{"id":1644,"date":"2017-07-18T19:12:35","date_gmt":"2017-07-18T18:12:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/donau-guides.eu\/linz\/"},"modified":"2026-06-17T21:24:02","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T19:24:02","slug":"linz","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/donauguides.com\/en\/linz\/","title":{"rendered":"Linz"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.dg-city{max-width:1120px;margin:0 auto}.dg-city .dg-hero{position:relative;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;margin:0 0 2rem}.dg-city .dg-hero img{width:100%;height:clamp(240px,40vw,440px);object-fit:cover;display:block}.dg-city .dg-cap{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;padding:1.6rem 1.8rem;background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(11,30,48,.85),rgba(11,30,48,0));color:#fff}.dg-city .dg-cap h2{margin:0;color:#fff;font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3.4vw,2.3rem);line-height:1.12}.dg-city .dg-cap p{margin:.4rem 0 0;color:#e9f1f9;font-size:1.05rem}.dg-city .dg-lead{font-size:1.15rem;line-height:1.75;color:#33414d;margin:0 0 2.2rem}.dg-city .dg-h{font-size:1.5rem;color:#16344f;margin:2.4rem 0 1rem;text-align:center}.dg-city .dg-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr));gap:1.3rem}.dg-city .dg-card{border:1px solid #e6eef5;border-top:3px solid #1f6fb2;border-radius:14px;padding:1.3rem 1.4rem;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(16,52,79,.07);transition:transform .15s,box-shadow .15s}.dg-city .dg-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:0 14px 32px rgba(16,52,79,.14)}.dg-city .dg-ic{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:12px;background:#eaf2fb;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:.8rem}.dg-city .dg-ic svg{width:24px;height:24px;stroke:#1f6fb2;fill:none;stroke-width:2;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}.dg-city .dg-tag{display:inline-block;font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;color:#1f6fb2;background:#eaf2fb;border-radius:999px;padding:.22rem .7rem;margin-bottom:.6rem}.dg-city .dg-card h3{margin:.15rem 0 .45rem;color:#16344f;font-size:1.16rem}.dg-city .dg-card p{margin:0;line-height:1.6;color:#465563;font-size:.98rem}.dg-city .dg-pills{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.5rem;margin:1rem 0 0}.dg-city .dg-pills span{background:#f1f6fb;border:1px solid #e6eef5;border-radius:999px;padding:.4rem .9rem;font-size:.92rem;color:#33414d}.dg-city .dg-know{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.55rem 1.5rem;background:#f4f8fb;border-radius:12px;padding:1.1rem 1.3rem;margin:1.6rem 0 0;color:#33414d;font-size:.97rem}.dg-city .dg-know b{color:#1f6fb2}.dg-city .dg-cta{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1f6fb2,#16518a);border-radius:16px;padding:2.2rem 1.5rem;text-align:center;margin-top:2rem}.dg-city .dg-cta p{margin:0 0 1.2rem;color:#fff;font-size:1.25rem;font-weight:600}.dg-city .dg-cta a{display:inline-block;background:#fff;color:#1f6fb2;padding:.95rem 2.1rem;border-radius:10px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.18)}<\/style>\n<div class='dg-city'>\n<div class='dg-hero'><img src='https:\/\/donauguides.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/6737436.jpg' alt='City tour in Linz' loading='lazy'><\/p>\n<div class='dg-cap'>\n<h2>Linz City Tours<\/h2>\n<p>Culture, cuisine &#038; views on the Danube<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class='dg-lead'>Linz is full of surprises: a charming old town, the Ars Electronica Center as the \u201cMuseum of the Future\u201d, stunning views from the P\u00f6stlingberg and, of course, the original Linzer Torte. Our guides combine history with flavour and anecdotes.<\/p>\n<h2 class='dg-h'>Our tours in Linz<\/h2>\n<div class='dg-grid'>\n<div class='dg-card'>\n<div class='dg-ic'><svg viewBox='0 0 24 24'><path d='M12 3l2.7 5.5 6 .9-4.3 4.2 1 6-5.4-2.8-5.4 2.8 1-6L3.3 9.4l6-.9z'\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<p><span class='dg-tag'>Most Popular<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Highlight Tour with Anecdotes<\/h3>\n<p>Hauptplatz, old town, Schlossberg and the New Cathedral \u2013 the highlights with the best stories. (approx. 1.5\u20132 hrs)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class='dg-card'>\n<div class='dg-ic'><svg viewBox='0 0 24 24'><circle cx='12' cy='12' r='9'\/><path d='M16 8l-2.5 5.5L8 16l2.5-5.5z'\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<p><span class='dg-tag'>Hidden Gems<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Hidden Places<\/h3>\n<p>Hidden passages, courtyards and creative corners off the Landstra\u00dfe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class='dg-card'>\n<div class='dg-ic'><svg viewBox='0 0 24 24'><path d='M5 8h12v5a5 5 0 0 1-5 5H10a5 5 0 0 1-5-5z'\/><path d='M17 9h2a2 2 0 0 1 0 4h-2'\/><path d='M7 3v2M11 3v2M15 3v2'\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<p><span class='dg-tag'>Food &#038; Drink<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Tasting Tour<\/h3>\n<p>The original Linzer Torte, cider taverns and Upper Austrian delicacies on a flavour-packed stroll.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class='dg-card'>\n<div class='dg-ic'><svg viewBox='0 0 24 24'><circle cx='9' cy='8' r='3'\/><path d='M3.5 20a5.5 5.5 0 0 1 11 0'\/><circle cx='17.5' cy='9' r='2.2'\/><path d='M15.5 20a5 5 0 0 1 5.5-4.5'\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<p><span class='dg-tag'>For Families<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Family Tour<\/h3>\n<p>A playful discovery tour for kids \u2013 from the grotto railway on the P\u00f6stlingberg to the digital world at the Ars Electronica Center.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class='dg-card'>\n<div class='dg-ic'><svg viewBox='0 0 24 24'><path d='M3 20l6-11 4 7 2.5-4L21 20z'\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<p><span class='dg-tag'>Active \u00b7 Hiking<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Hike up the P\u00f6stlingberg<\/h3>\n<p>Climb the P\u00f6stlingberg to the pilgrimage basilica with a wide view over Linz and the Danube.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class='dg-card'>\n<div class='dg-ic'><svg viewBox='0 0 24 24'><circle cx='6' cy='17' r='3'\/><circle cx='18' cy='17' r='3'\/><path d='M6 17l4-8h4l3 8M9 9h3'\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<p><span class='dg-tag'>Active \u00b7 Cycling<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Bike Tour on the Danube Path<\/h3>\n<p>A ride along the Danube cycle path \u2013 from the centre out into the green, with the finest riverside views.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class='dg-card'>\n<div class='dg-ic'><svg viewBox='0 0 24 24'><path d='M5 4h11a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v14H7a2 2 0 0 1-2-2z'\/><path d='M5 16h13'\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<p><span class='dg-tag'>Theme<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Linz Transformed<\/h3>\n<p>From steel city to UNESCO City of Media Arts and European Capital of Culture \u2013 Linz and the modern age.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class='dg-card'>\n<div class='dg-ic'><svg viewBox='0 0 24 24'><path d='M3 8l5 4 4-7 4 7 5-4-2 11H5z'\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<p><span class='dg-tag'>Private<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Private &#038; Tailor-made<\/h3>\n<p>A private tour entirely to your wishes \u2013 date, duration, language and themes freely selectable, also for groups.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class='dg-h' style='text-align:left'>Also on request<\/h2>\n<div class='dg-pills'><span>Ars Electronica Center<\/span><span>P\u00f6stlingberg &#038; grotto railway<\/span><span>New Cathedral<\/span><span>Shore excursions<\/span><span>NS history in Linz<\/span><\/div>\n<div class='dg-know'><span><b>\u2713<\/b> Duration 1\u20133 hrs<\/span><span><b>\u2713<\/b> 20+ languages<\/span><span><b>\u2713<\/b> small groups<\/span><span><b>\u2713<\/b> fair fixed prices<\/span><span><b>\u2713<\/b> enquire around the clock<\/span><\/div>\n<div class='dg-cta'>\n<p>Which tour will it be? Tell us your wishes \u2013 we will take care of the rest.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/donauguides.com\/en\/contact\/\">Request a guide in Linz<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Linz City Tours Culture, cuisine &#038; views on the Danube Linz is full of surprises: a charming old town, the Ars Electronica Center as the \u201cMuseum of the Future\u201d, stunning views from the P\u00f6stlingberg and, of course, the original Linzer Torte. Our guides combine history with flavour and anecdotes. 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