Day Trip from Passau to Salzburg
Mozart's city and its fortress on a Danube cruise day
HighlightsPassau- Duration
- 9.0 hours
- Group
- up to 25 people
- Languages
- German, English, French, Italian, Spanish
This private day trip takes you from the river cruise port of Passau to Salzburg, Mozart's city with its Baroque old town. The historic center has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996 and is one of the most popular excursions on a Danube cruise.
The drive from Passau leads through the Innviertel region into the Salzburg province. In Salzburg an old town awaits between the Mönchsberg and the Salzach River, shaped by the prince-archbishops who ruled here for centuries and made it the 'Rome of the North'.
Your guide shows you the cathedral, Residenzplatz, Getreidegasse with Mozart's birthplace and the Mirabell Gardens, known from 'The Sound of Music'. If you like, you can ride the funicular up to Hohensalzburg Fortress, and there is time for lunch with Salzburger Nockerl or a Mozart chocolate.
This private shore excursion is planned around your ship's schedule. Your guide keeps an eye on the clock so you are back on board relaxed and on time.
Highlights
- Salzburg's UNESCO old town
- Mozart's birthplace on Getreidegasse
- The cathedral and Residenzplatz
- Mirabell Gardens from 'The Sound of Music'
- Views of Hohensalzburg Fortress
The route
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1Passau
Departure from the ship's dock.
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2Mirabell Gardens
Gardens and fortress views.
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3Getreidegasse
Mozart's birthplace and guild signs.
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4Cathedral and Residence squares
The power of the prince-archbishops.
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5Hohensalzburg Fortress
Optional by funicular.
Who this tour is for
Cruise passengers with a full day in Passau, music and film lovers.
Frequently asked questions
Are entrance fees included?
No. Entrance fees for Mozart's birthplace, the funicular or the cathedral are not included in the tour price and are paid on site. Your guide will let you know in advance which tickets you will need.
How is the price calculated?
This is a private tour, so you pay one price per group, not per person. The amount depends on the duration and group size, and you receive a quote with your request.
Is the ship's stay in Passau long enough for Salzburg?
Salzburg is a long day trip and needs a full-day stop in Passau. We plan departure and return with a buffer so you are back on board in time.
