Wachau Valley Small-Group Tour and Wine Tasting from Vienna

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Itinerary

1. 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.

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2. 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.

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3. Afterwards you'll go for lunch in a traditional family-run Austrian wine tavern (not included).

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4. Enjoy a one hour river cruise on the famous Blue Danube between the small villages of Spitz and Melk. (Summer itinerary)

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5. 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)

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 643 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Wachau Valley tour experience

  Great trip learning about Austria's wine history in Wachau Valley. Although the river cruise was cancelled due to low water levels, Marco made the experience great. Marco was very knowledgeable about the region and easy to talk to. Would recommend for a future tour.

  Jackson4HOUTXSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 2Not even close to expectations for the cost

  We were not informed prior to leaving that there was a substitition of Melk Abbey for the Danube cruise. The bicycle tour that left just prior to us was told they were doing a Danube cruise, but our guide told us we could not do it. No one in our group was interested in Melk. Lunch at Melk was substandard and expensive. Also did not realize our tour guide was also going to be doing the wine tasting, as opposed to someone from the wineries. Also, difficult to see outside the van with 8 adults inside.

  565kimberlyeSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Amazing Day in Wachua Valley

  We had an awesome day exploring the Wachau Valley with Ron. He was a fantastic guide—friendly, knowledgeable, easygoing, and made the whole day feel relaxed and fun. The scenery was beautiful, the wineries and wines were excellent, and the small-group format made the experience even better. Ron shared just the right amount of information about the wines, the region, and the history without making anything feel too formal. We also really enjoyed our visit to the beautiful town of Dürnstein. It was a great addition to the day and gave us some time to walk around, explore, and take in the atmosphere of this charming little town along the Danube. It was a great mix of wine tasting, sightseeing, beautiful scenery, and simply enjoying the Wachau Valley. We never felt rushed and really enjoyed the entire day. Definitely one of the highlights of our trip. Highly recommend this tour—and Ron was terrific!

  Ted_CSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5Ron was our tour guide...

  Ron was our tour guide and was very friendly and knowledgeable. A perfect day visiting 2 vineyards, shopping local shops and having lunch in a lovely garden restaurant. Ending with a boat cruise on the Danube, relaxing with a cup of coffee. Wonderful day trip!!

  Jeryl_LAugust 2026via Viator

• 5Mario is the best guide!

  An incredible, intimate trip to the Wachau wine region with Mario as our guide! He was very knowledgeable about every detail of the experience. We visited 2 wineries, stopped for lunch at a Heuriger, and at a local town. Highly recommend doing this trip while you’re in Vienna!

  E9097XXannayAugust 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Great experience!

  Marco was a great guide, well versed in Austrian history and the Wachau Valley, vineyards and all the wines we tasted. The group was 6, great conversations and an excellent way to see the Danube, the countryside, and many castles and monasteries. Highly recommended!!

  Paul_BJuly 2026via Viator

Know before you go

How it compares in Vienna

• Its from-price is 43% below the median of the 213 day trips we list in Vienna.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 7 of 213.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Vienna

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The Ringstrasse circles the old centre with monumental buildings: the State Opera, the Parliament, the City Hall and the Burgtheater. Inside the ring, St Stephen's Cathedral, with its patterned tile roof, rises above lanes of shops and cafés, and the Hofburg palace complex holds the imperial apartments, the Spanish Riding School and a museum devoted to Empress Elisabeth.

Top-ranked sights in Vienna: Hofburg Imperial Palace (Hofburg Wien) , Schönbrunn Palace (Schloss Schönbrunn), Rathaus.

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