Top Vienna Food & Drink

Eat, drink, repeat on this guided walking tour that salutes Vienna’s famed culinary reputation. Walk from the city center to Neubau, stopping to sample coffee, chocolate, and fresh foods from eateries and markets, and learning about Vienna’s culinary history along the way.

Discover a new perspective on Vienna when you explore the city after dark—and get a taste of the Austrian capital’s vibrant nightlife—on this small-group walking tour. Meet your guide in the late afternoon outside the Karlskirche, and then head to the bustling Naschmarkt, where you can visit local market stalls and enjoy a chocolate tasting. Then continue to several of Vienna’s trendiest neighborhoods, where you go to cocktail bars, try hearty street food, head to a rooftop bar, and more.

Visit the Spanish Riding School in Vienna to watch the morning exercise of their legendary Lipizzaner horses. After showing your ticket, you'll head inside to see the school's graceful stallions put through their paces, and be trained to perform a high standard of classical dressage. How long you stay inside the school is up to you, but the training schedule runs for up to two hours during the mornings.

The Spanish Riding School in Vienna has a lot going for it with baroque architecture, the largest oval horse walker in the world, and, of course, its Lipizzaner stallions. You can see it all on a visit, but if you want to understand the history behind the landmark site, a tour is the best way to do it. With this experience, learn about the equestrian traditions and history of the Spanish Riding School as a guide introduces you to its standout sights.

Get a true taste of the Austrian countryside on this day trip to the Wachau Valley from Vienna. Your guide leads the way through charming villages and scenic landscape, making stops at UNESCO-listed sites such as the medieval town of Dürnstein. Relax with an authentic lunch at a local wine tavern (own expense) and taste the region’s best wines in a small, intimate cellar. Between May and September, your day trip will also include a Danube River cruise between the villages of Spitz and Melk.

This full-day bike tour from Vienna gives you the opportunity to enjoy the idyllic Austrian countryside and sample locally produced wines. Feel energized on a state-of-the-art bike, as you cycle past lush valleys, quaint villages and rolling vineyards. Take a gentle route with regular breaks, enjoy free time to relax by the Danube or climb to a hilltop castle, sit down for lunch (not included in tour price), and enjoy numerous local wine samples included in the tour.

Delve into the decadent Austrian tradition of sparkling wine on this self-guided audio tour of the Schlumberger Cellars in Vienna. Uncover the secrets of Champagne manufacturing from the oldest Champagne house in France, whose art was imported to Vienna in 1842. Navigate the 300-year-old labyrinth of cellars, purchase exclusive products in the Schlumberger Cellars gift shop, and choose between a glass of Champagne or a five-sample tasting session at the end of your tour.

Discover a highlight in Vienna's cultural calendar and enjoy an evening of beautiful music during this classical concert in St. Anne's Church. Take your seat and admire the building’s breathtaking architecture. When the orchestra starts up, listen as your favorite pieces of classical music come to life and marvel at the impressive acoustics. Hear classical pieces from Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn, and Schubert from the talented string ensemble, and enjoy beautiful solos from performers of international renown.

Treat yourself to a classical music concert in Vienna’s St. Peter’s Church. One of the city’s baroque beauties, the lavish church is a fitting venue for an evening of music in the heart of the city. Take a seat in the church vaults and immerse yourself in a program of music from renowned classical composers such as Mozart, Vivaldi, Bach, Schubert, and Beethoven.

The magnificent Schonbrunn Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Vienna’s most visited attraction, and pre-booking skip-the-line entrance ensures you don’t waste time waiting in line. Follow in the footsteps of Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth on a guided tour through the palace and gardens, then enjoy free time to explore independently.

Leave the busy streets of Vienna behind and immerse yourself in the Weinviertel wine region on a 4-hour small-group tour. Relax in comfortable and convenient round-trip transportation from your hotel as you take in the countryside scenery. Meet the owners of three local wineries and enjoy a total of 10 to 12 glasses of regional wine. After a traditional Austrian dinner, unwind during the return journey to your accommodation.

Spend a day discovering Austria’s UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley on this trip along the Danube River from Vienna. Led by a local guide, pass the vineyards, abbeys, and forests of the countryside as you learn about the area’s rich history. Top off your day trip with a boat ride (summer only) to Melk along the Danube where you visit a Benedictine abbey overlooking the river or an Austrian meal in a local restaurant (winter only). Your excursion concludes with transportation back to Vienna.

Enjoy an evening of classical music in Austria at Vivaldi’s ‘The Four Seasons’ concert at St Charles’ Church in Vienna. Take your seat in the baroque surroundings of St. Charles’ Church in Vienna and marvel at the building’s impressive 18th-century architecture. Then, listen as the talented members of Orchestra 1756 begin their recital of ‘The Four Seasons’ by famous composer Antonio Vivaldi. During the concert, be amazed at the way the church’s acoustics bring out the best in the musicians’ period instruments.

Experience an evening of Viennese culture with a dinner and concert at the Schonbrunn Palace. Begin at the nearby Café Restaurant Residenz for an elegant, 3-course dinner by candlelight. Afterward, head inside the Orangery Schonbrunn to hear the Schonbrunn Palace Orchestra play works from Mozart and Strauss. Soak up classical melodies in the stunning baroque palace, once home to the imperial family and now one of the most renowned music venues in the world. Upgrade to a VIP ticket to enjoy sparkling wine at intermission.

Don’t just shop at the Vienna Naschmarkt, take a tour to make sure you don’t miss out on the best stalls and also learn a bit of history at the same time. Alongside a local guide, you’ll discover the highlights of the fascinating market, chatting with the traders to learn about and sample their specialities. Numbers are limited to just eight people per group, so you’ll have more interaction with your guide through the tour.

Lovers of fine wine won’t want to miss learning more about Austrian varieties - and getting the chance to taste them too, of course. With a small group you’ll be given an overview of Austrian wines before being poured what your guide considers to be the six most representative wines from the country. This includes three whites and three reds. Enjoy these samples while munching on a food platter.

Taste everything from chocolate to coffee and wine to fresh produce, all while getting to know the ins and outs of Vienna’s culinary scene and history on a private walking tour.  You have complete flexibility to choose where you go (and what you eat). Visit the best known markets, as well as the lesser known local eateries, plus get recommendations for where to dine on the rest of your trip.

Discover the history and flavors of Viennese wine during a 30-minute tasting in the city’s deepest cellar. Learn the ins and outs of local production as you sip three glasses of wine accompanied by small Austrian delicacies. The quick but immersive experience is the perfect way to get an overview of regional wine without taking up too much of your precious vacation time.

Austrians adore their food and there’s no better way to connect with their culinary passions than at Vienna’s famous Naschmarket and a home kitchen. Do both on this private tour which combines a market visit with a cooking class from local chef, Nabiel. Tour the food stands and enjoy tastings with Nabiel as he offers insights you’d miss if alone; and learn to make Viennese classics such as schnitzel and strudel in his home kitchen before savoring your creations.

Pleasure your palate with the enticing cuisine of Austria on a 2-hour tour of Naschmarkt — Vienna’s oldest market — with an informative guide. Among stalls brimming with fresh fruit and vegetables, you’ll hear tales of the market’s history and heritage while smelling fragrant herbs and oriental spices. Savor the flavor of fresh free samples, including locally grown fruits and organic specialties, and receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people.

Venture to a new country—and see the best of Bratislava—in one day on this tour from Vienna. In the morning, head to the Vienna International Busterminal, hop aboard your coach, and travel roughly one hour. Upon arrival, meet your guide and go for a walking tour through Bratislava’s picturesque Old Town. Then, enjoy a hearty meal before finishing at a local brewery, where you’ll sample different traditional beer styles.

The WeinX1 Mobil is a private tour bus that's waiting to whisk you and your party off on an all-day adventure around Lower Austria. You’ll have the bus all day and can customize the itinerary to suit your own needs and interests. Whatever you choose to do, your personal guide will make sure you have a great time. A hearty picnic lunch with non-alcoholic drinks will be provided.

If you're in Vienna during the holidays, a visit to one of its famous Christmas markets is an absolute must. You can see the best of them—including the grand dame on Rathausplatz—on this market crawl that introduces you to the city's Christmas traditions of hot rum punch, handicrafts, and ice skating. Enjoy cookies and other treats, and take in the winter wonderland decorations.

Discover Vienna’s cosmopolitan culinary culture on this guided small-group food tour of the Naschmarkt. The city’s best-known market, it boasts a history dating back to at least the 18th century. Soak up sights, scents, and, of course, flavors as you stroll and taste your way from stand to stand, sampling everything from cheese to olives, from wine to curry.