Austria · FOOD & DRINK
The good food & drink experiences go early and the best go earlier. Below, 15 of them with what is included, what each costs and how they differ.
Make three custom chocolate bars, craft Aztec hot chocolate, and explore Vienna’s interactive Chocolate Museum in a 90-minute workshop.
“It was delightful! We were able to have hands on and take what we made with us. The teacher was amazing! She was so knowledgeable and so very patient. We had a few children and she was very good with them. I recommend this highly!!!”
Taste Vienna beyond the postcard sights with coffee, markets, schnitzel, street food, and public transport on this generous six-hour tour.
“One of the best “local” food tours we have done. The sites chosen were had amazing food and drinks. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable regarding history of Vienna and also very well versed on the history of Vienna’s famous dishes.”
Cycle the Danube through Austria’s Wachau Valley, taste local wines, explore Dürnstein, and enjoy a full countryside day from Vienna.
“This might be my favorite day of the week! Our family of five (ages 25 to 61) enjoyed this tremendously! Our guide Alexandra Manev was the BEST! The other participants were so lovely. The 2 wineries we visited were great. The terrain was not too hilly. Lunch was great. The information from Alexandra was so good. I highly recommend!!!”
See Viennese apple strudel made by hand at Schönbrunn, then enjoy a generous slice, coffee, and the original recipe for $23.
“It was great. The show was fun and the apple strudel was delicious!”
Taste Vienna beyond schnitzel on a five-hour food tour with markets, bakeries, lunch, street food, coffee, wine, and local guides.
“Peter was a very knowledgable and passionate guide both in terms of Viennese food & culture. The tour ran very smoothly from start to end!”
Review of Vienna’s Wachau Valley tour, with Dürnstein, wine tastings, lunch, Danube cruise, Melk Abbey, price, and practical tips.
“My driver, Marco was incredible..very conscientious and accommodating. I loved the tour of the abbey! I learned a lot about wine as well! Fantastic! .”
Review of the Vienna to Bratislava day trip, with bus travel, guided sights, free time, and optional Slovak lunch, coffee, cake, and beer.
“Everything went as planned and Eva was informative and thorough with her tour. I highly recommend this tour.”
Taste Austrian wines in a private Vienna cellar, with local snacks, Roman-era stories, and options from 30 minutes to 2.5 hours.
“Delicious wines and the host was lovely and inviting.”
Explore the Wachau Valley from Vienna with Danube cruising, Dürnstein, Melk Abbey, small-group wine tastings, and local Austrian food.
“Marco, our guide, is a one man show. He knows a lot of everything to do with the wines and the Wachau valley. He makes sure we were all fine and happy! The views we saw including during the cruise were fantastic. Much recommended if you are a wine lover with limited time at Vienna. Everything was organized perfectly. Enjoy!”
Review of Vienna’s Naschmarkt food tour, with small-group tastings, expert guides, practical tips, price advice, and what to expect.
“My daughter and I had the pleasure of touring the Naschmarkt with Gabriele! She is wonderful and full of great insights and food facts. The vendors all seem to adore her too. Learning about foods of a country, especially in the market, is the best way to understand the locals and the culture. A wonderful tour.”
Tour Salzburg’s Stiegl Brewery, learn its 530-year story, watch modern brewing and bottling, and taste three beers for $29.
“Seeing the large Vats in the mixing process and also the bottling process was incredible.”
Explore Bad Ischl’s 500-year-old sandstone beer cellar, learn its Ice Age story, see Battisti’s art, and visit a working brewery.
Taste six Austrian wines with a certified sommelier in Vienna, paired with cheese, cured meats, and practical lessons in a small group.
“Stylianos was an absolutely wonderful wine expert who shared deep insights into Austrian wines, unique grapes, the art of wine tasting and making of wines… If you are interested in discovering Austrian wines, this would certainly be a very informative, engaging and enjoyable experience!”
Learn to make Vienna’s Kaiserschmarrn in a traditional restaurant, hear Sisi stories, and enjoy the dessert with Viennese coffee.
Explore Vienna’s secret wine cellars, taste three local wines and Viennese snacks, and uncover the city’s underground history on this guided tour.
“A wonderful way of seeing Vienna from a different perspective. We visited three cellars which catered to vegan options to accompany the wine. Our guide was very friendly, happy to answer questions and we had a lovely time with our fellow guests.”
Concert halls, palace queues, lake villages and the road over the pass.
