Vienna Kayak Tour

Guided city tours on Vienna's Old Danube

from €75/adult
April-October 3 Hours small groups

Escape summer in the city with us...

Ever wondered if you can go kayaking in Vienna on the famous blue Danube? We've developed Vienna's only guided paddling tour around the grand river's cleanest, calmest and most peaceful side arms & lakes. Along the way, learn about what makes Vienna such a globally important city, take in some of its most important contemporary architecture, and explore its undiscovered recreational heart.

Group discount

Groups of 4+ on our small-group tour get a 15% discount on the price of your booking, applied directly at checkout. For much larger groups, please get in touch to discuss bespoke pricing options.

Qualified Open Water Lifeguard/Guide

Your guide is trained by the RLSS (Royal Life Saving Society - UK) as a certified open water lifeguard, so you can rest assured you're in safe hands on the water.

Specialized Equipment Provided

Besides either your single or double kayak & paddle, we provide you with a specialist kayaking lifejacket, a 10 litre dry bag to keep your things dry, and a waterproof phone case.

When do you want to come kayaking in Vienna?

Kayak Vienna Pricing Chart & Highlights

Check out our different prices & deals depending on your requirements and circumstances. We also offer reduced children's rates (aged 6-15), but please note that unless they are experienced solo paddlers, each should be accompanied by a responsible adult in a double kayak.

Guided kayak tour
Adult ticket (1-3 pax)
€85/person
  • Live tour commentary from your certified open-water lifeguard & native English speaking guide
  • Single or double kayaks available, PFD/life vest, 10 litre dry bag, and waterproof phone cases all included
  • Sightseeing at various lakeside spots around the Old Danube, on Vienna's first & only guided kayak tour
  • Meet other international travellers & get insider tips on things to do in Vienna
Group discount
4-10 adults
€75/person
  • Group discounts are applied directly on our booking calendar & checkout
  • For large group bookings of more than 8 people, please get in touch via email to discuss the pricing options
  • Live tour commentary from your dedicated lifeguard/guide & sightseeing around the Old Danube + tips on things to do in Vienna
  • Single or double kayaks available, PFD/lifevest & dry storage equipment
Private tours
max 5 people
from €399/tour
  • Private kayaking tours available with either morning or afternoon start times (€459 or €399 respectively)
  • 2.5 hour private tour of the Old Danube taken entirely at your group's pace
  • Single or double kayaks available, PFD/life vest, dry storage equipment, waterproof phone cases & live tour commentary
  • Engaging & intelligent lifeguard/guide, with included photo service of your group activity

Vienna Kayak Tour Itinerary

9am/private tour start time - Meet, briefing & kayak preparation
We meet at the u-bahn (underground/metro) station ‘Kaisermuhlen VIC’ on the U1 red line (more details & map below). Please arrive here 5 minutes before the confirmed start time of your tour to avoid delays and to give us more time on the water! We then walk to our launching point (8 mins) to get set up with safety & dry storage equipment, and to go over basic kayaking technique.
On the water - The Old Danube
We’ll be investigating the most relaxing part of Vienna, the Alte Donau; a lakeside village which was cut off from the main Danube channel in 1870. This is where nocturnal beavers now roam in an old side arm of the grand river. We’ll see how Vienna maintains its long-established reputation as a center for diplomacy, politics and international relations as we paddle past the United Nations, along with several of the city’s other most important contemporary buildings, which together are forging ‘new’ Vienna’s emerging skyline. This is later contrasted with cute lakeside huts which adorn the water’s edge to give vibrant bursts of colour to the lakeshore. You’ll get loads of tips from us on things to do during your stay, all while making new international friends, getting some sunshine, and being active in the great outdoors!
In the water - Optional swim in the Danube
If it’s hot, we can also pull up and take a short swim break in the clean lake waters. From May to September especially, the water temperature is perfect for cooling off while watching the slow-paced world of the Old Danube float on by! Expect to share the water with some rowers, the odd fisherman, and the local birdlife, but for the most part, we’ll have it to ourselves.
Midday/private tour end time - Tour end
Once the tour is over, you could keep investigating ‘new’ Vienna for a bit longer. Grab lunch or a cocktail at Vienna’s nearby ‘Copa Beach’, swim and hang out on the Danube Island, visit Austria’s tallest building – the Danube Tower, or explore the charming Danube Park, all of which are within easy walking distance from where we’ll finish.

Kayaking Vienna Booking Calendars

Choose which day to escape the tourist crowds with us, using our small-group or private booking calendars. Get in touch via our contact page if you're looking for a private tour outside of our published availability or for a larger group.

All participants on the Vienna kayak tour must be able to swim. You don’t have to be a great swimmer, just don’t sink immediately in case you fall in. Lifejackets are also available. If this comes as bad news, then check out our wine tour instead…

Barefoot or flip flops are best during the tour, or any other footwear that you don’t mind getting wet. Don’t worry, you can store anything else that you don’t need at our place while we’re out on the water!

Vienna Kayak Tour Directions

Tour meeting point is the western entrance to the 'Kaisermuhlen-VIC' u-bahn station. From the city center take the U1 red line and exit the train to the right. The correct entrance is the one with the 'Tabak' and 'Snack stop' directly opposite. If you are arriving by uber then please tell your driver to head to the 'Platz der Vereinten Nationen' and you will then see the u-bahn station entrance on arrival.

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