Cesky Krumlov and Wachau Danube Valley Tour from Vienna
Vienna, Austria

Cesky Krumlov and Wachau Danube Valley Tour from Vienna

Outty Ranking 57 4.5 · 4 traveler reviews13 hoursFrom $154
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57/100

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4.5/5

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Is Cesky Krumlov and Wachau Danube Valley Tour from Vienna worth booking?

Cesky Krumlov and Wachau Danube Valley Tour from Vienna is a 13-hour experience in Vienna, Austria, from $154 per person. It scores 57 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 4 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
57 / 100
Rating
4.5/5 (4)
Duration
13 hours
From
$154 per person

Immerse yourself in a medieval Austrian fairy tale on this 12-hour Cesky Krumlov and Wachau Danube Valley tour from Vienna. Spin through the beautiful Wachau Valley with a guide, and explore top attractions including the medieval village of Durnstein and Benedictine Melk Abbey. Along the way, listen as a guide sheds light on their place in Austria’s history books. Discover 16th-century architecture in the UNESCO World Heritage–listed town of Český Krumlov and gaze out over the mighty Vltava River. This tour includes round-trip travel from Vienna.

What you get

    About this experience

    Immerse yourself in a medieval Austrian fairy tale on this 12-hour Cesky Krumlov and Wachau Danube Valley tour from Vienna. Spin through the beautiful Wachau Valley with a guide, and explore top attractions including the medieval village of Durnstein and Benedictine Melk Abbey. Along the way, listen as a guide sheds light on their place in Austria’s history books. Discover 16th-century architecture in the UNESCO World Heritage–listed town of Český Krumlov and gaze out over the mighty Vltava River. This tour includes round-trip travel from Vienna.

    What's included

    Included

    • Transport by air-conditioned coach or van
    • Guide

    Not included

    • Food and drink
    • No WI-FI in the bus.

    What you'll see and do

    1. Tourist Info Wien

      We look forward to seeing you at 7:50 a.m. at our meeting point - Tourist Info, Albertinaplatz 2. It is behind State Opera theatre. You can reach us by subway U1, U2, U4, underground station Karlsplatz. (Please don´t look for a bus. You should look for the entrance to the building with big letters TOURIST INFO)

      Pass by without stopping

    2. Austria

      First, learn facts and figures about Austria, its people and their customs by starting the tour while driving on the highway.

      Pass by without stopping

    3. Melk

      Enjoy a charming town Melk, best known for the magnificent Melk Abbey, a Baroque masterpiece perched on a hill overlooking the Danube River. Historic town center features colourful buildings, quaint shops and cozy cafés.

      30 minutes here

    4. Austria

      By driving time almost each curve of the Danube River opens amazing landscapes, numerous historical and cultural monuments – catholic abbeys and castles built up on the hills by warriors-bandits.

      Pass by without stopping

    5. Durnstein

      You will visit Dürnstein, a picturesque medieval town nestled along the Danube River in the heart of the Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Famous for its blue Baroque church tower, charming cobblestone streets, and terraced vineyards, Dürnstein offers stunning views and rich history.

      45 minutes here

    6. Czech Republic

      Leaving the Wachau Valley, you'll pass through rolling vineyards, forested hills, and quiet Austrian countryside. As you approach the Austrian-Czech border, the landscape becomes more wooded and rural. Crossing into the South Bohemian region of the Czech Republic, you'll encounter charming villages, farmland, and historic towns.

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    7. Cesky Krumlov

      The highlight of the tour will be your visit to Český Krumlov – a medieval paradise. You will immerse in the splendour of the 16th-century town above idyll Vlatva River. Let yourself be overwhelmed by the monumental chateau, stroll down the majestic garden combining elements of English parks and French royal gardens, and lose yourself among the gorgeous burghers´ houses whose uniqueness contributed to the inclusion of the town among the UNESCO sites.

      210 minutes here

    8. Austria

      On the way back to Vienna you will have a chance to rest and plan with the help of our guide your next free days in the Austrian capital.

      Pass by without stopping

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Vienna

    We look forward to seeing you at 7:50 in the morning at our meeting point - Tourist Info, Albertinaplatz. It is behind State Opera theatre. You can reach us by subway U1, U2, U4, underground station Karlsplatz.

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    We look forward to seeing you at 7:50 in the morning at our meeting point - Tourist Info, Albertinaplatz. It is behind State Opera theatre. You can reach us by subway U1, U2, U4, underground station Karlsplatz.

    Options you can book

    • From central meeting point

    • With hotel pick up in center

      Pick up included

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 30 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    7 TRAVEL

    Know before you go

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • A valid passport or ID card and health insurance are compulsory for this tour
    • Please note that you will cover approx. 470 km. by motorway on this day. It is approx. 7 hours drive with multiple stops. You will spend approx. 30 minutes in Melk, 45 min. in Dürnstein, approx. 3,5 hrs in Cesky Krumlov.

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 4 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    3 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    2 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Pace and timing

    2 mentions

    Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.

    Photo opportunities

    1 mention

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Food and drink

    1 mention

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Small groups

    1 mention

    The group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.

    Traveler reviews

    4 verified traveler reviews for Cesky Krumlov and Wachau Danube Valley Tour from Vienna. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Myoung_K · April 2026

    Wonderful Memories with Viator

    This trip—which felt more like a private tour—left us with wonderful memories of the scenic Wachau Valley and the charming city of Český Krumlov. We are especially grateful to our driver, Emil, whose safe driving and clear English made our day trip incredibly comfortable. We would also like to express our sincere thanks to Viator for the invaluable assistance provided throughout our 10-day trip to Vienna. Thanks a lot!

    via Viator

    ANDY S · July 2017

    Elena was awesome. She made sure we...

    <p>Elena was awesome. She made sure we were well-taken care of, and was very knowledgeable. We really enjoyed the trip with her as our tour guide.</p>

    via Viator

    Kari S · October 2016

    The Viator parner in Vienna forgot to...

    <p>The Viator parner in Vienna forgot to arrange pick up at their meeting point. We spent one hour waiting in the rain waiting!! Unforgivable.</p>

    via Viator

    wilson1608 · October 2016

    My wife and I had a good time on this...

    <p>My wife and I had a good time on this tour as an alternative to the book up Wachau Valley/Melk/Rivercruise tour. We didn't want to miss seeing the Valley or the Melk Abbey and this seemed like a good backup plan. It turns out that this tour is brand new, and is a work in progress for the company. Vadim, our driver and guide picked us up from the hotel ON-TIME, and drove to the tour office to pick up a colleague, Elena, who wanted to join us to get familiar with the new tour yes, it was only my wife and me on the tour, and we had 2 guides to escort us. The tour wasn't really well defined by their bosses, so they had the opportunity to be creative and show us the things that we thought were important. Knowing that the trip to Cesky Krumlov would take us 6 hours both ways, we had to do the Durnstein and Wachau Valley rather quickly.</p> <p>First stop, Durnstein, to see a very charming village in the middle of vineyards and wineries. Saw the castle ruins, then the riverside vista point where the river cruise boats turned around, and a nice church. Next up, the Melk Abbey, and we quickly went through the abbey and took a peek inside the cathedral. Didn't have time to do a tour of the abbey, which was fine with us.<br/> Onward to Cesky Krumlov. Three hours later we arrived and was handed over to Esther, a very knowledgeable local guide. This was the highlight of our tour, as CK was a very photogenic, well preserved small town in the Czech Republic. The walking tour took about 1.5 hours and included the castle, a church, and a walk through most of the town. We then had time for a late lunch in the old town square. Afterwards, we walked back to the parking lot to meet up with the guides and take the 3 hour drive back to our hotel in Vienna.<br/> We had a good time, despite this being a new itinerary, it was a very long day of more than 13 hours. Cesky Krumlov is close to Prague, and it would be more practical to be visited from there instead of Vienna. Great guides!!!</p>

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    13 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $154 to $165
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    1
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by 7 TRAVEL, who run 3 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 58.8.

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    Why this scores 57

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)67
    Review evidence (18% weight)23
    Booking momentum (14% weight)12
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)75
    Local standing (8% weight)49
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Cesky Krumlov and Wachau Danube Valley Tour from Vienna: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Vienna.

    How much does Cesky Krumlov and Wachau Danube Valley Tour from Vienna cost?

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    Prices start at $154 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Vienna usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Cesky Krumlov and Wachau Danube Valley Tour from Vienna take?

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    Plan for about 13 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Vienna is not rushed.

    Is Cesky Krumlov and Wachau Danube Valley Tour from Vienna worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 57 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 4 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Vienna, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Cesky Krumlov and Wachau Danube Valley Tour from Vienna?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Cesky Krumlov and Wachau Danube Valley Tour from Vienna suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 13-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Cesky Krumlov and Wachau Danube Valley Tour from Vienna?

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    Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Vienna can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Vienna and add a light layer if any part of the 13-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Cesky Krumlov and Wachau Danube Valley Tour from Vienna start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Vienna within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Vienna?

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    On Outty we rank every Vienna experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Vienna Food Tour: Coffeehouses, Markets, Lunch & Street Food, Authentic Vienna Food Tour inc. lunch, street food, 3 drinks, Best of Vienna : Historic Center Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Vienna?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Vienna?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

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    What is included in Cesky Krumlov and Wachau Danube Valley Tour from Vienna?

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    Included: Transport by air-conditioned coach or van; and Guide. Not included: Food and drink; and No WI-FI in the bus. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Where is the meeting point for Cesky Krumlov and Wachau Danube Valley Tour from Vienna?

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    We look forward to seeing you at 7:50 in the morning at our meeting point - Tourist Info, Albertinaplatz. It is behind State Opera theatre. You can reach us by subway U1, U2, U4, underground station Karlsplatz. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.

    What languages is Cesky Krumlov and Wachau Danube Valley Tour from Vienna offered in?

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    It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Cesky Krumlov and Wachau Danube Valley Tour from Vienna?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    What happens to Cesky Krumlov and Wachau Danube Valley Tour from Vienna if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Vienna. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Cesky Krumlov and Wachau Danube Valley Tour from Vienna?

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    Across 4 reviews averaging 4.5 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.

    What booking options are available for Cesky Krumlov and Wachau Danube Valley Tour from Vienna?

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    There are 2 options to choose from, including From central meeting point, With hotel pick up in center. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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