Linz Linz & cathedral tour - history & ladder to heaven

Included services:

• Professional city tour by an Austria Guide
• Visit and guided tour of St Mary's Cathedral in Linz
• Ascent to the ladder to heaven with 360° panorama

If you want to understand Linz, the best way to discover the city is together with the Austria Guides. These licenced city guides know the most beautiful spots, tell you about historical sites and reveal anecdotes that you won't find in any travel guide.

The tour takes you through winding alleyways, past impressive buildings and into lively neighbourhoods that make up the charm of the Upper Austrian capital. A highlight: St Mary's Cathedral in Linz, the largest church in Austria.

The crowning glory for those with a head for heights: The ladder to heaven - 633 steps lead you up to the highest publicly accessible vantage point of a church in Austria. From here you can enjoy a spectacular 360-degree view over Linz, the Danube, the surrounding countryside and deep into the Salzkammergut. Comparable to the feeling of standing on top of one of North America's historic church towers or the viewing platforms of large cathedrals - only in the centre of Europe!

Program:

• City tour with a certified Austria Guide through the historic old town and city centre of Linz
• Visit to the Cathedral of the Assumption ("New Cathedral") including the interior and fascinating stained glass windows
• Ascent via the ladder to heaven: 633 steps to the top stone balcony at a height of 112 metres
• Panoramic view of the city of Linz, the Danube and the surrounding area

Note: As there is no lift available, we would like to point out that the ascent requires surefootedness and a head for heights.