Graz Winter Walking Tour with Christmas Markets GRAZ: WINTER WALKING TOUR
ID: GYG1126258-1744131
Category:
Country: Austria
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
A walk through the magical center of Graz, Austria's secret gem: gorgeous, whimsical architecture, amazing Christmas markets, rising up a hill with breathtaking views.
We'll meet at the WEIKHARD UHR clock on the HAUPTPLATZ main square, and admire some of the landmarks, including the GEMAHLTE HAUS with its painted facade, and the LANDHAUS, Styria's most magnificent renaissance building.
We'll explore quaint mediaeval PASSAGEWAYS behind the HERRENGASSE, then stop at the GLOCKENSPIEL and walk through the pedestrian BERMUDA TRIANGLE, with its stylish cafes.
We'll climb the historic SPORGASSE shopping street as it winds its way uphill, visiting the ancient KNIGHTS' COURTYARD and glimpsing the effigy of the TURKISH SOLDIER outside PALAIS SAURAU.
After walking to the top of the SCHLOSSBERG hill to see the iconic UHRTURM tower, ransomed from Napoleon by the city folk, we'll admire the picturesque ROOFSCAPE of the old city from above.
Then we'll walk down the steps, return to the main square and visit the HAUPTPLATZ and FRANCISKANERPLATZ CHRISTMAS MARKETS, where you can sample the festive spirit and try some Gluhwein mulled wine and other local specialities (at your discretion).
Highlights
- Festive Christmas markets
- Available in English or German
- Stupendous sights and views
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Graz can get very COLD in winter, please come very warmly dressed to enjoy the tour. A thermos flask with hot drink would also be a good idea.
There's a plain clock on a stand, in front of the Weikhard jewellery shop, which is the traditional meeting place at Hauptplatz, the main square of Graz's Old Town. It's just behind the tram stop.
INCLUDED
- Walking tour
- Entry to Christmas markets, Schlossberg (free of charge)
- Your guide, at your service throughout, to answer your questions and provide information about places to stay, to shop, to see, to eat or drink at, etc.
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drink
- Purchases and souvenirs
- Entries to attractions
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
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
