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Linz Old Town Private Walking Tour and Cruise

1. Linz Old Town Private Walking Tour and Cruise

There is an incredible amount of history and culture to discover in Linz, so let your Private Guide lead you on an ultimate adventure. You will see the best Old Town highlights and join a relaxing cruise along the Danube River to discover Linz’s culture, industry and nature. You will meet with your Private Guide at the main square and stroll up the narrow Hofgasse street with lovely pastel buildings towards the Lizn Castle. Pass through the castle’s inner courtyard to get to the Castle Park for a nice view of Linz and Pöstlingberg across the river. Then you will walk to the Landhous, a magnificent 16th-century Renaissance building with a lovely courtyard. Enjoy its stylish architecture and interesting commentary from the Local Guide. Further down you will reach Austria’s largest church, the monolithic neo gothic New Cathedral, also known as Mariendom. You will also get to see the Baroque highlight of Linz’s Old Town - the Old Cathedral, that marks the city’s skyline with its two towers topped with onion domes. At the iconic main square, Hauptplatz, you will see the Neptune Fountain, Old Town Hall, the Feichtinger House with its carillon and other historic buildings. You will also spot the white marble Holy Trinity Column, which was erected in the 18th-century as a monument of gratitude for protecting the city from the last great wave of plague in Central Europe. Finally, you will get on board the MS Linzerin ship to go on a 100 minutes long cruise along the Danube River. You can choose between a guided and non-guided cruise. During the guided option, your guide will point out the most important buildings along the way, such as the futuristic glass buildings of the Ars Electronica Center, the Lentos Art Museum and the famous copper concert hall “Brucknerhaus.” You will also discover the fantastic views of wide nature reserves and the harbour quarter. During the non-guided cruise option, the guide will take you to the ship's departure point. You will have the best time admiring the amazing views with your family or friends. You can grab a drink or choose a meal from a special menu on board.

Linz Old Town Highlights Walking Tour with Pöstlingbergbahn

2. Linz Old Town Highlights Walking Tour with Pöstlingbergbahn

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.

Family Tour of Linz's Old Town, Pöstlingberg and Grottenbahn

3. Family Tour of Linz's Old Town, Pöstlingberg and Grottenbahn

"Linz can be a great destination for a family day off, if you know what to see and do! With a Private Guide, you can make history fun for your children and enjoy amazing activities and attractions on a family-friendly tour of the Old Town, its churches, castles, and market squares. Let us take you on a magical adventure in Linz! Book a 2-hour family-friendly tour to enjoy fun and educational commentary as you explore the Old Town of Linz. We begin this experience near Linz Castle with a walk through Schlosspark, where you will enjoy a picturesque view of the Danube River. Your Private Guide will entertain you with interesting historical facts but also legends and fairy tales. You will hear the story of how Mozart composed the Linz Symphony as you pass his former residence, and see important landmarks such as the New Cathedral and the Old Cathedral, where you can admire sacred art from the 17th century. The walking tour will end in Hauptplatz, where the guide will show you the Old Town Hall, Neptune’s Fountain and the famous Pöstlingbergbahn (tickets are not included in this option)! Book a 3-hour family-friendly tour to enjoy fun and educational commentary as you explore Linz’s Old Town and Pöstlingberg. This option includes round-trip tickets for Pöstlingbergbahn, a narrow-gauge electric railway that connects Linz’s main square with Pöstlingberg. Both adults and children will enjoy this railway ride and the amazing views over the city. Choose the 4-hour option to enjoy a 3-hour family-friendly tour of Linz’s Old Town and Pöstlingberg led by a Private Local Guide and receive tickets for a 1-hour self-guided experience in Grottenbahn, the secret adventure world of dwarves. Children of all ages love this attraction! You can ride on the dragon train through the land of the dwarfs and explore the fairy-tale village of gnomes, witches, fairies and other magical creatures.

Private Day Trip to Salzburg from Vienna

4. Private Day Trip to Salzburg from Vienna

Whether or not you’re a fan of The Sound of Music’, take advantage of your stay in Vienna and visit Salzburg. With a friendly English-speaking driver, you’ll depart from your hotel in Vienna in a private limousine or minivan. The scenery on the way to Salzburg is breathtaking: You pass by the Vienna Woods, see the peaks of the Alps from afar, and finally reach the Austrian lake district. Take pictures of the region’s gorgeous mountain lakes and villages, and visit the locations from The Sound of Music. In Salzburg you will be joined by a local expert guide who will take you on an extensive walking tour where you’ll hear intriguing stories about the history and the city’s famous  inhabitants. Along the way you will see the most important sights, including Mozart's birthplace, the colorful gardens of the Mirabell Palace (the "DoReMi“ song was filmed here), the cemetery of the Abbey of St. Peter (the Von Trapp family hid there), the festival area, the Archbishop’s Palace and the cathedral. After the walking tour you can spend a couple of hours in Salzburg for lunch, to do some shopping explore the city further on your  own. Visit the Mozart museum or take a ride in the funicular up to the impressive fortress of Hohensalzburg. In the late afternoon your driver  will take you to Vienna and back to your hotel. Enjoy the superior service and the personal atmosphere of this private tour. Your knowledgeable guide is ready to respond to (almost) your every request and requirement, and there will be lots of photo opportunities. Recommended departure time: 7.30 am Duration: 12 hours ITINERARY Hotel pick-up 7.30 am Tour start - Travel past the Vienna Woods and Melk Abbey to Linz 9.30 am Stop for coffee and cake (at own expense) - ca. 30 minutes 10.50 am Photo Stop at Lake Attersee - ca. 15 minutes 11.30 am Explore Lakeside Town St. Gilgen - ca. 30 minutes 12.30 pm Guided Walking Tour of Salzburg's Old Town - ca. 1,5 hours 2.00 pm Free time in Salzburg for lunch, shopping and sightseeing - ca. 2,5 hours 4.30 pm Departure for Vienna 7.30 pm approx Arrival in Vienna Hotel drop off

Linz: Churches & Old Town Private Guided Tour

5. Linz: Churches & Old Town Private Guided Tour

Join us on the most informative and personal tour of 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 the beauty and art. You will meet with your Private 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 high altar decorated with marble statues and a fabulous painting of Saint Aloysius. Follow your Local 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 Bortolomeo Altomonte. Next, you will 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 high altar featuring the painting of Archangel Michael surrounded by archangels Gabriel and Raphael. Last but not least, you will visit the top attraction of this tour - 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 features the history of Linz. In only 3-hours, you will understand why Linz is known as the capital of art and culture

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Martin was an excellent guide very knowledgeable and extremely helpful. Great day trip enjoyed by everyone. Thanks You