Top Vienna Water Tours

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.

Discover the highlights of the historic Old Town with a Private Guide and see the landmarks along the Danube River from a boat cruise. See the Rathaus, St Stephen’s Cathedral and Hofburg Palace, Uniqa Tower, Urania observatory, Schützenhaus and more! Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. 3-hour 15-min: Basic Old Town Tour & Boat Cruise This option includes a 2-hour walking tour and a 1-hour 15-min boat cruise. See the Rathaus, St Peter’s Church, St Stephen’s Cathedral and more. 4-hour 15-min: Extended Old Town Tour & Boat Cruise Join this tour to see more Old Town highlights such as Wiener Minoritenkirche and the Hofburg Palace. This option includes a 3-hour walking tour and a 1-hour 15-min boat cruise. Danube is the second-longest river in Europe, a remarkable witness to the history, culture and heritage of Austria. Join our Local Guide on the streets of Vienna’s Old Town to learn all about its remarkable monuments.

Treat yourself to a classical music concert in Vienna’s St. Peter’s Church. One of the city’s baroque beauties, the lavish church is a fitting venue for an evening of music in the heart of the city. Take a seat in the church vaults and immerse yourself in a program of music from renowned classical composers such as Mozart, Vivaldi, Bach, Schubert, and Beethoven.

Explore Vienna at your own pace with a 3, 4, or 5-attraction pass. You have seven days from the first use to visit all the included attractions. The 3-attraction pass includes a 2-day unlimited hop-on, hop-off Big Bus ticket, entry to Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna's most famous palace and the former summer residence of the Habsburgs and a ticket to the Belvedere Palace, a stunning Baroque landmark featuring two magnificent palaces. The 4-attraction pass adds a DDSG River Cruise, offering a scenic journey along the Danube River with views of Vienna’s picturesque landscapes and iconic landmarks. The 5-attraction pass includes all the above plus a ride on the iconic Riesenrad Giant Ferris Wheel at Prater, offering panoramic views of Vienna. There’s no better or more flexible way to experience Vienna!

Tour Highlights: Private Chauffeured Ride in a Mercedes V-Class AMG Scenic Ferry Ride across the Danube Wine Tasting Session at a Local Wachau Winery Visit the Iconic Stift Melk Abbey ️ Leisure time in Spitz or Weissenkirchen Panoramic Stops & Photo Moments in the Wachau Valley (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Escape the overcrowded tourist hotspots and discover the Wolfgangsee—the emerald gem of the Alps where the Viennese actually go to relax. This tour is the "Anti-Hallstatt": instead of rushing through busy streets, we invite you to slow down and experience the "Sommerfrische" (the traditional Austrian summer retreat). You will visit three charming lakeside villages—St. Gilgen, St. Wolfgang, and Strobl—each with its own unique character. Whether you want to ride Austria's steepest steam cog railway (Schafbergbahn) for a world-class view, take a nostalgic boat cruise, or simply enjoy a quiet coffee by the crystal-clear water, this day is entirely yours. With a professional two-person crew (private driver + guide), you have the freedom to swim, hike, or shop without watching the clock. This is not just a tour; it is a day of alpine mindfulness. Savor a lakeside lunch with fresh fish and discover the timeless elegance that has made this region a favorite for emperors.

Discover the alpine beauty of Austria’s Salzkammergut region and visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hallstatt on this full-day group tour from Vienna. Travel across the country for a walk through Hallstatt’s pretty village, learning about its history as you admire its lakeside views. See more of the Salzkammergut with stops at the resort town of Gmunden and the island castle of Schloss Ort.

Your day begins with a pick-up from your Vienna hotel, where a professional driver will take you through spectacular Alpine scenery, passing charming villages and mountains until you reach Hallstatt, considered one of the most beautiful villages in the world. Located on the shores of a crystal-clear lake and surrounded by majestic mountains, Hallstatt offers a truly fairytale setting. During your visit, you'll have free time to stroll through its picturesque streets, discover its most photogenic spots, and soak up the unique atmosphere of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. As a special highlight of the experience, you'll enjoy a shared boat trip on Lake Hallstatt, where you can admire unique panoramic views of the village and its spectacular natural surroundings—a perspective that makes this destination even more magical. At the end of the day, you'll return to Vienna with unforgettable memories of one of Austria's most iconic destinations.

Spend a day discovering Austria’s UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley—and leave all the sightseeing logistics to someone else—on this trip along the Danube River from Vienna. Pass by vineyards, abbeys, and forests while learning about the area’s rich history from your guide. Come in the summer, and you can also take a boat ride on the Danube to Melk.