4 Kayak Trips in Vienna Worth Booking

1.Small-Group Guided Kayak Tour of Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119Our pick

Spend about three hours kayaking the calm Alte Donau with a small group and guides such as James or Stephanie. Expect easy paddling, local history, birdlife, colorful lakeside huts, views of the Danube Tower and UN headquarters, and time for a swim if conditions are right.

“Never knew you could learn about a city through a kayaking experience but I’m so glad I did. I got to see and learn about new parts of the city that I never would have on my own while also being one with nature. Definitely recommend if you have the time.”

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2.Guided Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · from $101Best value

Paddle Vienna’s Old Danube with an English-speaking guide such as James or Nicola. You’ll pass the United Nations, local rowing spots, lakeside huts, and Gänsehäufel, with time for a swim. Choose a small-group or private tour, using single or double kayaks.

“What a fabulous morning we had kayaking w James. We had the best time!! James made everything work so well - helping us in and out of the kayaks, etc. And we also got to go swimming, which was divine! We highly recommend James, he was the best guide we’ve had in all our 3 months in Europe. We learned a lot about Vienna and had so much fun!!!”

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3.Private Kayaking Tour of Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0

Meet guide James at Vienna’s Alte Donau for a relaxed private kayak trip through a watery corner of the city. You’ll paddle past lakeside homes, swimming pontoons, wildlife, the United Nations, and modern towers. Choose live commentary or a quieter, more independent outing.

“James is an amazing guide, his knowledge of Vienna really made the trip. We had a great time and can't recommend him highly enough. James took care of all the safety elements and checked in on us throughout the paddle. It works for absolute beginners or experienced paddlers and was a fantastic way to spend a few hours.”

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4.Wachau Valley Kayak & Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0

Join James, a native English-speaking kayak guide and Wachau wine expert, for a private 10.5-hour outing from Vienna. Paddle downstream from Melk, taste Riesling and Grüner Veltliner in Spitz, stop for lunch, and explore Dürnstein Castle ruins.

“I surprised my girlfriend with this kayaking and wine tasting tour and what an unbelievable way to end our trip. This was her review: I personally saw a side to Austria that I had never experienced or seen and the views while kayaking were just Read more”

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