Debbie N.
Didi was fabulous. So knowledgeable on the history and stories of each area. His English was excellent and just a pleasure to spend the day with.
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Private tour in Linz Dietmar N
Salzburg for Cruise Guests from Linz or Passau Private tour with a licensed Austriaguide
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9 hours
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Private tour for 1-8 people
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Dietmar N.
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Discover the heart of Austria and the Alps with a born-and-raised local expert! As a Salzburg native and a licensed Austriaguide since 1986, I bring four decades of international and local guiding passion to your journey. After launching my career in Brazil, I returned home to specialize in creating unforgettable experiences across Austria and the Alpine region.Whether you want to explore historic streets or scenic mountain passes, I offer private walking tours, cycling adventures, and customized small-group excursions. Why Book Your Journey With Me? True Local Expertise: Born, raised, and educated in Salzburg. Tours fully available in English, German, Portuguese, Spanish, French, and Italian. Travel in style in my brand-new, spacious 2026 VW T7 Caravelle minivan (fits up to 8 passengers). Enjoy the convenience of a professional driver and certified guide all in one. Multi-City Tour: Let me take you on my absolute favorite itinerary, showcasing the very best of Central Europe: Munich ➔ Innsbruck ➔ Salzburg ➔ Hallstatt ➔ Vienna
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Private Round Trip to Salzburg including the sights of the movie Sound of Music
Overview of your Linz tour
Tour leaves from your Cruise Ship in Passau or Linz. We will drive to Mondsee to see the Wedding Church of the movie Sound of Music. Then we go along the lake District to see the village of St. Gilgen and Lake Wolfgangsee and Castle Fuschl at lake Fuschlsee. Further we will see Palace Hellbrunn with the Gazebo, Palace Frohnburg and Leopoldskron which where used to film the residence of the Family Trapp. then we start the walking tour through the historical part of Salzburg. Free Time for lunch and shopping before we visit still the Mirabell Gardens and ride back to the Cruise Ship.
Recent Reviews
Ron Y.United States
Didi was very knowledgeable and an excellent tour guide even with all day rain.
Naomi A.United States
We really enjoyed our time with Didi. He is extremely knowledgeable and provided a lovely overview of Salzburg. We would definitely recommend this trip to others who have a day and want to get a flavor of Salzburg.
Wallace C.United States
Perfect guide. Determines up front where you want to go and adapts the tour to your wishes
Rita M.United States
What a fun tour. We had a great time with DiDi. He was knowledgeable and patient. He gave us lots of information on our drive. We hit a snag in traffic on our return to boat, but DiDi knew the roads and back ways and we got back on time. Highly recommend his tour.
Deborah D.United States
Didi was an exceptional guide. He was warm, welcoming, and so very knowledgeable. He was not only knowledgeable about local history but world history and gave us a great Sound of Music experience. Strongly recommend his services!
Your Linz tour itinerary
Leaves from the harbour. Drive direct to Mondsee Lake district to visit the wedding church of Sound of Music. Passing lake Mondsee and Krottensee to stop in the village of St. Gilgen at the lake Wolfgangsee. Then it passes lake Fuschlsee with Castle Fuschl to reach the city of Salzburg. We see the Hellbrunn Castle with the Gazebo, the palaces of Frohnburg and Leopoldskron which formed the home of the Family Trapp in the movie. Then walking tour of the Downtown and time for lunch and shopping. At the end we visit the Mirabell Gardens before returning to the cruise ship.
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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan
Van
What's included
Other: Gas,Insurance, parking fees
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Any entrances in the museum, such as the Trickwaterfountains in Hellbrunn, the Summer toboggan in Fuschl, Entrance to the Mozart Museums and Castle Hohen Salzburg.
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets
Private Transportation With Driver
Public Transportation
Accommodation
Tastings
Equipment
Classes Workshop
Meeting location
Linz, Upper Austria, Austria
Danube, Linz or Passau
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
History
TV And Movie
City Highlights
Art And Culture
Tour reference number
26031
Languages
French
English
German
Spanish
Italian
PortugueseActivity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
Traveller reviews
5.0
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Who is this private tour in Linz best suited for?
This private tour is ideal for cruise ship passengers docking in Linz or Passau who are interested in exploring Salzburg and the iconic sights from the movie "Sound of Music." It's perfect for those who want a comprehensive day trip with a licensed guide, offering both sightseeing and free time for personal exploration. The tour is also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible.
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9 hours
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