Excellent family activity and a completely different perspective of Vienna
I booked this tour for myself and my 10-year-old son, and we both had a great time.
We chose the early Sunday morning slot, which I'd definitely recommend. We expected a hot sunny day, but it turned out to be pleasantly cloudy with hardly any wind—perfect kayaking weather. The water was still warm enough to swim (James said around 24°C), and there were very few people on the Alte Donau. If you're worried about currents, don't be—the Alte Donau is calm, making it ideal for beginners and families.
James started by showing us the different kayaks, explaining the basics of paddling and letting us choose the one we wanted. We picked the hybrid kayak/SUP, which was really stable. My son spent half the tour standing on it or jumping into the water!
The scenery was beautiful, especially around UNO City where the modern skyline meets the peaceful waterways. It's a side of Vienna I hadn't seen before.
We happened to be the only guests that morning, which meant James was happy to stop whenever my son wanted another swim. He also paused twice during the tour to take photos and videos of us, then sent everything to WhatsApp in full quality before we even got home. He also provided a dry bag and offered a locker for valuables, which was appreciated.
The only downside for me is that this is priced as a premium experience. If you're comfortable exploring on your own, renting a kayak will probably work out cheaper. I also thought having the tour to ourselves was a bonus, although it felt a little surprising that nobody else had booked given the great weather and the time of year.
I'd happily recommend it, especially for families, first-time kayakers, or anyone looking to experience a more relaxed, summery and adventurous side of Vienna.
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PaddysNaas
July 31, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Family canoe experience
James is a nice lad and is very knowledgeable. The area is nice and quiet and peaceful so you don’t have to worry if you’re not experienced in canoeing. The water is 23 degrees so it’s very comfortable to swim in.
Downsides are the canoes are inflatable and harder to roe but very stable. The straps on the seats where poor and bad quality (he was trying to fix them when we where leaving) Promised photos but where never sent.
It’s a bit of a walk from the Ubahn station. All that said, I wouldn’t mind a lot of these small things but the price was too dear at €495 for family group it was extortionate.
Not worth the money. It roughly lasts 2hrs
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martinapI7258TE
July 24, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great excursion
Great excursion. It pays off to see Vienna from this side for once.
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Iona_J
June 28, 2026 · via Viator
Fantastic experience,...
Fantastic experience, would definitely recommend. Lovely to see another side to the city and James was a great guide.
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kathrynlB942VN
June 3, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
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 · via Tripadvisor
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 · via Viator
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
September 9, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
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
August 22, 2025 · via Viator
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
August 15, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
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….