Linz: Pöstlingberg and Old Town Private Walking Tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

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

Itinerary

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.
Postlingbergbahn

2 h 50 min Admission included

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.
Stop 3

2 hours Admission included

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.
Stop 4

15 min

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.
Stop 5

15 min

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.
Hauptplatz

30 min

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.

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 to receive important information.

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.

Options

5-H: Pöstlingberg & Old Town

Duration: 5 hours: Visit Pöstlingberg by Pöstlingbergbahn & see the highlights of Linz Old Town on a walking tour.Included Rail Tickets Both way

Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ATLI009
3-H: Pöstlingberg by Pöstlingb

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

Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ATLI009