Austria · BOAT TOURS IN VIENNA
Good boat tours in Vienna fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Vienna to Hallstatt day trip through UNESCO Salzkammergut, with Schloss Ort photos and an optional lake boat ride. 13 hours, $108.
“It was very excited, the tour guide Sophia was incredible, my wife and I really enjoyed the tour.”
Vienna Danube canal cruise from Schwedenplatz. 75 minutes of sights plus optional Wiener Schnitzel lunch and onboard screens.
“Beautiful sights! Definitely recommend getting the lunch option! Schnitzel was as big as my face and delicious! Lovely boat tour around the vienna area with overhead explanations about the buildings!”
A 75-minute Vienna Danube Canal cruise from Schwedenplatz with apple strudel and a hot drink, plus optional Heidi Horten Collection tickets.
“I i thought a hot drink and apple strudel was included but my ticket said cruise only”
Vienna day trip to Wachau Valley and Melk Abbey, with the Blue Danube boat cruise in summer plus guided Krems and Dürnstein stops.
“A really well organised trip. The guide and driver were so helpful and informative. There was plenty of time in Durnstein and Melk to explore too. The boat ride was a real highlight.”
Vienna to Bratislava by coach and Danube speed boat, with an old town walk and optional oldtimer ride to Bratislava Castle.
“The guide was very good, interesting and full of information.”
Guided Hallstatt day trip from Vienna with coach pickup, Ort castle photos, Skywalk or boat option, and guided time in the old town.
“This was a great trip to see Hallstatt, a picturesque town situated on a beautiful lake surrounded by snow capped mountains. Our guide, Sabrina was great and made sure we had plenty of time to explore the town. If you decide to take this tour I highly recommend taking the boat trip. It was a fun full day trip and I am so very glad that I added this to my travels in Austria.”
A 3-hour Vienna Danube evening cruise with sunset views, illuminated landmarks, and optional onboard dining aboard MS ships.
“everything. on time. No hassles. journey as promised. in house catering excellent. food and beverages perfect for veg and non veg.”
Cruise the Wachau Valley from Vienna aboard MS Kaiserin Elisabeth II, then explore Dürnstein on your own with included meals.
“It was a very beautiful day an excellent trip from everything”
Cruise Vienna to Bratislava on MS Kaiserin Elisabeth, enjoy meals aboard, then explore Bratislava for 4 hours on your own.
“Leider war nicht abgegeben wie lang die Schifffahrt in eine Richtung dauert. Da andere Liner etwa 1,5-2 Std brauchen, bin ich von dieser Zeit ausgegangen. Von Wien nach Bratislava haben wir 3,5 Std gebraucht. Von Bratislava nach Wien etwa 6 Std. Es waren 3,5 std schon grenzwertig, aber ok. Aber wenn ich wusste, dass wir erst gegen 22 Uhr zurückkommen, hätte ich die Reise nie gebucht.”
Vienna in one day: hop-on bus, skip-the-line Wiener Riesenrad Ferris Wheel, and a Danube River cruise. Wi-Fi and audio included.
“Os ônibus estavam cheios, não tinha lugar suficiente para sentar. Mas o pior foi ao descer na linha vermelha no ponto número 8, esperei por mais de 30 minutos e o ônibus não passou, eu precisei chamar um Uber para deixar o local. Em relação ao passeio de barco, não tinha lugar suficiente para todos no barco algumas pessoas tiveram que deixar as instalações. A roda gigante foi muito legal, a única parte do passeio que realmente valeu a pena.”
24-hour Vienna hop-on hop-off bus plus included Danube cruise and skip-the-line Wiener Riesenrad, with audio and Wi-Fi.
“Interesting historical facts to learn on 2 wide-ranging routes across the city. Many hop-on, hop-off stops. Great view on climate-controlled buses.”
Vienna Pass bundles Schönbrunn, Belvedere, Big Bus 48 hours, DDSG Danube cruise and Riesenrad fast-track entry.
“The combo package is a great value and expedites planning, but it's not the best On/Off Bus we've experienced. We always book on/off buses in our extensive travels. It helps acclimate us to the area and choose what is important to us to visit. In Vienna, they're efficient with timely drop off and pick up intervals, but the audio guide isn't helpful and the areas aren't clear. The Old Town (always our favorite in European cities) was not mentioned, not well marked or clear. Perhaps because Vienna is such a a big city and everything far away from the other, but the tour left us unimpressed with Vienna. It wasn't…”
3.5-hour Danube cruise from Reichsbrücke with live country music, skyline views, and a BBQ buffet on MS Admiral Tegetthoff.
“Adorei o barco o passeio tudo perfeito mais a comida ficou um pouco a desejar”
Vienna FLEXI Pass pairs 5 top sights, Danube views, Schönbrunn Palace, and 72 hours of hop-on buses for flexible touring.
“It is ok if you rush from one attraction to the other. Note: The hop on/off bus is yellow, not brown. It does save a bit but not that much.”
Vienna Greek Night cruise: 3.5-hour Danube sailing with live Greek music, Sirtaki dancing, and a Greek dinner buffet.
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