Private walking tour and cruise in Linz

Hotel Motel One Linz-Hauptplatz, Hauptpl. 10-11, 4020 Linz, Austria, Linz, Austria
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Overview
Duration
3h 30min
Languages
English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Russian
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

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 highlights of the old town and join a relaxing cruise along the Danube River to discover Linz’s culture, industry and nature.You will meet your private guide at the main square of Linz and stroll up the narrow Hofgasse street with lovely pastel buildings towards the Linz Castle. Pass through the castle’s inner courtyard to get to the Castle Park for a nice view of the city and the Pöstlingberg across the river. Then you will walk to the Landhaus, a magnificent 16th-century Renaissance building with a lovely courtyard. Enjoy its stylish architecture and interesting commentary from your 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, which 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, the 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 (Option 1) and a non-guided cruise (Option 2). 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 harbor quarter.During the non-guided cruise option, your private 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 onboard.

What to remember

Important info

  • Option 1: Explore the highlights of Linz’s old town, including the Hartplatz, the Castle Park, the New Cathedral, and go on a 100 minutes guided boat cruise
  • Option 2: Choose this option if you prefer to enjoy a cruise without a guide. The guided walking tour is the same as in Option 1
  • The prices of the tour vary depending on whether you are booking for just one person or several together
  • Please, indicate your email address and phone number during checkout
  • Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information
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What's included
included-item
Private walking tour of the highlights of Linz old town. Professional guide. Tickets for a 100 minutes long cruise along the Danube River (with a guide on board in Option 1 and without a guide in Option 2)
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What's not included
excluded-items
Food and drinks (can be purchased at your own expenses during the cruise)
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Highlights

Embark on a sightseeing tour of historic Linz with a private guide. Admire the charming streets and historic buildings of the old town. See the most important landmarks, including the New Cathedral, the Linz Castle, the main square, and more. Enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Danube river and explore the “heartbeat of steel”. Discover the culture, industry, and nature in the heart of Upper Austria

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Meeting Point

Please arrive at the meeting point on time (recommended even 5 min before) since there is a schedule that must be followed in order to depart on the cruise on time.