Vienna Day Trip: Wachau Valley Wine-Tasting and Scenic Biking
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732 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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39anja
Jun 19, 2024
must do. - nicholas was our guide - and luckily we had a small crew - which made it so special. very much reocmmend this adventure. biking was not hard. beautiful was unparalleled. next time i will stay at one of these cute spots in the wachau valley.
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Z2490xnrocioc
Jun 19, 2024
Amazing! - Amazing experience. Our tour guide Miguel was both friendly, knowledgeable, and fun. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to see the Wachau Valley in a unique way.
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Sam_a
Jun 18, 2024
Worth it! - Wonderful experience biking through Austria's countryside. Our train back to Vienna was delayed heavily (not the tour/organiser's fault) but our tour guide Miguel was always friendly and upbeat, and did his best to ensure we got back to Vienna in a timely manner despite the circumstances. It was my first time using a bicycle with gears so it took a while to get used to it and sometimes keep up with the group while cycling, but the trip was very worth it.
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Kyle_b
Jun 17, 2024
Must do for wine lovers in Vienna - Excellent tour guide. Well run tour with lots of great wine and beautiful scenery. Great places to buy exclusive vintages.
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Daniel_b
Jun 11, 2024
Excellent! - Even on a rainy day, my friend and I had an amazing time cycling through the valley. We went just over 16 miles throughout the day. The guide was wonderful and everyone at the stops we made was kind and informative. Would absolutely take this or a similar tour again.
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Nolan_g
Jun 9, 2024
Awesome - highly recommend - Incredible experience. Being from the states we felt right at home with the group and guide. Lovely people along the way, lots of great wine, good breaks, wonderful lunch. Incredible views along the ride. Awe inspiring. Great stops to discuss history, the area, and wine production.
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Coral
Jun 5, 2024
Great time in Wachau Valley - This was a wonderful trip outside of the bustling city. It was a small group of us, but a lot of fun. The journey to/from Wachau was easy, our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable and we had a chance to taste lovely wines. Highly recommended if you are looking to do something active and different in Austria.
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Edecola
Jun 4, 2024
Great way to experience the Austrian countryside & wine culture! - This was a lovely, full day experience! Bikes were high quality, guide was knowledgeable and customized the trip for our group, and the wine tastings were generous. A standout from our brief visit to Vienna!
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Dana_j
May 26, 2024
Perfect day on bikes - This was an incredible way to get out of the city, see the beautiful Austrian wine country. Sina, our guide, was amazing. Great group and good times sampling the wine and hearing the stories. Highly recommend to those that want a fun active day of beautiful country.
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Mssyikin
May 25, 2024
It was ok - It was ok. Could be done more efficiently - we missed the train by 5 mins and had to wait for the next hour. Time wasted there. Otherwise it was ok tour. Nice to be outside the city though.
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