Vienna River Cruise, Walking tour with St. Stephan Cathedral

Vienna Old Town Walking Tour and Danube Canal Boat Cruise

This private guided tour explores Vienna’s Old Town and includes a sightseeing boat cruise along the Danube Canal, ideal for history and culture enthusiasts.

Highlights

• Explore Vienna’s Old Town with a 5-star private guide
• See Rathaus, St Stephen’s Cathedral, and Hofburg Palace
• Enjoy an exclusive boat cruise along the Danube Canal
• Discover three times more sights than in a usual walking tour
• Immerse in Vienna’s history, culture, and heritage

Description

The Danube River, Europe’s second-longest, has shaped Austria’s history and culture. This tour combines a walking exploration of Vienna’s Old Town with a sightseeing cruise along the Danube Canal.

Your private guide will meet you in front of Rathaus, the Neo-Gothic city hall, then lead you past the statue-adorned Burgtheater to Vienna’s lively city center. You will visit landmarks like the Column of Pest, the Baroque St Peter’s Church, and St Stephen’s Cathedral.

After the walk, board a comfortable boat for a 1-hour 15-minute cruise on the Danube Canal. Relax and enjoy live commentary while viewing important architectural sites such as the Media Tower, Urania observatory, Badeschiff, Ringturm, Roßauer barracks, Zaha-Hadid-Haus, and Schützenhaus.

Choose the extended 4-hour 15-minute option for a longer walking tour that includes additional sights like the Gothic 13th-century Wiener Minoritenkirche and the Baroque Hofburg palace complex.

Includes

• Private walking tour of Vienna’s Old Town and Danube Canal cruise
• 5-star official Vienna guide fluent in your selected language
• Tickets for the 1-hour 15-minute boat cruise
• Insightful information on Vienna’s history, culture, and heritage

Excludes

• Drinks and snacks on board

Important Information

• Check your email the day before the tour for important details
• The walking route varies depending on the option selected
• Tour includes pre-booked tickets for the 1-hour 15-minute cruise
• Bring warm clothing as it can be colder on the water than on land
• Parts of St Stephen’s Cathedral are visited for free; silent sightseeing only inside
• Tickets for paid parts of the cathedral are not included; access is restricted during masses and events

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, book in advance to secure your preferred date and bring layers to adjust to varying temperatures between walking and the boat cruise.