Vienna's Sweet and Savory Food Scene
"This tour is ESSENTIAL if you want to experience Vienna, learn about the city, and avoid tourist traps! ..."
Join us on a culinary adventure around Vienna, as you discover the incredible sweet and savory food scene here in Austria’s dazzling capital city. Wander through the streets like a local and discover tasty dishes and drinks around every corner from upscale dining to amazing street food.
Highlights
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Explore the “most liveable city in the world” in a fun and delicious fashion
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Taste your way through vibrant areas of the city that tourists never see
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Meet the restaurant owners and hear directly from them why they love doing what they do
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Learn where to find the best traditional Viennese pastries and what makes them so special
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Master Vienna’s public transport system so you can ride it on your own during your stay
About
Time: 9.30AM, Monday to Saturday
Duration: 4.5 – 5 hours
Ages: From 12 years onwards. Families with small children please book our private option
Meeting Point: Jasomirgrottstrasse 3-5 (in front of the restaurant "Cantinetta Antinori")
End Point: City Centre
Tour group size: Maximum 10 guests per guide
Tour Type: Walking
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, 3 food and one coffee stop, Breakfast stop (Tea or Viennese coffee, strudel of the season), Lunch stop (Main course, warm dessert, and a glass of Austrian Wine), Street food stop (small goulash or, pork roast or vegetarian option), Coffee house stop (Tea or, Viennese coffee or hot chocolate)
Exclusions: Tickets for the metro, Additional food and drinks, Tips/gratuities for your guide
detailed itinerary
Indulge in all things sweet and savory on this Vienna food tour that will give you a total introduction to Austrian cuisine, from upscale dining to delicious street food. With your local guide by your side, you’ll skip past the tourist traps and discover the city’s culinary highlights in some of our favorite local neighborhoods.
You’ll sample classic Austrian dishes like goulash, käsekrainer (sausage with cheese), tafelspitz (boiled beef), and/or krautfleckerl (cabbage and noodles). You’ll also get to taste some Austrian sweet treats like apricot dumplings and homemade cake. Wash it all down with a beer or spritzwein, and a coffee or tea in a local cafe. Note that our tours vary with whatever is on season and on the menu that day.
Come learn the true meaning of “Wiener gemütlichkeit” on this one-of-a-kind Vienna food tour packed with great food, tasty drinks, and entertaining Viennese-style banter.
what else you shoulD know:
Child policy
All guests participating in this experience must be 12+ years of age. If you are a family with small children under 12, please book our Private Vienna Sweet and Savoury Food Scene Experience.
weather
Our tours run rain or shine, so please dress accordingly! Bring an umbrella or raincoat with you if it’s raining. In winter months, temperatures can dip quite low, so dress warmly. But this is also your tour, so if you’re too uncomfortable along the way, just let your guide know — we can always adjust the itinerary and pop into a nearby café to warm up.
Walking and accommodations
Our tours involve a fair amount of walking, however, we’re always happy to accommodate. Let us know in advance if you have any mobility issues, and we can adjust the itinerary to suit your needs.
Allergies and dietary restrictions
We are happy to accommodate vegetarians and vegans on all our tours. Unfortunately, gluten allergies are bit more difficult to accommodate, especially on our pastry tour. Please contact us in advance, and we can let you know what options are available. While traditional Austrian cuisine has become lighter over the years, we still rely on meat, milk, butter
What’s included
Your tour price includes all food and drink tastings, as well as a tip for the restaurant staff on your behalf.
Private option available
Want to make this experience all your own? No problem! This tour is available as a
private option. Choose your start time and we’ll pick you up at your hotel.