Private tour in Vienna Susanne W

The Wachau Valley tour from Vienna

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Susanne W.

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Being an Austrian-American in the beautiful city of Vienna and sharing its beauty and fascinating history with you turns out to be my true calling in life. I have been a private tour guide for over 12 years and I passionately love my job! I was born and raised in Vienna where I also attended Vienna University (Associate Degree in Tourism and PhD in Linguistics). After graduating I had a very fun job, I worked as a flight attendant for Austrian Airlines. I really got infected with the travel bug, and also learned that I thrive when working in an international environment. On one of my trips I met my husband and moved to Los Angeles. America became a second home to my two twin children and myself. We are all US citizens aswell as Austrian citizens. I even went to school in Los Angeles and finished a graphic design degree at UCLA. Sadly many years ago I became widowed and my kids and I moved back to my beloved city of Vienna where I went to school again to become a certified Austrian tour guide - a demanding training of about 2 years. When it comes to my tours my top priority is to give you the most memorable experience possible in whatever time frame we have. I will show you the most important, and also the most charming parts of the city and instruct you on the sites and the history of Vienna. My tours are (hopefully) interesting, informative and humorous. I LOVE history, I have a profound interest in the rise of the house of Habsburg, its downfall after World War I, Austria's dark path leading to National Socialism and World War II. I am interested and quite knowledgeable about Jewish history in Vienna, starting in the Middle Ages, the dark years in Austrian history and the contemporary discussion of art restitution. Please check out my "Women in Gold tour"! One more thing: I absolutely love children. As a mother of 16 year old twins I have a good amount of experience what kids and young adults like and what they find rather boring, please check out my "Kids Foodie and Fun Tour"! (during summer months) If you have read so far that means that you are indeed considering me as your tour guide. Please do contact me and I hope we get to know each other very soon in Vienna! I promise that I will do my best to make this a memorable experience for you and your family! Best regards from this side of the world, Susanne Fully Certified Austrian Guide PhD in Linguistics (German, English and French) Associate Degree in Tourism Graphic Design & Photography Degree from UCLA Extension - Go Bruins! I do not have a car of my own but I can arrange for a separate car and driver. Vienna is a city like New York City where owning a car is not necessary and if so a hassle with parking.

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Overview of your Vienna tour

The Wachau is one of the most beautiful regions in Austria. Its charm is so picturesque that it was declared a UNESCO World heritage site. Our tour will start out in your hotel and we will set out in a comfortable minivan to the Wachau region. We will be driven by a professional driver and a nice minivan. Our first stop will be the quaint medieval city of Krems. After a nice ride along the vineyards we will arrive at the very charming village of Dürnstein, where we can have a little wine tasting. At the village of Spitz its time to board our boat where we can have lunch while enjoying the magnificent view of the ravines of the Danube. Our highlight of the tour will be the beautiful Baroque Melk Abbey. Its quite breathtaking! If time permits we will see the traditional Austrian Baroque village of Melk. The tour will conclude in your hotel. You can book this tour from mid April- mid October. Boat Ride, Lunch & Private tour in Melk Abbey not included in the tour price.

Recent Reviews

Douglas G.United States
April 2026

The warming weather matched the mood of our day trip to the Wachau Valley with Susanne W. My wife and I spent an engaging and lively day with Susanne, covering the Valley's long history and culture not to mention some delicious Austrian wine! Suzanne's insights and familiarity with the Valley helped us get the most out of our day, and as we headed back to Vienna, Suzanne assisted us with a couple final stops in Vienna to maximize our final hours in Vienna before returning home. Our driver Fred did a great job as well. We recommend you spend time with Susanne when in Vienna.

Joseph Z.United States
September 2025

Suzanne was a wonderful guide. She was extremely knowledgeable and made the tour so interesting and so much fun. She helped us appreciate the charm of the towns outside of Vienna and especially the Benedictine Abbey at Melk as well as the magnificent scenery of the Danube Valley.

Warren W.United States
September 2025

Vienna is a great city, but we did not feel like we really met Austria until we did this tour. Susanne was an excellent guide and was both knowledgable and willing to answer our many questions. The villages we visited were well worth the time, the boat trip on the Danube was relaxing and fun and the Melk Abbey is a one of kind site where memories are made. I heartily recommend this tour for anyone staying in Vienna.

Rebecca G.United States
May 2025

We experienced a wonderful day in the Wachau Valley thanks to Susanne. She is very professional and friendly. She was very prompt and flexible in customizing our tour because we are photographers and requested her to do so. We learned a lot about the area and its history while capturing amazing images. Susanne was excellent in providing a pace where it was a very enjoyable day. She made arrangements for us to have a nice lunch also. She saw to every detail for our day and we certainly had fun, created some wonderful memories, captured the scenes all around us and made a new friend. We can highly recommend Susanne!

Catherine S.United States
August 2022

We were fortunate to be able to book tours with Susanne three days in a row. The trip to Wachau Valley was our last and was a true delight. Susanne had the day perfectly organized from beginning to end, yet we never felt rushed. We enjoyed the drive (kudos to Fred for excellent driving). We loved the boat ride and lunch on the Danube and the Melk Abbey. It was great to get out to the countryside. If you need to change your travel dates in order to book Susanne as a guide, do it! It is so worth it! A+++++

Elissa P.United States
May 2022

Had a nice day with a private driver in a very comfortable vehicle that Susanne arranged. Exploring the Wacahau wine region was very interesting..nice wine tastings..also going to Melk and seeing the stunning monastery left a visual impact! Two days used Susanne and would highly recommend. We were a party of 5 and she engaged with each one of us..will use her again when returning to Vienna

Your Vienna tour itinerary

Pick up from hotel Wine City of Krems Dürnstein Spitz Boat ride from Spitz to Melk (April - September) Private Guided tour at Melk Abbey Ride back home to Vienna

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Sedan

by minivan or limosine

What's included
Other: This Wachau Sightseeing tour covers only my time as a guide and the minivan
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Entrance fees, ship, guided tour at Melk and lunch
Tickets: Private Melk Abbey (private or public), Boat
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

4 Philharmoniker Straße, Wien, Wien, 1010, Austria

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Other details
Tour categories
Architecture
Food And Drink
Boat
City Highlights
Tour reference number
371461
Languages
English
French
German
Italian
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

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This private tour is perfect for travellers interested in exploring the picturesque Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It's ideal for those who enjoy scenic drives, wine tasting, and historical sites like the Baroque Melk Abbey. The tour is also suitable for families with children and travellers with mobility needs.

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