4 Wine Tasting Tours in Austria to Build an Afternoon Around

1.Wachau Valley Wine Tasting Bike Tour from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 829 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $163Our pick

Leave Vienna by train for Krems, then cycle about 25 kilometers beside the Danube through vineyards and villages. You’ll taste wines at two local producers, explore Dürnstein, and may hike to castle ruins or swim. Guides such as Sina, Tim, Nicolas, and Szana have earned strong praise.

“We enjoyed the talk about the various wines at both wineries Loved the cycling on the electric bikes through the vines and orchards. Beautiful weather,( maybe a little hot) . It was a long day but well worth it”

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2.Wachau Valley Small-Group Tour and Wine Tasting from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 540 reviews · from $230

Travel from Vienna in a luxury eight-seat vehicle with guides such as Marco, Camilo, or Tomas. Explore Dürnstein, taste Wachau white wines, eat at a family-run heuriger, and cruise the Danube from May to September. Winter departures replace the cruise with a guided Melk Abbey visit.

“Marko and Ruben were knowledgeable and very engaging. It was a delightful tour. The van was comfortable, the timing was good, and the tastings were excellent. Thank you!”

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3.Wine Tasting Experience in a Private Wine Cellar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 413 reviews · 30 - 150 minutes · from $22Best value

Meet a wine expert such as Bernie, Cornelius, or Reinhard for a tasting in a private Vienna cellar. Choose 30, 45, 60, or 150 minutes, with three or four wines, local cheese and meats, and optional visits to three historic cellars.

“Friendly and informative guide, lovely wine. Great value for money”

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4.Wachau Valley Day Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 399 reviews · 9 hours · from $234

Travel from Vienna in a small group of up to eight with an English-speaking guide such as Marco, Regan, or Camillo. Visit Dürnstein, taste Wachau whites at two wineries, enjoy local food, and cruise the Danube to Melk in summer. In winter, Melk Abbey takes center stage.

“Marco was an excellent and knowledgeable guide! We loved everything about this trip and enjoyed learning about the wine! Lunch was superb!!! Worth every second and every penny!!!!!”

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