Sip & Savor Vienna: Private City Wine Tour
"...You get an understanding of the city that you never would on your own. And you drink the best wine and eat the best food..."
Join one of our local guides who is passionate about all things wine, as they take you on a wine-tasting adventure starring locally produced wines paired with delicious Austrian-style tapas. Vienna is one of the few cities in Europe where grapes are grown and wine is produced within the city limits, which is why a wine tour is a must while you’re in town. Try our most famous varietals, dig into plates of goulash and schnitzel, and visit a coffeehouse that’s giving back to the community.
Highlights
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Sample the highest quality Austrian wines and learn about the vines that produced them
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Enjoy a tapas-style Viennese lunch of wiener schnitzel, butter schnitzel and goulash
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Visit a famous wine bar once frequented by Anthony Bourdain
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Enjoy homemade desserts at a coffeehouse that supports senior citizens
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Experience a side of Vienna that most tourists miss using public transport or you can travel in style with your own private van
About
Time: 11AM, Monday to Saturday
Duration: 4 hours
Ages: 18+
Meeting Point: We pick you up at your hotel. Our guide will be waiting for you in the lobby
End Point: City Centre
Tour group size: Maximum 10 guests per guide
Tour Type: Walking, public transport, or private van
Language: English, German, Italian, French, Spanish
Inclusions: Local Viennese insider, 9 different Austrian wines, charcutier (ham, cheese, sausages, cheese, pate), Viennese lunch tapas (Wiener Schnitzel, Butter Schnitzel, goulash - vegetarian option is possible), Sweets and pastries, Metro tickets
Exclusions: Any souvenirs, Additional food and drinks, Tips for your guide
detailed itinerary
Did you know that Vienna is one of the few cities in Europe where we grow grapes and produce wine right within the city limits? Learn that secret and more on this private Vienna wine tour that introduces you to our favorite local wines and shows you a side of the city that tourists rarely discover.
First up, enjoy a tasting of two different Austrian white wines, paired with tapas of ham and cheese and bread. Learn about our wine-making traditions as you nibble on your snacks and learn about local winemaking.
Next, we’ll take a short walk over to Judenplatz, a town square that was the center of Jewish life in Vienna. There, you’ll enjoy a tapas-style Viennese lunch at a delicious restaurant. Enjoy Austrian classics like wiener schnitzel, butter schnitzel and goulash (vegetarian options are available). Your dishes will be paired with three different red and white Austrian wines.
Your next stop is a popular wine shop, where you’ll get to try two more different wines before heading onto one of your tour’s highlights: a famous wine bar in Naschmarkt that was visited by Anthony Bourdain. There, you’ll try the most famous and highest quality of Austrian wines: the Grüner Veltliner Federspiel from the Wachau Valley, which will be paired with some roast beef, ham
and pork belly.
Finally, your tour will finish at Vollpension, a famous coffeehouse that employs seniors, giving them the opportunity to earn additional income beyond their pension. There, you’ll indulge in their delicious homemade pastries, along with a glass of top-quality sweet wine.
what else you shoulD know:
Child policy
All guests participating in this experience must be 18+ years of age.
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
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.
Cancellation Policy
We offer a free cancellation policy up to 7 days before your tour; we can reschedule you to some other day or give you a full refund. Cancellations made between 7 days and 48 hours before the tour date are eligible for a 50% refund or 50% future travel credit. All sales are final within 48 hours of the tour date including late arrivals and no-shows, and we will charge a 100% fee.
We want you to have a great experience, and we will always do our best to reschedule you for another tour or provide options wherever possible. Please note, this is subject to availability and price changes.