Discover the best walking tours in Linz - from sightseeing tours and cultural experiences to adventure activities and day trips with top-rated local guides.
Best Walking Tours in Linz
Discover the beauty of Linz on foot with our curated
walking tours. Whether you're visiting for the first time
or looking to uncover hidden gems, exploring Linz by walking lets you
experience its culture, history, and landmarks up close.
This is a City Quest that combines the excitement of a treasure hunt, the fun of an orientation game and the knowledge of a self-guided tour. All you need is a smartphone to participate!
Our City Quests are full of puzzles to solve, codes to crack, and interesting facts about the city's landmarks and history. It's a great way to explore the city while having fun with your team. And at the end of the quest you will receive a summary of your adventure.
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Welcome to charming Linz, a place famous for its rich cultural life with numerous museums and attractive landscape characterized by the Danube and green hills. Linz is the perfect mixture between old and new, a contemporary hub that harbors a charming Old Town filled with historic baroque architecture. During this walking tour through the heart of Linz, you will discover the most important attractions of Linz's old town, including the main square, the City Hall, Danube River, the Old Cathedral and the New Cathedral and the Mozart Residence. Linz is also a city of music and not to mention the cuisine, especially the Linzer Torte, the oldest cake recipe in the world, dating from 1653. Discover this, and much more, in a pleasant walking tour in beautiful Linz.
You will learn about:
The history of the city
"City of the Führer" - Hitler's past in Linz
Unique Fine-Art background history
The largest Church in Austria
Delicious Linzer Torte
Mozart's Linz Symphony (No 36)
Beethoven's Eighth
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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.
Highlights:
- Take the famous Pöstlingbergbahn railway from Linz Hauptplatz to Pöstlingberg with a 5-Stars Private Guide
- Enjoy a mountain excursion with a breeze of fresh air and amazing views over Linz
- See the Bergstation, Aussichtsplattform, and Pöstlingbergkirche
- Visit the realm of fairy tales and dwarves - the Grottenbahn
- Explore the highlights of Linz Old Town: Old Cathedral, Hauptplatz, New Cathedral and more
Add a touch of adventure to your stay in Linz and go on a mountain excursion to the magical Pöstlingberg Hill. Take the iconic Pöstlingbergbahn railway and see the amazing views over Linz city. Enjoy the best of nature and sightsee the most important landmarks.
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Wear comfortable shoes — Linz streets may be cobblestoned.
Don’t miss trying local food or drink
Look out for public fountains to refill your water.
Book tickets in advance to skip the lines at popular attractions.
Guided vs. Self-Guided Walking Tours
A guided walking tour offers expert insights, historical
context, and often includes skip-the-line access to major landmarks. If you
prefer flexibility, a self-guided route lets you explore
Linz at your own pace using maps and mobile apps.
Combining both options is ideal for a complete experience.
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