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Salzburg: Austrian Food Tasting with Old Town Private Tour

1. Salzburg: Austrian Food Tasting with Old Town Private Tour

Discover the cuisine native to Austria and the unique characteristics of Salzburg on an exclusive tasting tour that combines sampling delicious dishes with sightseeing in Salzburg Old Town. Get your stomach full and see the historical, cultural, and architectural highlights of the capital of Austria. Pick the 2,5-hour tour to visit one popular local restaurant and a patisserie in Salzburg Old Town, with remarkable sights along the way. Taste a special menu prepared for you including the best authentic dishes from Austria, such as Tafelspitz - beef boiled in traditional Austrian broth. For dessert, try the apple strudel Apfelstrudel or the chocolate cake Sachertorte. Get a full plate of food, one soft drink, a cup of coffee or tea, and have a chance to try the popular Cafe Melange. Listen as your private guide provides interesting historical facts and cultural anecdotes throughout the tour, ensuring that both your mind and body will be satisfied with this exclusive experience. If the 3,5-hour tour is chosen, enjoy food and a sightseeing tour in Salzburg Old Town and discover the amazing flavors and aromas of Austrian cuisine. Visit two restaurants and a patisserie, and try a bigger variety of foods, such as various kinds of Salzburg meats, the chicken dish of Cordon Bleu and a traditional sliced pancake soup, as well as, the authentic Wienerschnitzel, one soft drink, coffee or tea, and one Austrian beer to make the evening more special. Choose the 5-hour option to get a premium experience for food and beer enthusiasts. Stop at four traditional restaurants to enjoy a feast of Austrian hot dishes, meat specialties, soups, and desserts with a soft drink, a cup of coffee or tea, and 8 different beers. Get a taste for popular, regional and craft beers brewed in major and microbreweries across Austria. Learn about local customs around food and beer pairings. In addition, see more amazing sights of Salzburg Old Town, such as the Burgtheater, Minoritenkirche, and Rathausplatz.

Salzburg: Advanced Sightseeing Tour with Degustation

2. Salzburg: Advanced Sightseeing Tour with Degustation

This special tour is designed for locals and guests alike. Everybody who wants to learn more about this famous city. You will delve into Salzburg with entertaining, new and informative stories, stories that will give a deeper insight and allow for a more detailed understanding of this place. You will also visit a traditional shop or meet a local producer to get the best insight into exactly what local life is like. Be prepared to find secret spots and hear surprising anecdotes, all off the beaten track of the normal tourist routes. The tour's duration will be about two hours, will begin by meeting at Mozartplatz, next to the Mozart statue. On your way you will see the very heart of the center complete with its unique sights. The tour will also stop at a shop and at the conclusion of the tour you will be able to enjoy a drink or degustation of your choosing.

Vienna: Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg Private Trip

3. Vienna: Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg Private Trip

Travel through Lower Austria and enjoy local, stunning scenery during your full-day trip. Discover the beauty of Lower Silesia with views of the salt lakes, vineyards, and mountains. Start with a pickup from your accommodation in Vienna and follow the Danube River into the countryside filled with dense woodlands and rolling vineyards. Admire stunning landscapes to reach the famous Melk Abbey, Salzburg, and Hallstatt. Melk Abbey is one of the biggest and most beautiful European Baroque Ensembles and is located on top of the hill. Walk around Abbey Park with the baroque garden Pavillion. Marvel at the architecture. Step inside where your guide will lead you through Abbey Museum, the Marble Hall, balcony, library, and church with its amazing chapels and decorations. Move to beautiful Hallstatt village, Austria’s oldest and possibly most photographed village famous for its salt production. See the Lake of District and the picturesque town Bad Ischl. Discover Old Town, gorgeous Lutheran Church, landscapes with steep mountains, and waterfalls. Explore Salzburg, known as Mozart’s birthplace and the town of music. See the highlights such as UNESCO-protected Old Town, Cathedral, Fortress, and “The Sound of Music” filming locations. Choose if you want a guided tour of Melk Abbey and Salzburg city, or if you want to experience the essence of the whole trip with an accompaniment of a guide on board in each place with you. After the tour, sit it back and relax with a transfer back to your hotel in Vienna.

From Salzburg: Magical Hallstatt Private Half-Day Trip

4. From Salzburg: Magical Hallstatt Private Half-Day Trip

"Join us on a half-day car tour of Hallstatt from Salzburg! Visit one of the most beautiful world heritage sites in Austria and discover its top attractions, including the Skywalk funicular. Enjoy a hassle-free experience with a Licensed Guide and private transfers from Salzburg. Choose the 6-hour option to discover the wonders of Hallstatt. Your tour will begin with pickup directly from your accommodation in Salzburg in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle. You will travel through the Hallstatt-Dachstein - Salzkammergut Cultural Landscape, admiring stunning Austrian landscapes along the way. Hallstatt is situated between the shore of Lake Hallstatt and the steep slopes of the Dachstein massif, offering breathtaking views all around. On the sightseeing tour led by your Private Guide you will discover the historic central square with its little parish church and colorful houses while learning interesting facts and myths about Hallstatt. It is considered to be one of the oldest villages in Europe, the birthplace of Hallstatt culture in the Late Bronze Age, and home to the world’s oldest working salt mine. The main attraction of this tour will be a funicular ride to Hallstatt Skywalk, a viewing deck offering the best views over the little town and its surroundings. It will be a magical experience for sure. After the guided tour, you will have free time for lunch and souvenir shopping before going back to Salzburg. "

Salzburg: Sightseeing Transfer to Prague via Cesky Krumlov

5. Salzburg: Sightseeing Transfer to Prague via Cesky Krumlov

Following a pickup from your hotel in Salzburg, travel to the town of Cesky Krumlov, located in the South Bohemia region of the country. Explore the historic center on a 1.5 to 2-hour guided walking tour and learn more about the Cesky Krumlov Castle, the symbol of the town.    Inside the grounds, you’ll find a rococo garden and an extensive bridge over a deep gap in the rock upon which the castle is built. Admire the Castle that consists of many defined parts dating from different periods.  Then, enjoy 2 hours of free time to explore the city. Indulge in the local food scene and grab some lunch in one of the charming local cafés, or do some souvenir shopping. Later, you’ll be picked up from the city center and continue the journey to Prague, arriving in the early evening.

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Very interesting and informative tour by an excellent guide. The choice of food gave one a real taste of eating in Salzburg. Highly recommended to all.