Graz: Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour Extended 3-Hour Tour
ID: GYG403767-O-732656
Category:
Country: Austria
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover the highlights of Old Town Graz and admire the sights on this private guided walking tour. Visit Graz Cathedral, the Clock Tower, and more.
Join this private guided walking tour to see for yourself why Graz Old Town is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Explore the beauty of historical landmarks and charming streets while discovering the city’s fascinating facts and stories. Choose from a standard tour and extend tours.
Standard 2-Hour Tour
Meet your guide and take a 2-hour walking tour featuring many important sites. See the Biserica Ortodoxă Română (Romanian Orthodox Church) and learn about the history of Romanians in Austria.
Head to Graz Museum in Old Town. Explore the exhibitions before strolling through the charming Hauptplatz square.
Then, admire the architecture of the Graz Opera and the Graz Cathedral. Discover the secrets of the Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II and marvel at the mix of Austrian Baroque with the splendor of the great Roman churches.
Next, walk along the bustling Sporgasse and spot more historic buildings. Finally, climb up the famous double spiral Gothic staircase at Graz Castle. Enjoy the company of your guide to enrich your experience with stories and information.
If you’re looking to extend your experience with additional add-ons, choose between the 3-hour, 4-hour, and 6-hour tour options.
Extended 3-Hour Tour
Choose the 3-hour tour and enter the Graz Cathedral to explore its Royal-imperial architecture. Inconspicuous from the outside, inside it hides many treasures waiting to be discovered. Admire the must-see Gothic fresco painting.
Set off for a real adventure by climbing up the Graz Clock Tower to see the unforgettable views at the top.
Extended 4-Hour Tour
Choose the 4-hour tour and get a unique opportunity to explore the fascinating collections of the Landeszeughaus, the world’s largest armory museum. Avoid long queues with a skip-the-line ticket.
Discover the exhibitions on four floors and approximately 2,000 square meters of space to see 32,000 exhibits dating back from the 15th to 18th centuries.
Extended 6-Hour Tour
Join the 6-hour tour to visit the Schlossberg branch of the Graz Museum and learn the history of Graz even more thoroughly. This place has a wide and varied collection of exhibits, so you are guaranteed to leave with a new perspective of the city.
Walk around the Schlossberg and enjoy an additional visit to Burggarten. Wander through the idyllic parks and explore the garden’s main highlight, the beautiful orangery.
Highlights
- See popular spots and discover hidden gems
- Explore Sporgasse, Hauptplatz, and more
- Learn the city’s history and hear interesting facts
- Enjoy a personalized tour at your own pace
- Get local tips about restaurants, patisseries, and pubs
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
To get to the clock tower and upper parts of Schlossberg, you will need to use stairs. People with disabilities or those who want a more comfortable way can use the elevator for a surcharge (€2 per one-way ticket per person)
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Meet in front of the Romanian Orthodox Church (Biserica Ortodoxă).
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.