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A smartphone displaying a map with a location marked 'Die samtene Festung: Das Grazer Paradoxon aus Schnee und Eisen' in a European cityscape. 1
A historic courtyard with arches, a tiled roof, and a street lamp. 2
A courtyard with a central open space surrounded by buildings with arched windows and a tiled roof. 3
A river with a bridge, a hilltop castle, and a church. 4
A street with historic buildings, a clock tower, and traffic signs. 5
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The previous price was NZ$13 and current price is NZ$10 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 49m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover the hidden duality of Graz. At first glance, it is a Mediterranean dream of pastel-colored facades, vibrant markets, and Renaissance courtyards. But beneath this relaxed elegance beats the heart of a heavily fortified bulwark. Accompany Clara, an art enthusiast, and Leo, a passionate historian, as they uncover the secrets of the Habsburgs, face the grandeur of the world's largest historical arsenal, and climb the castle hill to hear stories of brave resistance. This is the storey of how beauty and horror shaped a UNESCO World Heritage masterpiece.

    2.5 km self-guided tour with 8 stations over 109 min.
    Ideal for everyone interested in art, design, aesthetics, and history memory
    Excitingly tells in a podcast style from experts and locals
    Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

Activity location

  • Hauptplatz
    • Hauptplatz
    • 8010, Graz, Steiermark, Austria

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hauptplatz
    • Hauptplatz
    • 8010, Graz, Steiermark, Austria

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Self-guided podcast tour Graz The Golden Fortress in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 49 minutes1h 49m
    1h 49m
  • Opening hours: Thu 12:00 am-11:30 pm
  • English
Price details
NZ$12.01
NZ$9.61 x 1 AdultNZ$9.61
Total
The previous price was NZ$12.01 and current price is NZ$9.61
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Exciting audio output in podcast style with experts and locals
  • Inclusions
    Interactive guide in the app for questions about history and surroundings
  • Inclusions
    Verified facts incorporated into an exciting storey
  • Inclusions
    Point-to-point navigation between stops

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Hauptplatz

  • 10m
The lively main square of Graz, where Mediterranean architectural flair hides a deep history of military fortifications and Habsburg strategy.

Landhaushof

  • 10m
A breathtaking Renaissance courtyard that served as the seat of the Styrian Parliament and shows the cultural self-confidence of a besieged city.

Landeszeughaus

  • 10m
The world's largest preserved historical armoury with 32,000 weapons, illustrating Graz's role as a strongly fortified stronghold.

Grazer Burg

  • 10m
The former Habsburg residence, famous for the double helix staircase of Emperor Maximilian I, a stone symbol of eternity.

Graz Cathedral

  • 10m
A Gothic masterpiece commissioned by Frederick III, which shows poignant plague frescoes that remind both emperors and peasants of their mortality.

Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II

  • 10m
An imposing Mannerist-Baroque masterpiece that serves as a grandiose, morally ambiguous monument to Emperor Ferdinand II.

Uhrturm

  • 10m
The iconic clock tower of Graz, famous for its swapped hands and the inspiring storey of the citizens who bought it free from Napoleon's destruction.

Hackher-Lowe

  • 10m
A stone lion monument in honour of the brave defence by Major Franz Xaver Hackher against the French, which offers a panoramic view and a poignant conclusion to the tour.

Location

Activity location

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    Hauptplatz
    • Hauptplatz
    • 8010, Graz, Steiermark, Austria

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Hauptplatz
    • Hauptplatz
    • 8010, Graz, Steiermark, Austria

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