Viator Exclusive: 'The Sound of Music' Private Tour

Dive into the real-life of the Von Trapp family on this private Viator Exclusive that can’t be booked anywhere else!
Filmed in Salzburg and the lake district of Salzkammergut, the 1965 musical film was a hit worldwide, using stunning settings that were as captivating as the storyline itself.
Visit ‘The Sound of Music’ film locations, starting out with the SOM city sights such as the Gazebo in Hellbrunn, Palace of Frohnburg in the Hellbrunn Alley .. before you enjoy a guided 50-minute tour through the famous Palace of Leopoldskron – a sublime example of Rococo beauty – and one of the film sites. Continue your day on a high note with a photo stop by Mondsee Parish Church, where the film's romantic wedding was set. The perfect place to end a perfect day before heading back to the city of Salzburg

Itinerary
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Stop At: Schloss Leopoldskron, Leopoldskronstrasse 56-58, Salzburg 5020 Austria

During your 6 hour tour in luxury minivan with your private guide you will visit also Schloss Leopoldskron. Elegantly perched on the side of a lake, the castle is often considered one of Austria’s most resplendent Rococo buildings, with a sumptuous interior that mirrors its grand façade. Having featured heavily in the film version of The Sound of Music, get more in-depth information during your guided tour through the premises

Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Schloss Hellbrunn, Fuerstenweg 37, Salzburg 5020 Austria

While your guide regales you with the history of the Von Trapp family, see the Schloss Hellbrunn — an Italianate 17th-century palace — and more so the Gazebo in Hellbrunn Park one of the highlights. Hear about Liesl von Trapp and then see Schloss Hellbrunn’s gazebo where she famously sang 'Sixteen Going on Seventeen' with the dashing messenger, Rolf.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: St Gilgen, St Gilgen, Austrian Alps

Leave the city and travel to Salzkammergut, a breathtaking region typified by Alpine lakes, scenic valleys and mountain landscapes. Stop for photos in the sleepy mountain town of St Gilgen.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Mondsee, Mondsee, Upper Austria

Then continue to Mondsee. The star attraction of the pretty lakeside town is Mondsee Cathedral — a distinctive yellow-fronted church that achieved fame as the Sound of Music's wedding scene.

After roughly one hour, return to your minibus and relax on the journey back to central Salzburg, finishing your tour at your hotel.

Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Mirabell Palace and Gardens, Mirabellplatz 4, Salzburg 5020 Austria

A quick stop at the Mirabell Gardens shown in many scenes including where Maria and the children sang ‘Do-Re-Mi’.

Duration: 10 minutes

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

If you cancel at least 4 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.