Wachau Valley Small-Group Tour and Wine Tasting from Vienna
Overview
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8 hours 30 minutes
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Spend a day away from Vienna to discover the picturesque Wachau Valley in the Austrian countryside on this small-group, fully guided tour. Satisfy your cravings with a delicious lunch at a traditional Heurige (wine tavern). With your expert guide, visit stunning villages and historical sites like the UNESCO World Heritage-listed medieval town of Dürnstein made famous by Richard the Lionheart and go for a wine tasting in a small local winery. Then, you'll see the the Wachau Valley from another perspective on a 70-minute scenic Danube river cruise (May to September only) between the historic villages of Spitz and Melk.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Danube river cruise operates between May and September only. In the winter months entrance and one-hour guided tour of Melk Abbey will be included as a replacement
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
What To Expect
Wachau Valley
Leaving Vienna behind you, travel in a comfortable vehicle to the country’s best winemaking region, the Wachau Valley for a fully guided day tour. Renowned for its quality wines, stunning villages and breathtaking scenery, it is the perfect place to enjoy a day away from the city. You’ll see the whole of the Wachau Valley while learning about its fascinating culture and history and sampling local wine as well as some other delicacies like the valley’s famed local specialties. Besides the highlights, you’ll break away from the crowds to also see the more authentic and off-the-beaten-track landscapes. You also have the chance to visit the valley's oldest church, dating back to the year 987.
Burgruine Duernstein
Arrive in the UNESCO-listed Dürnstein – a picturesque medieval town famous for being where Richard the Lionheart was held captive in 1192. There, enjoy some free time to explore the streets and the castle ruins.
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Wachau Valley Small-Group Tour and Wine Tasting from Vienna
What‘s Included
Full-day accompaniment by expert driver/guide
Wine tastings and local specialties
70-minute Danube river cruise (May to September only)
Transport in luxury 8-seater vehicle
Lunch and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
628 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The experience was worth...
Yvonne M,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The experience was worth it and great. The guide was amazing and knowledgeable! We loved and enjoyed it!
Fantastic day! We were...
Richard H,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic day! We were lucky to have both Ron and Cade as our guides. They were personable and knowledgeable. Loved the wineries and had a great lunch at their recommendation. Enjoyed the relaxing boat ride.
Great tour!9
Kim P,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was fantastic! The highlight of our 3 week European trip! The wine tastings were excellent, and the towns we visited were beautiful. The river cruise was really special. I highly recommend this tour!
Stunning wine tour in Vienna
Voyager48532038563,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such an incredible day with a very friendly guide!! Best experience
Great day out
Bundi D,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic day trip out from Vienna. Tour guide was great! The 1 hour boat cruise down the river was an amazing touch and then the tour vineyards we went too were delightful. Great way to explore a little more.
Fantastic day trip
bgbremner,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything about this trip was fantastic. The van ride was comfortable. All the details were taken care of and our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. We loved the boat ride, the visits to the small towns and both the wine tastings were fantastic. I can’t recommend this to a highly enough.
Ron was very...
Susan M,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ron was very knowledgeable about the area and accommodating of the four couples throughout the day. There was a good balance of activities.
Fabulous excursion outside Vienna
Steve J,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fabulous excursion outside Vienna. Great history lessons along the way. The wine tastings were on the money. Wish we had just a little more time to check out Durnstein.
Great day trip!
Christine S,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marco did a great job. He was a very safe driver and very knowledgeable about the area and wines. The Danube River cruise was beautiful and relaxing. We had a lot of fun and definitely recommend this day trip.
Great Tour
Lorelie B,May 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Fun experience outside of Vienna. Begins with a 1 hr 20 minute drive to get on a boat along the Danube. That cruise ride is an hour. Then the driver picks you up and takes you to a winery. After that you have lunch (meal not included). You visit one more winery and then go back to Vienna which is an hour drive. We would have preferred visiting one more winery and not doing the boat ride. Although the Danube is nice, for the price, we spent a lot of time traveling so would have preferred to maximize the wine tour. The tour guide, Tim, was great-very knowledgeable and helpful. The wines we tasted were excellent.
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