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

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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Marie_m
Sep 1, 2024
A fabulous experience with beautiful scenery and brilliant company - Out of our 9 day trip to Prague, Vienna & Budapest, this was the best day. Tim was very knowledgable about wines, took us to some fabulous wineries and was great company for the day. He really added extra personality and value to the tour. The bikes are great, tour is mainly flat and manageable. The scenery is beautiful and really encourages you to go back to Austria. Worth every penny.
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Max_b
Aug 29, 2024
One of the best things to do in Austria - Tim, our guide, was brilliant. He was very knowledgeable of the area and the wines, and was really accommodating to everyone on the trip. I couldn't believe just how beautiful the countryside is. And enjoying it all on a bike, cycling through the beautiful scenery and vineyards, after having a couple of wines, was just bliss. We bonded with everyone else on the trip, and all enjoyed an amazing lunch together. We even had some free time to go for a swim or walk up to the Dürnstein Castle ruins. It was such a memorable experience that I would recommend it to anyone travelling to Austria.
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989sabrinar
Aug 26, 2024
Amazing biking experience - This tour was the highlight of my trip to Austria. Sina was an incredible tour guide... knowledgeable, great at helping a diverse group become comfortable and close for a beautiful day together, and explaining every step of the day. Also the bikes were excellent quality, and the wine stops were thoughtfully curated
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Susan_c
Aug 22, 2024
NA - Tomas Furi was the BEST!!!! Very spontaneous and knowledgeable. I have nothing more to say and this is not necessary to fill out a review.
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Brianne_b
Aug 20, 2024
Beautiful scenery - Nicholas was absolutely amazing during our tour. This is one of the best tours I've been on. Being able to bike in such a beautiful area was a highlight of my trip.
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Eri912
Aug 20, 2024
My favorite day! - LOVED this tour! Our tour guide, Tomas, was wonderful- 6 ⭐️! So much fun getting out of the City and exploring a couple of beautiful, small towns in Wachau Valley. The bikes were easy and a great way to get around. Wine tastings and lunch were fantastic. Explored town on both sides of the river. Highly recommend.
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Christy_p
Aug 17, 2024
Great tour and beautiful... - Great tour and beautiful scenery. Lunch was fabulous. Moderate bike ride, the second half requires more endurance. 18 mile total trek with multiple stops. Time also allotted for browsing the town.
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Allison_s
Aug 17, 2024
Highlight of Vienna - This was the highlight of our trip to Vienna! Our guide was really personable and shared lots of interesting info with us about the region. The scenery was breathtaking, and the two wineries we stopped at were very nice as well. The tour company arranged lunch in Dürnstein, and we had a chance to explore the city for about an hour. We finished off the tour with a dip in the Danube. It almost made up for the Taylor Swift concert we missed in Vienna!
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Adipasquale13
Aug 15, 2024
Beautiful views and unique tour - We had Tim as our tour guide and he was great, we had the best time!! Very informative and it was great to see the countryside, which was beautiful. Would definitely recommend the bike tour, as you are able to see more than if you were able to do so via car/van.
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Madeline_w
Aug 11, 2024
Fun day trip! - We had a great time two friends traveling in Vienna! Bike ride wasn’t hard, beautiful scenery and plenty of wine!! Highly recommend
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