Top 9 Lunch Experiences in Vienna

1.City Cruise with Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 3,982 reviews · 1h 15m · from $38Our pick

Board the MS Wien, MS Blue Danube or MS Vindobona at Schwedenplatz for a 75-minute loop along Vienna’s Danube Canal. Pass the Uniqa Tower, Urania Observatory and other canal-side landmarks, with information on large screens and commentary in English and German. Add a two-course lunch or schnitzel, freshly prepared on board.

“The ride was great. It was a little crowded before we entered as seating on the boat is first come first serve and thus everyone was pushing and trying to get on the boat as fast as possible. But apart from that it was fun and enjoyable”

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

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

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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3.Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 643 reviews · 1 day · from $33Best value

Book priority seating at Hard Rock Cafe Vienna for a two-course Acoustic or three-course Electric menu. Choose from burgers, chicken, salad and other mains, then browse music memorabilia and the Vienna Rock Shop. The cafe also has an outdoor terrace and a space for local acoustic sessions.

“Great food excellent value for money the staff were friendly which made the whole experience positive. Both my teenage daughters loved it too.”

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4.Sightseeing Boat Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 535 reviews · from $69

Board the air-conditioned MS Blue Danube at Schwedenplatz for a 3.5-hour round trip along Vienna’s Danube Canal. You’ll pass landmarks including the Urania Observatory, Ringturm, and Hundertwasser-designed buildings, with GPS-based screen information and leaflets in 10 languages. A seasonal two-course meal is included; drinks are extra.

“relaxing tour of the canal in Vienna (not the river as thought). Lunch was pleasant -the waitress was excellent.”

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5.Schönbrunn Palace Entry Ticket with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 299 reviews · from $70

Pick up your palace ticket at Joseph II Restaurant, enjoy a two-course lunch, then walk to Schönbrunn for an audio-guided tour of the State Apartments, reception rooms, private chambers, and Maria Theresa’s chambers. The experience takes about 2.5 hours, with English and German audio.

“The food was tasty and the audio guided tour of the palace was very good”

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6.Hard Rock Cafe Vienna with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 112 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $34

At Vienna’s first Hard Rock Cafe, you can use a mobile voucher for priority seating and choose a two-course Gold menu or three-course Diamond menu. Expect familiar American-style dishes, soft drinks, coffee or tea, rock memorabilia, two bars, and an outdoor terrace. The restaurant also hosts acoustic sets featuring local musicians.

“Locale molto bello, personale cordiale e gentiele. La prenotazione col sito è andata come doveva e risulta quindi affidabile. Consigliato!”

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7.Bratislava Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna with Walk & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 60 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Ride a prebooked Slovak Lines bus from Vienna to Bratislava, meet an English-speaking local guide near the Old Town, and take a one-hour history walk before a two-course lunch. Then explore on your own until the 6:08 pm return bus. Guides have included Daria, Zuzana, and Milan, but the person leading your walk may vary.

“Excellent tour of old town with a knowledgeable guide. Having a few hours to explore the town alone actually was very enjoyable also.”

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8.Schönbrunn Palace Vienna Ticket with 2-course lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 24 reviews · from $81

Start with a two-course lunch at Joseph II. - Das Schloss-Restaurant Schönbrunn, then visit the palace with an included audio guide. The route takes you through private chambers, reception rooms, State Apartments, and Maria Theresa’s chambers. Lunch includes pork Wiener Schnitzel or a vegetarian alternative, plus apple strudel. Drinks cost extra.

“Probably the best day we spent in Vienna ! The palace is absolutely wonderful and the gardens are breathtaking.”

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9.Trip from Vienna: Visit Bratislava – transport, lunch and guided tour included

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $175

Take a roughly 10-hour Bratislava day trip from Vienna by regular bus. A licensed local guide leads a one-hour walk through the historic center, then helps you order a two-course local lunch. Afterward, you have several hours to explore on your own. Guides Viera and Ingrid have been praised for their warm, engaging introductions to the city.

“A short guided tour, with highlights on the city's cultural spots, historical buildings and events. At the end of the tour, our guide Viera arranged a nice lunch in a restaurant specializing in local food. A nice walk browsing the city, we really liked how Viera introduced the city to us. Next time we know interesting spots within the city we'd love to visit later.”

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