Austria · WACHAU VALLEY TOURS

The 11 Best Wachau Valley Tours

11 tours  ·  from $44 a head

Forty kilometres of terraced Danube between Melk and Krems, best seen from the water going downstream. These 11 combine the abbey, the boat leg and the Riesling, with the timings that make the connections work.

Vienna: Wachau Valley, Melk Abbey Tour with Danube Boat Trip - Krems and the first look at the Danube
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Vienna: Wachau Valley, Melk Abbey Tour with Danube Boat Trip

Wachau Valley Wine Tasting Bike Tour from Vienna - Starting in Krems with a proper bike fitting
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Wachau Valley Wine Tasting Bike Tour from Vienna

2.Wachau Valley Wine Tasting Bike Tour from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 829 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $163Top rated

Cycle the Danube through Austria’s Wachau Valley, visit Dürnstein, taste local wines, and enjoy a full countryside day from Vienna.

“A great way to see the Austrian country side and meet some of the local people. Wonderful wine and food experience! This was a more physically intense excursion than I anticipated, but that was welcomed.”

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Wachau Valley Small-Group Tour and Wine Tasting from Vienna - Lunch at a family-run Heuriger
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Wachau Valley Small-Group Tour and Wine Tasting from Vienna

3.Wachau Valley Small-Group Tour and Wine Tasting from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 540 reviews · from $230

Review of Vienna's Wachau Valley tour with Dürnstein, wine tastings, a Danube cruise, lunch, and seasonal Melk Abbey access.

“We have to thank Marco for a truly amazing day! Our day trip through the Wachau Valley surpassed all expectations. The ride was comfortable, the vineyards were gorgeous and the wines were fantastic. We really enjoyed the authentic heuriger experience and the relaxing Danube cruise where we tried a few more wines. We returned to Vienna knowing so much about Wachau Valley wines and Austrian wine categories. We look forward to using that new knowledge when buying wines back home in the Finger Lakes region of NY State. Thanks, Marco!!”

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Grape Grazing: Wachau Valley Winery Biking Tour - Leaving Vienna for Krems
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Grape Grazing: Wachau Valley Winery Biking Tour

4.Grape Grazing: Wachau Valley Winery Biking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 468 reviews · 11 hours · from $163

Cycle through Austria’s Wachau Valley, taste family-made wines, explore Dürnstein, and enjoy a full day of scenery, history, and good food.

“Amazing trip. A unique experience, that was significantly enhanced by the tour guide Tzana, who was incredibly friendly yet professional, and extraordinarily knowledgeable into the local area, which really made our trip extra enjoyable. Would highly recommend. As a tip to future people, there are frequent places to get water bottle refills on the trip so no need to bring many bottles of water like I did! All round amazing trip”

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From Vienna: Wachau Valley Day Tour with Wine Tasting - First tastings and the white wines of Wachau
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From Vienna: Wachau Valley Day Tour with Wine Tasting

Private Day Tour Trip Salzburg Hallstatt and Melk from Vienna - The Early Start Through the Viennese Forest
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Private Day Tour Trip Salzburg Hallstatt and Melk from Vienna

6.Private Day Tour Trip Salzburg Hallstatt and Melk from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 388 reviews · 13 hours (approx.)

See Melk Abbey, Hallstatt, Lake Wolfgang, and Salzburg on a private 13-hour day trip from Vienna with flexible transport.

“We had a fantastic experience with Romano! He was incredibly friendly and professional, picking us up right on time and making us feel welcome from the start. The ride was enjoyable and informative—Romano kept the conversation engaging, sharing insights not just about the places we visited, but also weaving in fascinating bits of Austrian and world history. His depth of knowledge really added richness to the tour. If you're short on time but still want to see and learn more about Austria beyond just Vienna, this tour is a perfect choice. Highly recommend!”

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From Vienna: Dürnstein and Wachau Cruise - Watching the Wachau Valley from the water
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From Vienna: Dürnstein and Wachau Cruise

7.Dürnstein and Wachau Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 336 reviews · 1 day · from $116

Cruise from Vienna to Dürnstein aboard the MS Kaiserin Elisabeth II, with meals, Wachau Valley views, and two hours to explore.

“It was a very good day trip. Staff were helpful and friendly. Although the listing states that beverages are not included it is not stated at meal times etc when staff offer drinks so just a wee reminder that you will have to pay for these by the end of the trip. The 2 hours in Durnstein was enough for a little wander but as it was a Sunday not all places were open.”

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Krems: Wachau Valley River Cruise with 3-Course Meal - The River Views Between Krems and Dürnstein
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Krems: Wachau Valley River Cruise with 3-Course Meal

8.Wachau Valley River Cruise with 3-Course Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 254 reviews · from $76

Cruise from Krems to Melk through the Wachau Valley with vineyards, castles, a seasonal three-course meal, and a glass of local wine.

“My wife and I took the Krems Wachau Valley River Cruise with the 3- course meal on April 27th and we highly recommend it. The weather cooperated and we were able to get seats on the upper deck of the boat to enjoy the beautiful views. Seats on the upper deck are taken up quickly as there are people who take the cruise but not the meal so if you want to sit outside after you eat you need to be vigilant. The meal was excellent and the service staff were very polite and accomodating. For a cost of $94 per person (Canadian $) this was excellent value. We would…”

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Full Day Tour from Vienna to Wachau, Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg - Leaving Vienna for the Wachau Valley
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Full Day Tour from Vienna to Wachau, Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg

9.Full Day Tour from Vienna to Wachau, Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 151 reviews · from $44Best value

Review of Vienna’s 13-hour Wachau, Melk, Hallstatt, and Salzburg tour, with route details, value advice, and serious reliability warnings.

“We booked this tour weeks in advance, and they never showed up to our hotel in Vienna. We even prepaid for the trip. My wife was hugely disappointed and that we did not even receive a phone call or an email to inform us that no one would be picking us up. They’ve indicated we will receive a refund, but we are waiting on that. Found out later, that this happens frequently. You would be smarter to find a way to take the train and do the tour yourself.”

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From Vienna: Melk, Salzburg, and Hallstatt Private Tour - Melk Abbey above the Danube
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From Vienna: Melk, Salzburg, and Hallstatt Private Tour

10.Melk, Salzburg, and Hallstatt Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 63 reviews · 12 hours

A long but rewarding private day from Vienna to Melk, Salzburg, Lake Wolfgangsee, and Hallstatt with flexible stops and hotel pickup.

“excellent Our one day tour was superb. We are grateful for our tour guide Mr Darko. We had two young kids and our aged parents with us. Mr Darko made sure our parents didn't have any problems. He gave us good guidance and tips to explore the places. My elder son befriended him, he shared good times with Mr Darko while driving. We were picked up on time and dropped safety at Hotel on time. He made our day. :) Thanks, GYG for making our entire trip of Austria and Denmark memorable.”

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Wachau World Heritage Hike - Leaving Vienna for the UNESCO-listed Wachau
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Wachau World Heritage Hike

11.Wachau World Heritage Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $301

Escape Vienna for a small-group hike through Wachau vineyards, forests, and Danube viewpoints, guided by Karin with optional wine tavern stop.

“Our hiking was blessed with a nice weather. Karin takes us to off-the-path trails with great views. There are lots of different fruits that we could have a taste. She was an awesome guide!”

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