Danube Valley Private Tour with Melk Abbey Skip-the-Line Access from Vienna

Vienna, Austria

8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Get out of Vienna for a day without worrying about train transfers or renting a car, on a private day tour to the Danube Valley. Your private guide takes you to picturesque towns such as Dürnstein and Spitz, and teaches you about their history. Cruise on the Danube River from Spitz to Melk, and enjoy a guided tour of the 11th-century Benedictine Melk Abbey.

Travel in a comfortable private vehicle and avoided buses and trains
Relax and see the landscape float past on a Danube River cruise
Learn more about local history on a tour of Melk Abbey and Museum
Receive personalized attention on an intimate private tour

What's Included

Professional guide
Private transportation
River cruise from Spitz to Melk
Private tour of Melk Abbey
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We pick up from any hotel, apartment, train station or cruise ship in Vienna. Please specify during check-out.

Operating hours
.8:30 am

Itinerary

Your private guide will pick you up at your Vienna hotel. Climb into a minivan or limousine and depart Vienna, bound for the Danube Valley.

Your first stop is in the medieval town of Dürnstein, where King Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned in the 12th century. Explore Dürnstein at your own pace and marvel at its famous blue tower, the rustic wine taverns, medieval courtyards, and the town hall. Opt for a hike up to the fortress to see where Richard the Lionheart was held prisoner, and stop to taste local apricot schnapps and marmalade.

Continue to Spitz to take a Danube River cruise with optional lunch on board (not included).

After your meal, visit the Melk Abbey, which was founded 1,000 years ago by the Benedictines. Your tickets are reserved in advance so you can skip the entry line, then take a private tour led by one of the monastery's own guides.

Durnstein

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Spitz

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Melk Abbey

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infant seats available
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 9 reviews

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Wow! What a day!! Beauty...

tammy_e, Aug 2024

Wow! What a day!! Beauty everywhere you look!! Our tour guide Robert was beyond expectations!! A wealth of knowledge and passion about his homeland!! Kind, caring and a vital asset traveling with an older passenger (my momma) that he looked out for like she was his own!! Thank you Robert!!! You are a gem!!! Highly recommend!!

Best day of the trip

Scott_B, May 2024

This was certainly a highlight of our trip. Josef is a wonderful guide! The boat ride was special. So so beautiful. Please do this.

This tour was absolutely amazing...

Hesther H, Oct 2016

This tour was absolutely amazing! Suzanne personally tailored this day for to experience the beautiful Wachau Valley by walking, cruising, hiking, and enjoying the besuty and culture around us. Suzanne is a energetic fun guide with the gift of being able to make Austrian history come alive! Thanks!!!!