13 Drinking Tours in Vienna to Book Before You Go

1.Guided Pub Crawl with Club Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 720 reviews · from $11Our pick

Start at Dick Mack’s Irish Pub in central Vienna, then follow an English-, German-, or Spanish-speaking guide through a changing mix of pubs and bars, party games, and a final club. The four-hour crawl costs about $11; expect to pay for your drinks, with a free shot offered alongside qualifying purchases.

“julia is amazing she was the best guide she knew exactly where we were at all time. 10/10 recommend, she was so amazing everyone should be guided by her❤️”

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2.Vienna Nights Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 642 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $14

Start at Dick Mack’s Irish Pub at 9 PM, then follow an English-speaking host through Vienna’s Bermuda Triangle nightlife district. Expect social games, karaoke, drinks included with some ticket options, and free entry to a club. The final venue can change, and some nights may involve a metro ride.

“What a fun night was it! I came alone and for the first hour I thought I’m gonna stay alone and the whole thing is gonna be canceled because it is Tuesday, not the most busy day of the week for hanging out, but the host and hostess were super friendly and make sure to keep a very warm and engaging atmosphere. Eventually three more people joined along the way, and we started our tour. We laughed so much and had such a great time, playing games, singing karaoke, and eventually even going to a club and meeting cool young strangers at the metro and bringing them with us to…”

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3.City Center Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 120 reviews · 5 hours · from $29

Start at Dick Mack’s Irish Pub in central Vienna, then walk with an English-speaking guide to three pubs, lounges, or dance halls. Your $29 ticket includes a free drink at each stop, a shot round, entrance fees, and skip-the-line entry to a club in the Bermuda Triangle. Oscar is a guide named in recent feedback, but guides may vary.

“Oscar was absolutely amazing. From the moment the tour started, his energy and passion made the entire experience unforgettable. He communicates effortlessly in multiple languages, which made everyone in the group feel included and comfortable. What really stood out was his ability to connect with people. Oscar is a true people person. He made Vienna feel welcoming, alive, and personal, not just another city to visit. His knowledge, storytelling, and enthusiasm brought the history and culture to life in a way that was engaging and fun. If you are visiting Vienna and want to feel truly welcomed while learning and experiencing the city at a high level, this is the…”

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4.Guided tour of the Ottakringer brewery

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 32 reviews · from $23

At Vienna’s Ottakringer brewery, an English- or German-speaking guide leads you through the production route, from brewhouse to bottling, and shares the brewery’s history and beer range. The 90-minute tour ends with freshly tapped samples. It costs $23 per person, requires closed-toe shoes, and is for adults only.

“very nice and informative, however a lot of standing!”

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5.Saturday Night Pub Crawl for Professionals in Vienna, Austria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $28Top rated

Meet an English-speaking guide at Vulcania Bar at 8:30 pm for four hours across four central Vienna venues. Expect a discount at the first bar, a cocktail-and-shot offer at the second, then free entry to Funky Monkey Bar and Kaktus Club. Hosts named on past nights include Damla and Talma; drinks are extra.

“Fun experience with a fun group of people. I actually danced which is rear so you know I really enjoyed it. Our host Talma was great and energetic.”

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6.Beer Lovers’ Day Trip: Vienna to Bratislava

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 16 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $104

Travel independently by Slovak Lines coach from Vienna to Bratislava, then meet a local guide for a one-hour Old Town walk. The day includes a two-course lunch and three beer samples with a small snack. The coach ride is unaccompanied, so bring your passport, ticket QR code and clear directions for both bus stops.

“Interesting and enjoyable. The only negative aspect was that my family was split up in two on the return trip. One was in seat 20 and two in 12. This was very unpleasant.”

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7.Local Pub Crawl Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 15 reviews · from $28

Start at 9 pm on Marc-Aurel-Straße with a guide, a game of Viennese table-top soccer, and a first drink. Then visit a planned three pubs, lounges, or dance halls before ending at a local nightclub. The crawl includes entry fees and alcoholic beverages, with a group of up to 25.

“This was a great time. Our guide was fantastic and made the event well worth the time and fee. All the other people that did the tour were so much fun! My only regret was that I forgot to give our guide a generous tip that he so much deserveRead more”

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8.Craft Beer Tasting Experience with Local Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 15 reviews · 2 hours · from $57

Spend two hours in a small-group tasting at a city brewery in Vienna’s 1st District. A local beer expert introduces Austrian beer history and production, then guides you through four seasonal brews, a tasting sheet, and traditional snacks. Guides Oscar and Andreas have been praised for friendly, lively sessions, though English is the stated tour language.

“The tour was great, the guide was very nice, friendly and even spoke in Italian and also in English . It was a wonderful experience in a typical Austrian pub. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to spend a pleasant evening in the company of really good and unique beers.”

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9.Friday Night Pub Crawl for Professionals in Vienna, Austria

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $28

Start at Pickwick’s at 8:30 pm for a welcome shot, then spend about an hour each at four central Vienna bars. Your English-speaking guide leads the way from an old book-and-video-shop pub to a local favorite, a disco bar and Kaktus Club. Entry perks are included, but drinks beyond the welcome shot are extra.

“Our experience was excellent. Our guide, Salma, was extremely friendly as we danced and drank the night away. We would certainly recommend the Pub Crawl to all fun loving people.”

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10.Austrian Beer Tasting and Self-Guided Tour of Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · 1 day

Explore Vienna’s Old Town at your own pace with a local beer expert’s digital booklet. It maps three beer halls and breweries, recommends six Austrian beers and suitable snacks, and explains the country’s 700-year brewing history. You choose the order and pay separately for food and drinks. No live guide is included.

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11.Ottakringer Brewery tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $23

At Ottakringer Brewery, a guide introduces the brewery’s history, brewing process and beer range before a tasting. Guides Maia and brewer Mario have led tours, though the lineup can change. The visit lasts about 90 minutes, starts and ends at Ottakringer Platz, and is offered in English only on Thursdays and Saturdays at 4 pm.

“We loved the red bier (which is widely available) so made the pilgrimage to the brewery on the outskirts of town. Didn't bother with the tour and found the visitor centre disappointing and little more than a brewery shop. Not worth the effort of getting there. The photo makes it look better than it is. Disappointing.”

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12.Private Austrian Beer Tasting Tour in Vienna Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $287

Meet your private beer guide at Deutschordenskirche and visit Vienna Old Town pubs for 4 to 8 Austrian beers. Choose a 2-hour tasting, a 3-hour option with appetizers, or a 4-hour meal with traditional dishes. Guides have included Susanne, Ute, and Michael, who pair beer talk with local history.

“Susanne was a great guide. She was very knowledgeable about the beers, however she took extra time to point out the historical sites and their significance. Very enjoyable tour!!”

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13.Thursday Night Pub Crawl for Professionals in Vienna, Austria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $25

Start at Pickwick’s at 8:30 pm with an English-speaking guide, then visit three nearby bars, each with its own feel. Your $25 ticket includes a welcome shot, a discount, a cocktail-purchase shot and free entry at the final disco. A guide named Sabine has led the tour before, though your guide may vary.

“Now I love Vienna because of this tour! My tour guide, Sabine, was incredibly knowledgeable about the city. I never imagined that the bars in the city center and locals could be so fun and welcoming to internationals. I felt extremely safe and can’t wait to come back. I highly recommend this tour to any international student exploring Vienna!”

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