Salzburg: Private Day Trip to Innsbruck 12-hour: Innsbruck Highlights & Ambras Castle
ID: GYG389989-O-707041
Category:
Country: Austria
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Discover Innsbruck, an imperial capital in the heart of Alps where nature and culture meet. Explore the Old Town and visit the Hofkirche and St. Jacob's Cathedral. Includes private transfers.
Travel from Salzburg to Innsbruck in a private vehicle and explore the charming Alpine town with a 5-Star Local Guide. Immerse yourself in stories of the Imperial House of Habsburgs, learn about the bombing of Innsbruck in World War II, and admire the medieval and Baroque remains in the picturesque Alpine setting. Let us take you on a full-day adventure in Innsbruck!
Choose the 9-hour option to see the best of Innsbruck. Early in the morning, your private driver will pick you up from your accommodation in Salzburg in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle and drive you straight to the capital of Tyrol in the heart of Wipp Valley. Your Private Guide will meet you in Innsbruck and take you on a walking tour of the Old Town. Attractions include a visit to 2 historic churches. Inside the Baroque Cathedral of St. Jacob you will discover one of the most venerated Marian images in Christendom, Maria Hilf (Mary of Succor) by Lucas Cranach the Elder. Inside Hofkirche you will explore galleries filled with art and statues, Emperor Maximilian's cenotaph and the tomb of Andreas Hofer, Tyrol's national hero. Other places of interest include the Hofburg Palace, Golden Roof, St. Ann’s Column and Triumphal Arch.
After the guided tour the driver will take you to the Bergisel Ski Jump Observation Deck. The viewing terrace of the Bergisel Tower offers panoramic views of the whole city surrounded by Alps. Tickets include elevator access. In addition to admiring the amazing views, you can stop for lunch at the restaurant „Bergisel Sky”, which is located at an altitude of 40 meters. After free time for lunch and souvenir shopping, the driver will take you back to your accommodation in Salzburg.
Choose the 12-hour option to see the best of Innsbruck and visit the magnificent Ambras Castle, one of the oldest museums in the world. This extended tour includes skip-the-line tickets, so you will not have to wait in lines at the ticket office. Explore the Renaissance castle with an audio-guide to discover the famous Spanish Hall, the extensive Habsburg Portrait gallery, and the collection of armory, weapons, Chinese woodwork, Persian art and other objects collected by Archduke Ferdinand II. It’s a cultural experience not to be missed!
Highlights
- Discover the wonders of Innsbruck with a 5-Star Local Guide
- See the Old Town, including the Triumphal Arch, St. Anne's Column & Golden Roof
- Enter the historic Hofkirche and St. Jacob’s Cathedral
- Discover the treasures of the Ambras Castle Museum (12-hour option only)
- Travel from Salzburg in comfort in a private vehicle
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
"Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
Please note that tickets to Ambras Castle are not included in the 12-hour option.
The guide will meet you in Innsbruck’s Old Town and take you to Hofkirche and Innsbruck Cathedral. They will not accompany you at the Bergisel Observation Deck and Ambras Castle.
Church tours during mass and special events (such as scheduled concerts) are limited, therefore the guide may provide all information outside.
Skip-the-line tickets to Amber Castle allow you to bypass the queue to the ticket office. There are security checks. Audio guide is available in German, English, Italian and French.
The Hofburg Portrait Gallery in Amber Castle is open from April 1 to October 31.
We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van for groups of 5 people and more. You can book a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle. Our drivers speak English.
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants over 12 years old must present one of the following: proof of full vaccination, proof of first vaccination administered at least 22 days ago, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts
From your accommodation or hotel in Salzburg.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
