Salzburg Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone

Mozartplatz is a graceful square in Salzburg’s Old Town, dedicated to the city’s most famous son, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. At its center stands the 1842 bronze statue of the composer, erected in the presence of his sons and drawing music lovers ever since. The square is framed by historic buildings and the Salzburg Museum, just steps from the Dom and Residenzplatz. It’s a place of quiet admiration, where the echoes of genius still seem to linger in the alpine air.

The Old Court Pharmacy (Alte Hofapotheke) in Salzburg has been dispensing remedies since 1591, making it one of the city’s oldest businesses still in operation. Tucked into the corner of Mozartplatz, this elegant shop once served Salzburg’s prince-archbishops. Inside, it still exudes Old World charm — wooden cabinets, hand-labeled bottles, and gilded signage whispering of alchemical days past. It's not just a pharmacy, but a living relic of Salzburg’s layered medical and noble history.

Café Konditorei Fürst is a Salzburg institution — and the birthplace of the original Mozartkugel. Founded in 1884 by master confectioner Paul Fürst, the café still crafts each chocolate-covered pistachio-marzipan-nougat ball by hand, wrapped in signature silver-blue foil. Nestled near the cathedral, the café blends refined Austrian tradition with rich aromas of coffee and pralines. Skip the imitators: this is the real deal, where sweet precision meets history in every bite.

Residenzplatz is Salzburg’s grandest square, where baroque ambition unfolds in every direction. Flanked by the Residenz Palace, the cathedral, and elegant arcades, it once hosted royal parades and still hums with stately energy. At its heart, the Residenz Fountain roars—an extravagant marble spectacle of tritons and horses, said to be the largest baroque fountain outside Italy. Today, horse-drawn carriages circle, festivals light it up, and the past lingers in every echo on the cobblestones.

Salzburg Cathedral is the city’s spiritual and architectural crown — a towering baroque masterpiece where Mozart was baptized and music has echoed for centuries. Rebuilt in grand style in 1628, its twin towers and copper dome dominate the skyline. Inside, light floods over white stucco, frescoed ceilings, and a majestic organ. Beneath the altar lie crypts; above, the cathedral’s bells toll over the Old Town. It’s more than a church — it’s Salzburg’s sacred heart, where faith, art, and history rise in perfect harmony.

Hohensalzburg Fortress towers above Salzburg like a stone crown — one of Europe’s largest and best-preserved medieval castles. Built in 1077 and expanded over centuries, it served as both a princely residence and a show of defiance during turbulent times. Ride the funicular or hike up for panoramic views of the Alps and baroque rooftops. Inside, discover ornate halls, the eerie torture chamber, and the Golden Room with its starry ceiling. Up here, Salzburg’s history doesn’t whisper — it commands.

Petersfriedhof, or St. Peter’s Cemetery, is Salzburg’s most beautiful resting place — ancient, serene, and steeped in centuries of quiet reverence. Tucked beneath the cliffs of Hohensalzburg Fortress, its ivy-covered tombs, wrought-iron crosses, and flower-filled paths date back to the 7th century. It’s the final resting place of composers, monks, and nobility — Mozart’s sister Nannerl among them. The nearby catacombs, carved into the rock, add a mystical layer. It feels less like a cemetery, more like a hidden monastery garden where time tiptoes.

St. Peter’s Abbey is Salzburg’s oldest monastery and a spiritual anchor that has shaped the city since 696 AD. Nestled beside the Petersfriedhof, it blends Romanesque roots with baroque beauty. Inside, the church dazzles with marble altars, golden flourishes, and a soaring organ once played by Mozart. The monastery still houses Benedictine monks and a rich library. Its calm courtyards and sacred hush invite reflection, while its legacy hums beneath Salzburg’s baroque splendor like a quiet, steady chant through the ages.

The Market Fountain (Marktbrunnen) in Salzburg stands on Universitätsplatz, where traders and townsfolk have gathered for centuries. Crowned by a statue of Saint Florian, the patron saint of firefighters, the fountain dates to the 17th century and served as a vital water source for the old market. Its elegant design — stone basin, classical pedestal, and protective saint — blends utility with quiet dignity. Surrounded by baroque façades and the bustle of daily stalls, it’s a graceful relic in a square still full of life.

Mozart’s Birthplace at Getreidegasse 9 is where the musical prodigy Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart entered the world in 1756. The yellow townhouse, now a beloved museum, offers an intimate glimpse into the composer’s early life — his childhood violin, letters, portraits, and even a lock of his hair. Creaking wooden floors and low ceilings speak of domestic life before genius soared. It’s not just a pilgrimage site for music lovers — it’s where history breathes in melodies still felt across the world.

Getreidegasse is Salzburg’s most iconic street — a narrow, cobbled lane where wrought-iron shop signs swing above centuries-old façades. Once home to merchants and craftsmen, it now hosts elegant boutiques, traditional eateries, and curious alleyways leading to hidden courtyards. At No. 9, Mozart was born, but the entire street hums with layered history and Alpine charm. Despite the modern shops, there's an old-world rhythm here — where every archway and gilded sign feels like a footnote in Salzburg’s living story.

St. Blaise’s Church (Bürgerspitalkirche St. Blasius) is one of Salzburg’s oldest Gothic churches, quietly tucked beside the hustle of Getreidegasse. Built in the 14th century as part of a hospital complex for the poor and sick, its pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and modest stone façade speak to medieval humility and devotion. Inside, the church offers a peaceful, austere beauty — with aged frescoes and soft light filtering through slender windows. It’s a place of quiet refuge, where the past still murmurs in sacred tones.

The Sigmundstor Tunnel, also known as the Neutor, is one of Europe’s oldest road tunnels, carved straight through Mönchsberg in the mid-18th century. Commissioned by Prince-Archbishop Sigismund von Schrattenbach, it was an engineering marvel of its time, linking Salzburg’s bustling Old Town with the Riedenburg district beyond. Walkers and cyclists still pass through its stone archways, flanked by statues of St. Sigismund and St. Peter. It’s not just a shortcut — it’s a passage through Salzburg’s layered history, carved in rock.

Homage to Mozart (Hommage à Mozart) is a modern bronze sculpture by Markus Lüpertz, unveiled in 2005 in the heart of Salzburg. Bold, abstract, and controversial, it stands on Ursulinenplatz as a striking counterpoint to the city’s baroque elegance. With fragmented forms and unexpected colors, it challenges the romanticized image of Mozart, instead evoking the complexity of genius. Love it or question it, the sculpture sparks conversation — just like Mozart’s music still does centuries later.

The Mozart Residence, or Mozart-Wohnhaus, stands on Makartplatz and was home to the Mozart family from 1773 to 1787. Here, Wolfgang composed symphonies, piano concertos, and chamber works, while the spacious rooms hosted lessons, rehearsals, and visitors from across Europe. Though damaged in WWII, the house was carefully restored and now serves as a museum — displaying original instruments, manuscripts, and personal items. It’s a quieter, more mature Mozart you meet here — no longer a child prodigy, but a working genius.

Mirabell Palace is Salzburg’s baroque beauty — a residence built in 1606 by Prince-Archbishop Wolf Dietrich for his beloved Salome Alt. Rebuilt in the grand style after a fire, it now houses municipal offices, but the true enchantment lies in the Mirabell Gardens: symmetrical flowerbeds, mythological statues, and the Pegasus Fountain made famous by The Sound of Music. Inside, the Marble Hall is one of the world’s most romantic wedding venues, where music and history swirl beneath gilded ceilings.

The Dwarf Garden (Zwergerlgarten) in Salzburg’s Mirabell Gardens is a whimsical enclave filled with odd charm. Created in the early 18th century, it originally featured 28 marble dwarfs, each with exaggerated features and playful expressions—thought to be caricatures of real court dwarfs or entertainers. Only some survive today, but their presence still delights. Tucked behind manicured hedges, the garden feels like a surreal baroque joke whispered across centuries — slightly absurd, oddly touching, and uniquely Salzburg.

St. Sebastian’s Church (Sebastianskirche) is a quiet baroque sanctuary tucked along Salzburg’s Linzer Gasse, originally built in the 16th century. Its elegant façade conceals a peaceful interior with soft stucco work and a sense of intimate devotion. But its true soul lies in the adjoining cemetery — a serene, arcaded courtyard where Mozart’s father Leopold and his widow Constanze are buried. There’s even a tomb for the Mozart family doctor. It’s a place of reflection, where music’s echoes meet mortal silence.