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By Be special Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $2,864 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Note: Elizabeth is only available from May to November 1, 2025, and then again next year, from May to November 2026.
    We apologise for the inconvenience.

    Why This Experience is Truly Once-in-a-Lifetime

    Imagine hearing “Edelweiss” sung by Maria von Trapp's granddaughter at the very locations where the real family lived and the iconic film was filmed. Picture standing in Mirabell Gardens - not with a tour guide holding an umbrella - but with Elisabeth herself, who carries the von Trapp legacy in her voice, her stories, and her heart.

    This is access that money cannot usually buy.

    While thousands of tourists shuffle through Salzburg on standard Sound of Music tours every year, only a privileged few will ever experience the authentic von Trapp storey told by someone who lived it. Elisabeth isn't reciting memorized facts from a script - she's sharing her grandmother's legacy, her family's truth, and the real storey behind the Hollywood magic.

Activity location

  • Mirabell Palace Concerts
    • Mirabellplatz 4
    • 5020, Salzburg, Austria

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Mirabell Palace Concerts
    • Mirabellplatz 4
    • 5020, Salzburg, Austria

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Private Sound of Music Experience with Elisabeth von Trapp Family

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
CA $2,864.16 x 1 TravellerCA $2,864.16
Total
Price is CA $2,864.16

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private transport
  • Inclusions
    Private guided tour with Elisabeth von Trapp (Maria's granddaughter)
  • Inclusions
    WiFi on board
  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Musical moments (Elisabeth often sings traditional songs)
  • Inclusions
    Licensed Austrian tour guide service
  • Inclusions
    Parking Fees
  • Exclusions
    Lunch and refreshments (recommendations provided; included in VIP Full-Day option)
  • Exclusions
    Entrance fees to paid attractions (if applicable - most locations are exterior viewings)
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses and souvenirs
  • Exclusions
    Service charge (optional but appreciated)
  • Exclusions
    ickup from locations outside 8km Salzburg radius (available for additional fee)

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Inside the palaces there are stairs and therefore not recommendable for wheelchairs.

Activity itinerary

Mirabell Palace Concerts

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Meet Elisabeth von Trapp at the Mirabell Gardens, where the "Do-Re-Mi" scene was filmed. Walk through the baroque gardens to the fountain and the steps the children danced on, and hear family stories about the real von Trapps: Elisabeth is the granddaughter of Georg von Trapp, and Maria, his second wife, was her step-grandmother. Take photos at the filming locations while she explains how the scene was made.

Stift Nonnberg

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
Nonnberg Abbey, the Benedictine convent above the old town where the real Maria was a novice before she went to the von Trapp house as a teacher, and where she and Georg von Trapp were married in 1927. Elisabeth explains where the real storey and the film part ways. The abbey is seen from outside.

St. Peter's Abbey (Stift St. Peter)

  • 30m
St. Peter's Cemetery at St. Peter's Archabbey, one of the oldest cemeteries in Salzburg, with its arcades and wrought-iron grave crosses below the cliff. It inspired the graveyard where the family hides in the film (the scene itself was shot on a set in Hollywood). Elisabeth tells the real storey of the family's escape, which was very different.

Salzburg Cathedral

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
Salzburg Cathedral on Domplatz, the baroque heart of the old town, where Mozart was baptised and later worked as organist. In the film the wedding was shot in the basilica at Mondsee; the real Maria and Georg married at Nonnberg Abbey, and Elisabeth explains why the film moved it.

Mozart's Birthplace

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
Walk through the famous Getreidegasse shopping street and view Mozart's birthplace from the exterior. Elisabeth explains Salzburg's rich musical heritage and the connection between Mozart's legacy and her own family's musical tradition. Discover how the von Trapp family became part of Salzburg's cultural fabric and why music was so central to their storey. Perfect photo opportunity on Salzburg's most famous street.

Residenzplatz

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
Residenzplatz and its baroque fountain, where Maria splashes the water while singing "I Have Confidence" on her way to the von Trapp house. Elisabeth shares stories about the real family's life in Salzburg in front of the Residenz, the old palace of the prince-archbishops.

Felsenreitschule

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
See the exterior of the famous Rock Riding School where the von Trapp family's final concert scene was filmed in the film. Elisabeth explains the real history of this venue, its significance to Salzburg's festival culture, and shares family stories about performances and music. Learn about Salzburg's renowned festival tradition and how the von Trapp family fit into the city's musical heritage.

Schloss Leopoldskron

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
Visit the stunning lakeside Leopoldskron Palace, featured prominently in the Sound of Music film for the exterior shots of the von Trapp villa. Walk along the lake where iconic scenes were filmed and hear Elisabeth explain which parts were shot here versus at other locations. Learn about the palace's fascinating history and enjoy breathtaking views across the lake to the Untersberg mountain. Perfect for photography and understanding how Hollywood created film magic.

Hellbrunn Palace

  • 40m
  • Admission ticket not included
See the famous gazebo from the "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" scene, relocated to Hellbrunn Palace grounds. Elisabeth shares stories about the filming and performs near this iconic location. Explore the beautiful palace grounds, learn about the prince-archbishop's summer residence, and enjoy the parkland setting. This is one of the most photographed Sound of Music locations, and Elisabeth brings it alive with authentic stories and music.

Panorama Altstadt yes

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Stroll through Salzburg's UNESCO World Heritage Old Town with Elisabeth as your personal guide. Walk the same cobblestone streets the von Trapp family knew, discover hidden courtyards and passageways, and visit multiple Sound of Music filming locations throughout the historic centre. Elisabeth shares family stories, local legends, and insider knowledge about Salzburg's baroque architecture, cultural heritage, and why this city captivated the world through the film. Stop at traditional shops, see beautiful churches, and experience authentic Salzburg life.

Mondsee

  • 45m
The Basilica of St. Michael in Mondsee, where the wedding scene of the film was shot. Walk down the aisle Maria walked in the film, see the baroque interior, and hear Elisabeth explain why the film used Mondsee: the real Maria and Georg married in 1927 at Nonnberg Abbey in Salzburg. Then a short walk through the lakeside market town.

Fortress Hohensalzburg

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Hohensalzburg Fortress, seen from the best viewpoints in the old town (we do not go inside). Elisabeth talks about Salzburg's history and about the city in the 1920s and 1930s, when the von Trapp family lived here.

Sankt Wolfgang im Salzkammergut

  • 30m
Drive through the stunning Salzkammergut Lake District, the scenic Alpine region featured in the movie's opening scenes. Enjoy panoramic viewpoints overlooking crystal-clear lakes, dramatic mountains, and picturesque Austrian villages. Elisabeth shares stories about the region's significance to the von Trapp family and explains how these landscapes captured the world's imagination through the film. Stop at scenic overlooks for photos and to experience the natural beauty that made Sound of Music so visually stunning.

Location

Activity location

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    Mirabell Palace Concerts
    • Mirabellplatz 4
    • 5020, Salzburg, Austria

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Mirabell Palace Concerts
    • Mirabellplatz 4
    • 5020, Salzburg, Austria

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