Vienna River Cruise, Walking Tour with St. Stephan Cathedral

4.7 (3 reviews) 3–5 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Discover the highlights of the historic Old Town with a Private Guide and see the landmarks along the Danube River from a boat cruise. See the Rathaus, St Stephen’s Cathedral and Hofburg Palace, Uniqa Tower, Urania observatory, Schützenhaus and more!

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests.

3-hour 15-min: Basic Old Town Tour & Boat Cruise

This option includes a 2-hour walking tour and a 1-hour 15-min boat cruise. See the Rathaus, St Peter’s Church, St Stephen’s Cathedral and more.

4-hour 15-min: Extended Old Town Tour & Boat Cruise

Join this tour to see more Old Town highlights such as Wiener Minoritenkirche and the Hofburg Palace. This option includes a 3-hour walking tour and a 1-hour 15-min boat cruise.

Danube is the second-longest river in Europe, a remarkable witness to the history, culture and heritage of Austria. Join our Local Guide on the streets of Vienna’s Old Town to learn all about its remarkable monuments.

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At a glance

Duration: 3–5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Arabic, German, Russian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, English, Croatian, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish
Operated by: Rosotravel - Vienna Tours

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Adults (5–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Free admission to St Stephan's Cathedral
Included: 5-Stars Guide with Official Vienna License, who speaks fluently in chosen language
Included: 2 or 3-hour Walking Tour of the Old Town (depending on the selected option)
Included: Tickets for a 1-hour 15-min Boat Cruise
Included: Private Walking Tour of Vienna's Old Town and Danube Canal Cruise

Not included

Not included: Drinks and snacks on board
Not included: Tickets to paid parts of St. Stephen's Cathedral

Itinerary

Stop 1

10 min

Meet your guide in front of Wien Museum musa, Felderstraße 6-8, 1010 Wien, Austria. Please do not enter the building, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Rathaus

30 min

The 3-hour 15-min option combines a walking tour of the Old Town with a 1-hour 15-min sightseeing cruise along the scenic Danube Canal. You will meet with your Private Guide in front of Rathaus, the massive Neo-Gothic city hall,.
Burgtheater

Passing by

Pass the magnificent, statue-rich Burgtheater to get to the lively city center filled with grand buildings and monuments, such as the Column of Pest.
Stop 4

30 min Admission not included

You will also see the Baroque-style St Peter’s Church and the stunning St Stephen’s Cathedral.
Danube Canal (Donau Kanal)

1 h 50 min Admission included

The guide will lead you to the Danube Canal, where you will hop on board a comfortable boat and sail on a 1-hour 15-minute sightseeing cruise. Sit down, relax, and enjoy the amazing sights of Vienna from the water with immersive live commentary.
Stop 6

30 min

You will see architecturally important buildings such as Media Tower, Urania observatory, Badeschiff, Ringturm, Roßauer barracks, Zaha-Hadid-Haus, Schützenhaus and much more.
Stop 7

one hour

Choose the 4-hour 15-min option to enjoy an extended walking tour with a 1-hour 15-min sightseeing cruise. During this tour you will learn even more about Vienna and see additional sights such as Wiener Minoritenkirche - a 13th-century Gothic-style church with a unique roof. Another must-see sight is the Hofburg - the Baroque-style Habsburg palace complex with famous museums.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of Wien Museum musa, Felderstraße 6-8, 1010 Wien, Austria. Please do not enter the building, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

End point

Meet your guide in front of Wien Museum musa, Felderstraße 6-8, 1010 Wien, Austria. Please do not enter the building, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

Using your ticket

Information for the customer (Know before you go)

Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
Please note that the walking route depends on the selected option.
We provide tickets for a 1-hour 15-minute boat tour, but your private guide will not participate in the cruise. The guide will take you to the pier, give you the tickets and shortly introduce the sights you will see during the cruise.
Bring warm clothes and don't get surprised by the chilly weather as it may be colder on the water than on the land.
You can visit parts of St. Stephen's Cathedral for free on this tour, but please note that only silent sightseeing is allowed inside. Tickets to paid parts are not included. Admission during masses and special events is restricted.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
Please note that the walking route depends on the selected option.
We provide tickets for a 1-hour 15-minute boat tour, but your private guide will not participate in the cruise. The guide will take you to the pier, give you the tickets and shortly introduce the sights you will see during the cruise.
Bring warm clothes and don't get surprised by the chilly weather as it may be colder on the water than on the land.
You can visit parts of St. Stephen's Cathedral for free on this tour, but please note that only silent sightseeing is allowed inside. Tickets to paid parts are not included. Admission during masses and special events is restricted.

Options

3H15M: Basic Old Town + Cruise

Duration: 3 hours 15 minutes: This option includes a 2-hour walking tour and a 1-hour 15-min boat cruise. See the Rathaus, St Peter’s Church

,: St Stephen’s Cathedral and more.

Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ATVI002
4H15M: ExtendedOldTown+Cruise

Duration: 4 hours 15 minutes: Join this tour to see more Old Town highlights such as Wiener Minoritenkirche and the Hofburg Palace.

,: This option includes a 3-hour walking tour and a 1-hour 15-min boat cruise.

Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ATVI002