Festival Halls - Guided Tours [Festspielhäuser Führungen]
The daily guided tours of the Large Festival Hall [Großes Festspielhaus], the House for Mozart [Haus für Mozart] and the the Summer Riding School [Felsenreitschule] provide an insight into the exciting world of art, theatre and the Salzburg Festival.
Anyone who has always wanted to take a look behind the scenes of the world-famous festivals has the opportunity to do so through the daily tours. In addition to the festival houses (Great Festival Hall, House for Mozart, and Felsenreitschule), the foyers and auditorium can also be visited. Please note that due to setup work and performances, not all rooms may be accessible at all times.
- Meeting point: Festival shop (column with mask, gate)
- Maximum 20 people
- Ticket sales: Tickets for tours can be booked online; leftover tickets are available at the festival shop 15 minutes before the tour starts
- Duration of the tour: about 50 minutes, in German and English
- The Salzburg Card allows for one-time free entry to the public tour (private group tours are not included)
- The dates for German and English tours can be found on the official website. Tickets can also be purchased here.
The dates for German-speaking and English-speaking tours can be found on the official website. Here you can also purchase tickets.
Tours in German: daily at 2 PM
Tours in English: Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday at 9 AM
-> Dates when no tours take place: Website or notice at the shop (grid gate/pillar with masks)
Closed: 1 January, 6 January, 8 December, 24-26 December, 31 December
Dogs not allowed (except for assistance dogs)
(As of: 10/2025)
Adults € 7.00
Children (6-18 years) € 4.00
Group tour (approx. 1 hour): up to 20 people flat rate € 140.00 - each additional person € 7.00
School tour: up to 20 students flat rate € 80.00 - each additional student € 4.00 (teachers free)
SalzburgCard: one-time free admission (private group tours are not included)
(As of: 09/2025)
- One-time free admission with the Salzburg Card.
People with disabilities are requested to book in advance for the public tour at fuehrungen@salzburgfestival.at. Special tours on request. Barrier-free access through the foyer of the Grosses Festspielhaus / Hofstallgasse. Further information is available on the official website.
Impressions
Contact
Hofstallgasse 1
5020 Salzburg