Linz: Churches & Old Town Private Guided Tour 3-hours: The 4 Churches & Old Town Private Tour
ID: GYG403786-732691
Category:
Country: Austria
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover the most pleasant and stimulating aesthetics in the heart of Linz with a tour of Old Town, the Old Cathedral, Minoritenkirche, Ursuline Church of St Michael, and the New Cathedral.
Explore the most beautiful churches of Linz. Take a walk through the charming streets of the Old Town to discover the city’s artistic architecture and hidden charms. Immerse yourself in beauty and art. Enjoy the poetic art with live commentary from a private guide.
Meet your guide in Hauptplatz, the iconic main square. Among the stylish white and pastel buildings, you will see the Old Town Hall, as well as the Holy Trinity Column and Neptune Fountain. The Old Cathedral is only a few steps away. Inside this 17th-century Baroque church featuring two towers topped with onion domes, you will see lavish interiors, with elaborately detailed wooden pulpit and the high altar decorated with marble statues and a fabulous painting of Saint Aloysius.
Follow your guide through the stylish streets to the Landhausplatz to see beautiful historic architecture such as the impressive government building Landhaus. Hidden in between is the Minoritenkrich church. You will be charmed by its lovely Rococo style with delicate pink stucco and altar paintings by Bartolomeo Altomonte.
Next, pass by the Landhaus passage and head to the 2-towered Ursuline Church of St Michael. Step inside to see its outstanding ornate baroque interior with a high altar featuring the painting of Archangel Michael surrounded by archangels Gabriel and Raphael.
Last but not least, you will visit the New Cathedral, also known as Mariendom. The monolithic neo-Gothic church is the largest in Austria with 20,000 seats. Inside, you will admire the gorgeous interior design with a majestic altar, crypts, hand-carved wood details, and exquisite stained-glass windows, some of which feature the history of Linz. In only 3-hours, you will understand why Linz is known as the capital of art and culture
Highlights
- Embark on a sightseeing tour of Linz Old Town and Churches
- Visit 4 elegant churches: Old Cathedral, Minoritenkirche, Ursuline Church of St Michael and the New Cathedral
- See the Old Town highlights including the iconic main square Hauptplatz, Old Town Hall, Holy Trinity Column, Landhaus and more
- Discover the most outstanding religious art and decor in the showpieces of Austrian religious architecture
- Enjoy an exclusive tour with a private guide who will tailor the experience to your preferences
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please note that due to Sunday and holiday masses in churches the sightseeing may be limited.
You are required to bring and wear a mask
In front of the Hotel Motel One Linz-Hauptplatz. Please DO NOT ENTER the hotel, it is only a meeting point. Arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.
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.