Danube Valley and Melk Abbey Guided Day Trip from Vienna
Overview
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This day trip takes you from Vienna to the Wachau, a picturesque valley along the Danube. You will see many medieval castles, grand monasteries and a breathtaking landscape. We will stop in Dürnstein for an hour. From here you will have an impressive boat trip on the Danube to Melk. The Highlight will be the guided tour through the magnificent Benedictine Abbey (depending on the season)
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Due to weather conditions the boat trip can only take place between April and October. The same applies if the boat trip has to be cancelled due to high water or other nature reasons.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Vienna
Operngasse 8: Meeting point is 15-10 minutes before departure in front of the Opera Fountain at the Vienna State Opera. Take the lines U1 (red), U2 (purple) or U4 (green) to station "Karlsplatz". Follow the exit "Oper" and walk left along the Vienna State Opera to get to Operngasse.
Durnstein
Visit the wonderful Dürnstein.
What‘s Included
Professional English and Spanish-speaking guide
Panoramic photo stops in Wachau Valley
Scenic Danube River boat cruise (April–October)
Guided tour of Melk Abbey (if option selected)
Free time to explore Dürnstein or Krems
Onboard historical and cultural commentary
Admission to Melk Abbey (if option selected)
Round-trip transport by air-conditioned coach
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Admission to Melk Abbey (if basic option selected)
Options
English Tour Melk Abbey & Boat
Tour in English: Danube Valley Day Trip from Vienna in English (with boat and visit of Melk Abbey).
English excl. Abbey Admission
Tour in English: Winter: with Melk Abbey admission, without boat Summer: with boat, without Melk Abbey admission
Spanish excl. Abbey Admission
Tour in Spanish: Winter: with Melk Abbey admission, without boat Summer: with boat, without Melk Abbey admission
Spanish Tour Melk Abbey & Boat
Tour in Spanish: Danube Valley Day Trip from Vienna in Spanish (with boat and visit of Melk Abbey).
Reviews
1,583 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful day trip , tour...
Shelly L,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful day trip , tour guide was great. Really like the combination of boat ride, walking & comfortable bus. Thank you
Not the best, I almost could do it myself.
Mark S,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00I loved the tour guide Ava, sweet, knowledgeable, obviously experienced. Boat ride was nice, the hole thing was nice until we reached the abbe. Male tour guide was hard to hear but when I could hear him he was funny (in a good way). When he was told that we could not hear him he shrugged and said "I can't do anything about it." He was wearing a microphone. When questioned he said it was from his last group. Why didn't we get the same? I feel he didn't make an effort to raise his voice so we could hear him and as a consequence s few people lost interest. I was also unimpressed that I couldn't take photos in the Abbe. I was told this would hold up the tour, I feel it was to entice you to buy photos at the gift shop. Beautiful Abbe, bad execution. This excludes Ava's work which was A+ thank you Ava!
Danube Valley April tour
Dreamer721684,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great tour. A little pricey in my opinion but worth it. My only complaint is that the meeting location instructions need to be more explicit. My instructions said to meet meet at the fountain next to the Opera house . We got there early and didn't see a tour guide at the fountain . It turns out there are TWO fountains at the opera house on different sides of the building. But the time we figured out that we were at the wrong fountain, we barely had time to catch our tour bus that was parked a block away as it was getting ready to leave. We also never received a text message confirmation ahead of time. Other than the meeting location disconnect, our guide gave a comprehensive overview of the sights and history of the city, towns, and countryside as we drove through it. He was very informative! The Danube boat cruise was relaxing and wonderful.
Fantastic tour & Pro Tip
Wendy M,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great trip. Very enjoyable. Pro tip: Use ur time wisely in Melk. Eat on the boat and it’ll give you time to roam the fantastic gardens at the Abby.
I thoroughly enjoyed it.
JoannP110,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellently and timely coordinated. The Guide was very helpful in giving tips on how to pass the free time, with directions. Thank you so much. Every part of the journey was clear as well as comfortable.
Danube valley
Stuart F,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Highlights: Danube River boat ride and seeing Schloss Schönbühel castle; Melk Abbey and medieval Dürnstein town.
Wachau in the Fall
P7201YCsusana,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved our tour guide but didn’t get his name. Went on October 29, 2025. His discussion of history was very interesting and he was very knowledgeable.
Great Service
NandhakukarV V,Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A beautiful and cost effective tour..beautiful experience of a Danube Cruise and coach through Winelands
Tommy was great! He was...
Charles C,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tommy was great! He was very informative & professional! All of the stops and the boat trip were great!
Lovely day out of Vienna
Z2803OJdonnaj,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed the convience of using this tour to see Melk Abbey, Durnstein and have a cruise on the Danube. Our stop at Durnstein was short but it is a very small town and unless you want to climb up to the ruins it is adequate. The cruise on the Danube was just the right amount of time and we were able to get seats on the top deck. In Melk, we had time to have a delicious lunch just outside the abbey and the guide inside was excellent. Tommy our tour guide and the driver did an great job of keeping us together. I would highly recommend this tour.
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