Vienna Coffee and Cake Tour: Sweets, Stories & Hidden Cafés
Wieden, Vienna, Vienna
Embark on a dessert tour to uncover the city's hidden sweets gems including. Explore the finest pastry shops, cafes and bakeries while learning the fascinating stories about Austrian cuisine.
The Vienna Sweet Treats food tour explores local neighborhoods and pastry specialties, ideal for food lovers interested in authentic Austrian sweets.
Highlights
- Visit a family-owned bakery popular with locals and sample their pastries
- Enjoy Austrian treats such as crepes, apricot dumplings, and cake
- Discover the history behind Austria’s most famous pastries
- Explore local neighborhoods outside typical tourist routes in Vienna
- Learn to navigate Vienna’s public transport system for easy city exploration
Description
This food tour begins in Vienna’s 10th district at a family-owned bakery located in a multicultural neighborhood reachable by subway. Here, you taste krapfen, a jam-filled doughnut sprinkled with sugar, popular year-round and especially before Lent.
Next, the tour continues to Vienna’s 4th district, visiting a lesser-known coffee house renowned for its authentic Austrian cakes and strudels. Finally, you visit Naschmarkt and end the tour with a drink at a local hip venue.
The selection of treats varies with the seasons and may include palatschinken (jam-filled crepes), marillenknödel (apricot dumplings), gugelhupf (bundt cake), and Austrian ice cream.
Includes
- Two homemade cakes served with coffee, tea, or soda (iced tea, apple juice, or homemade juice)
- Hot chocolate in winter or homemade ice cream in summer
- Two typical Austrian pastries
- A savory dish at a traditional Viennese restaurant (such as goulash, schnitzel, or spinach dumplings)
- Food-focused, English-speaking local guide
- Personalized tips for the best bars and eateries in the area
Excludes
- Metro tickets
- Additional food and drinks beyond what is included
- Tips or gratuities for your guide
Important Information
- Child Policy: Travelers under 12 years are not permitted on this group tour; private tours can be arranged.
- Group Size: Maximum 10 participants per guide.
- Accessibility: The tour involves significant walking. Please inform in advance about any mobility issues to adjust the itinerary accordingly.
- Dietary Notes: Vegetarian and vegan options are available, but gluten-free choices are very limited. Contact us at least 24 hours before the tour to discuss options. Traditional Austrian cuisine typically includes dairy products such as milk and butter.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
Book this tour to experience authentic Viennese pastries and neighborhoods. Metro tickets are required separately, so bring a valid public transport pass or purchase tickets before the tour. The best time to visit for seasonal treats is spring and autumn.
