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.

Good to know:

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.

Opening times

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)

Prices

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)

Tickets

One-time free admission with the Salzburg Card.

Accessibility

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.