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Top 15 Boat Tours in Vienna

30 tours  ·  from $36

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 boat tours in Vienna worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Vienna: City Cruise with Optional Lunch - The landmarks along the 75-minute loop
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Vienna: City Cruise with Optional Lunch

1.City Cruise with Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 3,982 reviews · 1h 15m · from $38Our pick

Board the MS Wien, MS Blue Danube, or MS Vindobona at Schwedenplatz for a 75-minute loop along Vienna’s Danube Canal. You’ll pass the Urania Observatory, Ringturm, Zaha Hadid House, and other modern landmarks, with English and German information on large screens. Add a freshly prepared two-course lunch or Wiener Schnitzel, served in Roman Loos’s onboard restaurant.

“Really good guide as very informative and knew their stuff. Decent views from outside boat too. Friendly staff. Didn't go for the food option as didn't any. But it certainly looked tempting.”

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Vienna: City Cruise - The 75-minute loop along the Danube Canal
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Vienna: City Cruise

2.City Cruise

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

Board the MS Wien, MS Blue Danube, or MS Vindobona at Schwedenplatz for a 75-minute loop along Vienna’s Danube Canal. You’ll pass the Urania Observatory, Ringturm, Zaha Hadid House, and other city landmarks. Add apple strudel with coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, or pair the cruise with a Heidi Horten Collection ticket.

“The tour guide Chris was very engaging and entertaining and rhe night tour gave the opportunity for some great photos The t”

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Vienna: 3-Course Evening Dinner Cruise - What happens from boarding to dessert
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Vienna: 3-Course Evening Dinner Cruise

3.3-Course Evening Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 1,655 reviews · from $85

Spend three hours aboard an elegant DDSG Blue Danube vessel, with a sparkling elderflower aperitif, reserved table, and freshly prepared three-course dinner. Choose pork, red mullet, or a vegetarian main. The cruise uses the Danube Canal and reaches the Danube, with illuminated views, sunset light, and a lock passage along the way.

“Excellent customer service, food also very good, weather did not let us see much outside but it was good”

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Vienna: Wachau Valley, Melk Abbey Tour with Danube Boat Trip - Starting beside the Vienna State Opera
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Vienna: Wachau Valley, Melk Abbey Tour with Danube Boat Trip

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

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

Spend about eight and a half hours touring the Wachau Valley from Vienna by air-conditioned bus and, in summer, boat. Visit Krems and Dürnstein, enjoy free time in Melk, and tour Melk Abbey with the all-inclusive option. English and Spanish guides, including Tommy, Ava, Eric, and Claudia, have led recent departures.

“I loved the trip to Wachau Valley and to Melk Abbey. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable, talking to us in English and Spanish. Everything run smoothly. Thank you. :-)”

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From Vienna: Guided Tour to Bratislava with Speed Boat Ride - The morning coach from Vienna
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From Vienna: Guided Tour to Bratislava with Speed Boat Ride

5.Guided Tour to Bratislava with Speed Boat Ride

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

Travel from Vienna to Bratislava by modern coach, tour the old town with a local English- or German-speaking guide, then return on the Danube by Twin City Liner. You get about six hours to explore independently, eat, shop, or visit the castle. An optional one-hour oldtimer ride to the castle is available.

“Our guide Victoria was amazing, she was really knowledgeable and patient answering all questions.”

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Hallstatt Guided Day Trip from Vienna With Boat Ride Option - Strengberg: a short coffee break
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Hallstatt Guided Day Trip from Vienna With Boat Ride Option

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,301 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $139

Travel from Vienna to Hallstatt by air-conditioned coach, stopping at Ort Castle and Salzkammergut viewpoints along the way. Your guide, often Sofia, Dasha, Lily, or Sabrina, keeps the long drive lively with local stories. You get free time in Hallstatt, Skywalk lift access when open, and a lake boat option during the lift closure.

“Great experience seeing Hallstatt and taking the boat trip. Our tour guide Sophia was excellent !! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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Vienna: Evening Cruise Along The Danube - The route from canal to Danube
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Vienna: Evening Cruise Along The Danube

7.Evening Cruise Along The Danube

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

Spend three hours aboard the MS Vindobona, MS Blue Danube, or MS Wien as Vienna’s canals and Danube glow after sunset. You can watch the scenery from the upper deck, follow live camera views on a screen, and order freshly prepared Viennese food from Roman Loos’s onboard restaurant. Food and drinks cost extra, and sightseeing commentary is not provided.

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

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Vienna: 3.5-Hour Grand Danube River Cruise - Danube Island and Vienna’s modern skyline
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Vienna: 3.5-Hour Grand Danube River Cruise

8.3.5-Hour Grand Danube River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 1,151 reviews · from $51

Board the MS Wien or Hundertwasser-designed MS Vindobona at Schwedenplatz for a 3.5-hour cruise through Vienna’s Danube and Danube Canal. You’ll see Prater greenery, Danube Island, modern towers, two lock systems, and historic canal architecture. German and English assistance is available, with food and drinks sold onboard.

“A very enjoyable afternoon cruising the Danube with a very attentive staff taking care of delivering food and drinks quickly and efficiently.”

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Vienna: Danube River Cruise w/ optional Viennese Specialties - Starting at the DDSG Blue Danube ticket office
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Vienna: Danube River Cruise w/ optional Viennese Specialties

9.Danube River Cruise w/ optional Viennese Specialties

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 1,017 reviews · from $36Best value

Cruise from the DDSG Blue Danube ticket office past Vienna’s modern skyline, Danube Tower, Millennium Tower, and canal sights. Choose the shorter route to Schwedenplatz or continue through the Prater area on the longer cruise. Viennese food is optional, drinks cost extra, and children ages 0 to 9 cruise free.

“Excellent! The food was delicious, the boat, crew, journey and views were fantastic. I would recommend this excursion. ☀️😝😁”

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Bratislava Day Trip from Vienna With Catamaran Cruise on Danube - Starting in Vienna and crossing into Slovakia
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Bratislava Day Trip from Vienna With Catamaran Cruise on Danube

10.Bratislava Day Trip from Vienna With Catamaran Cruise on Danube

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 723 reviews · from $115

Travel from Vienna to Bratislava by air-conditioned coach, meet a local guide such as Adela, and see Michael’s Gate, St. Martin’s Cathedral, Primate’s Palace, Grassalkovich Palace, and more. You’ll have several hours to explore alone before returning to Vienna by Twin City Liner catamaran. Lunch and the optional castle ride cost extra.

“Good tour with plenty of spare time to look around Bratislava on your own. The tour guide was very informative and amusing and she gave us a good introduction to the main sites in Bratislava.”

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Vienna: Cruise and Schnitzel Tour - Choosing between MS Wien and MS Vindobona
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Vienna: Cruise and Schnitzel Tour

11.Cruise and Schnitzel Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 536 reviews · from $66

Start at Schwedenplatz, just minutes from St. Stephen’s Cathedral, for a 3.5-hour DDSG Blue Danube cruise through Vienna’s canal and the Danube. Your ticket includes freshly prepared pork Wiener Schnitzel with parsley potatoes. Choose the MS Wien for its outdoor deck or MS Vindobona for its distinctive design. German and English service is provided.

“The boat is really old and in need of a facelift. We sat outside and couldn't hear anything over the speakers. The schnitzel was excellent.”

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Vienna: Sightseeing Boat Tour with Lunch - A 3.5-hour loop along the Danube Canal
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Vienna: Sightseeing Boat Tour with Lunch

12.Sightseeing Boat Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 535 reviews · from $69

Start and finish at Schwedenplatz aboard the air-conditioned MS Blue Danube. You’ll cruise Vienna’s Danube Canal, pass modern and historic buildings, and enjoy a seasonal two-course lunch. GPS information appears on onboard screens, with German and English assistance and printed guides in 10 languages.

“The service was wonderful on this river cruise and made up for the bland food, would recommend as it’s good value”

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From Vienna: Dürnstein and Wachau Cruise - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the ship
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From Vienna: Dürnstein and Wachau Cruise

13.Dürnstein and Wachau Cruise

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

Spend a Sunday cruising from Vienna into the Wachau Valley aboard the MS Kaiserin Elisabeth II. Breakfast, a lunchtime snack, and dinner are included, while drinks cost extra. After the boat ride, you have two hours to wander medieval Dürnstein before returning to Vienna.

“A very good cruse ship. The food was passable. Staff was very helpful and and kind. worth an experience.”

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Vienna: Heurigen Cruise with Viennese Songs and Buffet - Heuriger music brings the wine tavern aboard
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Vienna: Heurigen Cruise with Viennese Songs and Buffet

14.Heurigen Cruise with Viennese Songs and Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 320 reviews · from $74

Spend three hours aboard the MS Admiral Tegetthoff on a Danube cruise around Vienna’s 2nd district. Marion Zib of Radio Wienerlied presents live Heuriger music, with musicians visiting tables for requests and sing-alongs. A cold and warm Viennese buffet is included. Drinks cost extra.

“everything was ready for us....no delays....no mistakes....no problems..just oerfect”

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From Vienna: Day Cruise to Bratislava - Leaving Vienna by ship
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From Vienna: Day Cruise to Bratislava

15.Day Cruise to Bratislava

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

Travel from Vienna to Bratislava aboard the air-conditioned MS Kaiserin Elisabeth, with breakfast, onboard dining, two bars, and 360-degree views from the sun deck. You get four hours to explore Bratislava independently before returning to Vienna. English and German assistance is available, and a passport or border-valid ID is required.

“Avertir que le retour du bateau prend 6.30 pour revenir à Vienne.”

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