Unveiling Salzburg's Roman Heritage Tour in Salzburg - 233eff508b35e7675b9ead4e5cb51977
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Unveiling Salzburg's Roman Heritage Tour

  • 2 hours
  • City Highlight Tours
  • Salzburg
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Experience hosted by Sabine

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

Step back in time and embark on an exhilarating journey through the ancient Roman roots of Salzburg! Over two millennia ago, this enchanting city was a bustling Roman town known as Iuvavum, pulsating with life and trade at the crossroads of the mighty Roman Empire.

Destination
Salzburg, Austria
Category
City Highlight Tours
Duration
2 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
Deutsch, English, Español
Included
  • Private guide
  • Roman Snack
Excluded
  • Entrance to Attractions
  • Tips

4 reasons to book this tour

  • Roman Excavations
  • Ancient Wall
  • Tombstone History
  • Roman Snack

What you can expect

Unveiling Salzburg's Roman Heritage Tour in Salzburg - 233eff508b35e7675b9ead4e5cb51977

Join me as we unveil the secrets of this historic era during an exclusive tour that promises to ignite your imagination. Behold the unearthed treasures hidden within the hallowed grounds of the Abbey of St. Peter, a sacred site where Roman excavations from the 1990s lie veiled, awaiting your eager exploration. Step beyond the ordinary as the doors to the Abbey swing open exclusively for you, granting rare access to a captivating new exhibition.

Prepare to be awe-struck as you encounter a tangible piece of history—a surviving Roman wall standing as a silent sentinel to the past. Marvel at the intricate reconstruction of an ancient heating system, whispering tales of bygone comfort and luxury. And gaze upon the weathered visage of a 1900-year-old tombstone, once belonging to a notable mayor of Iuvavum, now a poignant testament to the passage of time.

But the adventure doesn't end there! Conclude your journey with a delightful "Roman snack" experience, savouring the flavours of antiquity with a tasting of freshly prepared, authentic Roman cuisine. Let your taste buds dance to the rhythms of ancient recipes, tantalizingly transported from the annals of history to your plate.

Join me as we unravel the mysteries of Salzburg's Roman heritage—a journey that promises thrills, discoveries, and delectable delights at every turn.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Sabine.

  1. Meeting point

    Meet at Place Mozart - Salzburg to start your journey

  2. Itinerary

    This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

  3. Abbey of St. Peter

    Venture beneath the Abbey of St. Peter and explore Roman excavations from the 2nd century. You can see original Roman mosaics, frescos,terra sigillata dishes, fragments of Roman pavement and gutters

  4. Roman Wall and Heating System

    Encounter a surviving Roman wall, standing stoically as a testament to Salzburg's rich past

  5. Mayor's Tombstone

    Witness a 1900-year-old tombstone, once marking the resting place of a prominent Iuvavum mayor

  6. Roman Snack Experience

    Conclude your tour with a delightful tasting of authentic Roman cuisine made of sheep cheese spread, olives, bread and wine

  7. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

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Flexible cancellation policy

  • Feel confident booking

    Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

  • Change of plans?

    Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

  • Loved by travelers worldwide

    Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

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Andrew
19 December 2024
Unfortunately Sabine couldn’t make it but she arranged for Sissy to take her place. We had 2 adults and 4 children between 16-20yo and Sissy tailored the tour for our group very well. She provided great insight into the history of Salzburg and some of its key citizens in a way that was informative and engaging to all. I would thoroughly recommend this tour with Sissy.A great tour with excellent content
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Linda🇺🇸 United States
4 December 2024
Sabine provided a warm welcome to Salzburg! She provided an overview of the city history and pointed out the highlights to visit as well as recommendations for museums to tour. Friendly and knowledgeable!Perfect start to visit Salzburg!
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Virginia🇺🇸 United States
18 September 2024
We spent several hours with Sabine soaking in the history and beauty of Salzburg. She was an interesting, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic guide who clearly loves her city and the opportunity to share it with newcomers. We spent several hours with Sabine and the time flew by. She also left us with some excellent tips on where to get the best food and drink in the city. Highly recommend!! Love Salzburg
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Thomas
7 August 2024
Sabine knows the city well, from history, to restaurants, to fun facts etc. We really enjoyed our time with Sabine and would recommend her to others.Chicago Family of 5
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Amy🇺🇸 United States
14 July 2024
My husband and I had the pleasure of spending 3+ hours touring all over Salzburg with Sabine. She shared loads of information about Salzburg’s history as well as pointing out the Sound of Music locations, recommending restaurants and bars and places we should see in our remaining time in Salzburg. Sabine is warm and friendly, knowledgeable about all things Salzburg and she showed us sights that we would never have found on our own!! I highly recommend Sabine! Fabulous Tour with Sabine!!
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HERNAN🇲🇽 Mexico
16 May 2024
Great Knowledge and Service from Sabine Excelente
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ognass🇨🇦 Canada
24 June 2023
Our family agreed, when we left Sabine we were saddened. Sabine provided us the finest example of an outstanding tour, ever! Her historical knowledge blended with modern observations made for thorough learning and enjoyment. I would recommend Sabine and withlocals, without hesitation and with with guidance that this is the only way to tour. Thank you and we hope to see you again, Sabine!Awesome Tour!
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Taylor🇺🇸 United States
10 June 2023
We had Francisca NOT Sabine for this tour.. which I wouldn’t say is a food tour at all. It started at 5pm and we only went to ONE restaurant at 7:15pm. We got a piece of bread and one piece of chocolate from 5-7:15pm. Decent historical tour, but again, was expecting a food tour like the description had said. Not worth the $160 per person that we paid at all. We could have gone to the one restaurant on our own and saved so much money. Would not recommend at all if you’re looking for a food tour. NOT A FOOD TOUR
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Karin
1 March 2023
Wir hatten die Führung gruseliges Salzburg gebucht, zu nächtlicher Stunde im den alten Gassen Salzburgs, sehr gut beschrieben und erzählt von Frau Rath, locker und lässig mit Thema Henker und Folter umgegangen, alle Fragen dazu beantwortet. Richtig toll erklärt, 5 Sterne ****** und jederzeit wieder. Danke Frau Rath für den schönen AbendSchönen Abend mit Frau Rath
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Resi
8 February 2023
Eine sehr kompetente Stadtführung und der Humor ist ebenfalls nicht zu kurz gekommen - Sabine bringt auch den Salzburgern die versteckten Winkel und Ecken, die einem sonst nicht auffallen, nahe. Sehr empfehlenswert!!!
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Euwald
1 February 2023
Sehr sympathische Reiseführerin mit sehr viel Wissen über die Geschichte und führt die Gäste zu den besten Plätzen. Sehr empfehlenswert
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Ulrike
26 November 2022
Eine ausserordentlich charmate Führerin, die die dunklen Seiten der Salzburger Vergangenheit auf sympathische und spannende Art vermittelt. Wir werden auf jeden Fall eine weitere Führung zu einem anderen Thema buchenSehr erfahrene Fremdenführerin mit Humor. Die Tour war interessant und hat Spaß gemacht

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More about me

I love history, acting, travelling around the world and to dance Salsa.

If I am not working in Salzburg and around this beautiful place I enjoy my life while having an Aperol Spritz on a roof top terrace in Salzburg or just enjoying myself, my friends & daughter of 12 years.

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