Give Riesling a chance: a philistines guide to Austrian Riesling As part of our ongoing series ‘a philistines guide to…’ we’re covering the sometimes misunderstood, yet wonderfully diverse Riesling. Riesling is one of my favourite wines, and for good reason. … Read More
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Outdoor activities & tours in Vienna & beyond
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Welcome! If you've been searching for something different, or maybe you want to unplug and connect yourself to nature for a bit, then let Venture Vienna be your guide. We've crafted some truly innovative outdoor activities and tours in Vienna and the regions that surround it, including kayak tours on the Viennese Danubes and through the incredible Wachau Valley, wine tasting and hiking through the beautiful vineyards of the Vienna Woods in Austria's Thermal Region, and hiking the route of the world's first mountain railway. If you want to do something truly unique, away from the tourist crowds and off the beaten path, then you're in the right place...
Our outdoor activities and tours
Reasons to book a Venture Vienna tour...
Family friendly tours
Wondering what to do in Vienna with kids? We've developed activities and tours for families, to let your little ones burn off their energy and give them a break from all the boring museums! Naturally we offer reduced children's rates as part of that.
Small groups
The last thing people want to feel like on a group tour is just another number. Each of our small-group tours operate with a maximum of 12 people (usually less), which means you get a more intimate, enriching and personal experience to make your day with us more memorable
Corporate events & team building in Vienna
Our outdoor activities and tours in Vienna complement a wide range of company events, team-building exercises and large group excursions. From wine-tasting to water sports, we have years of experience working with schools, companies and large tour groups from all over the world.
24hr cancellation & the best prices
On all of our small-group tours we offer an automatic 15% discount on bookings of 4+ adults, and we're flexible in case you need to cancel your spot. We guarantee you'll always find the best prices when booking direct with us.
The very best guides
Quality means everything to us at Venture Vienna. We're interested, interesting and engaged with you, our guests. We look forward to meeting you!
Day trips from Vienna
We love helping people to discover new places and things to do in summer & winter - this is what drives us as a company. No matter how out there your idea may be, if there's a day trip from Vienna that you want to experience, then get in touch and we'll try to make it happen.
Venture travel guides...
Brittany Ferries Travel Requirements: how to get it right!
Brittany Ferries Travel Requirements: how to get it right! When it comes to exploring Europe, there’s something undeniably romantic and adventurous about traveling by sea. Brittany Ferries offers a plethora of routes that connect the United Kingdom, France, Spain, and … Read More
How to choose the best ferry routes to France
The best ferry routes to France unveiled They call us ‘Le Rostbif’ we call them arrogant, potato pomme, what is certain, however, is that when it comes to exploring Europe, there’s something undeniably romantic and adventurous about traveling by sea. … Read More
Is Santander worth visiting? The ultimate guide…
Is Santander worth visiting? The realist’s guide to a Santander city break Welcome to Spain’s geographically blessed, yet architecturally bereft underdog, Santander. The capital city of Cantabria on Spain’s northern coast hasn’t had the best of luck over the years, … Read More
The best art hotels in Vienna to fall in love with
The best art hotels in Vienna to fall in love with Art – in the eye of the beholder. Much like hotels. Art is subjective. For proof, just look at the bloody great mess a well-meaning Italian lady made of … Read More
Which is the best art museum in Vienna to visit?
Which is the best art museum in Vienna to visit? The ultimate guide for philistines If, like us, you’d never personally considered which art museum to visit in Vienna, but you felt compelled to one day to attempt to plug … Read More
Things to know before renting a car in Austria
Things to know before renting a car in Austria Ok, so you’ve already done our Vienna kayak tour and our Vienna Woods Wine Tour, and you want to head out onto the open road…, then what finer example of holiday … Read More
The most important Austrian grape: what is Grüner Veltliner wine?
What is Grüner Veltliner wine? A philistines guide to Austria’s signature wine Having written a couple of posts about Austrian Food, we now need something to wash it all down with. So, what better way to start than by introducing … Read More
What food to order in Vienna (part 2) – The Pork Stelze Edition
The best food in Vienna – The philistine’s guide to Pork Stelze Ok, it’s definitely time for my long overdue follow up to the best food in Vienna – part one. In that post I focused more on wintry dishes. … Read More
What to order in Vienna
What to order in Vienna Working out what to order in Vienna (or any new city you visit, for that matter) is one of the most exciting elements of the entire travel experience, despite the corresponding anxiety that your well-meaning … Read More
