Top Salzburg Sightseeing Cruises

Experience the baroque city of Salzburg at its most romantic with an evening of sightseeing, cuisine, and live music. Cruise the Salzach River through Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, dine by candlelight at the Salzburg Fortress’ Panorama Restaurant, then see Mozart’s most beloved works performed inside the historic castle. This Salzburg experience includes the option to upgrade for a VIP experience featuring a special menu, Champagne, and a souvenir program.

See the city of Salzburg from a whole new angle on this 40-minute Salzach River sightseeing cruise. Choose the departure time to suit your schedule and hop aboard your sightseeing boat in Marktsteg — the heart of Salzburg’s pretty Old Town. Cruise in comfort onto the gentle Salzach River with your guide and enjoy panoramic views over the city’s medieval riverbanks. Admire the soaring peaks of the Hagenbirge and Tennengebirge in the mighty Tennen Mountains. Then, return to Marktsteg and take in the views from the other side of the river.

Admire medieval Salzburg from the water and discover one of the city’s top attractions on this 2.5-hour Hellbrunn Palace visit and Old Town river cruise. Hop aboard your sightseeing boat in Salzburg’s Old Town and cruise out onto the Salzach River with your guide. Gaze over the city’s medieval riverbanks on route to the 17th-century Hellbrunn Palace. Explore the Baroque palace and gardens at your leisure with your audio guide, and discover the water fountains for which the palace is famous. Afterward, transfer back to Salzburg by double-decker bus. 

Get a comprehensive tour of Salzburg in just 2 hours. Embark on a 1-hour coach tour of Salzburg's Old Town, Mirabell Square, and Schloss Leopoldskron, followed by a 40-minute cruise on the Salzach River. Choose from a variety of departure times to fit your schedule.

Soak up the scenery of Austria’s Lake District on this tour from Salzburg. Led by an expert guide, see Fuschl Castle, wander the town of St. Wolfgang, and pop into the famous White Horse Inn for refreshments (own expense). Enjoy a boat ride across Lake Wolfgang and explore St. Gilgen before making your way back to Salzburg.

Make romantic memories in beautiful Salzburg during this dinner experience at Salzburg Fortress with Mozart concert. Take your seat with your significant other inside the 900-year-old Salzburg Fortress (Festung Hohensalzburg). Savor a delicious dinner of traditional Austrian dishes in the fortress’ spectacular surroundings. Afterward, enjoy a recital of some of Mozart’s most famous pieces courtesy of The Mozart Chamber Orchestra of Salzburg. Upgrade to a VIP experience and enjoy a special dinner menu.

Discover the magic of the alpine region of Salzkammergut on this half-day coach tour of Hallstatt from Salzburg. A guide fills you in on the region’s history on the ride to Hallstatt, stopping for views the spectacular mountain ranges. At Hallstatt, you have ample free time to take a walk along a lake in a historic village, see the Muhlbach Waterfall, visit the museums and the famous "Bone House," and more. You can also opt to take a cable car ride to the Hallstatt World Heritage Skywalk.

Get a comprehensive overview of Salzburg's attractions during this hop-on hop-off bus tour. Listen to the onboard commentary in 13 languages, then hop off at any one of the 12 stops to explore further on your own. Two-day and day ticket options available to suit your budget and schedule.

UNESCO–listed Salzburg is famous for its classical music heritage, and for live performance there are few locations to match the Marble Hall in 17th-century Mirabell Palace. With this ticket, take your seat in the Marble Hall and enjoy a recital in the classic tradition of Mozart. Marvel at the skill of the soloists and ensembles on stage, and admire the beautiful baroque architecture for which Mirabell Palace is known.

Relive your favorite scenes from the classic musical "The Sound of Music" on this Salzburg sightseeing tour. Visit filming sites around the city while your guide provides historical background on Salzburg’s top attractions and architectural jewels, including the gazebo where "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" was shot.

Journey through the stunning scenery of the Bavarian Alps on this half-day tour of the Eagle’s Nest, Hitler’s former mountain retreat, from Salzburg. Led by an expert guide, pass Hellbrunn Castle and the Konigsee River Valley as you travel to Obersalzburg. After bypassing the crowds with a skip-the-line ticket, soak up incredible views from the top of the mountain. Your tour will conclude with transportation back across the border to Salzburg.

Enjoy dinner in one of Europe’s oldest restaurant’s— St. Peter Stiftskulinarium. This picturesque setting is convenient to find, in the heart of Salzburg Old Town. The dishes are inspired by historical recipes from the 1700s, so you’ll try things that you wouldn’t usually make at home.  While you’re enjoying a three-course meal, you’ll be entertained by live classical concert performances.

Skip the typical sightseeing tours and embark on a unique experience in Salzburg. Board an amphibian vehicle and see the sights of the city from both land and the water, concluding with "splash down" into Salzach.

Enjoy this 40 minute river cruise in a modern boat with up to 1200 HP. Especially build for the river Salzach, draught of only 38 cm. Unique design with large windows. Enables a magnificent panoramic view. Experience the best side of Salzburg from the water with this tour and glide past the impressive natural landscape and scenery of this town. The River Cruise takes 40 minutes. May/June/July/August/September: Cruise 5:00 pm - Dinner 6:30 pm October: Cruise 4:00 pm - Dinner 6:00 pm Fortress Funicular ascent & descent (no pick-up at the station) After ascending with the funicular to the Fortress, the Panorama Restaurant is located on the right side at the exit. At this unique location you enjoy your dinner with marvelous views to Salzburg City and its surroundings. Dinner takes approx. 1,5 hours

Discover Salzburg and its surroundings from a diversity of angles, and get an excellent price on this package deal. Your experience begins with a tour on the unique Amphibiousbus, seeing Salzburg’s iconic landmarks before splashing into the Salzbach River. Ascend to the fortress in a funicular, where you are served an elegant multi-course dinner while viewing a live Mozart concert.

Experience 2 unique Salzburg Highlights. Before you join the Best of Mozart Concert in the historical halls at the world famous fortress Hohensalzburg, high above the roofs of the city, overlooking the city and its landscape we will show you Salzburg in an special way. From the moment you board this world-wide unique Amphibian vehicle which has been specially built for Salzburg, this tour - like no other in Salzburg - begins. We show you many sights such as the enchanting area around Mirabell palace, where one of the world-wide most beautiful wedding venues can be found, Mozart´s residence, Mozart´s birthhouse, Festival district, Leopoldskron palace, world-famous due to the scenes filmed for “The Sound of Music”, old districts such as Mülln, and many, many more. On the way back to the drop-off zone, you enter the Salzach River with a “splash down”, allowing you to see the skyline of the city of Salzburg from a unique and truly once-in-a-lifetime perspective.