Wachau Valley Wine Tasting Bike Tour from Vienna

Highlights

Hear insightful commentary from the guide
Expect a moderately challenging ride; electric bikes available (extra cost)
Round-trip train transport provided between Vienna and Wachau Valley

Summary

Greet your guide at the Vienna Explorer tour office on Franz Josefs Kai and make your way to a local metro station. From here, you’ll take the metro to a train station and board a train destined for the Wachau Valley — a luscious region replete with vineyards, wineries and quaint villages. On arrival in the valley, collect your modern bikes and listen to a short safety briefing. The gentle, 15-mile (24-km) route is comprised primarily of cycle paths and quiet roads, ensuring you’ll feel safe and secure throughout. Pedal beside the picturesque Danube River and feast your senses on stunning scenery before stopping at your first winery to sample the local bounty. During each tasting, a wine expert will detail the production processes and subtle tastes of each wine. Midway through the day, you’ll stop in the charming village of Dürnstein to explore during free time. Opt to ascend to the ruins of a fortress used to incarcerate King Richard the Lionhear or simply relax on the beach beside the Danube. Swimming is optional so bring along a towel and bathing suit if you’d like to dip in the Danube. After lunch in a local tavern, continue cycling to your final winery before returning to the train station for the transfer back to Vienna.

Tour info

Duration

9 hours 30 minutes

Why take this tour?

Explore the picturesque Austrian countryside on a full-day bike tour from Vienna that includes wine tasting in the Wachau Valley. Pedal through a landscape of pretty villages and rolling hills dotted with vineyards, taking rest breaks at regular intervals. Have free time to visit a hilltop castle in Durmstein or relax on the banks of the Danube River, and make stops to sample local wines and to purchase lunch.

What’s included?

Guided bike tour including bike rental
Wine tastings and other local specialties
Professional guide
Helmet and rain poncho for the duration of the tour
Transport by train to and from the Wachau Valley
Gratuities
Lunch at local restaurant
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Electric Bikes

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 9h 30m
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Guides required to regularly wash hands
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

Please bring a face mask to wear in the train

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Vienna Explorer

About operator:

Your specialist in Vienna for small group tours, private tours and bike rental. We have been operating in Vienna since 2010 and our goal is to show you Vienna and the Wachau Valley at its best. All our tours are disigned by travellers for travellers. We founded the first winery bike tour through the Wachau Valley and are proud to show you exclusive wineries and stunning historical sights. Our energetic international staff will meet all you expecties and needs.