Top Vienna Water Tours

Spend a day discovering Austria’s UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley on this trip along the Danube River from Vienna. Led by a local guide, pass the vineyards, abbeys, and forests of the countryside as you learn about the area’s rich history. Top off your day trip with a boat ride (summer only) to Melk along the Danube where you visit a Benedictine abbey overlooking the river or an Austrian meal in a local restaurant (winter only). Your excursion concludes with transportation back to Vienna.

Get a true taste of the Austrian countryside on this day trip to the Wachau Valley from Vienna. Your guide leads the way through charming villages and scenic landscape, making stops at UNESCO-listed sites such as the medieval town of Dürnstein. Relax with an authentic lunch at a local wine tavern (own expense) and taste the region’s best wines in a small, intimate cellar. Between May and September, your day trip will also include a Danube River cruise between the villages of Spitz and Melk.

Despite being a city built on water, few visitors really get out onto Vienna's waterways. This small-group tour takes you along the only guided paddling route in the city, so that you see a different side to Vienna and discover some hidden gems as you explore.

Enjoy a day in Vienna with this combo tour, including a scenic cruise on the Danube River, a classical music concert, and a delicious 3-course dinner. Admire the city’s top sights from the blue waters of the Danube, passing Millennium Tower and Urania Observatory. Then enjoy an authentic Austrian dinner at Café-Restaurant Residenz before topping off your evening with live classical music at the Schonbrunn Palace Orangery.

Starting in the south of Vienna you are traveling down the Danube in a comfortable atmosphere on a modern motorboat. All the way trough Vienna you finally reach the southern end of the city from where you enter the Danube-Canal. This waterway goes right trough the city center of Vienna and allows you to see a whole series of attractions from a view you would normally never get. You will also see beautiful nature near the Danube national park. Duration: usually 3-4 hours, depending on the traffic situation You can choose between just relaxing on the boat and enjoying the tour or getting information on the most interesting points along the way. Just tell us what you like.

Nestled along the beautiful Danube River, the UNESCO–listed Wachau Valley is home to some of Austria’s most impressive historic attractions and landmarks—but the sites can only be best admired from the water. On this round-trip sightseeing tour, cruise from Melk to Krems and admire uninterrupted views over top attractions including Dürnstein Abbey, 12th-century Schönbühel Castle, and the fortified church of St. Michael.

Make your way to Bratislava by canoe on a full-day tour from Vienna. Round-trip transportation from the city eliminates the guesswork of navigating public transit and a border crossing independently. Once in Hainburg, Austria join your guide on a 2-hour canoe ride down the Danube with views of Devil Castle, local wildlife, and more. Upon arrival, tour the city of Bratislava on your own or hire a personal guide.

See the heart of Austria’s wine region on a private day trip to the Wachau Valley from Vienna. Led by an expert guide, visit a traditional wine tavern to sip and swirl local blends. Then head to the medieval town of Dürnstein to taste local chocolates, schnapps and more. Summer travelers also enjoy a cruise to Melk along the Danube River, while winter trips include a leisurely lunch at the wine tavern. Before returning to Vienna, top off your day at Melk Abbey to admire the town’s historic Benedictine Monastery.

After departing from Marina Wien the trip starts heading towards Viennas container port where you turn for a cruise all the way trough the city. You get a rare perspective on the Danube city, including the Vienna International Centre, the DC tower as well as the Danube tower. Furthermore you will get a view on Millenium City and the famous Danube island. In the northern end of the city, Kahlenberg and its idyllic vineyards mark the second turn point to start the way back. Duration: 1,5 - 2 hours You can choose between just relaxing on the boat and enjoying the tour or getting information on the most interesting points along the way. Just tell us what you like.

If you're searching for something truly different then let us take you to a relaxing undiscovered side arm of the Danube for a private kayak tour. We paddle entirely at your pace, in either single or double kayaks according to your preference. You'll be guided throughout by a certified open-water lifeguard (trained by the Royal Life Saving Society - UK), so whether you choose a morning, afternoon or sunset paddle, there's simply no better way to escape summer in the city than by joining us on the water.

After departing from Marina Wien the trip starts heading towards Viennas container port where you turn for a cruise all the way trough the city. You get a rare perspective on the Danube city, including the Vienna International Centre, the DC tower as well as the Danube tower. Furthermore you will get a view on Millenium City and the famous Danube island. In the northern end of the city, Kahlenberg and its idyllic vineyards mark the second turn point to start the way back. Duration: 1,5 - 2 hours You can choose between just relaxing on the boat and enjoying the tour or getting information on the most interesting points along the way. Just tell us what you like.