Graz for groups

For many years the Graz Incoming Office has been known for being the perfect partner for group tours to Graz and its surrounding area. We plan and organise your programme together with you, and we will find answers to all your questions concerning your stay in Graz.

We have plenty of expertise regarding creative and innovative group programmes for special themed trips and we guarantee professional handling. Please feel free to use our network and ask us for tipps.

We are looking forward to your requests!

Programme suggestions

Discover the most exciting group programmes

The Clock Tower of Graz, the South Styrian Wine Road and the white Lipizzan Horses have one thing in common. They are all part of our creative group programmes. Feel free to combine city life & country side experience, culture & culinary delights and design & architecture. Pick your personal favourite!

Graz – Above the Rooftops

Guided City Tour | Schlossberg | 2 hours

Embark on an exploration tour of historic city center with our experienced guide, who will also take you up to Schlossberg. From there you will enjoy breathtaking views over the red roofs and historic city center, which is protected by UNESCO since 1999. Services included: Guide, ride up and down Schlossberg, drink.

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Armoury Graz | © Graz Tourismus - Harry Schiffer

Graz – Historic Adventure

Guided City Tour | Armoury Museum | 3 hours

Exploring the historic city center is one thing, getting to how knights defended the city in former times is like being transported into the Middle Ages. On a visit through the Armoury Museum, the world’s largest collection of arms, armours and knightsuits, you will relive the adventures of past time warriors. Services included: Guide, entrance fee and guided tour of the Armoury Museum, drink.

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Graz – Potpourri

City Tour by bus | City Walk | Schlossberg | 3 hours

To get the most out of your day we take you on an extensive tour through the city. We start by bus (either own bus or rental) followed by a leisurely stroll through the historic city center. And of course we also take you up on Schlossberg to enjoy the amazing views. Services included: Guide on the bus, guide on walking tour, ride up and down Schlossberg, drink.

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Eggenberg palace Graz | © Graz Tourismus - Harry Schiffer

Graz – UNESCO World Cultural Heritage

Historic Old Town | Eggenberg Palace | Schlossberg | 4 hours

Graz is proud to offer two sites declared a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. It’s the historic city center, which ranks amongst the largest and best preserved in Central Europe and Eggenberg Palace, the biggest baroque castle of the province. For the best views of the old town, we take you up on Schlossberg! Services included: Guide, entrance Eggenberg Palace, guided tour of the castle and the state rooms, ride up and down Schlossberg, drink.

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Graz for Foodies

Culinary City Walk | 4 hours

On this walk you will dig deeper: you will learn a lot about the city and its attractions but also a lot about food and culinary traditions of the locals. Most important: we don’t only talk about food but we will get you to try and taste our specialities in different restaurants on our way. Services included: Guide, culinary stops (drink included).

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Courtyard tour in Graz | © Graz Tourismus - Werner Krug

Graz – Hidden Gems

City Tour| Historic Old Town | Courtyards | 2 hours

The inner courtyards of Graz – magic places in the historic city center! Sometimes they are easy to find and perfect to relax. More often they are tucked away but offer exciting experiences like a snowman all year round, „Murnockerl“ or interesting sculptures. Join our guide on this extraordinary tour. Services included: Guide & drink.

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Graz – Tailor-made For Your Guests

Stroll throught the City| Highlights | 1,5 hours

This compact Graz tour is a perfect choice for your guests. Too much food on the team meeting? Your guests are first timers to Graz? You have some time before your programme starts? Book one of our entertaining and knowledgable guide for a highlight tour through Graz. Services included: Guide, ride up and down Schlossberg, drink.

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Culinary beer-tour | © Graz Tourismus - Werner Krug

Graz Classic

City Tour | Highlights Historic Old Town | 2 hours

This tour is a must for all first timers to Graz. Get to know the must-see sights and learn about Graz. But it’s not all about dates and numbers. Our entertaining guides will have many fun stories to tell and give insights on how local people live in their beautiful city. Services included: Guide.

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Trips around Graz

Graz als Ausgangspunkt bietet Möglichkeiten zu Ausflügen in alle vier Himmelsrichtungen und zu zahlreichen Themen. So abwechslungsreich wie die Steirische Landschaft sind die Ideen, sodass wir nur eine kleine Auswahl hier in die Auslage stellen können. Für viele, viele weitere Programme, kontaktieren Sie uns einfach.

Excursion To The Styrian Vineyards

South Styria | half-day or full-day

The wines of Styria are gaining international fame. To convince you how delicious they truely are, we invite you to a wine tasting in Styria’s oldest wine cellar. Another typical produce you will find in this area is dark-green pumpkinseed oil, also known as the „black gold of Styria“. Services included: Guided tour of Seggau Castle, wine tasting in Styria’s oldest wine cellar, guided tour and tasting at a pumpkinseed oilmill, Buschenschank (wine tavern).

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Oststeiermark | © Steiermark Tourismus - Harry Schiffer

Hiking Through Vineyards

South Styria | Hiking Tour | half-day or full-day

The best way to explore the South Styrian Wineroads is definitely by walking. Easy paths take you from one Buschenschank (wine tavern) to the other. In order not to get lost we provide you with a skilled guide who navigates you through the vineyards. Services included: Guided tour and tasting at a pumpkinseed oilmill, easy hike with a guide, Buschenschank (wine tavern).

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White Horses and Colourful Churches

Western Styria | half-day or full-day

A tour full of contrasts in colours! While you will come across black (foals)  and white (mares and stallions) at the Lipizzaner Stud Farm in Piber, in Bärnbach you will be surprised by a multi-colour church re-designed by the Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser. But also the variations of the colour of the (Schilcher) wine will intrigue you. Services included: Entrance and guided tour at the Lipizzaner Stud Farm in Piber, visit of St.Barbara Church,
Buschenschank (wine tavern).

Austrian open air museum Stübing | © Region Graz - Hans Wiesenhofer

Of Farmers and Monks

Region Graz | full-day

The Open Air Museum in Stübing ranks amongst the ten biggest of its kind in Europe. A visit there will take you back in time. After lunch at the on-site restaurant „Zum Göller“ you will return to the entrance area by tractor. The trip continues on to Rein, where you will get sneak-peaks into the daily routine of the world’s oldest running Cistercian Monastery. Services included: Entrance and guided tour at open air museum Stübing, lunch (2 courses, drinks not included), tractor ride, entrance and guided tour at Cistercian Monastery.

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Legendary Riegersburg and Culinary Treats of the Region

Eastern Styria | full-day

A true highlight on this excursion to east of the province is a visit of the mighty Riegersburg fortress sitting on an exctinct volcano. After that we have the choice of various tastings: chocolate, whisky, vinegar or ham. It’s fully up to you! Services included: Ride up and down Riegerburg Fortress, tasting (chocolate, whisky, vinegar or ham), Buschenschank (wine tavern).

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Your Service Center for Group Tours

Our guests already know that Graz is always worth a trip. They also know that it is pretty difficult to sort out the best programme, when there is so much on offer. Our boutique incoming agency has been a trusted partner for many years now, working together with bus companies, travel agencies and tour organisers. We deliver creative ideas for both locals and companies. We know Graz inside out and are more than happy to plan your trip to Graz and the surrounding area with you. Tailor-made and out of one hand.

Accommodations and restaurants for groups

We compiled small selection of restaurants catering for groups for you. These restaurants offer manifold menus, are friendly and quick in service and have plenty of space for group tours. We also find the perfect restaurant for you if you travel with family or friends and are looking for something small and typical. Our signature product though are culinary city tours tailor-made exclusively for you. We are more than happy to help you enjoy our hospitality and culinary treasures.

The basis of every trip to Graz is the right accommodation. You have the choice of centrally located hotels in walking distance to the city center or rather a hotel at the outskirts of the city conveniently located close to the highway. Our boutique and design hotels or family run pensions cater to smaller groups, while our bigger hotels are happy to welcoming bus tours or club outings. The highly qualified team of our incoming office will find the perfect accommodation for you

Busparking

an overview

Entry and exit options


Parking up to 5 hours (without charge)

Permanent parking green zone (9 am – 8 pm) – including overnight parking

  • Only in the green zone for a parking fee
    day ticket € 9.00 
  • Monday to Friday from 9 am to 8 pm /
    no parking fees on Saturdays and Sundays
  • Minimum fee 0.80 cents (for 30 minutes)
  • Payment at all parking ticket machines with green flag – payable only with coins
  • Extra-wide bus parking spaces in Georgigasse in Eggenberg (south of Schlossstraße)

 

Additional bus parking spaces (free)