1.Hallstatt Day Trip with Boat Ride Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6,311 reviews · 13 hours · from $108Our pick

See UNESCO Salzkammergut and fairy-tale Hallstatt in a 13-hour Vienna day trip, with optional lake boat time when Skywalk is closed.

“Our excursion to Hallstatt was a truly wonderful experience, largely thanks to the exceptional organization and our fantastic guide. Dasha was outstanding, sharing incredibly detailed historical insights not only about Hallstatt itself but also about every town we passed through along the way. Her deep knowledge and engaging storytelling made the entire journey educational and captivating. Furthermore, the schedule was perfectly planned and executed with impressive precision, ensuring that everything ran smoothly and exactly on time. It is rare to find such a professional balance of informative guidance and punctual coordination, and I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a seaml...”

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2.City Cruise with Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 3,982 reviews · 1h 15m · from $38Best value

Vienna Danube Canal cruise from Schwedenplatz with optional 2 course lunch and Wiener Schnitzel, plus city info on large screens.

“The sunshine and comparative tranquility although too much graffiti at the waterside.”

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3.City Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 2,978 reviews · 1h 15m · from $38

Relax on a 75-minute Danube Canal loop from Schwedenplatz with warm apple strudel and hot drinks, plus an optional Heidi Horten art add-on.

“Great trip, was a lovely day out! Drinks and food available on board too. Not too many things to see but if you love a boat cruise then you will enjoy this!”

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4.Wachau Valley, Melk Abbey Tour with Danube Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,413 reviews · 8h 30m · from $151

A smart, scenic day trip from Vienna to Wachau Valley and Melk Abbey, with a Danube Blue Danube cruise in summer.

“This was an amazing trip. Highly recommend this tour!”

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5.Guided Tour to Bratislava with Speed Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,404 reviews · 11h 30m · from $111

Guided Bratislava walk plus a high-speed Danube boat back to Vienna, with optional oldtimer castle upgrade from $111.

“maybe not too much free time as there weren't any shops open”

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6.Hallstatt Guided Day Trip from Vienna With Boat Ride Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,301 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $139.07

Vienna to Hallstatt in one long day: coach comfort, Seeschloss Ort wedding bridge photos, Hallstatt old town time, and Skywalk views.

“Long day, not much to see. Hallstatt was just ok, not much to see in that town and nothing to brag about. Too much time in Hallstatt. The guy that picked us up from the hotel to the meeting place was driving recklessly and the car was full of cigarette smoke. Roman, the driver for the tour was the best driver. We felt very safe with Roman. The tour guide, Lilly was just ok. It is actually a very boring trip. I suggest to change it up a little, talk more about Austria history and some fun facts about the country and places. Play some music or do some games.”

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7.Evening Cruise Along The Danube

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 1,280 reviews · 3 hours · from $55

Vienna Danube evening cruise with sunset views, an onboard restaurant run by Roman Loos, and live camera screens, about 3 hours.

“Amazing trip, not too long, or too short. Some amazing photo opportunities. The crew were amazing”

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8.Dürnstein and Wachau Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 336 reviews · 1 day · from $116

Sunday Danube cruise from Vienna to the Wachau Valley with meals on board and two hours exploring medieval Dürnstein.

“Globally it was very nice. The only grey part was the lunch part not enough while you're having more than 10h of trip... And also I propose that the staff should come to the convives to propose them drink. Appart from that everything was very great and we love the experience.”

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9.Day Cruise to Bratislava

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 178 reviews · 1 day · from $116

Glide from Vienna to Bratislava on the MS Kaiserin Elisabeth, with meals included and 4 hours to explore Slovakia’s capital.

“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.”

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10.Hop-on Hop-off, Ferris Wheel, and River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 116 reviews · 1 day · from $88

Hop on the Big Bus in Vienna, skip the Wiener Riesenrad line, then cruise the Danube. A smart one-day mix of top sights.

“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…”

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11.24-hour Hop-On Hop-Off with Ferris Wheel and River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 59 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $90.11

24-hour Vienna hop-on hop-off bus plus Danube river cruise voucher and skip-the-line Wiener Riesenrad ticket, with audio and Wi-Fi.

“The fact that prior to the tickets being issued I discovered that even though I had searched for Paris I was given Vienna I contacted Viator and was told that they couldn’t change the booking even though the tickets still didn’t come through for over an hour after I made contact I then tried to change the booking through the bus company which they also couldn’t do as the booking was made via Viator My advise is DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY”

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12.Best of Vienna Pass: Schönbrunn, Belvedere, Big Bus & Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 28 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $108.37

A 48-hour Big Bus pass plus palace entry, a Danube cruise, and fast-track Riesenrad, all tied together with a QR code you must activate.

“There is so much to see and this was a great deal. Everything was easy to access and the Big Bus staff were extremely helpful.”

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13.3.5-Hour Danube Cruise with Live Music & BBQ Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 19 reviews · 3h 30m · from $88

A 3.5-hour evening Danube cruise from Vienna’s Handelskai to Greifenstein Lock, with live country music and an included BBQ buffet.

“Adorei o barco o passeio tudo perfeito mais a comida ficou um pouco a desejar”

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14.Schönbrunn, Danube Tower, Boat, Wheel & Hop On – FLEXI Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 14 reviews · 2 months · from $128

Vienna FLEXI Pass bundles 5 top sights with 72-hour Hop On Hop Off bus access, plus 60-day flexibility for an easy, self-paced Vienna visit.

“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.”

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15.3,5-Hour Danube Cruise “Greek Night”

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 11 reviews · 3h 30m · from $88

3.5-hour Danube Greek Night from Vienna-Reichsbrücke with live music, Sirtaki dancing, and a Greek dinner buffet for $88.

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