Private Imperial & Green E-Bike

Vienna Imperial & Green E-Bike Tour

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from $417.71 per person

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Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Velopold Vienna

Overview

This three-hour e-bike ride with Velopold Vienna covers about 35km, which tells you straight away what kind of tour it is: a long loop that stitches the grand imperial centre to the green river corridors on the city's edge. The route starts at the bike shop on Obermüllnerstraße, a short walk from the Messe Prater U2 metro station, and rolls past the Ringstrasse landmarks before crossing to the Danube Canal, the Hundertwasserhaus and the Prater, then out along the Danube Island and the Old Danube, with the Danube Tower as the final sight stop before the ride returns to the shop.

Only your own group takes part, since the listing describes it as a private activity. Riders should be comfortable spending three hours in the saddle with frequent pauses at sights along the way.

A bike and bottled water are included. Entry to interior attractions is not, so this works best for people happy to see the highlights from the street and the riverbank rather than queue inside them.

What's Included

Included

Use of bicycle
Bottled water

Itinerary

Meet at Velopold ViennaMeet at the shop on Obermüllnerstraße 11, less than a five-minute walk from the Messe Prater U2 metro station. The tour ends back at the same point.
Riesenradplatz pass-byA five-minute pass by the Prater fairground square and the Urania observatory area, free to view.
Ringstrasse loopOne hour riding the grand boulevard, with free viewing of the buildings along it.
Imperial centre stopsSt Charles's Church for 10 minutes, Vienna State Opera for 5 minutes, then 25 minutes at the Hofburg. Entry to these attractions is not included.
Danube CanalFifteen minutes along the canal, free to ride and view.
Hundertwasserhaus and PraterTen minutes at the Hundertwasserhaus and five minutes in the Prater, both free to view.
Danube Island and Old DanubeTen minutes on the Danube Island and twenty minutes at the Old Danube, both free.
Danube TowerThe final stop lasts five minutes at the tower. Tower entry is an extra fee and is not included.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points worth knowing before booking this ride.

Distance and pace. The listing states a distance of about 35km across three hours, broken up by stops of varying length. The e-bike helps, but riders should be prepared for a sustained ride rather than a gentle roll around the centre.
Private format. The listing describes this as a private activity where only your group participates. That shapes the feel of the day, with the guide's attention on your party rather than a large mixed group.
Guide style. One reviewer praised their guide as knowledgeable, friendly and funny, and said the ride gave a great first overview of the city.
What is included. Use of a bicycle and bottled water are included. No food is mentioned, so plan for a snack before or after the three hours in the saddle.
Who should skip it. The listing does not recommend the tour for travellers with back problems or pregnant travellers, and it rules out anyone with heart problems or other serious medical conditions. It is not wheelchair accessible.
Getting there. The meeting point is near the Messe Prater U2 metro station, under a five-minute walk away. Arriving by metro is the simplest option given the tour starts and ends at the shop.

Common issues. The biggest practical constraint is the distance: about 35km in three hours, and the listing itself flags the tour as unsuitable for people with back problems, pregnant travellers and those with serious medical conditions. Entry fees for St Charles's Church, the Opera, the Hofburg and the Danube Tower are not included, so anyone expecting to go inside those sights should budget separately. The tour needs good weather and a minimum number of participants; if either condition is not met you are offered a different date, a different experience or a full refund. Refunds require cancellation at least 24 hours before the start time.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Vienna Imperial & Green E-Bike Tour?

The listing includes use of a bicycle and bottled water.

Are Attraction Entry Fees Included?

No. Admission is not included at St Charles's Church, the Vienna State Opera, the Hofburg or the Danube Tower. The Ringstrasse, canal, Prater, Danube Island and Old Danube stretches are free to view.

Where Does The Tour Meet?

At Velopold Vienna, Obermüllernstraße 11 in the second district. It is less than a five-minute walk from the Messe Prater U2 metro station. The tour ends back at the same meeting point. The listing does not mention hotel pickup, so check the booking page if you need one.

Is The Tour Suitable For Children Or People With Limited Mobility?

The listing mentions children under 14 in its notes, so check age terms on the booking page before booking with kids. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for travellers with back problems, pregnant travellers, or anyone with heart problems or other serious medical conditions.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window no refund is given and changes are not accepted. The tour requires good weather and a minimum number of travellers; if it is cancelled for either reason you are offered a different date or experience, or a full refund.

How Far Do You Ride And What Should I Bring?

The listing says about 35km over three hours, with stops along the way. Come dressed to cycle; bottled water is included. Confirmation arrives at the time of booking.