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The best way to explore Salzburg’s attractions is through our weTours SALZBURG sightseeing tours. They cover all the famous city attractions, offering an immersive and informative experience.
Absolutely! Our tours are designed to pass by almost all of Salzburg City’s iconic attractions, ensuring you don’t miss out on any of the highlights.
Absolutely! Our tours are not only accompanied by talented tour guides who are among the best in the business, offering a perfect blend of storytelling, facts, humor, and history for a truly interactive experience, but on some tours, we also feature entertainers. These entertainers add an extra layer of enjoyment and engagement, ensuring your tour is both informative and exceptionally entertaining. With their extensive knowledge, engaging personalities, and entertainment skills, our guides and entertainers will make your adventure informative, fun, and unforgettable.
Our tours are primarily conducted in English and German. For luxury private tours, additional languages may be available upon request.
Yes, our tours are designed to be rain and storm-proof, meaning they will proceed despite bad weather and are only cancelled on very rare occasions due to severe weather conditions. Inside our buses, you’ll be well protected from any inclement weather. Additionally, we always carry umbrellas and rain jackets for use during our stops. However, to ensure you stay warm and dry, we recommend bringing your own weather-proof gear along with you. This preparation allows you to enjoy your tour experience comfortably, regardless of the weather.
Yes, we provide luxury private tours for a more personalized experience, tailored to your specific interests and preferences.
The type of vehicle for our tours varies based on the number of participants. For larger groups, we use premium buses with panoramic glass roofs and leather seats, ensuring comfort with adjustable headrests and ample space. Smaller groups travel in a minivan. Luxury private tours are exclusively conducted in a black luxury Mercedes minivan, offering the pinnacle of comfort and exclusivity.
For regular tours, our meeting point is at our central location at Bus Terminal Paris Lodron Strasse. Please look for the weTours Flag and our guides dressed in blue t-shirts with the weTours logo. For private tours, we offer personal hotel pickups, providing a more convenient and tailored experience right from the start of your tour.
We recommend checking in for your Tour 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time. This early check-in ensures a smooth boarding process and allows you to select from the best available seats since seating is arranged based on the order of check-in. Additionally, arriving early provides you with the opportunity to meet our friendly staff, get comfortable, and have any of your questions answered before embarking on your adventure in Salzburg.
Yes, parking is available for those departing on weTours Tours from Paris Lodron Strasse. We recommend using the Mirabellplatz parking facility located at Schrannengasse 2-4, 5020 Salzburg, Austria. Please ensure to plan your visit accordingly and ensure a smooth start to your tour experience with us.
Yes, there will be bathroom breaks during the tours. Our guides will ensure that you are directed to the restrooms at each stop, allowing for a comfortable and convenient tour experience without the worry of long stretches without access to facilities.
No, smoking is not allowed on any of our vehicles. This policy ensures a comfortable and healthy environment for all passengers throughout the journey.
Eating and drinking are allowed on the vehicles, but we do not recommend it to maintain the cleanliness and comfort of the interior for everyone. However, we offer a fine selection of refreshments as part of our service to enhance your travel experience.
Yes, you can definitely take your baby on the bus. For safety reasons, we recommend having your baby seated on your lap during the ride. This allows you to ensure your baby’s safety and comfort throughout the journey. Children aged 3 and under ride free.
Yes, strollers are allowed on the bus as long as they are folded and stored in a way that they do not block the walkway. This ensures the safety and convenience of all passengers during the journey.
Yes, child safety seats are generally available on our tours. However, if you plan to bring a small child along, please inform us in advance. This allows us to ensure that a child safety seat is available on the bus you will be boarding, guaranteeing the safety and comfort of your little one throughout the journey.
Yes, our vehicles are accessible. However, we strongly recommend contacting our office one day before your tour to confirm accommodations.
Pets are not allowed on our buses, with exceptions made for private group bookings under certain conditions. Please discuss this with us in advance if needed.
Indeed, purchasing tickets online can save you up to 50% compared to buying them in person.
We recommend booking as early as possible to ensure your plans are set well in advance.
For online ticket purchases, we accept all major credit cards. This ensures a smooth and convenient booking process, allowing you to secure your tickets with ease.
Children aged 3 and under ride free. Those 14 and under receive a 50% discount. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
No need for printed tickets anymore! Simply download your tickets onto your mobile device, which will contain a QR code. This QR code is all you need for access. Show the QR code when you join us, and you’re all set for your tour. Additionally, for your convenience, we accept all common credit cards for any purchases or bookings made with weTours.
“The Sound of Music” was filmed in Salzburg and the nearby Salzkammergut Lake District region. Famous filming locations include the Schloss Leopoldskron, Frohnburg Palace, Mirabell Gardens, Salzburg’s Old Town, and the Wedding Church in Mondsee.
Our “Singing Sound of Maria Tour” takes you to the original filming locations of “The Sound of Music,” combining top-notch entertainment with the beautiful landscapes where the movie was shot.
The iconic von Trapp family home from The Sound of Music was represented by the stunning Schloss Leopoldskron for interior shots and the Frohnburg Palace for exterior shots, both located in Salzburg. Scenes of songs like “Edelweiss” and “The Lonely Goatherd” were filmed at Leopoldskron Palace, which is best viewed from across its lake during our Sound of Maria Tour, complete with musical numbers for an immersive experience.
The pavilion (Gazebo) famous for the “I Am 16 Going On 17” scene in The Sound of Music is now located in the park of Hellbrunn Palace. Originally placed at Schloss Leopoldskron during the 1963 filming, it has been moved to Hellbrunn Palace. Our Singing Sound of Maria Tour offers a chance to visit this romantic spot, perform the song, and take memorable photos, which you can immediately share with friends and family thanks to the WLAN system on our premium tour bus.
To book group tickets for private luxury tours or business tours please use this booking form.
Yes, hotel pickup is included for all private tours. We ensure a convenient start to your experience by offering hotel pickup for all our private tour guests. Please provide your hotel details when booking your tour, so we can arrange for a smooth and timely pickup.
Yes, we offer a discount up to 30 % depending on the number of participants. Contact us to arrange services for your group.
Our vehicles are operated by experienced, professional drivers who meet stringent safety standards, including health examinations, background checks, and comprehensive training.