The 15 Best Tyrol Tours

1.Swarovski Crystal Worlds Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,386 reviews · 1 day · from $27Our pick

Spend a full day at Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens, near Innsbruck. Walk through the Chambers of Wonder, see the Crystal Cloud made from 800,000 hand-mounted crystals, explore the gardens, and let children play in the Playtower. The $27 ticket includes admission, but transport, food, and the €2 audioguide cost extra.

“It was an amazing experience ending with buying a nice gift reminder. would be better if there were a gidence information to explain how to get and explore the place.”

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2.Swarovski Crystal Worlds Admission Ticket in Wattens

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 859 reviews · 1 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $30

Visit Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens at your own pace. See the Chambers of Wonder, the 800,000-crystal Crystal Cloud, Giant’s Garden art, the Carousel, and family play areas. Your ticket includes WiFi and a mobile visitor guide. Plan on one to four hours, with food, transport, and the optional audio guide costing extra.

“For those who are handicapped there needs to be advanced warning that you will have to navigate stairs to move from room to room. Maybe you should consider offering a discount to purchase merchandise in your store at the end of the tour…your prices are the same as your stores.”

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3.Imster Schlucht: White-Water Rafting in the Tyrolean Alps

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 232 reviews · 3 hours · from $76

Raft the Inn River through Tyrol’s Imster Schlucht for about 14 kilometers, tackling named rapids such as Memminger Walze, Oetzschlag, and Chaos. Choose a beginner or family option, learn from English, German, or Spanish-speaking guides, then finish with a shower and farewell drink at the outdoor center.

“The guide was great good experience and clear commands. with the good advice everybody feel safe”

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4.Neustift im Stubaital: Tandem Paragliding Flight

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 226 reviews · 1 hour · from $147Top rated

Meet pilots such as Ricardo, Peter, Bene, or Michl at Elferlift in Neustift. Ride the cable car, launch from the Stubai Alps, and glide above the valley with views toward the Stubai Glacier and Innsbruck. The flight suits first-timers, includes equipment and a certificate, and may offer optional photos and video for €30.

“Exhilarating experience …thoroughly enjoyed it…the pilot Michl was very experienced in flying the tandem flight and he was very kind and friendly…made my entire experience a memorable one…he took beautiful photos and videos of me as well for an additional €30 which is not included in the package…I was overall very happy with this amazing activity…”

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5.Ötztal: Rafting at Imster Canyon for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 70 reviews · 4 hours · from $76

You’ll spend about four hours rafting the Inn through Tyrol’s Imster Gorge, starting with calm water and swimming sections before meeting lively whitewater. Certified German- and English-speaking guides lead the team, with guides such as Nick and Jacob praised for clear instruction and good humor. Transfers, gear, a photographer, showers, and a final drink are included.

“Leuke activiteit voor jong en oud! Goede instructies van onze gids Jacob!”

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6.Paragliding Adventure With Soaring Views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 1h 30m · from $164

Meet your English or German-speaking pilot at the Penkenbahn in Mayrhofen, ride up to the launch site, and take a tandem flight of about 20 to 25 minutes. Albin, Gavin, and Tobi are among the pilots flying this experience. You can request a calm flight, try steering, or add loops, spirals, and wing-overs if conditions allow.

“Unglaubliches Erlebnis! Jedem zu empfehlen - würde es sofort wieder machen. Total beruhigendes und sicheres Gefühl mit de Guide, keine Sekunde Angst gehabt.”

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7.Ötztal: Canyoning at Alpenrosenklamm for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 54 reviews · 4 hours · from $113

Spend four hours in Tyrol’s Alpenrosenklamm canyon with a certified German- or English-speaking guide. Abseil beside waterfalls, ride a natural 8-meter slide, and tackle optional jumps. All technical gear, minibus transport, a drink, certificate, pool access, and warm showers are included. You need swimwear, a towel, and basic swimming ability.

“Beautiful site, scenic views while on the zip lines, natural pool and the end in which we can jump”

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8.St Johann in Tirol: Tandem Paragliding

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 50 reviews · 1h 30m · from $176

Meet your English or German-speaking pilot at St Johann’s gondola, ride 20 minutes to 1,600 meters, then glide over the Kitzbühel Alps on a tandem paraglide. No experience is needed. Your pilot handles the flight, and you may steer or request gentle aerobatics. Bring warm clothes and comfortable shoes.

“Just a great fun experience, the views... WOW... September is a great season for this (was perfect weather)... thankyou Martin for a fun time”

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9.Ötztal: Beginners Canyoning Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 48 reviews · 3h 30m · from $103

Spend 210 minutes exploring Ötztal’s Alpenrosen canyon with certified guides such as Serkan and Michel. You’ll abseil from a bridge, pass waterfalls, try a natural water slide, and choose whether to make the jumps. All technical gear and minibus transport are included, with showers and a farewell schnapps afterward.

“Il servizio è organizzato bene, puoi parcheggiare (per 5€ senza scontrino) nel parcheggio privato della struttura (non coperto, non custodito) e situato a 100m dagli uffici. All'interno della struttura trovi anche un posto dove pranzare. Ti viene fornita tutta l'attrezzatura, devi solo portarti il costume. L'esperienza è stata bella, il percorso beginner è adatto a tutti, bambini inclusi. Preparati ad essere calato da un ponte. Nonostante fosse la prima volta, mi sono sentita sempre in sicurezza. NOTA NEGATIVA: se vuoi farti fare delle foto sono 30€ a famiglia senza scontrino e la qualità delle foto non è adeguata a ciò che paghi. Purtroppo ciò non è dovuto tanto alla guida…”

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10.Schloss Tratzberg – Hörspielführung

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 39 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $21Best value

Explore Tratzberg Castle independently on a one-hour audiovisual tour in English. You’ll see Renaissance rooms, Gothic paneling, ancient armor, the Habsburg family tree, and views over the Tyrolean Unterinntal. The castle also offers tours in seven other languages and a children’s fairytale version. Reach it by road train or a steep walking path.

“The Tratzberg castle is a very beautiful medieval castle with plenty of original furniture. You can really imagine how they were living in the castle 500 years ago. After travelling in Austria for 25 years and living in Tyrol for four years, I never imagined there would be such a beautiful, well-renovated castle in Tyrol! It could be a huge tourist destination, but maybe the owners don't want bus loads of tourists because they live in the castle. We went early in a Sunday morning, walked up the 20-minute asphalt road (no cars allowed) to the castle. It was an easy hike. If I had been alone, I could have…”

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11.Private Paragliding Flight – All Levels – Freedom

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $159

Meet your German or English-speaking instructor at the Penkenbahn, then ride to the launch area for a private tandem flight above Mayrhofen. You will get safety instructions, choose a calm glide or tricks such as spirals and wing-overs, and land near Finkenberg. Mario, Lorenz, and Flo are among the instructors connected with this experience.

“Absolutely brilliant, so glad I did this. Mario was professional, polite and made me feel safe. The views were amazing just an outstanding experience”

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12.Imst: Rafting the Imster Gorge

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 28 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Raft the Imst Gorge near Imst and Haiming for about 90 minutes on the water, with a state-certified guide such as Sam or Gregor leading the way. No rafting experience is needed, but you must swim and be at least 12. Warm neoprene gear, transfers, showers, and a meadow base are included.

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13.Rafting in Salzach with a state-certified raft guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

You’ll raft about 11 km of the Salzach River from the Eschenau area near Zell am See toward Schwarzach, tackling high rollers, breakers, the Labyrinth, and the Railroad Surge. A state-certified guide leads groups of up to eight. Wetsuits are provided, but you must be at least 12 and able to swim.

“After arriving at the meeting point. They told us that any one cannot swim will not participate in the experience which was not mentioned in they experiences’ page. However, they also refuse to refund us 🤐”

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14.Ötztal: Via Ferrata Climbing at Stuibenfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 20 reviews · 4 hours · from $106

You’ll climb a well-equipped via ferrata beside Tyrol’s Stuibenfall with a certified German- or English-speaking guide. Expect steel rope bridges, a waterfall crossing, and a 220-meter rock face with plenty of brackets. Your guide can take photos, and the tour ends with a drink, hot shower, and possibly a swim.

“Excellent fun. Felt safe and secure on the whole route - with some challenging (grade c) portions that I definitely would not attempt without a climbing assist. Good organisation and facilities back at base.”

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15.Ötztal: Via Ferrata Climbing Tour at Lehner Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 4 hours · from $106

Meet at the Outdoorzentrum for a four-hour, small-group via ferrata tour in Tyrol. A certified English- or German-speaking guide teaches you the basics, then leads you up a 40-meter rock face, exposed slabs, and a waterfall route. At about two-thirds, choose the standard finish or a harder overhang. Photos, transport, a drink, showers, and pool access are included.

“Am the activity was excellent, Max was patient with everyone and helped out those that needed it. Instructions were clear and overall we had an amazing time!”

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