marionette Museum, Magic. Look back at over 1,000 years of Salzburg’s history and legends from the past. After your guided tour you can descend the mountain at any time by funicular. You will take a funicular ride to the castle on the hill at an altitude of 506 m above sea level. It will be an unforgettable experience with amazing views of Salzburg and the surrounding mountains and forests.

Altstadt Salzburg

  • 1h
To enjoy more the history of Salzburg extend your tour and go for a walk around Old Town. Your guide will lead you through the best highlights with great commentary!

Salzburg Cathedral

  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
Discover magnificent Salzburg Cathedral, Mozartplatz, marvel at outstanding Franciscan Church and Collegian Church.

Mozartplatz

  • 25m
Explore the elegant Mozartplatz and Residenzplatz and discover the best things to do in Salzburg!

Location

Activity location

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    Dombuchhandlung
    • Kapitelplatz 6
    • 5020, Salzburg, Austria

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Dombuchhandlung
    • 6 Kapitelplatz
    • 5020, Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria

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