Wachau Valley, 11 Hours

Wachau Valley Wine Tasting Bike Tour from Vienna

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from $153.65 per person

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Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Vienna Explorer

Overview

Vienna Explorer runs the tour, and it starts at the operator's office on Franz-Josefs-Kai 45 near the Schottenring metro station. From there the group travels by train into the valley and rides along the Danube through vineyards and villages, pausing at Krems an der Donau, Dürnstein and Weissenkirchen along the way.

Wine is central to the day. The tour includes wine tastings plus other local specialties, with a professional guide explaining the region and its producers. One traveller described the vintners they met as charismatic and engaging, which is part of why the tasting stops stand out. Lunch is separate: it is taken at a local wine tavern, costs 17.00€ in cash, and has a vegetarian option.

The ride covers about 25 kilometres and suits people with moderate fitness rather than serious cyclists. Groups are capped at 18, helmets and rain ponchos are provided, and the tour runs in all weather. It ends at Spittelau in Vienna, not back at the office.

What's Included

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

Not Included

Gratuities
Lunch at local restaurant
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Electric Bikes

Itinerary

Meet at the tour officeThe tour starts from Franz-Josefs-Kai 45, 1010 Wien, near metro U2/U4 Schottenring, using the Schottenring or Salztorbrücke exit. There is no hotel pickup.
Train to the WachauTransport by train to and from the Wachau Valley is included. One reviewer advised buying or filling water before boarding, since chances are limited.
Krems an der DonauA short stop or pass-through in Krems as the group heads into the valley.
Dürnstein and the abbeyA short stop in the village plus 20 minutes at Dürnstein Abbey.
WeissenkirchenA 30-minute stop. Wine tastings at wineries along the route are included in the tour price.
Lunch at a wine tavernOptional extra, 17.00€, cash only, with a vegetarian choice available. One reviewer noted the number of dish choices is limited.
Train back to ViennaThe tour ends at Spittelau, 1090 Vienna, after the return train ride.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points shape how this day goes, from cash needs to cycling distance.

Bring cash. Lunch at the wine tavern costs 17.00€ and is cash only. One reviewer also recommended carrying more cash than expected for the day generally.
Fitness and pace. The total cycling distance is about 25 kilometres and the listing asks for moderate fitness. One reviewer who had not ridden in years said they managed fine, and another described the ride as relatively flat and not overly challenging.
Weather and clothing. The tour runs in all conditions and rain ponchos are provided. Dress for the season; a reviewer riding in late October found a long sleeve shirt enough in sun.
What to pack. One reviewer suggested sunscreen, snacks and a small backpack, since it is a full day out.
Group feel. Groups run to a maximum of 18 travellers. Reviews frequently praise the guides as knowledgeable and friendly, and tastings at wineries along the route are shared with the group.
The listing excludes e-bikes, though several reviewers mention an e-bike upgrade, so check the booking page.

Common issues. There is no hotel pickup or drop-off, the tour is not wheelchair accessible, and electric bikes are excluded. The tour requires a minimum number of participants and can be cancelled if that minimum is not met, in which case a different date or a full refund is offered, and no refund is given for cancellations inside 24 hours. One reviewer also felt photo stops and road crossings were handled loosely, so comfort with group riding helps.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Guided bike tour with bike rental, wine tastings and other local specialties, a professional guide, helmet and rain poncho, and train transport to and from the Wachau Valley. Lunch, gratuities, hotel pickup and electric bikes are not included.

Is Lunch Or Food Extra?

Yes. Lunch at a local wine tavern costs 17.00€, cash only, with a vegetarian option available.

Where Does The Tour Start And End?

It starts at the operator's tour office at Franz-Josefs-Kai 45, 1010 Wien, near the Schottenring metro station. There is no hotel pickup, and the tour ends at Spittelau in Vienna.

How Far Do You Cycle And How Fit Do You Need To Be?

The total cycling distance is about 25 kilometres. The listing asks for a moderate fitness level, and reviewers generally describe the terrain as flat and manageable, even for people who had not ridden in years.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

A full refund is possible if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Inside 24 hours there is no refund and changes are not accepted. The tour also needs a minimum number of travellers; if it is cancelled for that reason, you get a different date or a full refund.

What Should I Bring?

Dress for the weather since the tour runs in all conditions, though rain ponchos and helmets are provided.