Innsbruck: Historic Walking Tour

2 hours Private tour

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About this activity

In this tour, you will see:

A protected park located on the edge of the Altstadt.
One of the three most significant cultural buildings in the country.
The tomb of Andreas Hofer, Tyrol's national hero.
One of the most venerated Marian images in the Christendom.
The city's most famous symbol.
The Tyrolean State Museum Ferdinandeum Society.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, English
Operated by: BlackBuck Travels

What is included

Included

Included: Official Tour Guide

Not included

Not included: Entrance Fees

Itinerary

Hofgarten

Passing by

You will see The Hofgarten which is a protected park located on the edge of the Altstadt. The park covers an area of 10 hectares (25 acres), and borders on the Hofburg, the Kongresshaus, and the Tyrolean State Theatre.
Stop 2

Passing by

Visit the Hofburg which is a former Habsburg palace in Innsbruck, and considered one of the three most significant cultural buildings in the country.
Hofkirche Innsbruck

Passing by

Visit The Hofkirche which is a Gothic church located in the Altstadt. The church was built in 1553 by Emperor Ferdinand as a memorial to his grandfather Emperor Maximilian. The church also contains the tomb of Andreas Hofer, Tyrol's national hero.
Dom zu St. Jakob

Passing by

Visit the canopied tomb of Archduke Maximilian III at Dom zu St. Jakob, the 18th-century Baroque cathedral dedicated to the apostle Saint James. It was Built between 1717 and 1724, with its lavish Baroque interior, which is known for the painting Maria Hilf by Lucas Cranach the Elder. Considered one of the most venerated Marian images in the Christendom.
The Golden Roof

Passing by

Then is the Goldenes Dachl which is a landmark structure located in the Old Town. It is considered as the city's most famous symbol. The Emperor and his wife used the balcony to observe festivals, tournaments, and other events that took place in the square below.
Town Tower (Stadtturm)

Passing by

Visit The city tower also known as Town Hall Tower that stands in the middle of the historic core of Innsbruck.
St. Anna's Column (Annasaule)

Passing by

You will see the St. Anne's Column which stands in the city centre of Innsbruck on Maria-Theresien-Straße. It was given its name when, in 1703, the last Bavarian troops were driven from the Tyrol on St. Anne's Day, as part of the War of the Spanish Succession. In 1704, in gratitude, the Landstände vowed to build a monument commemorating the event.
Stop 8

Passing by

Last and not the least is your visit to The Tyrolean State Museum, which was founded in 1823 by the Tyrolean State Museum Ferdinandeum Society.