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Linz Old Town Private Walking Tour and Cruise

3.0 (one review) 2 h 45 min – 3 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Linz Old Town Private Walking Tour and Cruise

About this activity

Enjoy a private tour of Linz’s Old Town with a relaxing cruise of Linz Harbour, including the Mural Harbor. See the city’s main landmarks, including Hauptplatz, New Cathedral, Ars Electronica Center, and more! Choose between a guided or unguided cruise.

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

2-hour 45-minute: Old Town Walking Tour with Unguided Cruise

Enjoy a 45-minutre unguided cruise (tickets only) and discover Linz’s Old Town on a 2-hour walking tour led by a Private Guide who is fluent in your chosen language. See Hartplatz, Castle Park, New Cathedral, Mural Harbour, and more.

3-hour: Fully-Guided Old Town Walking Tour and Cruise

Choose this option for a fully-guided experience: a 45-minutre cruise and a walking tour of Linz’s Old Town led by a Private Guide who is fluent in your chosen language. See Hartplatz, New Cathedral, Mural Harbour, and more.

There is an incredible amount of history and culture to discover in Linz.

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At a glance

Duration
2 h 45 min – 3 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
German, English
Operated by
Rosotravel - Vienna Tours

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Guided service on the cruise (3-hour option only)
  • Included: Private Walking Tour of Linz’s Old Town Cruise + Harbor Cruise(duration depends on selected option)
  • Included: 5-Star Guide with the Official Linz License speaking fluently in a chosen language
  • Included: Tickets for a 45-minute cruise of the Danube River and Linz Harbour
  • Included: Interesting facts and legends about Linz, Danube River and Harbour

Not included

  • Not included: Snacks and drinks (available for purchase onboard)
  • Not included: Guided service on the cruise (in the 2-hour 45-minute option)

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    10 min

    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.

  2. Stop 2

    30 min

    This option includes a 2-hour guided walking tour of Linz’s Old Town and tickets for a unguided cruise of the Danube River and Harbor. This option allows you to discover the best things to do in Linz with a passionate Local Guide, then relax on an unguided cruise simply enjoying the views.

  3. Stop 3

    one hour

    On a 2-hour walking tour you will see top sights such as Linz Caste, the New Cathedral, Mozart’s Residence, Old Cathedral and the monumental Main Square with its bustling market. The guide will take you to the cruise dock where you will board the boat that will take you down the Danube River to Linz Harbour (without the guide).

  4. Stop 4

    50 min

    The cruise is a great way to see the city from a new perspective, taking in the sights and sounds of the Danube River and the waterfront. You will see the futuristic glass buildings of the Ars Electronica Center and the Lentos Art Museum, as well as the outdoor graffiti gallery in the Mural Harbour. The boat is spacious with a bar and toilets, so you can fully relax with a drink or a delicious snack (at your own expense).

  5. Stop 5

    30 min

    The 3-hour option is a fully-guided experience that allows you to discover the city and its waterside with a passionate Local Guide. On this tour, the guide will lead you on a walking tour of the Old Town and also during the cruise, so that you can enjoy interesting and informative commentary at every step of this adventure. A guided cruise is an opporunity to learn more about Linz, go deeper into its history and urban legends, and get more personalized tips on the best things to see and do in this charming city.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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

  • 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.

Using your ticket

Know Before You Go:

  • Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
  • Please note that the guide will accompany you on the cruise only if you book the 3-hour option. For the 2-hour 45-hour option we provide the service of a guide for 2 hours, and you will receive tickets for a 45-minute cruise without the guide.
  • Please arrive at the meeting point on time (recommended even 5 min before) as there is a schedule that must be followed in order to be at the cruise dock on time.
  • Did you know that bad weather is a common reason for dissatisfaction with a tour? Don't let extreme weather spoil your experience, check the forecast and dress appropriately for the conditions, rain or shine. It may be cooler on the cruise so bring a jacket!

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • 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

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information

  • Please note that the guide will accompany you on the cruise only if you book the 3-hour option. For the 2-hour 45-hour option we provide the service of a guide for 2 hours, and you will receive tickets for a 45-minute cruise without the guide.

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

  • Did you know that bad weather is a common reason for dissatisfaction with a tour? Don't let extreme weather spoil your experience, check the forecast and dress appropriately for the conditions, rain or shine. It may be cooler on the cruise so bring a jacket!

Options

  • 2H 45M: OldTown+UnguidedCruise

    Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes: Enjoy a 45-minutre unguided cruise (tickets only) and discover Linz’s Old Town.

    ,: See Hartplatz, Castle Park, New Cathedral, Mural Harbour, and more.

    Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - ATLI014.

  • 3H: FullyGuidedOldTown+Cruise

    Duration: 3 hours: Choose this option for a fully-guided experience: a 45-minutre cruise and a walking tour of Linz’s Old Town.

    ,: See Hartplatz, New Cathedral, Mural Harbour, and more.

    Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - ATLI014.

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