Salzburg Day Trip from Munich: Food Tour with Train

Taste authentic Austrian classics and sweet treats on Salzburg’s charming streets

A private guided tour of Salzburg's Old Town departing from Munich by train, with stops at Mozart's Birth House, the Cathedral, and a sequence of food tastings built around Austrian schnitzel, local beer, Salzburger Nockerln and the Sacher Torte. The tour runs seven hours total. The train ticket from Munich is optional and purchased separately, so you can join from Salzburg instead if you prefer. A live English-speaking guide leads the whole day.

Options for this experience

3 options

From € 100 per person, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

Train ticket only (no tour) 9 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 16:30 Guide in English Train: this option is for buying the train ticket alone. No tour is included when you select it.

Tour without the train from Munich 09:00, 10:00 and 13:00 Guide in English All meals and drinks are included; train tickets are not included

Tour with a train from Munich 6 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 15:30 Guide in English Food and drinks are included; includes a train from Munich. Train: includes a return train ticket from Munich to Salzburg and back.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Salzburg history and food tour

• Train ride from Munich to Salzburg
• Meet guide at Salzburg main station
• Explore Salzburg Old Town with guide
• Visit Mozart’s Birthplace
• Enjoy tasting at local food spots
• Indulge in famous Sacher Torte
• Return to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof

Stops and time spent at each 2 stops

1. Salzburg Old Town 3h
2. Mozart’s Birthplace 15m

What’s included

• Authentic Austrian schnitzel and local beer.
• Salzburger Nockerln and Sacher Torte.
• a guided walk through Mozart's Birth House, the Cathedral, and the Sacher Hotel.
• time to explore Salzburg on your own between stops.
• a private guide in English for the full day. The Munich train ticket is included only if you select the tour-with-train option at checkout.

Times

• Every day 08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:30 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:30 15:30 16:30

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Before you book

Group Private 5 group tours ›

Live guide English Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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Ages Adult (13 and older) · Child (5 to 12 years): free · Infant (under 5): free

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Low physical effort Public transport nearby Infants must sit on laps

Operated by Fork & Walk Tours Munich

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The experience

The tour starts at Munich main station, where you board a two-hour train heading east into the Alps. The reference material notes you'll pass Alpine landscapes and Bavarian lakes on the way: the itinerary suggests bringing a historical info guide to read, or simply watching the mountains build as you approach Austria. Once the train pulls into Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, your guide meets you on the platform and walks you into the Old Town's cobblestoned streets.

The eating is woven through the walking. You'll taste authentic Austrian schnitzel and sample local beer at one stop, then move to another spot (the material mentions dining by the water and high above the town), where the kitchen works from century-old recipes. Mozart's Birth House comes next, a named stop where the guide leads you through. The Cathedral and the Sacher Hotel are also on the route. The Sacher Torte, Austria's most famous chocolate cake, gets its own tasting moment. Salzburger Nockerln, a local sweet dumpling, rounds out the food sequence. Between the structured stops, you have time to wander Salzburg on your own.

The guide takes you back to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof at the end of the day. If you booked the train add-on, you'll ride back to Munich. If you joined from Salzburg or are staying there, the tour ends at the station. The whole experience is private (you're not in a group), and the guide speaks English throughout.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years): free; Infant (under 5): free.

Do I have to buy the train ticket from Munich, or can I start the tour in Salzburg?

The train ticket is optional and purchased separately. You can book the tour with the Munich train included, the train ticket alone, or the tour without any train, so you can join directly in Salzburg if you're already there or prefer to arrange your own transport.

What exactly is the Sacher Torte, and will I really get to eat it?

The Sacher Torte is Austria's most famous chocolate cake, a dense, silky dessert with apricot jam. It's included as one of the food tastings on the tour, so yes. You'll taste it as part of the day's sequence of Austrian specialties.

Does the tour include entry to Mozart's Birth House?

Mozart's Birth House is a stop on the guided route, and the tour includes a guided visit through it. The Cathedral and Fortress Hohensalzburg are also part of the itinerary when you book the full tour option.

How long is the train ride from Munich to Salzburg?

The train takes two hours each way. You'll leave Munich main station in the morning and return there after the tour ends, so the full day including the train and the seven-hour tour in Salzburg is a substantial commitment.

Will the guide speak English the whole time?

Yes, the guide leads the tour in English throughout the day, from the moment you meet on the platform in Salzburg to the final stop at the station.