Austria · FOOD & DRINK
Good food & drink experiences fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Make three chocolate bars, prepare Aztec hot chocolate, and explore Vienna’s interactive Chocolate Museum in this hands-on 90-minute workshop.
“Everything was amazing😍 The staff and the instructor was super kind and very helpful. Me and both of my teens(12 and 15 ) enjoyed it very much. It teaches to make chocolate and hot chocolate. Definitely would try it again 😍”
Taste Vienna beyond its grand sights with coffeehouses, markets, schnitzel, wine, street food, and local transit on a six-hour food tour.
“Had a nice day. Perfer protein before pastry :). Loved seeing all the districts, learning about travelling in and around the city. Mr Thomas was great. Maria was knowledgeable and personable, kind and caring. Would prefer more street food as the end Lunch was too much. Some street food and a wine at an outdoor gathering spot to gather a cool vibe vs fancy place would be our suggestion! Oh and some signature chocolate or something tasty, even a Port after lunch would be yummy. More talk about street food. Thank you.”
Cycle the Danube through Austria’s Wachau Valley, visit Dürnstein, taste local wines, and enjoy a full countryside day from Vienna.
“A great way to see the Austrian country side and meet some of the local people. Wonderful wine and food experience! This was a more physically intense excursion than I anticipated, but that was welcomed.”
Watch Viennese apple strudel made by hand at Schönbrunn, taste a generous slice with coffee, and take home the original recipe.
“Very good presentation from Chef Liv. The food & coffee were great!”
Eat your way through Vienna beyond schnitzel, with markets, pastries, lunch, street food, drinks, and coffee on a five-hour small-group tour.
“One of the best food tours I’ve been on (and have experienced them all over the world!) Excellent guide - Kristoff- who was funny, knowledgeable and extremely organised : great ! We were lucky enough to only be in a group of just four, so able to ask lots of questions ! Every stop was wonderful , about 7 (?) in total with a balance of different , and all delicious, foods and drinks to experience. What made this is stand out was that all beverages – including beer and wine – were included which is unusual for food tours. Additionally, the added element of getting to know the public…”
Review of Vienna's Wachau Valley tour with Dürnstein, wine tastings, a Danube cruise, lunch, and seasonal Melk Abbey access.
“We have to thank Marco for a truly amazing day! Our day trip through the Wachau Valley surpassed all expectations. The ride was comfortable, the vineyards were gorgeous and the wines were fantastic. We really enjoyed the authentic heuriger experience and the relaxing Danube cruise where we tried a few more wines. We returned to Vienna knowing so much about Wachau Valley wines and Austrian wine categories. We look forward to using that new knowledge when buying wines back home in the Finger Lakes region of NY State. Thanks, Marco!!”
Review of the Vienna to Bratislava day trip, with bus transport, guided old-town walk, free time, coffee and cake, lunch, or beer.
“I loved the Bratislava city tour. My only comment is that the bus seats were assigned randomly, which separated me from my two kids. Overall, I'm very happy with the tour.”
Taste Viennese wines in a private cellar, hear Roman-era stories, and pair three Austrian pours with local cheese, meats, and bread.
“Quick and sweet activity! Worth every penny! I wish we had opted for 6 wines than 3 😜”
Review of Vienna Explorer’s Wachau Valley day tour, with Danube cruise, Dürnstein, Melk Abbey, small groups, and Austrian wine tasting.
“It was more that good we had very good guide everything went smooth and without any issues so im 100% happy”
Taste Vienna beyond schnitzel on a 150-minute Naschmarkt tour with falafel, oysters, food tips, and a guide for groups of up to eight.
“We enjoyed our afternoon with Michael learning about the Naschmarkt and it’s various offerings.”
Tour Salzburg’s 530-year-old Stiegl Brewery, see modern brewing and bottling, taste three beers, and take home a brewery gift.
“Great value for money. For 3 beers and a great tour of the brewery. I did get a bit mixed up with where to go, so if you’re literal like me, don’t wait out the front by the gates. You need to go into the shop, collect a hi vis and the tour guide will meet you there. Was a lovely visit, would recommend.”
Tour Bad Ischl’s 500-year-old sandstone beer cellar, see Ice Age traces and Battisti paintings, then visit the brewery for $11.
Taste six Austrian wines with sommelier Stylianos in a small Vienna cellar, with local cheese, cured meats, and a practical lesson in wine.
“Very good wine tasting. Stylianos was extremely knowledgable about wine, spoke excellent English, and answered all of the million questions I asked him. He allowed us to take notes and pictures, and helped us open up our understanding of the wines as well as the history of wine cultures from around the world. I went solo and was there with him and another couple on holiday. Very much recommend this event if looking for a little extra wine knowledge. I only rated it 4/5 stars because the location is pretty modern and not the wine cellar and brick from some of the guest pictures, and our accompanying food consisted of…”
Learn to make Vienna’s Kaiserschmarrn in a traditional restaurant, hear Sisi stories, and enjoy the dessert with Viennese coffee.
Explore Vienna’s secret wine cellars, taste three local wines, and enjoy Austrian snacks on a 150-minute guided city-center tour.
“Lovely tour guide. Very informative. My friend and I were the only English speaking customers. Guide translated information discreetly to us without disrupting the tour. Went to a couple of cool cellars and enjoyed the wines/food. Nice way to spend a few hours. Recommend”
