Austria · BOAT TOURS IN VIENNA
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 14 boat tours in Vienna worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Vienna to Hallstatt day trip through UNESCO Salzkammergut, Schloss Ort bridge photos, and optional lake boat ride when Skywalk is closed.
“We had a very nice day! Our guide, Sophia was very helpful and polite. The driver was also very good! Hallstatt was so beautiful!”
A 75-minute Vienna Danube Canal cruise from Schwedenplatz with big-screen city info, plus optional Wiener Schnitzel lunch aboard.
“Great activity! We didn’t book the lunch but still had the option to order on board if we changed our mind. Boat was decorated inside for Christmas, staff were very pleasant and food and drink prices were really reasonable. When we booked online, we were told our mobile ticket had to be exchanged at the ticket office for a physical ticket. So we arrived early to do this but were then told we didn’t need a physical ticket and the mobile one was fine. Quite confusing. However, the tour was great, as was the guided commentary. We went in the evening. Boat left on time and did last the full…”
75-minute Vienna Danube Canal cruise from Schwedenplatz with apple strudel and a warm drink. Optional Heidi Horten ticket for art lovers.
“The cruise was lovely and relaxing after a busy few days in the city. The sights aren’t particularly beautiful, more edgy views of the city but a worthwhile trip.”
Vienna day trip to Wachau Valley and Melk Abbey, with a summer Blue Danube cruise plus UNESCO sights, guided stops in Krems and Dürnstein.
“Excellent! Just make this after April as nature wasn't ready for our visit!”
Vienna to Hallstatt in one day with guided Salzkammergut stops, Seeschloss Ort photo time, Skywalk tickets, and a lake boat option.
“I really enjoyed the day trip to Halstatt, it was a comfortable ride despite being a long day, Halstatt was amazing even though the weather was a little gloomy, Sophie our host & guide did a great job of keeping us well informed, educated and entertained :)”
A 3-hour evening Danube cruise in Vienna with sunset views from the upper deck, illuminated sights, and Viennese onboard dining by Roman Loos.
“Excellent day trip! Omer did an amazing job of keeping us comfortable throughout. Showed us important historical and beautiful places. Always on point with photography. Left us time to explore as well! Would 100% recommend”
Sunday cruise from Vienna to Wachau on MS Kaiserin Elisabeth II, with meals aboard and a short Dürnstein stroll, from $116.
“Durnstein is beautiful, but I had a feeling that there was too little time to just walk around the city and enjoy the place. Additionally, the food was ok at the ship, but could be better. Although the service was very friendly.”
Cruise Vienna to Bratislava on MS Kaiserin Elisabeth, enjoy onboard meals and sun deck views, then explore Bratislava for 4 hours.
“Avertir que le retour du bateau prend 6.30 pour revenir à Vienne.”
One day in Vienna with a hop-on hop-off open-top bus, skip-the-line Riesenrad Ferris wheel, and a Danube river cruise.
“Plan is amazing. Whole city tour with hop on and off as much as you want “untill 17:00” which wasn’t mentioned until we went to the meeting point and get the brochures of the event. The thing is they divided the city tour into 2 lanes. Blue lane and red lane. One day is not enough at all to visit all destinations by hopping off the bus every single time so you have to pick locations by elimination method which was a clueless experience via google. We had the full package with my kids which included boat tour and ferris wheel ride and we didn’t have time to go there…”
Vienna in 24 hours by hop-on hop-off bus, plus a Danube river cruise and skip-the-line ride on the Wiener Riesenrad.
“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 combo with Schönbrunn and Belvedere entry, 48-hour Big Bus rides, Danube cruise, and Riesenrad fast track.
“I regret to say that I did not enjoy this event due to unforeseen difficulties. Despite paying $125.64, I was unable to load the voucher. I attempted to communicate with the Big Bus staff, but unfortunately, they did not speak English, and showing them the confirmation number did not resolve the issue. I subsequently contacted the tour operator via text message, and although they provided instructions, the problem persisted. The issue was escalated to multiple tour operators, with the exception of the last one, who was extremely helpful in resolving my concerns. Regrettably, I did not receive the voucher for this particular booking (number 1195713165), and as a result, I…”
3.5-hour Danube evening cruise from Vienna with live country music, a BBQ buffet, and views including Danube Tower and Millennium Tower.
“it was so much fun—line dancing, music… not for someone who doesn’t eat fatty food 😂 but it was extremely hot on the boat!”
Vienna FLEXI Pass gets you free entry to 5 top sights, 72-hour Hop On Hop Off buses, and 60-day flexibility for an easy Vienna plan.
“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.”
Small group day trip from Vienna to Hallstatt with Skywalk, boat, and salt mine, plus Salzkammergut lakeside stops and guided touring.
“Everything. From start to finish. We had an excellent driver cum guide. His name is Taras. He planned on such a way that we manage to cover a lot of place a”
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