Skip-the-line Hohensalzburg Fortress Private Tour and Ticket
Discover a millennium of history on a private tour of the Hohensalzburg Fortress, one of the largest medieval castles in Europe. Includes skip-the-line tickets and an exciting funicular ride. Extended option: see the Old Town and visit Salzburg Cathedral.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2:-hour Hohensalzburg Fortress Choose this tour to visit the Hohensalzburg Fortress. Includes skip-the-line tickets and funicular ride.
4:-hour Hohensalzburg Fortress & Old Town Choose this tour to see the Old Town and visit Salzburg Cathedral and the Hohensalzburg Fortress. Includes skip-the-line tickets and funicular ride.
The all-inclusive ticket to the Hohensalzburg Fortress grants you access to all areas of one of the most visited attractions in Austria without waiting in line at the ticket office. Join our 5-Star Private Guide on a guided tour of the hilltop castle to discover its rich history, impressive architecture, and breathtaking views.
Options
4h: Hohensalzburg + Old Town
Duration: 4 hours: Choose this tour to see the Old Town and visit Salzburg Cathedral and the Hohensalzburg Fortress.
,: Includes skip-the-line tickets and funicular ride.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ATSA004
What's included in Skip-the-line Hohensalzburg Fortress Private Tour and Ticket
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Dombuchhandlung
Meet your guide in front of the Dombuchhandlung bookstore, Kapitelpl. 6, 5020 Salzburg, Austria. Please do not enter the building, it is only a meeting point
Fortress Hohensalzburg
With the all-inclusive skip-the-line tickets to the Hohensalzburg Fortress you can fast track your entry and explore the whole complex. This includes the most expensive part of the main castle, the Princes' chambers. Your Expert Guide will introduce you to the generations of prince-bishops who lived here, and show you the opulent Golden Hall, Golden Chamber and Bedchamber. You will also see the chapel, armory house, battalions, Fortress Museum, Marionette Museum, Magic. Look back at over 1,000 years of Salzburg’s history and legends from the past. After your guided tour you can descend the mountain at any time by funicular. You will take a funicular ride to the castle on the hill at an altitude of 506 m above sea level. It will be an unforgettable experience with amazing views of Salzburg and the surrounding mountains and forests.
To enjoy more the history of Salzburg extend your tour and go for a walk around Old Town. Your guide will lead you through the best highlights with great commentary!
Inclusions
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- (number of attractions depend on the option selected)
- Pickup from accommodation in Salzburg Old Town
- Regular tickets to Salzburg Cathedral and sightseeing in the Old Town (4-hour option only)
- All-inclusive Skip-the-line Tickets to Fortress Hohensalzburg via Funicular
- Private Tour of Hohensalzburg Fortress and Salzburg Old Town
- Pickup from accommodation outside Salzburg Old Town
- Regular tickets to Salzburg Cathedral and sightseeing in the Old Town (in 2-hour option)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Check your email the day before the tour for information from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
- The number of attractions depends on the selected opinion.
- Salzburg Cathedral tickets will be purchased on spot, during the church’s opening hours: Monday-Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm, and on Sunday from 1 pm to 5 pm. Church tours during mass and special events are limited, therefore the guide may provide all information from the outside.
- Skip-the-line tickets to Fortress Hohensalzburg provide faster entry without queuing at the cash desk. Admission is for all areas of the castle complex and a round-trip funicular ride. We apologize for the inconvenience but due to funicular’s revision, from 13.01.2025 until 31.01.2025 you can only reach the fortress via the footpath.
- Pickup service is available for accommodations for locations within 1,5 km away from the designated meeting point.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meet your guide in front of the Dombuchhandlung bookstore, Kapitelpl. 6, 5020 Salzburg, Austria. Please do not enter the building, it is only a meeting point
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Know before you Go: Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information. Please note that the number of attractions depends on the opinion selected. Admission to Salzburg Cathedral and sightseeing in the Old Town is not included in the 2-hour option. Skip-the-line tickets to the Hohensalzburg Fortress allow you to enter faster without purchasing tickets on the spot. This all-inclusive ticket includes access to all areas of the castle complex and a round-trip funicular ride. Tickets to Salzburg Cathedral will be purchased on the spot. The Cathedral is usually open from Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm, and on Sunday from 1 pm to 5 pm, but this will vary because church tours during scheduled events (church services, concerts) are limited. Pickup service is available for accommodations / hotels in Salzburg Old Town. Please provide your full address when booking. The itinerary will be adjusted accordingly. If you do not provide your address or your accommodation is more than 1,5 km away from the designated meeting point, the guide will meet you in front of the Dombuchhandlung bookstore, Kapitelpl. 6, 5020 Salzburg, Austria.
