Private Tour of Melk Abbey from Vienna by Car

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7 to 9 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 4 more

Discover the secrets of Melk Abbey, its rich history, Baroque interiors & the famous library with a licensed Private Guide. Explore art, culture & nature. Includes tickets & private transfers from Vienna. Extended option: the Danube River cruise.

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:

7-hour: Melk Abbey Tour
Take a guided tour of the Melk Abbey with a Licensed Guide. Includes private car transfers from Vienna.

9-hour: Melk Abbey Tour & Danube River Cruise
Take a guided tour of the Melk Abbey with a Licensed Guide, who is fluent in the language of your choice. Includes tickets for the Danube River Cruise & private car transfers from Vienna.

Join a Licensed Guide on a private tour of Melk Abbey & learn why it has been a spiritual & cultural center of Lower Austria for over 900 years. The abbey can be easily reached from Vienna thanks to a round-trip transfer direct from your accommodation in a private car instead of coach.

What's Included

Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice (in Melk Abbey only)
Entrance fee to Melk Abbey, including Abbey Park
Tickets for a 1,5-hour Danube River cruise with audio guide (9-hour option only)
- (number of attractions depends on the option selected)
Private Tour of Melk Abbey from Vienna by Car with the Danube River Cruise -
Private car transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Vienna
Tickets for a 1,5-hour Danube River cruise with audio guide (in 7-hour option)
Guide during the transfers and cruise
Lunch (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 7 to 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Vienna

    Pick up at your accommodation in Vienna. Your Private Guide will be waiting for you in Krems, and drive you back to your accommodation in Vienna.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Traveling by private car will be comfortable and filled with amazing views of the Danube and the Wachau Cultural Landscape.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Melk

    Upon arrival in Melk, a Local Guide will take you on a private tour of the historic abbey. Experience true High Baroque, discover medieval treasures, and immerse yourself in tales of the Benedictine monks as you explore the 18th century complex.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Melk Abbey

    You will see the Imperial Staircase and Corridor, Marble Hall, Abbey Museum, Abbey Church and the famous Library with countless medieval manuscripts. Every corner will astonish you with its beauty, from stunning frescoes to gilded details, and the view of the valley from the terrace will be amazing. After the guided tour there will be free time, so you can have lunch, visit the Northern Bastion or explore the beautiful abbey park.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 5

    To enrich your experience with a sightseeing cruise along the Danube River. This option includes tickets for a 1,5-hour cruise from Melk to Krems aboard the modern MS Austria. Along the way you will see Schloss Schönbühel, Abbey Schönbühel, blue church tower and other highlights of the Wachau Cultural Landscape, and discover interesting facts about this region. thanks to the audio guide. Enjoy the views and visit the cruise restaurant to see what delicious food and wine are on the menu.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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