Original Sound of Music Tour - Tour 1A

Come and join us on a wonderful ride with breath-taking views! Tour the picturesque World Heritage City of as well as the beautiful landscapes where the opening scenes of the movie were filmed with our live guide! The enormous success of The Sound of Music Broadway Musical by Rodgers & Hammerstein premiering in 1959 caused film director Robert Wise and 250 crew members to turn Salzburg and its surroundings into Sound of Music film location in 1964. And it was Salzburg Panorama Tours taking the Sound of Music film crew to the various locations where the famous movie was filmed.

Right after release, the film became a tremendous success, awarded with 5 Oscars becoming the highest grossing movie ever and reaching cult status over the years. Both, musical and film are based on the "The Story of the Family Singers" written by in 1949.

Do follow the traces of the and take a tour through Salzburg and its surroundings. Visit all of the original film settings and just imagine being , the main character in the film, playing Maria von Trapp. Learn about the historical and architectural landmarks of Salzburg as well as the Lake District while enjoying the highlights of the movie. Relax and listen to the Original Sound of Music soundtrack and of course feel free to sing-along Edelweis and many more... Our live guide will tell you everything you need to know about The Sound of Music, the Trapp Familiy, the film locations and about the shooting.

Recommended by Rick Steves!

Tours may be operated by 8-seater minivan or large size coach.

Google Maps Link for meeting point: at the bus terminal at Mirabelplatz

Route:

Mirabell Gardens

See the beautiful Mirabell Gardens where the song "Do-Re-Mi" was filmed. After or before joining the tour, we recommend seeing the gardens on your own exploring the Pegasus Fountain as well as the Do-Re-Mi steps.

Leopoldskron Palace

Enjoy the spectacular view during a photo stop at Lake Leopoldskron mirroring the palace, where the famous boating scene was filmed. From there you will see the Captain´s backyard and private palace gardens.

Hellbrunn Palace, Gazebo

Remember the song "16 going on 17" scene as well as the kissing scene of Maria and Baron von Trapp? Visit the original gazebo rebuilt especially for all movie fans in the gardens of Hellbrunn Palace.

Nonnberg Abbey You will pass by the which is still an active women’s convent nowadays. In this convent the "real" Maria was a novice and also got married to Baron von Trapp. The Abbey does not allow visits within its walls, but you are most welcomed to walk up to the front gate of their Gothic Church or to visit a church service after our tour.

Salzburg Lake District Area - St Gilgen

After touring the film-locations within the town of Salzburg, you will drive to the Lake District, passing Lake Fuschl and Lake Wolfgang, where panorama shots and scenes of the picnic were filmed. Enjoy the wonderful view down on to St. Gilgen and Lake Wolfgang at the photo stop!

Mondsee - Wedding Chapel

In Mondsee you see the famous church, where the wedding of Maria and Baron von Trapp was filmed in the movie The Sound of Music. Afterwards there will be some time to explore this little picturesque town on your own.

Important informations:

Schedule: 09:15 AM and 02:00 PM

Duration: 4,0 Hours

Meeting spot:

Salzburg Panorama Tours GmbH

Austria - 5020 Salzburg - Mirabellplatz

Tel: +43 662 883211-0 (Office)

Tel: +43 662 874029 (at the bus terminal)

Please notice:

In order to avoid tour start delays, we are not able to offer a pick-up service from the hotel. Please make your own way to meeting point at Mirabellplatz, about 15 min. prior departure.