Taste Vienna: Coffee, Markets & Local Bites
Ottakring, Vienna
Discover Vienna's vibrant food and coffee scene on a guided walking tour. Explore top eateries, trendy neighborhoods, and iconic markets, while savoring the city's famous coffee and culinary delights.
Vienna Food and Market Walking Tour with Local Guide
This guided walking tour in Vienna suits food lovers interested in coffeehouses, traditional Austrian cuisine, market snacks, and local flavour beyond the tourist centre.
Highlights
- Experience Vienna’s food culture with a knowledgeable local guide
- Enjoy coffeehouse traditions, market snacks, pastries, and classic local flavours
- Sit down for a traditional Austrian lunch with a choice of main course
- Taste local street food at a traditional Viennese Würstelstand
- Visit neighbourhoods beyond the tourist centre using public transport
Description
Meet your English-speaking local guide on Graben, one of Vienna’s most elegant streets. Start the tour with traditional Viennese coffee, tea, or hot chocolate paired with a homemade Austrian pastry at a classic coffeehouse while learning about the importance of cafés in Viennese daily life.
Next, take the metro with your guide to the authentic Viktor-Adler-Markt neighbourhood. Here, enjoy a traditional Viennese Jause of open sandwiches and savoury bites accompanied by mulled wine, local wine, a spritzer, or a soft drink. Your guide will explain how markets influence everyday eating habits in Vienna.
Nearby, try the famous Eismarillenknödel apricot ice cream at an iconic Viennese ice cream shop. Then visit a family-run bakery for classic Austrian pastries, including fresh Krapfen and seasonal sweets.
Enjoy a seated traditional Austrian lunch at a local restaurant, choosing between Wiener Schnitzel, Tafelspitz, or a vegetarian option. The meal includes a warm Kaiserschmarrn dessert paired with local wine or beer.
Conclude the tour in Ottakring at a Würstelstand, sampling popular Viennese street food such as sausages, goulash, and roast pork as locals do.
Includes
- Guided food, coffee, and market walking tour in Vienna
- English-speaking local guide
- One Viennese coffee, hot chocolate, or tea with a traditional pastry
- Savoury market bites (Viennese Jause) and a seasonal drink
- Ice cream tasting and bakery pastries
- Seated traditional Austrian lunch with a choice of main dish
- Warm dessert and a drink at lunch (wine, beer, or non-alcoholic option)
- Viennese street food tasting at a Würstelstand
Excludes
- Metro tickets
- Additional food or drink
- Tips
Important Information
- Dietary restrictions: Vegetarian, vegan, and lactose-free guests are welcome. Gluten allergies are harder to accommodate due to pastry-heavy cuisine.
- Age suitability: Best for adults and older children; not recommended for children under 12.
- Walking distance: Approximately 2 km (1.2 miles) at a relaxed pace with breaks and photo stops. Contact us if you have mobility concerns before booking.
- Itinerary and food offerings may change slightly based on availability, but guests will always enjoy authentic local tastes.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book in advance and bring comfortable walking shoes. The tour runs year-round with seasonal food variations.
