Wachau Valley Wine Tasting Bike Tour from Vienna
by Vienna Explorer
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€270Overview
This full-day tour starts in Vienna with a train ride to the Wachau Valley. The guided bike tour lasts about 11 hours and covers approximately 16 miles (25 kilometers) of mostly easy terrain along the Danube River. The tour includes bike rental, helmet, rain poncho, and a professional guide. The first stop is Krems an der Donau, a village known for its wine production. From there, participants cycle along the Danube to the town of Durnstein, known for its colorful houses and historic sites. In Durnstein, there is a 20-minute visit to the blue tower of Durnstein Abbey. The ride continues to Weissenkirchen, where a 30-minute wine tasting takes place at a family-run winery. The tour also includes a visit to the fortress ruins of Burgruine Duernstein, historically noted as the prison of King Richard the Lionheart, with explanations about local wine and schnapps traditions. Along the route, there is an opportunity to swim in the Danube River. Transport by train back to Vienna is included. Wine tastings and other local specialties are part of the tour. Lunch is not included but can be purchased at a nearby wine tavern, which offers vegetarian options. Electric bikes are not available for this tour. The tour operates in all weather conditions, so appropriate clothing is recommended.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Krems an der Donau
The tour starts in Krems an der Donau, a small village in Austria known for its longstanding tradition of wine production.
Danube ride to Durnstein
Cycling along the Danube River leads to the town of Durnstein, which features colorful houses, traditional wine taverns, and historic landmarks typical of Austrian villages.
Durnstein Abbey
A 20-minute stop to see the blue tower that is part of the well-known Stift Dürnstein.
20 min
Weissenkirchen
The ride continues to Weissenkirchen for a 30-minute wine tasting at a small, family-run winery.
30 min
Burgruine Duernstein
Visit the ruins of the fortress where King Richard the Lionheart was once imprisoned and learn about the area's wine and schnapps production.
Danube swim stop
Along the Danube River, there is a brief stop to swim before returning.
Meeting point
The tour starts form our tour office: Franz Josefs Kai 45 (Metro U2 / U4 Schottenring, take exit “Schottenring” or “Salztorbrücke”.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Wachau Valley Wine Tasting Bike Tour from Vienna
by Vienna Explorer
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€270Overview
This full-day tour starts in Vienna with a train ride to the Wachau Valley. The guided bike tour lasts about 11 hours and covers approximately 16 miles (25 kilometers) of mostly easy terrain along the Danube River. The tour includes bike rental, helmet, rain poncho, and a professional guide. The first stop is Krems an der Donau, a village known for its wine production. From there, participants cycle along the Danube to the town of Durnstein, known for its colorful houses and historic sites. In Durnstein, there is a 20-minute visit to the blue tower of Durnstein Abbey. The ride continues to Weissenkirchen, where a 30-minute wine tasting takes place at a family-run winery. The tour also includes a visit to the fortress ruins of Burgruine Duernstein, historically noted as the prison of King Richard the Lionheart, with explanations about local wine and schnapps traditions. Along the route, there is an opportunity to swim in the Danube River. Transport by train back to Vienna is included. Wine tastings and other local specialties are part of the tour. Lunch is not included but can be purchased at a nearby wine tavern, which offers vegetarian options. Electric bikes are not available for this tour. The tour operates in all weather conditions, so appropriate clothing is recommended.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Krems an der Donau
The tour starts in Krems an der Donau, a small village in Austria known for its longstanding tradition of wine production.
Danube ride to Durnstein
Cycling along the Danube River leads to the town of Durnstein, which features colorful houses, traditional wine taverns, and historic landmarks typical of Austrian villages.
Durnstein Abbey
A 20-minute stop to see the blue tower that is part of the well-known Stift Dürnstein.
20 min
Weissenkirchen
The ride continues to Weissenkirchen for a 30-minute wine tasting at a small, family-run winery.
30 min
Burgruine Duernstein
Visit the ruins of the fortress where King Richard the Lionheart was once imprisoned and learn about the area's wine and schnapps production.
Danube swim stop
Along the Danube River, there is a brief stop to swim before returning.
Meeting point
The tour starts form our tour office: Franz Josefs Kai 45 (Metro U2 / U4 Schottenring, take exit “Schottenring” or “Salztorbrücke”.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.