Linz: Pöstlingberg and Old Town Private Walking Tour

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3 to 6 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 1 more

Take the Pöstlingbergbahn mountain railway and discover a scenic wonderland of dwarves and magic - Pöstlingberg. See the Bergstation, Pöstlingbergkirche, Grottenbahn and enjoy a walking tour of Linz Old Town highlights with a Local Guide.

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:

3-hours: Pöstlingberg by Pöstlingbergbahn
Visit Pöstlingberg by Pöstlingbergbahn and see Bergstation, Aussichtsplattform, Pöstlingbergkirche. Includes railway tickets both ways.

5-hours: Pöstlingberg & Old Town Walking Tour
Join this tour to visit Pöstlingberg by Pöstlingbergbahn and see the highlights of Linz Old Town on a walking tour. Includes railway tickets both ways.

6-hours: Pöstlingberg, Grottenbahn & Old Town Walking Tour
Get the best experience of Pöstlingberg by visiting Grottenbahn and enjoy a walking tour of Linz Old Town. Includes tickets for the Pöstlingbergbahn and Grottenbahn.

What's Included

Informative and personal walking tour of Old Town highlights (in 5 and 6-hours options)
Private Trip to Pöstlingberg by Pöstlingbergbahn, with a ride on Grottenbahn & Walking Tour of Linz
5-Stars Guide with Official Linz License speaking fluently in chosen language
Tickets for the Grottenbahn (in 6-hours options)
Both way tickets for the Pöstlingbergbahn (in 3, 5 and 6-hours options)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In front of the Hotel Motel One Linz-Hauptplatz, Hauptpl. 10-11, 4020 Linz, Austria. Please DO NOT ENTER the hotel, it is only a meeting point.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Here meet your guide In front of the Hotel Motel One Linz-Hauptplatz, Hauptpl. 10-11, 4020 Linz, Austria. Please DO NOT ENTER the hotel, it is only a meeting point.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Visit Pöstlingbergkirche, the beautiful late Baroque style church that has been attracting pilgrims to Pöstlingberg since the middle 18th-century. Inside of this pilgrimage basilica you will see a lush decor, choir, altar and the real treasure - the miraculous figure of Maria Pöstlingberg. This beautiful place is definitely worth the trip up the mountains. Soak up the glorious atmosphere of this place and the splendid nature around you before getting on Pöstlingbergbahn and back to Linz.

    2 hours 50 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Enhance your Pöstlingberg experience with a ride on the Grottenbahn, an underground dragon-express through the world of dwarves, animals and fairy tales. This is the most magical adventure, perfect for families and children. Enjoy a colorful journey through one of the seven fortresses towers built in the 19th-century and see the miniature world of magical creatures and fairy-tale characters.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    You will also visit Pöstlingbergkirche, the beautiful late Baroque style church that has been attracting pilgrims to Pöstlingberg since the middle 18th-century. Inside of this pilgrimage basilica you will see a lush decor, choir, altar and the real treasure - the miraculous figure of Maria Pöstlingberg.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Enjoy the pleasant Castle Park and pass by the Landhaus to finally reach the monolithic New Cathedral. Throughout this tour you will be captivated by Linz's history, culture and charm.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    you will meet with your Private Guide at the Hauptplatz square and hop on the famous Pöstlingbergbahn railway. It takes only 20 minutes to get to the top of the hill on this steepest adhesion railway in Europe and the ride will be enjoyable. Admire the wonderful woodlands and nature as you reach the Bergstation at the top. You will walk to the Aussichtsplattform observation deck to get a sensational view over the whole of Linz, green forest landscapes and distant mountains.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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