Vienna River Cruise, Walking Tour with St. Stephan Cathedral
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Free admission to St Stephan's Cathedral
- 2 or 3-hour Walking Tour of the Old Town (depending on the selected option)
- Tickets for a 1-hour 15-min Boat Cruise
- Private Walking Tour of Vienna's Old Town and Danube Canal Cruise
- 5-Stars Guide with Official Vienna License, who speaks fluently in chosen language
- Drinks and snacks on board
- Tickets to paid parts of St. Stephen's Cathedral
Meeting Location
Felderstraße 6-8
1010 Wien, Austria
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Wien Museum musa
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Rathaus
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Burgtheater (pass by)
St. Peter's Catholic Church (Peterskirche)
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Danube Canal (Donau Kanal)
1 hour 50 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Generali Media Tower
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Wiener Minoritenkirche
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-265552P396
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- 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).
- Free admission to St Stephan's Cathedral.
- 2 or 3-hour Walking Tour of the Old Town (depending on the selected option).
- Tickets for a 1-hour 15-min Boat Cruise.
- Private Walking Tour of Vienna's Old Town and Danube Canal Cruise.
- 5-Stars Guide with Official Vienna License, who speaks fluently in chosen language.
- Drinks and snacks on board.
- Tickets to paid parts of St. Stephen's Cathedral.
The minimum age to participate is 5..
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.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Vienna River Cruise, Walking Tour with St. Stephan Cathedral is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vienna River Cruise, Walking Tour with St. Stephan Cathedral 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
- Free admission to St Stephan's Cathedral
- 2 or 3-hour Walking Tour of the Old Town (depending on the selected option)
- Tickets for a 1-hour 15-min Boat Cruise
- Private Walking Tour of Vienna's Old Town and Danube Canal Cruise
- 5-Stars Guide with Official Vienna License, who speaks fluently in chosen language
- Drinks and snacks on board
- Tickets to paid parts of St. Stephen's Cathedral
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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.
