Free Walking Tour Salzburg
Free Walking Tour Salzburg
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I started working in Tourism in 2010 by riding a Rikscha. In 2018 I finished tour guide school and proudly presented the first free walking tours to Salzburg. Equipped with the necessary knowledge we are now a team of guides keen on meeting and guiding you. Our mission is to introduce independent travelers to the city of Salzburg and give recommendations that shape your stay in our beautiful city.
Salzburg, Austria
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nachoValencia
Luxembourg322 contributions
Jul 2020
Gerhard has conceived a tour that condenses in 1.5 hours the most relevant sites and monuments in Salzburg. We contacted him through internet and it is easy to find the meeting point. I appreciate it is an early tour starting at 9h in order to avoid crowds. He wisely combines historical, architectural and social information with a little bit of sense of humour. It is rather balanced so you cannot get bored with long explanations. A lot of explanations were given regarding The sounds of music film. He provides very useful hints about what it is interesting and not regarding paying an entrance fee. He provides explanations supported with some paper images and a useful map which is handed out to every guest. He adds recommendations to restaurants and other tours around the city and in the region. Thanks to him we discovered that two of the sites we wanted to visit were temporarily closed. The tour clearly fulfils what you expect.
Written July 21, 2020
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Thank you so much, Nacho! I appreciate you taking the time to write this review and to share your pictures! Your words make me especially happy because the way you describe my tour is exactly what I am hoping it would be like. A 1,5-hour overview that touches on as many aspects of Salzburg as possible while providing as many tips as possible for the rest of the stay. The tour you joined was one of the first tours in 2020 and your review motivates me to keep going even if times are tough. Thank you again and all the best, Gerhard
Written July 23, 2020
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Antonia
2 contributions
May 2022
A great 1.5-2 hour tour led by Leo who made it both entertaining and informative. You will be introduced the history of this beautiful city and be amazed at how knowledgeable the tour guide was. In addition to knowing the history of the city, you would also get recommendations on local restaurants/cafes, which is always a plus point for solo travellers like me.
I'd say if even you are only in Salzburg for a short time, definitely add this tour to your itinerary, it will give you a brief idea of what the city has to offer.
P.S. A big hand to Leo for still continuing the tour even it's raining cats and dogs!! I have to say this is the best customer service I've ever came across ahahhahha
I'd say if even you are only in Salzburg for a short time, definitely add this tour to your itinerary, it will give you a brief idea of what the city has to offer.
P.S. A big hand to Leo for still continuing the tour even it's raining cats and dogs!! I have to say this is the best customer service I've ever came across ahahhahha
Written May 17, 2022
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Dear Antonia, thank you so much for taking our Free Walking Tour of Salzburg and for your review. We are very happy to know that you enjoyed the tour with Leo and found it entertaining and informative, and you found the recommendations he provided useful. Thank you also for continuing to walk with us despite the rain. We are hoping to see you again next time. All the best, Gerhard
Written July 2, 2022
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Pascal K
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Solo
Not everybody in Salzburg can organize guided tours through the city. You need to have a strong knowledge that gets tested by different city officials, the study itself has a duration of 3 semesters and costs every guide at least 4.000€.
Still, you get this tour for the price/budget that you choose. The team comes with this idea as they used to work together in a hostel, knowing that not everybody can effort trips in the city they love.
Would recommend this to anybody who comes to Salzburg, not only because they are official city guides with profound knowledge, but more Salzburg lovers and open-minded and passionated travellers.
Still, you get this tour for the price/budget that you choose. The team comes with this idea as they used to work together in a hostel, knowing that not everybody can effort trips in the city they love.
Would recommend this to anybody who comes to Salzburg, not only because they are official city guides with profound knowledge, but more Salzburg lovers and open-minded and passionated travellers.
Written August 28, 2023
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Thank you for sharing this insightful background about our tours! We do strive to provide you with the best experience possible. Our team's passion for Salzburg and desire to make the city's rich history accessible to everyone is what drives us.
We're delighted to hear that you would recommend our tours to others. Your kind words mean a lot to us. Thank you for joining us!
All the best,
Sonja 🌟🚶♂️🏛️
Written May 27, 2024
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Dave B
Milton Keynes, UK34 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We had an excellent tour of Salzburg with Leo who was engaging, personable and informative, He showed us all the major sights and gave a number of recommendations including the fortress which was great. The view from the top allowed us to see the Alps and all of Salzburg laid out beneath us. We particularly enjoyed singing Edelweiss at the rear of the festival hall. You pay a fair price for the tour and if you compare prices with a personal guide it is brilliant. Remember you are getting an expert for two hours and if possible should be tipped accordingly, He made occasional references to the Sound of Music which was well received. His tip to try the Augustine bier Kellar was taken up and a great night of Austrian hospitality was had.
Written October 7, 2023
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Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you had an excellent tour of Salzburg with Leo. It's great to know that his engaging and personable approach, along with his informative insights, made your experience memorable.
The view from the fortress definitely is amazing, and I'm glad you enjoyed singing "Edelweiss" at the festival hall. Leo's recommendations, including the Augustinerbräu, seem to have added a lot to your visit.
Your appreciation of the tour's value and your kind reminder about tipping are greatly appreciated. Thank you for joining us and for your support!
All the best,
Sonja 🌟🚶♂️🏛️
Written May 24, 2024
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Colin W
London, UK10 contributions
Jan 2023
This was a fascinating & informative tour of Salzburg from Sonja. Her knowledge was excellent & she took time to explain any questions asked and the whole group seemed as enthralled as I was. Even if you have to been to Salzburg before, this is one tour I would recommend to take time to enjoy what the city & it's history has to offer. A BIG thank you Sonja.
Written January 21, 2023
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Thanks so much for your glowing review! We're excited to hear how much you enjoyed the Salzburg sightseeing experience with Sonja. It's great to know she could answer all your questions, making the Salzburg walking tour informative and engaging.
We're thrilled you'd recommend our Salzburg walking tour, especially to those who've visited already. There's always something new to learn and enjoy about our city, whether it's your first or fifth time here.
We hope to see you again in the future.
Thanks again and best regards,
Gerhard and the Free Walking Tour Salzburg Team 🌟🚶♀️🏔️
Written December 14, 2023
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HPC, The Wanderer
Seattle, WA35 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Johannes (John) was a fabulous guide; he speaks fluent German and English. Online registration is required prior to the tour as there are limited spaces. The tour started on time and we received a map with key landmarks. We took the tour on our 3rd day in Salzburg; eventho we had walked by most of the sites in the first 2 dsys, John's endless stories brought the history of Salzburg to live. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and John's humor. We highly recommend this tour!
Written August 17, 2023
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Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour with Johannes and found his storytelling brought the history of Salzburg to life. It's great to know that even after exploring on your own, the tour added so much value to your visit.
We appreciate your high recommendation. Thank you for joining us!
All the best,
Sonja 🌟🚶♂️🏛️
Written May 27, 2024
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Jeremy P
Oswestry, UK8 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Sonja was excellent. Knowledgeable, amusing, and extremely good at putting her subject across in an interesting way. A very varied group (young, older, singles, couples and from all over the world), she found something to interest everyone. Given how cold it was, she kept us moving without feeling rushed. A really good way to spend 1.5 hours. I recommend you do this at the beginning of your stay as it helps you get your bearings and gives you excellent pointers on what to visit in more depth.
Written January 15, 2024
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Dear Jeremy,
Thank you for your kind words! I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found it interesting and engaging. It’s good to know that I was able to cater to the diverse group.
Your recommendation to take the tour at the beginning of a stay to get your bearings and receive tips on what to visit in more depth is greatly appreciated. It was a pleasure guiding you.
All the best,
Sonja 🌟🚶♂️🏛️
Written May 18, 2024
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Courtney L
Marina, CA18 contributions
Jun 2023 • Solo
Great intro to Salzburg. She was very knowledgeable and offered great recommendations for activities & restaurants to try after. We had a big group & she was very patient to make sure everyone could hear & see her when she was telling us about landmarks. Would highly recommend!
Written June 9, 2023
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Dear Courtney,
Thank you for your kind words! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found it a great introduction to Salzburg. It's wonderful to know that the recommendations for activities and restaurants were helpful.
Your high recommendation means a lot. Thank you for joining us!
All the best,
Sonja 🌟🚶♂️🏛️
Written May 30, 2024
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Sally W
Raleigh39 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
I usually really enjoy the city historical walking tours, unfortunately, this tour was sub-par. There was a fairly large group (20 - 25) and it was raining so everyone had umbrellas. This made it difficult to get close enough to the guide to hear her. In addition, she frequently stood in the middle of the group and talked in 1 direction, so if you were behind her, you couldn't hear much, if anything. Finally, she also sometimes started talking before the whole group had gathered at a stopping point, so some of the information was missed in this case.
Salzburg seemed like a lovely city even though we were only there for a day. The tour, although somewhat lacking, still provided us with enough of an overview to get a feel for the city, so we are still glad we took this tour.
Salzburg seemed like a lovely city even though we were only there for a day. The tour, although somewhat lacking, still provided us with enough of an overview to get a feel for the city, so we are still glad we took this tour.
Written July 13, 2023
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Thank you for your honest feedback. I'm sorry to hear that your experience was not up to the usual standard. I understand how the rain with umbrellas made it difficult to hear the guide the group size sounds like a regular size. Your points about the guide's positioning and timing are valuable, however as a guide we do rely a little on our clients positioning themselfs in a way so they can hear or see, as we can only cater to the group as a whole.
Despite these challenges, I'm glad to hear that you still found the tour provided a helpful overview of Salzburg. We appreciate your understanding and your suggestions for improvement.
Thank you for joining us.
All the best,
Sonja 🌟🚶♂️🏛️
Written May 27, 2024
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SoosD
Rutland, UK2 contributions
Feb 2023
This was an absolutely fantastic way to see Salzburg. We did it on our last day so knew quite a few things already but Leo still provided lots of new information. He is clearly very passionate about the city. We had hoped to the do Nuns and Nazis tour but this wasn't running whilst we were there. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone wanting to get underneath the skin of a beautiful city.
All in all it took about 2.5 hours, with Leo happy to answer any questions that we had. It was fun and informative, and at a good pace. I did feel a little sorry for him having to sing Edelweiss on his own, but he really wouldn't have wanted us singing :o)
Keep up the good work Leo. I hope that the tourist information lady that joined our tour will be recommending you to visitors, I am sure that she will!
All in all it took about 2.5 hours, with Leo happy to answer any questions that we had. It was fun and informative, and at a good pace. I did feel a little sorry for him having to sing Edelweiss on his own, but he really wouldn't have wanted us singing :o)
Keep up the good work Leo. I hope that the tourist information lady that joined our tour will be recommending you to visitors, I am sure that she will!
Written February 7, 2023
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Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're so pleased to hear that our tour with Leo added new layers to your understanding of Salzburg, even on your last day in the city.
We're sorry you missed the Nuns and Nazis tour, but we are glad you enjoyed Leo's engaging and informative style. His solo rendition of "Edelweiss" is indeed a memorable moment!
Your recommendation and kind words are greatly appreciated. We also hope the tourist information lady will spread the word about our free walking tours of Salzburg. We look forward to welcoming you back to Salzburg for more adventures!
Best,
The Free Walking Tour Salzburg Team 🌟🚶♂️🎵
Written December 14, 2023
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Not sure, but 5-10 Euro per person is probably right.
Written November 5, 2023
Hello Jeffrey, yes, 5-10 Euros per person is the average, but of course, it's always up to the individual, what their budget is and how they value their experience. A few people tip slightly more and very few people tip slightly less.
Written November 9, 2023
Hola Gerhard! Te escribo desde Uruguay. Es posible tomar un tour en español el 30 de noviembre. Muchas gracias! Paula
Written November 4, 2023
¡Hola Paula!
Gracias por tu interés en nuestros toures. Nuestros tours actualmente solo se ofrecen en inglés, aunque nuestro blog esté disponible en español. Esperamos que en el futuro tambien podemos offrecer toures en español.
Saludos,
Gerhard
Written November 9, 2023
Hola Gerhard! Te escribo desde Montevideo, Uruguay. Quería saber si es posible tomar un tour en español el 30 de noviembre. Muchas gracias! Paula
Written November 4, 2023
¡Hola Paula!
Gracias por tu interés en nuestros toures. Nuestros tours actualmente solo se ofrecen en inglés, aunque nuestro blog esté disponible en español. Esperamos que en el futuro tambien podemos offrecer toures en español.
Saludos,
Gerhard
Written November 9, 2023
Hello. I'll be visiting Salzburg in December and was wondering if you will be operating tours then?
Thank you
Lindsey
Written November 5, 2022
Hello Lindsey, thank you for the question and sorry for the late reply! Yes, we are operating tours in December. You can already book them on the website.
If there is anything else we can help with in the meantime, please let me know! All the best, Gerhard
Written November 11, 2022
I only have one day in Salzburg and am arriving in the morning from Vienna by train. I’m considering this tour in the morning and then a Sound of Music Tour in the afternoon. Is that a good plan to make the most of my one day in Salzburg or would you recommend a different plan?
Written February 17, 2020
Hey, sorry, I only noticed your question now. I am sorry you probably had to cancel or postponed your trip for this month. If you are coming at a later date, I am looking forward to guiding you.
As Catherine pointed out, the Sound of Music Tour takes you to the surroundings of Salzburg. My tour introduces you to the Old Town of Salzburg and the history of the city. They don't overlap, so your plan is very good. You can do the walking tour in the morning and there is a Sound of Music Tour at 2 pm.
Anyway. I am hoping we all will be able to travel and live a normal life again soon. I hope you stay healthy and well.
All the best,
Gerhard
Written March 31, 2020
Me gustaría saber desde dónde parte el tour gratuito y las horas qué tiene y si se puede reservar.
Gracias
Written January 30, 2020
Gracias por responder! Sabes si hay algún Tour gratuíto guiado en febrero y marzo?
Written January 31, 2020
Es posible realizar algún tour free o privado en castellano?
Gracias
Espero su respuesta
Un saludo
Written December 21, 2019
Hola, gracias para la pregunta. Un tour privado seria posible, si. Para el espanol tendria que buscar guia. Est que toures privadas son €120,- entonces seria un poco caro para dos personas. Normalmente toures privadas son para grupos mas grandes y los que viajan individualmente se juntan con el grupo de los free tours. Tambien tengo vuestra email. Voy a responder con mas detalles en un momento. saludos, Gerhard
Written December 21, 2019
I am just wondering how much most tipped for this tour. Many Thanks.
Written August 29, 2019
Hey,
thank you for your interest in the tour. People usually either give €5,- or €10,-.
In my opinion it should depend on peoples budget. If someone doesn't tip, it's also fine and I would assume there is a reason.
After all I shouldn't call it "free", if I would expect a certain amount of money. So it really is up to you.
Written August 30, 2019
Hey I really want more information on this tour and went on the website but it needs more information. I also tried to contact you via Facebook but it does not allow me to message. What time does this tour start? Is this tour twice a day? Where do we meet?
Written August 26, 2019
Thank you for your interest in the tour. The meeting point is at the spirit of Mozart artwork by Marina Abramovic. There is a detailed description of the meeting point on the front page of the website. At the moment all the tours leave at 9am but that might change depending on the season.
You can sign up on the tours section of the website seven days before the tour starts. There is a schedule on the tours page where you can sign up with your name and your email adress. You will get a booking confirmation with all the details once you signed up.
I am hoping I get a chance to guide you. For any further questions, don't hesitate to contact me.
Written August 26, 2019
Hola, es posible hacer el tour en español?
Written August 9, 2019
Hola, en este momento solo tenemos toures en inglés.
Written August 9, 2019
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