Private Sound of Maria Tours

Sing in the City

A Musical City Experience

A private journey through Salzburg’s historic city and nearby filming locations, where live singing reveals the magic behind the beloved scenes.
2 h •
Hotel Pick-up •
Minivan
2 Professional Singers •
Licensed Guide •

A true signature experience

This private city journey is accompanied by two professional singers, a licensed Austrian guide, and a dedicated private driver. Both singers are American artists who grew up with this beloved musical story and later came to Salzburg to study voice at the world-renowned University Mozarteum. Their performances are intimate, unstaged, and woven seamlessly into the experience as you explore Salzburg’s most iconic filming locations.

From Historic City to Cinematic Locations

From Historic City to Cinematic Locations

This private city experience reveals Salzburg’s most iconic filming locations in an elegant and immersive way. The journey unfolds through historic squares, quiet monasteries, palace gardens, and scenic viewpoints just beyond the Old Town. Live musical moments, carefully selected stops, and personal storytelling are woven seamlessly into the experience, creating an intimate encounter with the cinematic story that made Salzburg famous.

This private city journey explores Salzburg’s most iconic filming locations within the historic center and just beyond it — including elegant squares, quiet monasteries, palace gardens, and scenic viewpoints. At a calm, unhurried pace, the experience follows the story across the city where unforgettable scenes were filmed.

  • Private signature city journey through Salzburg’s iconic filming locations
  • Historic Old Town landmarks and cinematic locations in one seamless experience
  • Nonnberg Abbey, Leopoldskron Palace, and the famous garden gazebo
  • Travel in a private Mercedes minivan at a refined, unhurried pace
  • Live musical moments woven seamlessly into the journey
  • Impressions from Private Sound of Maria Tour – Sing in the City

    A selection of moments captured along the journey — from Salzburg’s elegant historic squares to palace gardens, quiet monasteries, and iconic filming locations. These impressions reflect the atmosphere, refined pace, and intimate character that define the Sing in the City experience.

    Live Music Along the Journey

    This film offers a glimpse into the atmosphere of the Sing in the City experience. Live musical moments, iconic filming locations, and personal storytelling come together at a refined, unhurried pace to create an intimate private journey through Salzburg.

    A glimpse into the Sing in the City experience — where live music, iconic filming locations, and storytelling come together at a refined, unhurried pace.

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    This private signature city journey explores Salzburg’s historic cityscape and its most iconic filming locations — curated with care, unhurried in pace, and accompanied by live musical moments at selected locations.

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    Duration
    Approx. 02:00 hours
    Languages
    English · other languages on request
    Group Size
    Private experience · up to 7 guests
    Transportation
    Luxury Mercedes Private Minivan
    Licenced Guide
    yes
    Live Music
    yes
    Focus
    Musical Scenic · Musical Highlights
    Highlights
    Gardens · Scenic Viewpoints · Abbey Exterior · Villa Exterior · Historic Old Town · Cultural Landmarks
    Starting Point
    Hotel Pick-up
    Ending Point
    Flexible · hotel or city center
    Customization
    Fully customisable · route, timing and focus on request

    Online Rate & Booking Advantage

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    Normal Rate
    € 890
    Online Booking Discount
    Online Rate
    € 890

    How the Journey Unfolds

    This private city journey unfolds gradually — beginning in Salzburg’s historic squares and gardens before continuing to iconic filming locations just beyond the Old Town. Each stop is chosen for atmosphere, natural flow, and the way it reveals the city’s cinematic story step by step.

    A Carefully Curated Journey

    A carefully curated journey through Salzburg’s historic city and its most iconic filming locations.

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    Trapp Villa – Leopoldskron Palace

    Leopoldskron Palace served as the exterior of the Trapp family villa in The Sound of Music and is one of Salzburg’s most iconic filming locations.
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    Trapp Villa – Leopoldskron Palace

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    Nonnberg Abbey – Maria’s Convent

    Nonnberg Abbey appears in The Sound of Music in scenes portraying Maria’s life as a novice and her departure from the convent.
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    Nonnberg Abbey – Maria’s Convent

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    Trapp Villa – Frohnburg Palace

    Frohnburg Palace is known as the Trapp Villa filming location and one of Salzburg’s most iconic Sound of Music sights for fans.
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    Trapp Villa – Frohnburg Palace

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    The Gazebo – Sixteen Going on Seventeen

    The Gazebo near Hellbrunn Palace is a famous Sound of Music filming location, best known for the “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” scene.
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    The Gazebo – Sixteen Going on Seventeen

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    Mirabell Gardens – Do-Re-Mi Scenes

    Mirabell Gardens is where fans instantly recognize the Do-Re-Mi scenes from The Sound of Music, from the Pegasus Fountain to the famous garden steps.
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    Mirabell Gardens – Do-Re-Mi Scenes

    The Journey at a Glance

    From Salzburg’s historic city center through its most iconic filming locations — this carefully curated journey connects architecture, gardens, and music into one seamless experience.

    Map of Sound of Music filming locations in Salzburg including Mirabell Gardens, Nonnberg Abbey, Leopoldskron Palace and the Gazebo at Hellbrunn

    While the route follows a clear structure, the journey itself remains flexible — allowing time for spontaneous

    This private signature city journey explores Salzburg’s historic cityscape and its most iconic filming locations — curated with care, unhurried in pace, and accompanied by live musical moments at selected locations.

    Heading #1
    Duration
    Approx. 02:00 hours
    Languages
    English · other languages on request
    Group Size
    Private experience · up to 7 guests
    Transportation
    Luxury Mercedes Private Minivan
    Licenced Guide
    yes
    Live Music
    yes
    Focus
    Musical Scenic · Musical Highlights
    Highlights
    Gardens · Scenic Viewpoints · Abbey Exterior · Villa Exterior · Historic Old Town · Cultural Landmarks
    Starting Point
    Hotel Pick-up
    Ending Point
    Flexible · hotel or city center
    Customization
    Fully customisable · route, timing and focus on request

    Online Rate & Booking Advantage

    Heading #1
    Normal Rate
    € 890
    Online Booking Discount
    Online Rate
    € 890

    The Voices Along the Journey

    Both artists grew up in the United States, where this music is deeply embedded in cultural memory, and later refined their craft at the University Mozarteum Salzburg. This unique background shapes the character of the Sing in the City experience. Their live performances bring intimacy, authenticity, and emotional depth to the iconic filming locations explored along the journey.

    Portrait of Dana Hammett, singer in Salzburg

    Dana Hammett

    Singer & Entertainer

    Tours with Dana

    Sing in the City

    2 h

    Do-Re-Mi City & Meadow

    4.5 h

    City & Lakeside Escape

    4.5 h
    Portrait of Dmitry Iogman, singer in Salzburg

    Dmitry Iogman

    Singer & Entertainer

    Tours with Dmitry

    Sing in the City

    2 h

    Do-Re-Mi City & Meadow

    4.5 h

    City & Lakeside Escape

    4.5 h
    Victoria Browers soprano on Sound of Maria Tours Salzburg

    Victoria Browers

    Singer & Entertainer

    Tours with Victoria

    Sing in the City

    2 h

    Do-Re-Mi City & Meadow

    4.5 h

    City & Lakeside Escape

    4.5 h

    In addition to the live performances, the Sing in the City experience is accompanied by a professional private driver and a licensed Austrian tour guide. Together, they ensure seamless logistics, local insight, and an effortless flow throughout the journey.

    Enhance Your Experience

    Add selected elements to further personalise the Private Sound of Maria Tour – Sing in the City

    Professional Photographer

    Discreet, professionally curated images capturing your experience.

    Sound of Salzburg Menu

    A signature culinary add-on inspired by Salzburg – before or after the tour.

    Select your preferred date and refine your experience with carefully curated extras during booking.

    The Voices Along the Journey

    Both artists grew up in the United States, where this music is deeply embedded in cultural memory, and later refined their craft at the University Mozarteum Salzburg. This unique background shapes the character of the Sing in the City experience. Their live performances bring intimacy, authenticity, and emotional depth to the iconic filming locations explored along the journey.

    Victoria Browers soprano on Sound of Maria Tours Salzburg

    Victoria Browers

    Singer & Entertainer

    Tours with Victoria

    Sing in the City

    2 h

    Do-Re-Mi City & Meadow

    4.5 h

    City & Lakeside Escape

    4.5 h
    Portrait of Dmitry Iogman, singer in Salzburg

    Dmitry Iogman

    Singer & Entertainer

    Tours with Dmitry

    Sing in the City

    2 h

    Do-Re-Mi City & Meadow

    4.5 h

    City & Lakeside Escape

    4.5 h
    Portrait of Dana Hammett, singer in Salzburg

    Dana Hammett

    Singer & Entertainer

    Tours with Dana

    Sing in the City

    2 h

    Do-Re-Mi City & Meadow

    4.5 h

    City & Lakeside Escape

    4.5 h

    In addition to the live performances, the Sing in the City experience is accompanied by a professional private driver and a licensed Austrian tour guide. Together, they ensure seamless logistics, local insight, and an effortless flow throughout the journey.

    Download & Plan Your Experience

    Carefully prepared materials to help you explore, plan, or share the Sing in the City experience — before or after your visit.

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    The Sing in the City experience is part of the Sound of Maria Tours — a curated collection of private journeys inspired by Salzburg’s iconic filming locations. Alongside this city-focused experience, the collection also includes extended half-day journeys to the famous meadow landscapes and a full-day itinerary exploring the wider cinematic region. Each journey differs in duration and route, while sharing the same musical spirit and attention to detail.

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    Minivan
    • Hotel Pick-up •

    7 guests

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    from € 1,690 (group rate)

    This experience includes visits to the following iconic attractions:

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    The Gazebo – Sixteen Going on Seventeen

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    Mirabell Gardens – Do-Re-Mi Scenes

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    Nonnberg Abbey – Maria’s Convent

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    Trapp Villa – Frohnburg Palace

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    Trapp Villa – Leopoldskron Palace

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    Minivan
    • Hotel Pick-up •

    7 guests

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    City & Lakeside Escape

    A Signature Live Music Experience

    A private journey through Salzburg and the Lake District, curated with live music, elegance, and quiet luxury.

    Reserve your experience
    from € 1,690 (group rate)

    This experience includes visits to the following iconic attractions:

    Sound-of-Music-Pavillion-Gazebo-Tour-weTours-Feature

    The Gazebo – Sixteen Going on Seventeen

    Sound of Music St. Gilgen Wolfgangsee

    Lake Wolfgang – Opening & Aerial Scenes

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    Mirabell Gardens – Do-Re-Mi Scenes

    Nonnberg-Abbey-weTours-Sound-of-Music-Featured-Image

    Nonnberg Abbey – Maria’s Convent

    Sound of Music Frohnburg Salzburg

    Trapp Villa – Frohnburg Palace

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    Trapp Villa – Leopoldskron Palace

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    Mondsee – Wedding Church

    4.5 h •
    Minivan
    • Hotel Pick-up •

    7 guests

    Private Sound of Maria Tours

    Do-Re-Mi City & Meadow

    A Cinematic Meadow & City Experience

    A private journey from Salzburg’s historic city to the iconic Do-Re-Mi meadow in Werfen, shaped by live music and elegance.

    Reserve your experience
    from € 1,690 (group rate)

    This experience includes visits to the following iconic attractions:

    Sound-of-Music-Pavillion-Gazebo-Tour-weTours-Feature

    The Gazebo – Sixteen Going on Seventeen

    Mirabellgarden-weTours-Sound-of-Music-Tour-Sight-Location-Salzburg-Featured Image

    Mirabell Gardens – Do-Re-Mi Scenes

    Sound of Music Meadow Werfen

    Nonnberg-Abbey-weTours-Sound-of-Music-Featured-Image

    Nonnberg Abbey – Maria’s Convent

    Sound of Music Frohnburg Salzburg

    Trapp Villa – Frohnburg Palace

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    Trapp Villa – Leopoldskron Palace

    4.5 h •
    Minivan
    • Hotel Pick-up •

    7 guests

    Private Sound of Maria Tours

    City & Lakeside Escape

    A Signature Live Music Experience

    A private journey through Salzburg and the Lake District, curated with live music, elegance, and quiet luxury.

    Reserve your experience
    from € 1,690 (group rate)

    This experience includes visits to the following iconic attractions:

    Sound-of-Music-Pavillion-Gazebo-Tour-weTours-Feature

    The Gazebo – Sixteen Going on Seventeen

    Sound of Music St. Gilgen Wolfgangsee

    Lake Wolfgang – Opening & Aerial Scenes

    Mirabellgarden-weTours-Sound-of-Music-Tour-Sight-Location-Salzburg-Featured Image

    Mirabell Gardens – Do-Re-Mi Scenes

    Nonnberg-Abbey-weTours-Sound-of-Music-Featured-Image

    Nonnberg Abbey – Maria’s Convent

    Sound of Music Frohnburg Salzburg

    Trapp Villa – Frohnburg Palace

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    Trapp Villa – Leopoldskron Palace

    Mondsee-Basilika-weTours-Singing-Sound-of-Music-Tour-Featured-Image

    Mondsee – Wedding Church

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    Every experience is unique — we look forward to welcoming you in Salzburg.

    Frequently asked Questions (FAQ)

    Yes. The tour includes several of Salzburg’s most iconic filming locations, including Mirabell Gardens, the famous Gazebo at Hellbrunn Palace, Nonnberg Abbey, and the historic Leopoldskron Palace. Along the way, your guide shares stories from the filming of the beloved movie while a professional singer brings selected songs to life at meaningful locations.

    The experience takes place in a comfortable private vehicle that allows you to explore both Salzburg’s historic center and several important filming locations just outside the Old Town, including Hellbrunn Palace and Leopoldskron Palace. This ensures a relaxed pace and seamless transitions between locations.

    Yes. One of the unique elements of this experience is the presence of a professional singer who performs selected songs live at carefully chosen locations along the route. These musical moments create an intimate and memorable atmosphere throughout the journey.

    The tour begins with hotel pick-up within Salzburg. Your guide will collect you directly from your hotel and bring you back there at the end of the experience, ensuring a smooth and comfortable start to the journey.

    Yes. The tour is ideal for couples, families, and small private groups. Many guests particularly enjoy the musical moments and the visit to the Gazebo at Hellbrunn Palace, one of the most recognizable locations connected to the film.

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    Sing in the City

    Private Salzburg experience (up to 7 guests) • Live musical moments • Flexible start time

    From € 890 per group

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    Private city experience (up to 7 guests) • Live musical moments • Hotel pick-up available

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    If you’re traveling as a group of 8 or more, have special requests, or wish to tailor your experience, please share a few details below. We’ll get back to you with a personal proposal.

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    Sing in the City

    Private Salzburg experience (up to 7 guests) • Live musical moments • Flexible start time

    From € 890 per group

    Add enhancements during checkout.

    Secure payment options

    All major credit cards and digital wallets accepted.

    Tekengebied 1

    Request a tailored offer

    Private city experience (up to 7 guests) • Live musical moments • Hotel pick-up available

    From € 890 per vehicle

    Add enhancements during checkout.

    If you’re traveling as a group of 8 or more, have special requests, or wish to tailor your experience, please share a few details below. We’ll get back to you with a personal proposal.

    This request is non-binding.

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