Vienna Day Trip: Wachau Valley Wine-Tasting and Scenic Biking
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714 Ratings
Wien

Embark on a one-day cycling trip from Vienna into the heart of Austria’s countryside! Savor wine sampling, gentle bicycle rides amidst stunning landscapes, a swim in the Danube, and dine in authentic wine taverns located in one of Austria’s prime wine provinces, the Wachau Valley.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Krems an der Donau - The tour starts at Krems an der Donau, a small Austrian village with a rich history of wine production.
  • Dürnstein - Ride along the Danube to the town of Durnstein. With its colorful houses, cozy wine taverns, and historic monuments, Durnstein truly is a typical Austrian village.
  • Durnstein Abbey - Discover the iconic blue tower that is part of the stunning Stift Dürnstein.
  • Weissenkirchen - Ride to the small town of Weissenkirchen for a second wine tasting at a small, family-run winery.
  • Burgruine Duernstein - Learn why Austrian wine and schnapps are some of the best in the world and meander through the magnificent fortress ruins of Dürnstein (King Richard the Lionheart’s prison).
  • Danube River - Ride along the Danube river and stop for a quick swim.
What's Included
  • Helmet and rain poncho provided
  • Expert-led guided tour
  • Guided bike tour with bike rental included
  • Wine tastings and local specialties
  • Round-trip train transport to Wachau Valley
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch at local restaurant
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Electric Bikes
Additional Information
  • Total cycling distance is approx. 16 miles (25 kilometers)
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Routes may vary due to weather or other factors
  • Lunch is available at one of the local wine taverns (17.00€, cash only). Vegetarian option is also provided.
  • We do not provide Electric Bikes for this tour
Location
Vienna Explorer
Franz-Josefs-Kai
The tour starts form our tour office: Franz Josefs Kai 45 (Metro U2 / U4 Schottenring, take exit “Schottenring” or “Salztorbrücke”.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Martin_s
Apr 17, 2024
Biking-Wine Tour Through Wachau Valley, Austria - Great biking-wine tour through Wachau Valley Wine Region. The tour started in Vienna at a bike shop, then we went by train to the sister bike shop in Krems. Proceed by bike to several wineries to taste wines and also local liquors/schnapps/brandies. Total amount biked was approximately 17 miles (27 km) total (8.5 miles down, and 8.5 miles back). Big pours on the wine - one of the best tours we have ever been on. Suggestion: trying starting in Krems if you are in the area, saves about an hour on the train.
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Jtt777
Dec 9, 2023
Fantastic experience in Wachau! Best bike tour ever! - This was one of the most favorite travel things I’ve ever done! The wine in the area is fantastic and you are biking in such a beautiful area of country with the prettiest quaint villages. THe group size was perfect for the tour and our guide did an excellent job getting us together and allowing everyone to enjoy the biking. The quality of the bikes were surprisingly good. The were lightweight, responsive and fun to bike. I made some great friends on the bike ride as welll! The biking was never that difficult, mostly flat terrain. It took the whole day mostly but all i wanted to do was spend more time in the valley! There is some great history in the area as well that the guide was helpful to provide. Again, one of my favorite experiences and a beautiful convenient way to get our of Vienna and enjoy some beautiful countryside only a short distance away!
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Suzanneaccioly
Nov 4, 2023
Pedal & Wine - Good bikes and a wonderful place to cycle. We tasted wines during the tour and the guide was very helpful. I recommend
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Lauren_h
Nov 3, 2023
Absolutely fantastic,... - Absolutely fantastic, highly recommend to everyone. We did it in the fall (late October) and the leaves were stunning.
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Margaret_r
Oct 25, 2023
Amazing personable experience! - Tim was absolutely excellent! Even though there was the threat of rain, Tim still was ok with us wanting to keep our original travel date. The tour ended up being Tim, my husband, and me. Tim had taken the time to meet the locals, especially the winery owners, and is clearly on good terms with all of them. He knows the area, the wines in the area, and a lot about the history of the area. We were able to meet one of the owners - Max. His wines are absolutely delicious and well-worth the visit!! Hearing his family’s story and his own story made our trip even more personable and memorable. We highly recommend this tour. If any of the other guides are half as good as Tim, you will greatly enjoy your time!
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Chrisdw7968ds
Oct 23, 2023
Breathtaking views and delicious wine - My wife and I had an amazing time biking through the gorgeous Wachau valley region. Our group was small, only 7 people in total, and our guide, Tomas, was incredibly kind, funny, and informative as we made our journey. The tour included a visit to just two wineries, but honestly this felt like plenty considering the amount of wine offered at each one, and all of the other sites along the way. Tomas and the winemakers we encountered offered lots of context for the wines we were tasting, which really helped me better appreciate the subtleties in flavor and body imparted by the environment and processing. Definitely bring money for lunch; it was at a traditional Austrian place in a small town on the Danube, and the food was delicious and affordable. Don't worry too much about having enough stamina or bike riding skill, I hadn't ridden a bike in over 5 years and found it very easy going.
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Patricia_d
Oct 22, 2023
Highlight of our trip! - Don't miss this biking excursion to the beautiful Wauchau Valley! This was one of the highlights of our 10 day trip to Eastern Europe. The 15 mile bike ride took us through some picturesque, cobble stone towns along the Danube, making a fews stops for wine tasting and lunch. Tim was a great guide, the pace very relaxed, and the scenery dreamy!
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Antonieta_s
Oct 19, 2023
The best time in Vienna doing something different!! - This is a tour that strongly recommended to everybody. Everything was so perfect!! The tour guide was great, very knowledgeable about the scenery and wines. I had an awesome group of 11 people around the world. It was absolutely beautiful 💖 I will do it again!!
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Nicholas_k
Oct 19, 2023
Great Guide, Great Tour! - Tim was a great guide who seemed to instinctively know how to provide enough information to provide context and interest but not too much so the trip became ponderous. We thought the day was very well planned and easy. Of course, the scenery made it spectacular but the care and attention by the Vienna team made it very smooth so we could enjoy the stops and the scenery.
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Akotiga
Oct 19, 2023
Gorgeous scenery while biking - Our guide Tim was amazing. Knowledgeable and hilarious. The region is beautiful and full of history along the Danube.
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