Skip-the-line Hohensalzburg Fortress Private Tour and Ticket
About This Experience
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2:-hour Hohensalzburg Fortress
Choose this tour to visit the Hohensalzburg Fortress. Includes skip-the-line tickets and funicular ride.
4:-hour Hohensalzburg Fortress & Old Town
Choose this tour to see the Old Town and visit Salzburg Cathedral and the Hohensalzburg Fortress. Includes skip-the-line tickets and funicular ride.
The all-inclusive ticket to the Hohensalzburg Fortress grants you access to all areas of one of the most visited attractions in Austria without waiting in line at the ticket office. Join our 5-Star Private Guide on a guided tour of the hilltop castle to discover its rich history, impressive architecture, and breathtaking views.
Tour Itinerary
5 min
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
2 hours
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.
1 hour
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!
40 min
Discover magnificent Salzburg Cathedral, Mozartplatz, marvel at outstanding Franciscan Church and Collegian Church.
25 min
Explore the elegant Mozartplatz and Residenzplatz and discover the best things to do in Salzburg!
What's Included
Included
- All-inclusive Skip-the-line Tickets to Fortress Hohensalzburg via Funicular
- (number of attractions depend on the option selected)
- Pickup from accommodation in Salzburg Old Town
- Regular tickets to Salzburg Cathedral and sightseeing in the Old Town (4-hour option only)
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- Private Tour of Hohensalzburg Fortress and Salzburg Old Town
Not Included
- Pickup from accommodation outside Salzburg Old Town
- Regular tickets to Salzburg Cathedral and sightseeing in the Old Town (in 2-hour option)
Meeting Point & Logistics
Start Point
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
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Important Information
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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