Highlights
- Discover Vienna through seven stops, from street food stands to wine cellars
- Taste Austrian classics like Leberkäse, schnitzel, goulash, and Käsekrainer
- Visit a traditional brewery, historic wine cellars, and a classic Viennese Beisl
- Explore Vienna's historic center and pass iconic landmarks and squares
- Learn how the city's food culture evolved across the former empire
Description
Welcome to Vienna with a small-group food and drink experience that takes you from bustling street-food stands to historic wine cellars in the heart of the Austrian capital. Over 3.5 hours, discover the city's culinary traditions through seven carefully chosen stops, combining iconic dishes, local history, and authentic venues to help you make the most of your stay and avoid tourist traps.
Beginning near the Friedrich Schiller Monument and ending close to St. Stephen's Cathedral, you'll explore Vienna's historic center while passing elegant streets, lively squares, and some of the city's most famous landmarks, including the State Opera, Albertina, Graben, and Stephansplatz.
Along the way, experience the places that have shaped everyday life in Vienna for generations. Visit a traditional brewery, step inside a classic Viennese Beisl, descend into historic wine cellars, explore a local wine shop, and stop at an authentic Würstelstand. Each venue has been selected for its atmosphere, quality, and connection to Vienna's food culture.
Taste a generous selection of Austrian classics, from street-food favorites to hearty local dishes. Sample Leberkäse, Wiener Schnitzel, goulash, and Käsekrainer, accompanied by regional specialties, traditional desserts, Austrian beer, and carefully selected local wines. Moving between quick bites enjoyed on the street and leisurely tastings in atmospheric venues, you'll experience the remarkable variety of Viennese cuisine in a single afternoon.
Vienna is home to countless restaurants serving its most famous dishes, but knowing where to go can be overwhelming, especially if you're short on time. This tour brings together the city's culinary essentials in one carefully planned journey, allowing you to experience a wide range of flavors and venues without spending your trip researching where to eat.
As you eat and drink your way through the city, your guide will share the stories behind Austria's most beloved dishes and explain how Vienna's food culture was shaped by the many peoples of the former Habsburg Empire. Discover the influences that Hungary, Bohemia, and other regions left on Austrian cuisine, and gain insight into the traditions that continue to define the city today.
More than a food tour, this experience serves as an introduction to Vienna itself. Along the route, you'll receive personal recommendations for restaurants, cafés, bars, and hidden corners to explore during the rest of your stay.
With groups limited to 12 guests, the experience remains relaxed, engaging, and personal, offering the perfect introduction to Vienna's food and drink culture, from street food to wine cellars.
Includes
3.5-hour small-group food and drink tour
Expert local guide
Visit seven carefully selected venues
Tastings of Leberkäse, Wiener Schnitzel, goulash, and Käsekrainer
Tastings of Austrian wines and local beer
Tasting of regional specialties
Traditional dessert tasting
Visit to a traditional brewery
Visit to a classic Beisl
Visit to a wine cellar
Visit to a local wine shop
Visit to a traditional Würstelstand
Stories about Vienna’s culinary traditions and history
Personal recommendations for the rest of your trip
Walk through Vienna’s historic center and pass iconic landmarks
Excludes
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Additional food and drinks not included in the tastings
Tips and gratuities for the guide (optional)
Important Information
- Please inform us in advance of any dietary restrictions or food allergies
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and lactose-free options are limited
- This experience includes alcohol. Non-alcoholic alternatives are available
- The tour covers approximately 3.5 km (2.2 miles) on foot
- The tour takes place rain or shine, so please dress appropriately
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
