Christmas Joy in Salzburg - Private Walking Tour

Join a guided walking tour through Salzburg during the Christmas season and discover the city’s main historic squares, landmarks, and traditional markets at a comfortable pace. Begin at Residenzplatz and learn how the old town developed around its important religious, political, and cultural institutions. Visit the Salzburg Cathedral and hear how Christmas customs shaped local celebrations and community life. Walk through the St. Peter’s Abbey area, one of the oldest parts of the city, before continuing to the Festival Hall to understand its role in shaping Salzburg’s musical reputation. Explore the Getreidegasse, known for its historic shops, traditional signs, and as Mozart’s birthplace. At Alter Markt, you will receive your mini lebkuchen heart as a festive food add-on during the seasonal market activities. The tour concludes back at the Residenzplatz Christmas Market, where you can continue exploring, shopping, or enjoying seasonal treats on your own.

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Highlights

  • Experience Salzburg’s festive Christmas markets.
  • Step inside the city’s iconic cathedral.
  • Explore historic monastery grounds.
  • Savor a mini lebkuchen heart at a traditional stall.

Included

  • Professional local tour guide
  • Free mini lebkuchen heart tasting

Excluded

  • Admission fee Cathedral Salzburg: Adult 5 USD
  • Admission fee Salzburg Festival: Adult 7 USD

Route & Duration

Duration
Duration
2 hours
  • 1

    Residenzplatz Market

    Explore Salzburg’s central Christmas market and learn how the square shaped local trade and traditions. See where authentic Salzburg crafts are still made today.

    20 minutes
    Free Admission
  • 2

    Salzburg Cathedral

    Visit the city’s baroque landmark to see its organs, nativity scene, and historic baptismal font. Understand how Christmas customs and the story of Silent Night are connected to this church.

    30 minutes
    Admission ticket not included 5 USD
  • 3

    Erzabtei Stift St. Peter Salzburg

    Discover one of Europe’s oldest monasteries and its ties to Mozart and Michael Haydn. Walk through the historic cemetery and past the city’s oldest functioning bakery.

    20 minutes
    Free Admission
  • 4

    Salzburg Festival

    Stop at the famous performance venue that shaped Salzburg’s musical reputation. Learn about past Christmas concerts and its link to the early von Trapp family performances.

    20 minutes
    Admission ticket not included 7 USD
  • 5

    Getreidegasse

    Stroll Salzburg’s best-known shopping street and see Mozart’s birthplace from the outside. Learn how everyday life and trade looked during Mozart’s time.

    15 minutes
    Free Admission
  • 6

    Alter Markt

    Visit one of Salzburg’s oldest squares, known for traditional cafés and confectioners. This is where you receive your mini lebkuchen heart, a classic local gingerbread specialty.

    15 minutes
    Free Admission

Additional Information

Private Tour only for your group.

Meeting Point

Residenzplatz 1, 5020 Salzburg, Austria, in front of the big Christmas tree at the Christkindlmarkt
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.