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Private Tour Concentration Camp Mauthausen, with Melk & Dürnstein

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In the ruins of the fortress
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On average, this is booked 19 (0) days in advance.
8 hours (approx.)
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Overview

On this privately guided tour, your guide will accompany you through the sacred, medieval and national socialistic history of Austria. We stop for to take pictures wherever and whenever you like.

Melk Abbey, our first stop after a 80 km ride, is the largest baroque monastery in Austria and one of the largest in all of Europe.
This Benedictine abbey is also home to Austria's oldest existing school, the Stiftsgymnasium. Then we drive 1 hour further to the concentration camp in Mauthausen and let ourselves be guided through the entire facility with its many barracks, fortifications and watchtowers. We also visit the museum inside and learn all the essentials about everyday life in the camp.

Our way back to Vienna takes us to the medieval town Dürnstein, situated in the most beautiful section of the Danube for our last stop. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage area. Way back from the Crusades, King Richard 1st Lionheart was captured here. We follow his footsteps on the Lionheart's path

What's Included

  • Carbonated beverages Soda/Pop
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Gratuities
  • Durnstein Local delicacies, wines, liqueurs and sweets(pay your own)
  • Guided Tour in Melk Abbey is not included Adults EUR 16.00 and Pupils/children EUR 9.50
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Philharmoniker Str. 6
1010 Wien, Austria

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Melk Abbey

Arriving at Melk Abbey, our first stop, you can visit the abbey complex with free admission. If you are interested in a guided tour, this is optionally possible. guided tour per person. Today's baroque building was erected between 1702 and 1746 by Jakob Prandtauer. It is described as "the most iconic and dominant baroque building", one of the biggest in Europe. It also houses the Abbey high school Melk, the oldest existing school in Austria. Manuscripts in the Abbey Library of Melk indicate that a community of priests maintained a kind of collegiate monastery under the Babenberg Margrave Leopold I. between 976 and 994 AD. As a symbol of the Wachau, it is part of the UNESCO World Heritage.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

KZ-Gedenkstatte Mauthausen

Our 2nd stop is Mauthausen, where we visit the concentration camp and dive into the sad past of the Nazi regime. An Audio-guided tour in many different languages of the facility gives you an insight into the sad camp life of the prisoners. The Mauthausen concentration camp was the largest National Socialist concentration camp in Austria from August 8, 1938 until its dissolution, after the liberation of its inmates by US troops, on May 5, 1945. Around 200,000 people were imprisoned in Mauthausen and its satellite camps, of which more than 100,000 people lost their lives. Since 1947 there has been a memorial of the Republic of Austria on the site of the former concentration camp.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Durnstein

To banish the gloomy thoughts, we want to put some joy in your face with the last stop in the medieval town of Dürnstein, located in the most beautiful section of the Danube valley, the Wachau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and also Austria's most famous wine-growing region. We enter the village through the archway of the city walls and take time to see the old buildings and shops, take photos and taste local delicacies such as wines, liqueurs and sweets. Beautiful photo motifs are the old town hall, which is often booked for weddings from all over Austria, the Dürnstein Abbey, whose history begins with the consecration of Mary's chapel in 1372 and the view from the fortress to the city and the river Danube. We can also hike the Lionheart Trail to the fortress ruins and learn about the history of England's most famous King, Richard 1st, the Lionheart, who was held here as a prisoner on his way back from the Crusades. We then return along the Danube to Vienna, to your desired end point
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour Concentration Camp Mauthausen, with Melk & Dürnstein?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour Concentration Camp Mauthausen, with Melk & Dürnstein?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Carbonated beverages. Soda/Pop.
  • Bottled water.
  • Private transportation.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Entrance fee to Mauthausen concentration camp and the town Dürnstein with the ruins of the castle.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
  • Durnstein Local delicacies, wines, liqueurs and sweets(pay your own).
  • guided Tour in Melk Abbey is not included Adults EUR 16.00 and Pupils/children EUR 9.50.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

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Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Private Tour Concentration Camp Mauthausen, with Melk & Dürnstein is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Tour Concentration Camp Mauthausen, with Melk & Dürnstein will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Carbonated beveragesSoda/Pop
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance fee to Mauthausen concentration camp and the town Dürnstein with the ruins of the castle
  • Gratuities
  • Durnstein Local delicacies, wines, liqueurs and sweets(pay your own)
  • Guided Tour in Melk Abbey is not included Adults EUR 16.00 and Pupils/children EUR 9.50

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Tour Duration includes travel time

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