The meal, which was average, started at 6pm, as per the booking information, to allow 2 hours to eat before the concert started at 8pm, but large groups arrived after 6.30pm. By 8.15 when the concert began, the concert hall, a 2 minute walk from the restaurant, was only half full. Throughout the first half of the concert the music was continually interrupted, as groups of people entered the relatively small hall, and were shown to their seats. The one good aspect was the quality of the musicians who were exceptional - when they could be listened to without interruption!

This was one of our favorite nights from our trip. We booked the ViP package - mainly for the view at dinner - and we were not disappointed! Breathtaking! The meal itself was delicious, and the service was attentive and fun. The musicians put on a truly lovely concert and the location cannot be beat. Although this is certainly a “tourist experience,” don’t let that put you off. You’ll be treated to fine meal, in a gorgeous setting, followed by a first class musical performance. Our group ranged in age from 16 to 70, and this was evening we’ll all remember.

What a great location to listen to beautiful music, would recommend and plan to return. My teenage girls enjoyed as well

This was a wonderful experience in the castle. We had a luscious dinner and dessert which gave one the true “flavor” of Salzburg. The Best of Mozart concert featured exceptional musicians and was a relaxing way to end our evening. Highly recommended.

Our boat tour was short as the river was too shallow for the boat to venture further. When the water depth is better the boat tour is probably better than we experienced. However, the commentary is interesting so we still enjoyed it. Afterwards there was a short walk through the beautiful streets to the cable car. Directions are clear and easy to follow. Exploring the fortress is fantastic. The sheer scope of it is awe-inspiring. For the meal we sat at a window overlooking the city. The food was good but not has phenomenal as the rest of the evening. From there we moved to the cozy concert hall a few floors up in the fortress. This was spectacular, something that won't be forgotten. Would definitely recommend this event.

This is a wonderful experience to have in Salzburg! We really enjoyed the whole plan, the meal was delicious, the concert was lovely and in a special area of the castle. If you plan to arrive a little ahead, there is a good chance you see the sunset from the fortress, quite special!

Were somewhat underwhelmed by this experience. Admittedly we visited on a cold rainy and windswept evening so were unable to fully appreciate the exterior areas of the castle. The actual dining room was however warm and cosy and stylishly furnished with linen tablecloths etc.. The food was, however, mediocre to say the least. The soup was watery with absolutely no flavour and the chicken also pretty tasteless. Our main grievance however, concerned the fact that for the concert we had paid an extra £20 to sit in the 'first seven rows'. On arriving, however, we found that there were only eight rows in total and our 'reserved' seats were on the seventh. Based on the overall experience I would, in future, choose one of the many other Mozart concert experiences on offer in Salzburg and visit the castle as a separate trip.

Lovely evening listening to very talented musicians playing beautiful music in a fantastic location. The concert was about 2 hours with a short intermission. Worth the time and money.

It was absolutely fabulous. We were a little unlucky as a big storm rolled in and we could not sit outside but other than that we enjoyed the food, the wine and the concert. Would recommend the VIP Gold Tour to anyone who wants to attend this. Although it sounds expensive it isn’t really considering it includes a three course meal, a bottle of wine ( red or white), the concert ticket, the complimentary glass of Prosecco at half time and the funicular railway up to and back from the fortress. Worth every dollar as far as I am concerned. Amazing artists and great time had by all.

What a fabulous venue and professional well rehearsed musicians! The programme and tempo was varied ranging from Mozart to Strauss with a Dvorak Slavonic dance and a pizzicato polka brilliantly in synch. Bravo!

Great mix of activities bundled together for a very fun dress up afternoon and evening. A river cruise, vertical mountain lift ride up to Salzburg Fortress, dinner looking over the sunset and Bavarian alps, followed by a live Mozart string concert. We went for VIP so probably the dinner at “just ok” keeps this only to 4- star, but overall the river boat was short but fun and offered a different vantage of lovely Salzburg, lift ride pretty cool, picture taking opportunity on the fortress pre-dinner incredible, and musical concert very high quality in super cool small cozy concert hall at the top. Seeing Mozart sites earlier in the day cool, but hearing Mozart played live by highly talented musicians just awesome. All in all would recommend the tour.

We did the River cruise, dinner and concert. The cruise was just ok - it was very hot and uncomfortable. Additionally, it was challenging to see the things they were pointing out because there were awnings of some sort at the top of the side windows. If you weren’t sitting right next to a window, you really couldn’t see the sights. We would not do this again. However, the dinner and Mozart concert were fabulous! Dinner was at the Panorama Restaurant, which overlooks Salzburg and the mountains. We had an amazing view of the landscape as the sun set. The food was good and our waiter was great. Afterward, we walked up to the Hohensalzburg Fortress for the concert, which was fabulous - very, very talented musicians! Our advice: Skip the River cruise, go all in on dinner and concert.

The performers were excellent but the concert only lasted about 40 minutes. I actually thought it might be an intermission. At the beginning one of the performers announced something only in German so I had no idea what she said. They need to add English. Never heard the names of the songs and didn’t recognize any of the songs. Probably only worth half the price. I even paid extra for the tickets but ended up in the last row even though there were some empty seats up front.

After a busy day touring the city of Saltzburg, we ended the night with a fantastic concert in the Fortress. The setting is outstanding and the music was just fantastic. We saw “The Best of Mozart” program.

Thoroughly enjoyed our Golden VIP Dinner & Concert. The host/ owner treated like guests in his home. The service during dinner was very good, the food was above par, and the chamber orchestra very professional. Wonderful evening!