We went on the 4 hour Salt Mine tour and Our driver, Johannes R. was fabulous! On the drive up to…read morethe mines he shared so many interesting stories and facts about the area-which was a beautiful drive btw! The Salt mine tours were more than we expected and would highly recommend them! Educational and full of fun with the ride into and out of the mines,as well as two slides within! And oh, the boat ride! Over the top incredible!! We thoroughly enjoyed our time! Ask for Johannes! He was such fun! (Didn't post pics from the inside of mines since are not allowed to take any )

We took the Eagle's Nest tour after doing a great deal of research on trying to visit this location…read moreon our own (which seems very complicated if you do not read / speak German). It was amazing! Our tour guide was knowledgeable about the area, history, and culture. We would have liked to have had a bit more time at the location but did enjoy that we were able to have a lovely lunch at the nearby town of Berchtesgaden. Adding time to this tour would make it at least a 5-6 hour tour which may be a bit much for those who have limited time in the Salzburg area. @sturdygirlstyle #sturdygirlstyle

I highly recommend this company!…read more The young lady who lead the tour group was extremely knowledgeable and gave us a great tour even though the weather was a bit cold and rainy.

This was by far the best walking tour we took in two weeks across Austria and Germany. Our guide…read morewas waiting with a small group at a local landmark, Spirit of Mozart aka Schwarzstraße 1, 5020 Salzburg, Austria. And over an easy 90 mins guided us through the beautiful and historically rich streets of Salzburg. Leo was fun, engaging and deeply knowledgeable about the history, culture and made outdoor learning on a chilly drizzly morning the highlight of the day! At the end of the tour, he gave out a little map and postcard so that we can find our way around and write home with the lovely adventures. Of course, i got to say, the concept of a free walking tour is that it is tip based. This encourages most of us have a freely ranging knowledge share but also, for those of us able to, definitely give what you would've paid for a standard guided tour... or more because the work is excellent. After the tour, Leo stayed behind for quite some time to give curated advice for what to do or see next. Since it is all outdoors, i felt covid safe throughout the trip. You can wear your mask as you feel comfortable to do so. And i would say, the bunker is the only semi-covered indoor spot we ever paused in.

We decided to check out this boat ride in the middle of Salzburg since it was included in our…read moreSalzburg card. It was a rainy day so the captain said the water levels beyond the Mozart Bridge were too low, so we were just going to cruise for 30 minutes instead of the regular 40-45 minutes. The recorded informational video on the boat was not great. Not a lot of information on churches or landmarks as we cruised them by. The captain did not add much to the information on the places we were seeing. This has been the worst tourist river city cruise I've had in my life. Yes, the captain did the "cute" waltz dancing at the end of the cruise by making the boat go around a few times, but that was not memorable either. I am glad we did not pay for this, it was an included attraction on the Salzburg Card.

This 40 minute boat tour is included with the Salzburg Card. You will need to go to the ticket…read morekiosk and check for availability. More likely than not, you will need to be flexible with the time that you would like to take your tour. You will board with Zone 2 and will probably be seated on the inner seats. We made sure to get there early for boarding time to be at the front of Zone 2. If Zone 1 is full, you will not have a seat near a window. The tour takes you up the river and a bit out of the main part of the city. There are great views of both banks and the villas in the new part of the city. We found the trip enjoyable and relaxing. @sturdygirlstyle #sturdygirlstyle

What trip to Salzburg would be complete without a "Sound of Music" tour?…read more On our recent trip to Germany and Austria with five of our adult children and six grandchildren, we took the tour offered by Panorama Tours. Everyone came away absolutely enchanted! I know, I know: it sounds a little cheesy. And a four-hour bus tour sounds like a lot. But it was actually a lot less hokey, a lot more informative, and considerably lower-key than we expected. Except for the singing. You can't have a Sound of Music tour without singing some of the movie's most famous tunes. The tour departs from the Panorama kiosk next to the Andräkirche across from the Mirabell Gardens, where several of the movie's scenes were filmed. But that will come later. First, the introductions. Our tour guide was a gentleman named José who came to Salzburg from Costa Rica. He was delightful and engaging from the start, offering us several ways to remember his name. "What is the name for pants in German?" he asked. "Hosen" is the answer, so that's one way. Another, "If I say something you don't quite believe, is to shout 'No way, José!'" They both worked. With his light-hearted approach, José set about telling us about the movie and the artistic license filmmakers took with the real story of the von Trapp family. One of our first stops included Hellbrunn Castle, which is home to the gazebo in the famous love scene, "Sixteen Going on Seventeen." Here, two of our grandkids did their own take on that sequence. The gazebo was originally located at the Schloss Leopoldskron but was moved to its current location because the large number of tourists who wanted to see it proved overwhelming to the palace. The back side of the palace, which faces the lake, represented the rear of the von Trapp villa in the movie. Schloss Frohnburg on the Hellbrunner Allee was also used for the exterior shots of the von Trapp villa. The grand church where the Capt. von Trapp and Maria marry in the movie, the Basilika St Michael in the town of Mondsee in Salzburg's Lake District, is one of many stops on the tour. Guests can visit the church, peruse some souvenir shops and grab a bite of lunch before heading back into Salzburg. In real life, the couple married in the church of the Nonnberg Abbey in Salzburg, which Maria had entered as a postulant intending to become a nun. However, she was later sent to care for von Trapp's children, became their governess and eventually married Capt. von Trapp. On the road to and from the town of Mondsee, our tour bus passed the worldwide headquarters of the energy drink Red Bull. Many of those on the tour were disappointed that it was not one of our stops. In addition to using more picturesque buildings rather than the real locations, there were other liberties taken for dramatic effect. For example, the von Trapp family's escape from Austria did not involve climbing across the Alps into Switzerland. The mountain they climb in the movie is not part of the Alps and borders Germany, not Switzerland. In addition, the famous musical family was carrying heavy suitcases along with their musical instruments. Pretending to go on a vacation, they left quietly by train for Italy before coming to the U.S. by way of London. And while they were certainly on the Nazis' radar, Nazi troops were not waiting outside their residence as they stole away into the night. Heading back into Salzburg, José led us in some of the more popular songs as we made our way to the Mirabell Gardens, our last stop. Several scenes were filmed there, including the performance of "Doe: a Deer," which two of our daughters felt obliged to recreate in their own inimitable style under statues used in the movie. Yes, the background is different than in the movie but the movie was filmed more than 60 years ago and things do change... Because it was winter, we chose the 9:15 a.m. tour. At four hours in duration, it would be dark before the 14:00 (2 p.m.) tour ended. In the summertime, it won't make much difference. Just be sure not to miss it!

AMAZING! WOW!!! Don't miss this. If you are a fan of The Sound of Music it's a must do. There's…read moreso much more to this tour than visiting the many sites where the movie was filmed. The stories, the history, the scenery, the awesome guide and last but not least, the onboard entertainment provided by all the people onboard the bus. Practice your lyrics because you will sing every song - and you will enjoy doing it. Being here brings back so many memories of 11 yr old me seeing The Sound of Music a couple of weeks after it came out. Remembering the wedding and the shot from the top down as the camera follows Maria's train down the aisle- I did that same walk 60 yrs later -today in person -in the Basilica Minor St. Michael. (Minus the dress and The Captain). All the locations weave together a timeless movie that was created in two countries. I

It's so interesting that Hitler minded the building of Eagles Nest above the alps. It is 7000 ft…read moreelevation . The place is seated on the top of the mountain overlooking the magnificent breathtaking landscape of Germany. Reservation in advanced is highly recommended. The bus will take you up , passed thru tunnels and elevators to bring you to the eagle's nest. Such a great experience. You need to read the historical events and prominent people that visited beside Hitler in the upper deck. Wear good hiking shoes and sticks.

Pretty interesting place... Certainly isn't very big, but the infrastructure and architecture is…read morequite lovely.... Other than that, I would say F*** anything about Hitler but they certainly don't glorify him or anything like that, which Germany is very good at. Lucky for us we got to go up on a perfect day, it was gorgeous and the Country side is incredible. We did the tour, hung out for a bit then hiked down back to the buses instead of taking the elevator, which is pretty nice little walk. I would say this is a must in town, and the pricing is pretty fair.

Here's a polished version you could use for a review:…read more We thoroughly enjoyed the Sound of Music bike tour. In our opinion, it's the best way to see the filming locations, as many are scattered throughout Salzburg on small streets and paths that large buses simply can't access. It was also a wonderful way to experience the city itself. Our guide, who was from Australia, was fantastic--friendly, knowledgeable, and made the tour both fun and informative. Every stop was memorable. We also tried the bus tour but ended up getting off early. The only location the bus visits that the bike tour does not is the wedding church, which required about a 50-minute trip out and only a brief stop before heading back. That wasn't of much interest to us. Biking around Salzburg was relaxing and enjoyable, and we highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to see the Sound of Music sites while experiencing the beauty of the city.

The guide Tamara is world class. Knowledgeable, funny, engaging- not your average tour guide…read moreIt helps but not necessary to have seen Sound of Music Priced reasonably, bring your own water There are a couple of inclines to walk your bike- great scenery and views

Schonau am Konigssee is one of the most beautiful places in Germany, and no visit to Germany would…read morebe complete without a scenic boat tour on the majestic fjord. Bayerische Seen-Schiffahrt is the company that provides these electric boat tours to tourists at a modest cost. This was the highlight of our vacation to Germany. The echo achieved by the captain's flugelhorn echoing off the mountains is quite moving. It's easy to find the ticket kiosk along the pier--it's a short 5-minute walk from the Tourist Information center. The beauty on this lake is just stunning. Bring a good camera. It seems like no matter how many photos you take, you can never fit it all in. On their (English version) website you can see they offer different options, including time to see the Eiskappel or to go hiking. It's up to you.

From the owner: Ausflugs- und Linienschifffahrt sowie Schiffscharter auf dem Königssee, Tegernsee, Starnberger See…read moreund Ammersee.

This place was recommended as a must-see site in Salzburg, and it did not disappoint! First, we…read morewent on the museum tour. I have been to other breweries and never had this historical perspective. Other breweries just show you their massive and impressive brewing apparatus. This museum, located in the basement and not containing currently operating brewing machinery, shows many historical elements, including photos of how they delivered the beer in the days of horses, and the first motor vehicle that was used in the beginning of the 20th century. In fact, that motor vehicle is in the museum and you can sit in it. There is a good tutorial on hops, and the various grains that can be used for different purposes, ranging from traditional barley to a gluten-free grain. At the end of the free tour, they give you one bottle of beer per person. After the tour, we went to the beer hall to eat and drink. There are many food options, distributed among two floors of vendors. Much more satisfying than just ordering off of a single menu.

Ok, so, we didn't have time to take a brewery tour, but hubs wanted to at least stop into the gift…read moreshop, so we did. Wow! The selection of items AND the prices were nothing to sneer at! There were so many options for decent souvenirs here, I was amazed. We desperately wanted to purchase the Bierstein that was akin to a pony keg....it was under $100 US! We didn't have a way to get it back home unfortunately, and we didn't trust the postal service not to break it. We opted for the more manageable liter one instead, along with some coasters, a hat pin, t-shirt, and a metal brewey sign. Having to miss the tour made us sad, but it gives us an excuse to return to one of our favorite cities/countries. Prost! 74/2025

What a fun tour! I was looking for something kind of silly to do on our vacation, and after a day…read moreup at the Eagle's Nest, this seemed like a fun way to unwind. You are given a miner's jumpsuit and a locker to put your valuables in....no personal recording devices on this tour! Next, you get picked up by a miner's train and the tour begins...you are taken directly into a mountain through some very narrow passages. At the end of the railway, you get off and begin walking through various rooms showing you the history of the mine, including various pieces of equipment used over the years. You learn a little bit about the topography of the mountain range and how extensive the mine and others like it are. At two separate points, you slide down a wooden slide, and go deeper into the earth. Smile, because there is one of those attraction cameras that catch your reaction to the descent. A little more walking and you are corralled onto a floating platform that floats (it's pulled by a pulley system) across an underground lake. The water is crystal clear and there is a very nice light show as you cross. At the end of the tour, you hop back on the train and ascend to where you originally got on. Someone is there to take yet another picture of you! Once you are off the train, you turn in your jumpsuit, retrieve your belongings, and exit through the gift shop. The gift shop consists of bottles of salt from the mine, as well as the usual touristy stuff: clothing, bags, postcards, etc. Parking for tourists is across the street in a paid lot with a tunnel to get you safely across the road. We were lucky, in that our tour had about 15-20 people in it, so we could see and hear everything quite easily. The day was sunny and clear, so maybe people just didn't want to be inside on such a nice day, but that is exactly when I would advise to see something like this, as it apparently gets very crowded on rainy days. 19/2021

This place was informational and fun. The tour provides a history of salt mining in the area…read more You're provided a jumpsuit and go on a train ride, two times down a slide, and a boat ride. As somebody in my group said, it's like a Disney attraction.

Such an incredible tour! Our tour guide was Claudio, who was fantastic. We took a bus up to Mondsee…read more(town outside Salzburg) and biked around Mondsee (the lake). The lake is surrounded by mountains, and the views are breathtaking. We stopped periodically to admire the views, have a picnic, and to hike a short distance to a waterfall. Claudio knew a lot about the history of the area, as well as the best places to hike, eat, explore, etc. The bike ride itself took about 5 hours with the stops. There were a few steep hills, but very doable for people in shape. Bus tickets and bike rentals are provided in cost of tour, but bring cash for a tip! Overall, it was an incredible experience, and exactly what I wanted out of the trip. Would highly recommend! (The pictures don't even do it justice)

From the owner: Monkey Business Tours is a tour company created to offer the best possible experiences while…read morevisiting Salzburg! The company runs on the principle of quality over quantity and personal treatment instead of anonymity!! The tours offer are: A family friendly bike tour just outside Salzburg with beautiful beaches to swim and relax. As well we offer a hike to the Eagle's Nest mountain in Berchtesgaden, giving you the opportunity to become an explorer and discover the locations and history behind WWII and the region.