24 Hours in Graz — Energetic Friends’ Day: Bikes, Market Eats & Live Music
Includes local tips, rating, photos, opening hours, website for each place
Highlights
- Ride along the Mur (self-guided bike loop)
- Lendplatz market street-food lunch
- Sunset from Schlossberg & Uhrturm
- Contemporary art at Kunsthaus Graz
- Live music or lively bars in Lendviertel / Postgarage
Brief Itinerary
Day 1
Start at Graz’s main square for people-watching, a strong coffee and a group photo in front of the Rathaus/carved facades. Good place to split small shared costs (coffee rounds) and grab maps or last-minute snacks.
45m
Collect city bikes from the Nextbike station near Hauptplatz and cycle east along the Mur river toward Lendviertel and back — an easy 1.5–2 hour social loop with photo stops and quick detours to riverside murals.
1h 45m
Park bikes and dive into the lively Lendplatz market for a mix of stalls—cheeses, quick grills and Styrian specialties. Great for groups who want different things and share plates.
1h
Take the Schlossbergbahn funicular for an easy and scenic lift up the hill — saves energy and gives the group a dramatic entrance to the clock tower area.
15m
Wander the Schlossberg plateau, take the iconic Uhrturm (Clock Tower) photos and soak in wide views over Graz — ideal for golden-hour groups and sunset shots in May.
1h
Graz Express Walking Tour with a LocalGraz Express Walking Tour with a Local
If you only have limited time in Graz, get more out of your sightseeing with a local guide
$115
per adult
Graz Private Walking Tour With A Professional GuideGraz Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide
Welcome to charming Graz, an exciting place with many nicknames like “UNESCO City of Design”, “City of Human Rights” or the “Culinary Capital City of Austria”
$257
per adult
Graz private walking tourGraz private walking tour
Enjoy a private and guided walking tour to the charming Graz, see its most important attractions and learn about its history and importance as an imperial residence
$210
per adult
Graz Jewish Quarter and Old Town Private TourGraz Jewish Quarter and Old Town Private Tour
Explore the unstable history of Austrian Jews
$227
per adult
Historic Graz: Exclusive Private Tour with a LocalHistoric Graz: Exclusive Private Tour with a Local
Join a Local for a two-hour exclusive journey through Graz, a can't-miss experience that invites you to admire historic landmarks, relive storied pasts, and dive into the city's rich culture
$243
per adult
Graz - Private tour including Castle visitGraz - Private tour including Castle visit
Check off landmarks such as the Schlossberg Castle - one of the strongest fortifications of all time that even Napoleon found difficult to capture
$492
per adult
Private Graz Walking TourPrivate Graz Walking Tour
Get to know Graz the best way, with a licensed guide just for your personal group
$492
per adult
Landeszeughaus Styrian Armory entrance ticketLandeszeughaus Styrian Armory entrance ticket
Explore the world's largest historical armory with your entrance ticket to Landeszeughaus Styrian Armory
$14
per adult
Natural History Museum Graz - JoanneumsviertelNatural History Museum Graz - Joanneumsviertel
The Natural History Museum in Joanneum Quarter Graz houses fascinating exhibitions by the natural sciences departments of the Universalmuseum Joanneum
$14
per adult
Kunsthaus Graz: Entry TicketKunsthaus Graz: Entry Ticket
No it's not a spaceship, it's the oddly shaped and eye-catching Kunsthaus Graz! As part of the huge Universalmuseum Joanneum, this joint venture from the Province of Styria and the City of Graz is dedicated to permanent and changing, vibrant contemporary art exhibitions
$14
per adult
Kunsthaus Graz entrance ticketKunsthaus Graz entrance ticket
Visit the international contemporary art museum that attracts numerous art lovers from all over the world with your single entrance ticket to Kunsthaus Graz
$14
per adult
Kunsthaus Graz Museum Entrance TicketKunsthaus Graz Museum Entrance Ticket
Discover Austria’s vibrant art scene in Graz, by going to Kunsthaus Graz Museum
$13
per adult
Graz Museum Private Guided TourGraz Museum Private Guided Tour
Discover the historical exhibits of Graz Museum to find out the city’s real essence
$237
per adult