Graz Museum

Start your tour at the historic Schlossberg castle built on a tree-clad hill. You will reach the Castle by funicular and from here enjoy Panoramic city views. The castle is well renowned as one of the strongest of all time - even Napoleon found it impossible to capture. Here, you will also see the impressive 13th century medieval clock tower with the exquisite city views. Next, you will walk by the Graz museum, the cultural and historical museum of the city. The museum houses the economic, social and political history of the city. As we continue, you will see the Town Hall and pass through the Old Town of Graz where you will come across thousands of Gothic as well as contemporary buildings. Stroll through the main square of the city known as Hauptplatz. Here, you will see a bronze punk statue designed by the artist Gustav Troger. Various medieval buildings can also be seen here. Your next stop will be the 15th-century cathedral of Graz dedicated to Saint Gailes. Bult between 1438 and 1462, you will notice that the building is made in a Gothic architectural style. The interiors of the building will be sure to impress you where you will find astonishing frescoes and artwork. Finish your tour at the city’s first opera house, dating back to the 17th century. It was renovated at a significant cost after the bombings of World War II. The construction of the building is done in Neo-Baroque architectural style. It is also the second largest opera in Austria.

Get to know Graz inside out with a Licensed Local Guide. Explore the historic center, which is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List and discover its most important monuments. Immerse yourself in local history and legends! Choose the 2-hour option to discover the best selected highlights of Graz. On this walking tour you will explore the beautiful churches, palaces and monuments of the Old Town, such as the Church of Trinity and Palais Khuenburg. Feel the lively atmosphere of the old Market Square and admire Rathaus while learning about the political, social and economic life of Graz. You will see the famous Oper Graz, which is the second largest opera house in Austria, the 17th century Mausoleum of Kaiser Ferdinands II, and the 15th century Cathedral. The guide will help you find a secret double staircase in the Burg, which you can climb up to enjoy an optical illusion and views. The tour will end at the elegant Sporgasse street Choose the 3-hour option to enter the Graz Cathedral, the crown jewel of churches in Graz. This is your chance to discover the cathedral's amazing royal-imperial architecture, inconspicuous from the outside but with many treasures hidden inside. Admire its rare Gothic fresco paintings and other artworks. On this extended tour you will also head uphill to the iconic Clock Tower, one of the most important symbols of Graz. For an additional fee, your Licensed Guide can take you to the top of the tower for unparalleled views of the city. 4-hours version will give you an unique opportunity of exploring the fascinating collections of the Landeszeughaus. Avoid long queues easily with skip-the-line ticket. Discover the exhibitions on four floors and approximately 2,000 square meters of space to see 32,000 exhibits dating back from the 15th to 18th centuries. It's a really fascinating experience, not only for history lovers! Join 6-hours version to visit the Schlossberg branch of the Graz Museum and learn the history of the Graz even more thoroughly. This fascinating place has a very wide and varied collection of exhibits, so discover the fascinating secrets of the city! Walk around the Schlossberg and have an additional visit at the Burggarten as well. Wander through the idyllic parks and explore the garden’s main highlight - the beautiful Orangery.