Rustic Austria: Wine & Countryside Private Day Tour
Overview
Forget the steep mountains — this is Austria's gentle side. Just one hour from Vienna, the sunlit Pannonian plain feels more like Tuscany: rolling vineyards, storks clattering on the chimneys, and a slow glass of wine at noon.
This is our shortest tour (6–8 hours), designed to leave you refreshed, not exhausted — perfect if you plan a concert or a night out in Vienna afterwards.
Your journey: Eisenstadt, where we stroll the courtyards of the Esterházy Palace and the charming old town (palace interiors not included — see our "Haydn, Castles, Wine" tour for the full palace and fortress experience). Rust, the wine town of the storks, with nests on almost every chimney in summer. And the UNESCO-listed Lake Neusiedl, a vast steppe lake ringed with reeds. A tasting of Burgenland's famous red wines is included.
A dedicated duo — Vlad driving, Jenny guiding — handles every detail, so you simply sip, stroll and enjoy.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Separate Private Driver
- Wine tasting, 3 samples of wine
- Bottled water on board
- Wi-Fi on board
- Private transportation in a spacious air-conditioned vehicle
- Private Professional Guide
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Your seamless journey begins right at your doorstep. We provide a complete door-to-door service from any hotel or address in Vienna. There is no need to worry about navigation—simply step out and let your private team (driver and guide) handle the rest.To ensure the perfect experience, we will contact you the day before the tour to confirm the exact pickup time. We can adjust the start slightly based on your preferences, so you don't need to stress about strict schedules.
What To Expect
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Vienna
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Eisenstadt
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Rust
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Neusiedl am See
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Vienna
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Separate Private Driver.
- Wine tasting, 3 samples of wine.
- Bottled water on board.
- Wi-Fi on board.
- Private transportation in a spacious air-conditioned vehicle.
- Private Professional Guide.
- Lunch.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 7. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Rustic Austria: Wine & Countryside Private Day Tour is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Rustic Austria: Wine & Countryside Private Day Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Separate Private Driver
- Wine tasting, 3 samples of wine
- Bottled water on board
- Wi-Fi on board
- Private transportation in a spacious air-conditioned vehicle
- Private Professional Guide
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
