City: Lower Austria
Top Things to do in Lower Austria
Top Hotels in Lower Austria
10 Sightseeing Tours in Lower Austria That You Shouldn't Miss
Lower Austria (German: Niederösterreich, pronounced [ˈniːdɐˌʔøːstɐʀaɪ̯ç] ( listen); Czech: Dolní Rakousy; Slovak: Dolné Rakúsko) is the northeasternmost state of the nine states in Austria. The capital of Lower Austria since 1986 is Sankt Pölten, the most recently designated capital town in Austria. The capital of Lower Austria had formerly been Vienna, even though Vienna has not officially been part of Lower Austria since 1921. With a land area of 19,186 km (7,408 sq mi) and a population of 1.612 million people, it is the largest state in Austria, and in terms of population second only to the federal state of Vienna.
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1. Private Danube Valley Tour from Vienna including Skip-the-Line to Melk Abbey
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Discover the famous danube valley with us – the Unesco World Heritage site is only an hour away from Vienna! Private tour of the world-famous Melk Abbey and Danube river-cruise included!
Inclusions: Private Tour, Local expert guide, Personalized Service, Transport by private vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Admission to Melk Abbey, Private Guide at Melk Abbey, 1.5h Danube River cruise
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By angelacQ4101TK
I met our guide at Tourist Info Wien (right off the U1 line at Karlsplatz stop). He explained a lot of helpful history to us on the ride over and then had us watch a short documentary of the concentration camp on iPads in the van which was very wise. We got to Mauthausen with a greater and more In-depth understanding of what took place there which made our visit more meaningful. When we arrived we were given audio guides and a map and allowed to wander the camp and it’s museum on our own for a few hours before reconvening. It was pretty desolate aside from a few school groups visiting. Our tour guide was great and even drove us down into the granite quarry so that we could see it up close. We went to lunch at a nice but casual sit down restaurant that served Austrian cuisine. Overall worth the money and I highly recommend this tour.
2. 3-Hour Private Hiking Tour to historic places around Spitz in Wachau Valley
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy a half-day trip with a 3 hour hike for beginners and families in Austria's famous Wachau Valley, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in recognition of its architectural and agricultural history. This is an easy route but it is still a hike with a difference in height of 200 meters!
Inclusions: Round-trip shared transfer, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting point, Small-group tour walking tour, Local guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks, If available, additional transportation systems such as gondolas, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By mrandmrswilson11
Michael was a fabulous guide and took us on an amazing route with breathtaking views. He helped us choose a tour that would suit us, and even picked us up and dropped us off in Vienna. He was really prompt replying to emails when we were organising and quick to send us the photos he had taken along the way afterwards. I can’t recommend his service enough
3. Private Vienna Woods Wine Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Lower Austria is the cradle of Austrian viticulture, so we want to take you to the beautiful forests & vineyards of the Thermal Region, just south of Vienna. Home to traditionally quaint wine villages and some unique local varietals, we showcase the finest in farm-to-table Austrian wine tours. We offer two different tours, depending on the season: In summer (Apr-Oct), we hike through forested trails and lush green vineyards, stopping en route for an open-air wine tasting and to appreciate beautifully expansive views over the Vienna basin to Hungary & Slovakia. We then continue to one of Austria's oldest wine villages for lunch & a winery visit. In winter (Nov-Mar), instead of hiking, we focus our attention on the past, present and future of Austrian wine by first visiting one of its oldest wine-making institutions dating back to 1141. We then meet one of the region's finest vintners for a wonderfully intimate wine tasting and Q&A to showcase all that the Thermal Region has to offer.
Inclusions: Wine tastings in vineyard and/or winery settings, Live tour commentary provided in English by native speaker, 12km guided forest & vineyard hike with trained first aider (summer)
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By alexmiller2
The guide was informative, relaxed and entertaining. The kayaks were easy to control. A good way to see Vienna differently. A great way to cool down on a hot summer day. The swim was very welcome. Other rivers were out of order due to high water levels but the Old Danube is a cut off lake and was not affected.
4. Grand Wachau Cruise Melk - Krems - Melk
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 6 reviews
Take the ships of the DDSG Blue Danube through the beautiful Wachau. The ship leaves in Melk in a round trip and arrives about 5 hours later at the starting point. On board you can enjoy regional dishes in the restaurant. The 36 km long river valley has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its uniqueness. The highlights of the sights along the river valley include Melk Abbey, Schönbühel Castle and the town of Dürnstein with the blue church tower. In the on-board restaurants you will be pampered with culinary delights made from regional products. It is best to enjoy the uninterrupted view of the landscape on the spacious open deck.
Inclusions: Cruise, Air-conditioned vehicle, Restroom on board, WiFi on board
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By Jarmo_Y
We made a day cruise in adorable Donau. Everything went perfect in spite of COVID-19. Beautiful scenes, good service and reasonable prices.
5. Private tour of Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg from Vienna
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Get to know Lower Austria and explore three historic cities with a private and knowledgeable driver on a full day tour of Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg. Save your money and enjoy flexibility of tailor made itinerary as per your request. Explore Benedictine Abbey, admire beautiful villages, visit Mozart’s birth place and see the famous Lake District.
Inclusions: Transportation with air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pick up and drop-off, Professional English speaking driver at your full day disposal, Tailor made itinerary, Return to your hotel/accommodation in Vienna
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Lijraj
The guide was very friendly and answered all of the tour's questions. She was very knowledgeable about Bratislava's history and recommended some traditional food as well as a few local cafes and restaurants (we followed her guide and we loved the food, of course). The driver was also outgoing and seemed interested in Malta's culture, cuisine and lifestyle. We also had a change to stop by the palace on the other side of the road to see the beauty of Bratislava from a panoramic vantage point. I recommend spending 20-25 minutes here to take some photos. Overall I highly recommend this day trip if you have a free day in Vienna. You will probably feel quite tired after the excursion, so you can ask the driver to drop you by Stadpark for a superb end to your day. FYI: The driver will pick you up at your accomodation and will drop you off wherever you want in Vienna (which is a bonus). Thank you to the organizers and all of the staff involved!
6. Private Tour of Melk Hallstatt and Salzburg from Vienna
Overall Ratings
4.4 based on 7 reviews
Take this tour with the award winning supplier for „The Private Tour Company of the Year 2018“ and experience the private tour of Melk, Hallstatt and Salzburg from Vienna
Inclusions: Private driver, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle/ including all road tolls, parking fees etc.
Exclusions: Entrance fees, if any, Food and drinks, The tour will finish around 8pm, every additional hour will cost $31.75 USD (30€) to be paid directly to the driver
Reviewed By Kathy H
Luba is an excellent guide with good stories and interesting facts. She also gave good recommendations for the best gelato and restaurants after the tour.
7. Vienna Pass Including Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket
Overall Ratings
4.3 based on 259 reviews
Enjoy free access to over 60 attractions on your next trip to Vienna with this 1-, 2-, 3- or 6-day sightseeing pass. Take a ride on the Giant Ferris Wheel, wander the Schönbrunn Palace and relax with unlimited hop-on hop-off bus rides to carry you between the city’s top attractions. Entrance to other iconic attractions, including the famous Spanish Riding School (Spanische Hofreitschule) and Danube Tower, is also included.
Inclusions: Vienna pass valid for 1, 2, 3 or 6 days, Audio commentary in 16 languages, Guidebook
Exclusions: Gratuities, Public transport, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By Trisha H
This is well needed in Vienna. It makes all the difference as you can skip certain queues, it has the majority of sites and it is cheaper than if you were to pay for them all yourself. Recommend this highly for your trip to Vienna!
8. Vienna Woods and Mayerling Half Day Trip
Overall Ratings
3.9 based on 279 reviews
Explore beautiful sites surrounding the southern part of the Vienna Woods on a half day guided coach tour. As highlights of the tour include, you can have a visit to the Mayerling hunting lodge, the beautiful monastry of Heiligenkreuz and a guided walking tour throuh Baden. All the tours will be carried out in small groups with all the necessary COVID-19 health and safety measures.
Inclusions: Bus tour in modern coach, Guided tour through Abbey Heiligenkreuz, Guided walking tour through Baden
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pick-up and drop off
Reviewed By 302gis
The bus left on time, the tour guide was very informative and polite! The trip in Halstatt was well planned and the boat tour was a wonderful way to see the city in the most spectacular way possible! The bus was comfortable and the time off on the city by ourselves was a wonderful way to visit this small city in our own pace. It's a great way to visit Halstatt in a day trip with lots of background historical information on the city!!
9. Private Day Trip from Melk to Cesky Krumlov
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the Czech Republic’s most visited locations, Cesky Krumlov is a medieval castle city of spectacular beauty. On this private, 9-hour tour, enjoy comfortable transit via air-conditioned minivan from Melk, Austria to the destination. After the 2.5-hour journey, and upon arrival in Cesky Krumlov, you’ll have four hours to see its castle, wander the city’s beautifully restored streets, and relax by the Vltava River. Groups of up to 15 people can be accommodated on this tour.
Inclusions: Bottled water for each person, Hotel / port pickup and drop-off, Round-trip private transfer, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, New Fleet, 1,5 - 2 hours of a guided walking city tour in Cesky Krumlov with a local certified guide, English speaking drivers, Fully air-conditioned minivans, Professional and friendly service, Taxes, All road tolls and fees, Full comprehensive insurance, Strictly non-smoking minivans, Complimentary 4 hours free time in Český Krumlov
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Entrance fees
10. Private 2-day Guided Tour to Cesky Krumlov Hallstatt and Salzburg from Vienna
2-day private tour to see the pearl of Czech Republic, Cesky Krumlov, and the beautiful Lake district of Austria, Hallstatt and Salzburg, where your tour ends.
Inclusions: Overnight accommodation, Breakfast, Breakfast, Local guide in Cesky Krumlov, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, 1night accommodation in Cesky Krumlov
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By Kathy H
Luba is an excellent guide with good stories and interesting facts. She also gave good recommendations for the best gelato and restaurants after the tour.
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