Wachau Valley Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Wachau Valley. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Wachau Valley Small-Group Tour and Wine Tasting from Vienna
• Danube Valley Day Trip from Vienna
• Full Day Tour from Vienna: Wachau, Melk, Hallstatt & Salzburg
• Wachau Valley Kayak & Wine Tour
• Wine tasting on traditional wooden boats in Wachau Valley

Wachau Valley tours vary in cost, depending on what they cover. A full-day tour of the valley from Vienna can cost you anywhere from around US$125 to US$220 per person for a spot on a group tour, while private tours can cost quite a bit more, especially if they include wine tasting.

The Wachau Valley in Austria is famous for its picturesque scenery along the Danube River and the produce grown there, particularly grapes and apricots. Among tourists, Wachau is well-known for its abbeys and castles (including castle ruins from the Middle Ages), as well as the river cruises you can take to see them and the scenic landscape.

There are many ways to explore the Wachau Valley. Active travelers can cycle along the riverside trails while hikers can take to walking trails up in the hills on either side of the valley. More relaxed approaches include cruising on a boat or attraction-hopping by car or guided tour.

The Wachau Valley's main attractions include the town of Krems and Melk Abbey, and Dürnstein Castle. Other places to visit in the Wachau Valley include the vineyards along its riverbanks, the ruins of Aggstein Castle, and the fortified church at Weißenkirchen in der Wachau.

Yes, you can go wine tasting in the Wachau Valley at the many wineries along the left bank of the Danube River. Most of the valley’s wineries and wine cellars are around the towns of Dürnstein, Weißenkirchen in der Wachau, and Spitz, where you can sip rieslings and grüner veltliners while taking in views of the Danube River.

To get from Vienna to the Wachau Valley, head to Melk or Krems, which sit at either end of the valley. You can drive or take the train from Vienna to Melk or via Saint Pölten to Krems. Or, take a tour with transportation. Local buses operate through the valley.

Some of the best and most photogenic panoramic viewpoints in the Wachau Valley include the views from Dürnstein Castle, Aggstein Castle, and the tower outside the village of Spitz. But you can also enjoy views of the valley from down by the river, such as by Schönbühel Castle.