Vienna Food Tour: Coffeehouses, Markets, Lunch & Street Food
Description
Get a thorough introduction to Vienna’s dynamic food and drink scene with a local showing you the best places to stop for all manner of sweet versus savoury. Walk through the Grätzls (neighbourhood) with your guide and discover their favourite, only locals know markets and get an insight into traditional Viennese coffee culture in some of our your guide’s most beloved coffee spots, discovering historic gems and locals only hotspots.
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Begin your experience on Graben, one of Vienna’s most elegant shopping streets in the historic city centre, surrounded by imperial architecture and traditional cafés that have shaped Viennese social life for centuries.
Step into a classic Viennese coffeehouse in Vienna’s historic Inner City to enjoy a traditional coffee, hot chocolate, or tea paired with a homemade Austrian pastry. Learn why coffeehouses are central to Viennese culture — places where locals linger, read, talk, and watch daily life unfold.
Travel by metro to Vienna’s 10th district to visit Viktor-Adler-Markt, a lively local food market away from the tourist crowds. Enjoy a classic Viennese “Jause” of open sandwiches and savoury bites, with seasonal drinks such as mulled wine, local wine, spritzer, or soft drinks.
Visit one of Austria’s most iconic ice cream institutions to taste Eismarillenknödel, a nostalgic dessert loved by generations of Viennese. Discover why this sweet treat holds a special place in the city’s food culture.
Stop at a local bakery to sample classic Austrian pastries such as Krapfen and seasonal specialties. Your guide shares insights into Vienna’s strong baking traditions and their role in everyday life.
Continue to Ottakring, a district known for its strong local character and authentic Viennese atmosphere, offering a glimpse into everyday life beyond the historic centre.
End the experience at a classic Viennese Würstelstand, sampling local street food such as sausages, goulash, and roast pork. Learn how street food fits into daily life in Vienna — simple, comforting, and unmistakably Austrian.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Can the itinerary or food offerings change? To ensure the best experience, the route and stops may occasionally be adjusted. Food selections can also vary slightly depending on daily availability, but guests will always enjoy a delicious and authentic taste of Vienna.
- Are dietary restrictions accommodated? Vegetarian and vegan guests are welcome. Due to the pastry-heavy nature of Austrian cuisine, gluten allergies are harder to accommodate.
- Are children allowed on the tour? This tour is best suited for adults and older children. For that reason, it’s not recommended for children under 12.
- What kind of food is included? Guests can look forward to a seasonal strudel with tea or Viennese coffee, a hearty lunch with a main course (such as schnitzel, goulash, or a vegetarian option), a warm dessert, and a glass of Austrian wine or beer. The tour also includes street food tastings like pork roast or a vegetarian alternative, and a visit to a traditional coffeehouse with a choice of tea, Viennese coffee, or hot chocolate.
- How much walking is included? This tour includes a walking distance of approximately 2 km (about 1.2 miles). The walk is at a relaxed, easy pace with plenty of stops for photos, stories, and breaks. If you have mobility concerns, feel free to reach out before booking so we can help you decide if this experience is the right fit.
- This tour is operated by a B Corp certified company committed to using travel as a force for good.
Reviews(1,208)
The places and food are well selected to create an impressive Vienna experience. Our guide Maria is attentive and lead the tour smoothly. She also shared basic concept of Vienna transportation, some culture related information and answered all of our questions. We had a great time during the tour.
This was a fantastic experience, my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Magdalena was the perfect host, really friendly and extremely knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend this experience.
Fun and educational tour of excellent food and history in Vienna with Maria. Traditional food and local markets explored.
We take food tours in every city we visit and this ranks at the top. Maria, our guide is outstanding. Her personality and wealth of knowledge made this as enjoyable as the food.
We had a delightful day with our tour guide Christoph. Food tours are a great way to see the city, learn the culture and experience some great food. Christoph was exceptional and provided us with great information, history and background about the foot and culture of Vienna. Bring your appetite!
This was such a fun and exciting tour! Our tour guide Magdalena was amazing, super sweet and very knowledgeable, and did such a great job teaching us all about Vienna's very yummy cuisine. The food was so delicious and getting a chance to experience Vienna in a new and unique way was so much fun!
This was my very first food tour, and I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect! I was a little hesitant about booking it, but now I can confidently say it was one of the best decisions I made during my trip to Vienna. Our guide, MAGDALENA, was absolutely phenomenal. 🙂 She was knowledgeable, personable, intelligent, kind, and genuinely passionate about Vienna, its history, and its food. 💓 She made everyone feel welcome, answered every question with enthusiasm, and was so accommodating throughout the entire tour. Not only did I get to try amazing local food, but I also learned so much about the city’s culture and hidden gems that I would have never discovered on my own. If you’re visiting Vienna and wondering whether this food tour is worth it, don’t hesitate like I did. Book it. It’s an unforgettable experience, and I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a more authentic and meaningful way to explore the city. Thank you for making my very first food tour such a memorable one! 🫶 Shoutout to the amazing MAGDALENA!!! 💯🙌🙌
This was the perfect introduction to Vienna. Huge thanks to guide Maria! The food stops were fantastic, and learning how to navigate the public transportation was a bonus. I never would have ventured out of the main district without this experience. Highly recommended!
Truely the best food tour I have taken (& I have been on a few). Maria was knowledgable & friendly; meeting Thomas is a highlight!
I’ve done a lot of food tours, and this was one of my all time favorites! Cristoph was funny, helpful, and informative. He had great insights on not only food, but the history, culture, and people of the city. Learning to use public transportation and getting out of city center was a highlight, and opened up the city to us for the rest of our stay! We were STUFFED by the end, and had so many ideas for where to go next.
