Wachau Valley Small-Group Tour and Wine Tasting from Vienna

Escape the hustle and bustle of Vienna on a small-group tour to the picturesque Wachau Valley. Explore charming villages, visit historical sites, indulge in a wine tasting, and enjoy a scenic Danube river cruise. Book now!

Duration: 8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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.
  • Vinotake Duernstein - Afterwards you’ll go for lunch in a traditional family-run Austrian wine tavern (not included).
  • Danube River - Enjoy a one hour river cruise on the famous Blue Danube between the small villages of Spitz and Melk. (Summer itinerary)
  • Melk Abbey - Before returning back to Vienna, you’ll see Melk Abbey (Stift Melk) - entrance included during the winter months, a world-famous Benedictine abbey founded in 1089. Located above the town of Melk on a rocky outcrop, this impressive monastic site boasts stunning views of the Danube river down below. (Winter Itinerary)
What's Included
  • Expert driver/guide for the entire day
  • Enjoy wine tastings and local cuisine
  • 70-minute scenic Danube river cruise (seasonal)
  • Travel comfortably in a luxury 8-seater vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Lunch and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Take a day off from Vienna and explore the scenic Wachau Valley located in Austrian rural areas on this intimate, expert-led excursion. Fulfil your hunger with a mouthwatering lunch at a classic Heurige (wine tavern). Guided by a knowledgeable local, visit eye-catching villages and historical landmarks such as the UNESCO World Heritage site, the medieval town of Dürnstein, known for its association with Richard the Lionheart. Taste wine at a quaint local winery. Further, witness the beauty of the Wachau Valley from a different viewpoint via a 70-minute picturesque Danube river journey (accessible between May to September) between the antique villages of Spitz and Melk.

  • 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
Location
Vienna Explorer
Franz-Josefs-Kai
This tour starts from our tour office, located at Franz Josefs Kai 45 (Metro U2 / U4 Schottenring, take exit “Schottenring” or “Salztorbrücke”. Hotel pick up can be arranged upon request. Please contact the local tour operator directly.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Josephcv5902ip
Sep 1, 2024
Must do experience. - The tour was so very well run and our guide was fantastic. We learnt so much about Austria, Vienna and their wines. Definitely recommend this tour to anyone who enjoys wine.
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Excursion04991053277
Aug 28, 2024
Highly recommend this tour! - What a delightful day!!! Wonderful wines that we're sorry to find out we can't send home to ourselves. A fabulous al fresco lunch stop, and rounded out with a 90 min boat ride on the Danube. Marco was a delightful and knowledgable guide. We had a great group of folks, which made the day special. Not normly not a "group tour" person, but glad I pushed my envelope. Highly recommended!!!
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Edgardo_r
Aug 27, 2024
White Wine Tasting in Wachau Valley - Excellent tour. Comfortable bus. Guide (Marcos) was great. Lunch location could not have been better. Love it!
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John_b
Aug 22, 2024
Relaxed and Informative. - The whole experience was memorable. It gave a good basic understanding of Wachau Valley wines, thanks to Marco. The venue for lunch and the cruise down the Danube added to the overall day.
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Nicole_g
Aug 15, 2024
Perfect Day! - We had an amazing time on the wine tour! Thomas did a fantastic job guiding us through the beautiful wineries, where we enjoyed some truly delicious wines. The day was perfectly capped off with a relaxing cruise on the Danube River. Highly recommended!
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Morgannec658
Aug 9, 2024
Camilo is a great guide, and the wine is just as good! :) - Camilo was our host and was SO knowledgeable and friendly. This trip was a great balance of free time to explore and group timed segments. I also appreciated that it was a small group (only 8 people, plus our guide) which made it less hectic. It was a great day trip from Vienna. I would definitely recommend this trip!
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Elsa_d
Aug 5, 2024
Great day in Wachau - Very enjoyable tour with Camilo. We learned about the wines and the region and he made it very fun. We liked the pacing of the tour and the ferry ride. Very well done tour.
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303carlih
Jul 27, 2024
Wine tour with a short cruise down the Danube . - Marco was great! Very pleasant tour guide. Knew a lot about the area and the wine. Great day to explore the surrounding Vienna area. The little town was great for souvenir shopping. Also had a great chocolate shop.
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Iamkayley
Jul 25, 2024
Fantastic Tour - Fantastic and well-paced tour! There were only 5 of us on the tour. Our tour guide/driver was very pleasant and extremely knowledgeable about Austrian wine. We had about 10 tastings that day, and a wonderful lunch at a small winery. Wachau Valley is beautiful in the summer. We had an amazing time!
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All_s
Aug 23, 2024
Must go! - Well organised, but planned perfectly. One star less for visiting a Heurigen with food under average in Au, obligatory but not included in the tour cost.
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