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

• Private Tour to Wachau Valley-Hallstatt-Salzburg

• 3 Castles and Wine Private Tour in Wachau Valley With Melk Church

• Wine Tasting on Traditional Wooden Boats in Wachau Valley

There’s no cost just to visit the Wachau Valley independently, but many people join a guided tour from Vienna. The beautiful UNESCO World Heritage–listed area is dotted with wineries, so joining a tour where someone else drives is ideal. Expect to pay at least US$145 for a simple full-day trip, and more for private tours or those that include meals or wine tastings.

Yes, the Wachau Valley is a beautiful area that's definitely worth visiting. It's known as Austria's wine region, and is also dotted with castles, palaces, and picturesque villages. As well as wine tasting, you can enjoy boat rides, cycling, and hiking in the Wachau Valley. Many guided tours depart from Vienna and are a convenient way to visit, as you can indulge in some wine tastings.

Per one customer who booked the Wachau Valley Small-Group Tour and Wine Tasting From Vienna, "We had a fun tour with our guide Marco through the Wachau Valley and wine region. Because it was October, we started with a guided tour through Melk Abbey, where we also had lunch. The highlight for me was driving beside the Danube and stopping at two wineries for a tasting of the lovely and well-made Wachau white wines. One of the most charming wine regions I have visited."

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.

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.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Wachau Valley. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Vienna:

• Schönbrunn Palace

• Hofburg Imperial Palace

• St. Stephen's Cathedral

• Historic Center of Vienna

• St. Peter's Church

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Vienna.