15 Food & Drink Experiences in Vienna Worth Your Time

1.Chocolate Workshop in Chocolate Museum w/ Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,802 reviews · 1h 30m · from $55Our pick

At BO-YO Chocolate Museum, a chocolatier guides you through chocolate tasting, hands-on decorating of three bars, and an Aztec-style hot chocolate made with traditional tools. You’ll use a professional tempering machine, take your chocolates home, and get museum admission and a signed certificate. The workshop suits adults and children, with no cooking experience needed.

“we didnt really know what to expect however it was absolutely fabulous. our host Jan̈a was brilliant and guided us through the whole experience. we made 3 chocolate bars each with a choice of dark, milk, pink and white chocolate. we got to pick our toppings and away we went! it finished with making our own version of a hot chocolate, which was delicious. would recommend this experience!!”

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2.Vienna for Food Lovers: Cafés, Markets & Austrian Cuisine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,063 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $159Top rated

Start near St. Stephen’s Cathedral for a six-hour, English-language food tour through central Vienna and outlying districts. Expect Viennese coffee and pastry, market browsing, a hearty Austrian meal, and street food, with public transport between stops. Guides have included Christoph, Maria, Patrick, and Mary Ann, though your guide may differ.

“Tour was lovely. Christoph was amazing - he has a great humor . Food was excellant. Had a taste of everything Vienna has to offer. Better not make a reservation for that night after the toor as you might not be hungry. Special thank you for the tip of Altes AKH christmas market. It was just what I expected and more. Small and Less crowded. Good Food. Good punch . Frank Sinatra in the background and snow.”

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3.Wachau Valley Wine Tasting Bike Tour from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 829 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $163

Leave Vienna by metro and train for a guided, roughly 15 to 16-mile bike ride through the Wachau Valley. You’ll stop at local wineries for included tastings, explore Dürnstein and its castle ruins, and have time for lunch or a swim. Guides such as Szana, Tim and Sina lead the day. Bikes, helmets and rain ponchos are provided, but electric bikes are not.

“Trip was well planned-included train, ferry across the Donau/Danube. Guide was knowledgeable, fun. Bikes were good, perfect for the trip. Good value if you like biking in gorgeous nature, stopping in beautiful cobbled stone towns and awesome wine tasting, history with cool people. Enjoy.”

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4.Gerstner KuK Hofzuckerbäcker Baking Show & Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 823 reviews · 20 min · from $23

At Gerstner’s basement bakery in Schönbrunn Palace, a pastry chef demonstrates how to make Viennese apple strudel, including the famous paper-thin dough. You’ll taste a portion with traditional Viennese coffee and take home the recipe. The show is given in English and German; chefs have included Liv, Levi and Michael.

“Was really enjoyable, Levi was so helpful and funny throughout the show”

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5.Authentic Vienna Food Tour inc. lunch, street food, 3 drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 749 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $171

This five-hour walk-and-transit tour starts near Vienna’s center and heads to Naschmarkt, Favoriten, Brunnenmarkt, and Neubau for pastries, chocolate, lunch, street food, and coffee. English-speaking guides such as Maria, Peter, Christoph, and Kristoff lead groups of up to 12. Food varies by season, and the generous portions call for an empty stomach.

“Excellent food tour. Christoph our guide was the best, thank you. Going from one place to the next to sample different foods was very easy and there was no rushing. Everything we tasted or had to drink was amazing. It was a great tour and would recommend doing it.”

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6.Wachau Valley Small-Group Tour and Wine Tasting from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 540 reviews · from $230

Travel from central Vienna in a small, eight-seat vehicle with a guide such as Marco, Camilo or Tomas. Explore Dürnstein, stop at a local wine tavern for lunch at your own cost, taste regional wines and, from May to September, cruise the Danube. In winter, the cruise is replaced by a guided visit inside Melk Abbey.

“Tomas was an expert guide and did a great job. The tour was a delight from beginning to end and the Wauchau Valley is stunning.”

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7.Bratislava City Tour with Food Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 451 reviews · from $73

Ride a Slovak Lines bus from Vienna, then meet a local guide for a one-hour walk past Bratislava’s Opera, Michael’s Gate, Primate’s Palace, and the Man at Work statue. Choose coffee and cake or a lunch-and-beer option, then use four hours of free time to explore. Guides work in several languages, and groups are limited to 15.

“Great trip not far on the coach did feel pick up was a bit of the way out from where we stayed but punctual and comfy. The walking tour was great the lady who we had pointed out where to go and what to see and answered all questions. Beautiful place definitely worth a visit. We arrived the day the Christmas markets all opened which made it even better.”

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8.Wine Tasting Experience in a Private Wine Cellar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 413 reviews · 30 - 150 minutes · from $22Best value

Taste three or four Austrian wines with regional snacks in a private Vienna cellar, or choose a longer visit to three cellars. A live English- or German-speaking guide, such as Bernie or Cornelius, shares stories about Viennese wine and the city’s past. The shortest option is self-guided and includes one glass.

“Relaxed and fun, yet interesting and informative. The wine was delicious and the venue was intriguing.”

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9.Wachau Valley Day Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 399 reviews · 9 hours · from $234

Leave Vienna by van for Wachau wine country, where an English-speaking guide leads tastings, a Dürnstein stroll, and a stop for lunch. In summer, cruise from Spitz to Melk; on selected dates, the plan includes a guided visit to Melk Abbey instead. Groups are limited to eight.

“Marco was a great guide! very friendly and welcoming and explained everything that we needed to know.”

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10.Naschmarkt Food Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 289 reviews · 2h 30m · from $76

Spend 150 minutes tasting your way through Vienna’s Naschmarkt with an English- or German-speaking guide and no more than seven other people. Try specialties that may range from falafel to oysters while learning about food traditions, preparation and storage. Guides such as Michael, Tina and Monika have led tours, though your guide may vary. Drinks cost extra.

“We loved the tour - Christina was great, well organised & informed and such nice company for the tour. A very enjoyable couple of hours in the market.”

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11.Austrian Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $145

Join sommelier and host Stylianos Stavridis for a two-hour English-language tasting in Vienna’s 2nd district. Sample six Austrian wines, learn about regional grapes and wine-making, and try them with local cheese, cured meat, and bread. The group is capped at eight, so there’s room to ask questions.

“This is a wonderful experience for all wine enthusiasts whether you are a novice or more experienced with wine tasting. Our host Stylianos provided an intimate educational experience in which we learned a great deal about Austrian wine making, and the art of wine tasting with 6 different selections of Austrian wines paired with a charcuterie board. We received educational materials as well. I would highly recommend this experience.”

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12.Traditional Kaiserschmarrn Cooking Class & Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 179 reviews · 1 hour · from $45

At Edlingers Tempel, a traditional restaurant in central Vienna, an English- or German-speaking guide shows you how Kaiserschmarrn is prepared and shares stories about its connection to Sisi. The one-hour class ends with a tasting of the freshly made dessert, Viennese coffee, drinks, and a recipe to take home.

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13.Hidden Wine Cellars Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 172 reviews · 2h 30m · from $116

In 150 minutes, a guide leads you from Stephansplatz to three historic wine cellars in central Vienna, opened exclusively for the group. Taste three Viennese wines with regional snacks while hearing about the city’s wine traditions and cellar history. Tours run in English or German, and guides have included Raymond and Stefan.

“tour was fun and very informative, the wines were that our group ended up going to the firsr wine place and drunk the same wune we had with awsome people.”

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14.Typical Austrian Food Tour with Coffee House Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 159 reviews · 4 hours · from $176

Start with coffee and cake at a traditional Viennese coffee house, then walk to seven tasting stops, including Naschmarkt, a candy maker, a historic wine cellar and an artisanal chocolate shop. Guides have included Lucas, Lukas and Harry, with some bringing chef or sommelier experience. Tastings and drinks are included.

“Lucas was fun, engaging, knowledgeable and most importantly, had a great sense of humor ! We all had a great time!”

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15.Naschmarkt Guided Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 140 reviews · 2 hours · from $81

A live English- or German-speaking guide leads you through Vienna’s Naschmarkt for a two-hour tasting walk. Expect small samples from different stalls, stories about the market and its food cultures, and tips on where to shop. It is a tasting tour, not a meal. Guides have included Helli, Michael, and Martin, though your guide may differ.

“Martin was very knowledgeable, friendly and personable guide. He guided us through the food market, gave us hints and tips together with the best stores to buy from. We had small tasting of falafel, dry fruits, nuts, salmon, dried insects, tapas style selection along with smelling of herbs and spices. The original booking was for two hours but ended up being three and a half hours, the event could have been covered in two hours.”

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