Linz Old Town Highlights Walking Tour with Pöstlingbergbahn 6-hour: Old Town, New Cathedral, Nordico & Postlingberg
ID: GYG403814-O-732723
Category:
Country: Austria
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Fall in love with Upper Austria's capital of culture and art - Linz! Discover its rich history, legends and cultural heritage and visit the Old Cathedral.
Did you know that Linzer Torte, which is said to be the oldest cake in the world, comes from Linz? Or why is it known as ""City of the Führer""? Well, you can find out that and more on our walking tour of this beautiful yet underrated city. Explore the Old Town and its top tourist attractions with an Expert Guide and discover local history and legends along the way. Come and see Linz!
Book a 2-hour private walking tour of Linz to explore the Old Town and visit the Old Cathedral. Your Private Guide will meet you at Hauptplatz, a bustling market square featuring the 1700s Holy Trinity Column and beautiful buildings such as the Old Town Hall, Feichtinger House and Schmidberger House. The monumental Old Cathedral (Alter Dom) will allure your eyes with its domed towers, so step inside to admire its Baroque interiors decorated with wood carvings, marble statues and a stunning painting of Saint Aloysius. You will also see the New Cathedral, which is the largest church in Linz. Other points of interest include Landhaus, Mozart’s former residence and Castle Park, which offers amazing views of the Danube River.
Book a 3-hour private walking tour of Linz to explore the Old Town and visit the Old Cathedral and the New Cathedral. The New Cathedral (Mariendom) features a beautiful high altar, crypts, hand carved wood details and many exquisite stained glass windows that can be studied for hours. As the largest (but not the tallest) church in Austria, it is a must-see in Linz!
Book a 4-hour private walking tour of Linz to explore the Old Town and visit the Old Cathedral, the New Cathedral and the Nordico Stadtmuseum. Located only a short walk from Hauptplatz, the family-friendly Nordico Stadtmuseum hosts varied temporary exhibitions on the history and culture of Linz. Among some of its treasures, you will discover old collections of photographs, antique pieces of furniture, art referencing the city and other interesting exhibits.This tour includes pre-booked tickets so you can save time and skip the line at the ticket office.
Book a 6-hour private walking tour of Linz to explore the Old Town and visit its top tourist attractions: the Old Cathedral, the New Cathedral, the Nordico Stadtmuseum and Pöstlingberg. This option includes round-trip tickets for Pöstlingbergbahn, a narrow-gauge electric railway that connects Linz’s main square with Pöstlingberg. This popular, hilltop tourist attraction offers great views over the city and is the site of the Pöstlingberg pilgrimage church, where you can see the miraculous image of Maria Pöstlingberg.
Highlights
- Explore the historic Old Town of Linz with a 5-Star Private Guide
- Visit the Old Cathedral, Hauptplatz, and the Caste Park
- Admire the beautiful New Cathedral inside and out (3-, 4-, and 6-hour tours only
- Discover local history at the Nordico Stadtmuseum (4-, and 6-hour tours only)
- Enjoy a an exciting ride to Pöstlingberg on a “mountain tramway” (6-hour tour)
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
Please note that you will not visit the New Cathedral, Nordico Stadtmuseum and Pöstlingbergbahn on a 2-hour tour.
Admission to churches during mass and special events is limited, therefore the guide may provide all the commentary outside.
The Old Cathedral is open daily from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm.
Pre-booked tickets to the Nordico Stadtmuseum allow you to skip the line at the ticket office but not at the entrance.
If you book a 6-hour tour with round-trip tickets for Pöstlingbergbahn, you don't have to return with your guide, you can stay in Pöstlingberg for as long as you want.
Pickup service is available only for hotels / accommodations located within 1,5 km from the meeting point at UniCredit Bank Austria AG, Hauptpl. 27, 4020 Linz, Austria.
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Meet your guide in front of the UniCredit Bank Austria AG, Hauptpl. 27, 4020 Linz, Austria. Please DO NOT ENTER the building it is only a meeting point.
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
