Wachau Valley Tour: Explore Dürnstein and Wine Tasting

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: 24 hours
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…
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…

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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Pallavikamat123
Jun 7, 2025
Absolutely fantastic experience! - The Wachau Valley (one doesn't pronounce the letter C in Wachau) Tour was absolutely fantastic; we loved every bit of it. Our guide Phillipe, who's originally from Brazil, but is an Austrian now, regaled us with lots of stories en route. An old Australian couple accompanied us on our tour and it was quite a bit of fun. We visited two wine tasting places where information about the various types of grapes, seasons, their plucking, etc. was given, along with the tasting. We also visited a very pretty village Dürnstein dotted with nice cafes and souvenir shops. For lunch, we stopped at a wine tavern, and had this delicious lunch with an elderflower infused lemonade (highly recommended). More of Phillipe's stories were told, including the Austrian-German punctuality, and how he loves Indian curries, spices, okra, etc. The drive to and from Vienna to the vineyards is so picturesque and breathtaking! I absolutely recommend this tour - you won't regret it. Do ask for Phillipe as your guide :)
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Dmitry_s
Jun 5, 2025
Day off Vienna city for enjoying nature and wine - Great experience! Wine testing with Reuben was incredible. Picturesque villages and Danube river tour were excellent. The excursion is well planned and organized. Thanks to Reuben for being our incredible guide.
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Llg1371
Jun 3, 2025
Great tour of a beautiful area. - Highly recommend this tour.  A wonderful way to get outside the city of Vienna and see the beautiful Wachau Valley.  We drove through some absolutely gorgeous scenery. Vineyards on the hillsides and quaint villages. Saw Melk Abbey from the 1.25 hour boat ride on the Danube. Our guide, Camilo, masterfully blended his love for and knowledge of wine with the history of the region.  Van was pristine. Vineyards/tastings were well chosen.  Lunch stop was a beautiful location and great food. All in all -  a lovely day.
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Karolyn
Jun 3, 2025
Magical, informative, beautiful! - 5+, what a great day! Our guide, Tim, was very accommodating and knowledgeable! The ride, the experience at the vineyards, Melk Abbey were exceptional! Highly recommend this experience!
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Joseph_m
May 31, 2025
A must for wine lovers - I highly recommend this day trip if you enjoy white wine. The boat trip, wine, and scenery are excellent. Great way to spend the day.
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Josephm1944
May 26, 2025
Wachau Wonders - Outstanding guide who knew food wine and culture well - he had a culinary background - and he knew a lot about the regional wines and food. The Wachau valley is beautiful and the boat trip down the Donau was gorgeous
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Happiness35062089261
May 22, 2025
The Wachau Valley wine tour is a must for your itinerary when you are in Vienna. - The Wachau Valley Day Tour with wine tasting was a most enjoyable event during our visit to Vienna. Marko, our guide and host for the day, surely knows the history of the city and entertained us with interesting facts and stories of Vienna. He is a kind and friendly guy, who also knows the wine region, the vines, the farms and cellars and the wines they produce and sell. The wine tasting, lunch and boat cruise afterwards were excellent and can be recommended to anybody who loves wine and wants to learn more of the Austrian wine regions and their wines. The tour takes place in the scenic Wachau valley which on its own is worth visiting. Whenever you visit Vienna, make the Wachau Valley wine tour part of your itinerary.
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Paul_b
May 21, 2025
Great trip - Excellent day trip. Just right. The guide was very knowledgeably about the area and made the trip a breeze.
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Wotan1235
May 16, 2025
Wachau Wonder! - Absolutely fantastic and informative; highly recommended! Our guide Marco was incredibly knowledgeable & engaging. Magnificent wines & scenery. Worth every Euro.
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Fearless39905221453
May 13, 2025
Memorable Experience and Great Time - Our tour guide Tim was fantastic. He looked after us, explained all the wines, the region, and history of the Wachau Valley. It was an amazing experience and recommended to anyone going to Vienna. Ask for Tim.
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From $228
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).