Vienna Kayak Tour: Explore the Old Danube Lake

Discover Vienna’s hidden gem, the Old Danube lake, on our guided kayak tour. Immerse yourself in the city’s contemporary architecture, enjoy a swim in the clean water, and experience the ultimate summer adventure!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Alte Donau - Explore one of Vienna’s most charming areas, the Alte Donau, a lakeside village separated from the main Danube channel in 1870. This area is now home to nocturnal beavers in an old river branch. The lakeshore is beautifully decorated with colorful lakeside huts. Expect to share the water with local rowers, occasional fishermen, and…
What's Included
  • Engaging & intelligent guide with insider Vienna tips
  • Sightseeing at Old Danube’s lakeside spots
  • Kayak, PFD/lifevest, and dry storage gear included
  • Certified lifesaver & English-speaking guide with live commentary
Additional Information

Discover the exclusive guided paddling route in Vienna, which takes you through the magnificent Old Danube lake, a historic branch of the renowned river. As you paddle, admire some of Vienna’s most significant contemporary architecture, delve into its modern-day impact, and uncover the city’s hidden recreational gem!
There may be opportunities to pause…

Location
Alte Donau
Meeting point is the exit of the 'Alte Donau' u-bahn station on the U1 red line. If arriving by Uber or Taxi then tell your driver to head to the 'Alte Donau U-bahn station'.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Kathrynlb942vn
Jun 3, 2026
Wonderful morning kayaking! - We had an absolutely perfect kayak trip with James! The weather was beautiful, but the best part was the guiding by James. He gave great instructions, made the trip really easy, had interesting history and perspective on the area and Austria, and was just very enjoyable to be with. The time flew by, and it was the most relaxing tour I have ever taken. We learned a lot, and felt we saw a lot of the area. We left feeling very relaxed, happy and recharged afterwards. Thanks James!
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Fellowtraveler308486
May 27, 2026
Excellent excursion - Great experience! Not just the kayaking but the information about the area was exceptional. Looking forward to using this site again😃
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Alyssa_m
May 26, 2026
Best Tour Ever - I had a fantastic experience. The tour was fun, informative and full of laughs. If you’re a beginner, that’s no problem at all. I highly recommend and plan to check out another tour on my next trip!
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Novyjmargarit
Sep 9, 2025
Easy Paddling with a Charming Guide or A good day for bananafish - Great tour! Usually, I don’t really pay much attention to what guides tell me — I’m much more interested in paddling a kayak down the river. But in this case, the information was both interesting and practical, and the guide himself was super nice and charming. The tour itself is a few kilometers of easy paddling, suitable for almost anyone. Afterward, you can sit down at a decent restaurant right on the river.
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Sumathi_t
Aug 22, 2025
Amazing look at a... - Amazing look at a less-known but no less lovely part of Vienna. Stephanie was a wonderful guide. Easy kayaking, beautiful views, lots of birding and such lovely clean water
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Nycnewyorkcity
Aug 15, 2025
Fun and cool kayak tour - If you would like to go off the beaten path I recommend the Vienna kayaking tour. It was a fun and cool summer activity, our guide Stephanie was great and the kayaks were easy to maneuver. Who knew there was a pristine lake to swim, boat, paddle board or kayak in only 20 minutes from city center….
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Christineseeman
Aug 4, 2025
Great Vienna experience - Stephanie was great! It was a great time exploring the Alte Donue with her. I didn't know that the old and new danube were divided up, and this old danube is now a fun lake for the families and people of Vienna. It was a great way to spend our first morning in Vienna.
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O9138uaheatherc
Jul 30, 2025
Great experience - What an experience! This was by far my favourite thing of our trip to Vienna. It was fun, unique, educational and the James was a knowledgeable, kind and cool guy. Really enjoyed every second. James also gives unique insights into Vienna and provided us with great recommendations for food, wine and experiences whilst in Vienna. 10/10, would absolutely recommend.
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Timmytwowheels
Jul 30, 2025
Unique perspective of New Vienna - One if the highlights of our holiday in Vienna. James is a top bloke, very accommodating and knowledgeable about the history, culture and politics of vienna. Kayaking the old Danube is a really unique way to see some of the new district parts of the city and learn about some of the more recent history of Vienna. Worth every penny, gave us a bit of a work out but nothing overly strenuous and there are plenty of points in the tour where you can just relax floating on the water taking in the scenery. Thanks for a great experience James, keep up the good work :)
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Michael_l
Jun 18, 2025
Kayaking in Vienna! - This was a great experience for folks who want to see a different side of Vienna. The level of activity is minor, but the experience is major. I would highly recommend James and kayaking in Vienna as a must do for those who want a water view of District 22.
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From $115
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).