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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Itinerary
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.
- Is this tour environmentally responsible? This tour is carbon neutral and operated by a certified B Corp, committed to using travel as a force for good.
- 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.
Reviews(1,170)
María was wonderful and the food choices were varied and unique and delicious!. (Not the typical wiener Schnitzel, etc). Beer and wine were also included at some of the tastings. We also appreciated the overview of the metro system and different neighborhoods and thhe additional list of places to visit since it was our first day in Vienna!
Great experience. Saw different parts of the city. Food was delicious and was so happy to try local foods. Guide was knowledgeable and friendly.
Our family had an amazing time on this tour, where we ate amazing food AND learned about Vienna and its culture. We used multiple forms of transportation, so we all felt more confident navigating the city later. And our kids not only tried the food, but discovered things they loved!
Our guide Maria was exellent. This is a must if it is your first time in Vienna. She took us around the city on buses, trams, and underground to experience the city and taste different foods. This should be your first activity in a new city. However the meeting point instruction can be more specific and cleaer (e.g. in front of coffee shop, look for a red coat, etc.)
Magdalena makes an excellent food tour host . The pacing of the experience as well as the pairing of the different food made each tasting memorable . We were given the option to walk between different tasting places which helped immensely in eating many foods . She also adapted many choices based on our own input . Being a native of Vienna and very knowledgeable and familiar with the best authentic foods and places makes her the best food tour guide of Vienna .
Fun! Very worthwhile. I recommend early in your trip to get a good lay of the land and become familiar with the public transportation system. I did solo trip and quickly bonded with my group and tour leader. Cristoph was a wealth of knowledge and so much fun. Don't miss out!
I booked this last minute and SO glad I participated. Wolfi took us all over the city to eat delicious, local food. The portions are generous. The conversation is delightful. Highly recommend.
Highly recommend this tour, great food and a nice way to get out and see the city. Our guide Patrick was very knowledgeable and kind.
This was an absolutely phenomenal tour. It got us away from the central tourist areas, and into the more local neighborhoods. Our tour guide, Christoph, was outstanding. He was knowledgeable, fun, humorous, efficient; I can’t say enough. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone. PS, the food was awesome. Oh, and don’t make dinner plans. You won’t have room for it.
Wonderful experience. Tour was organized and really fun. We are vegetarian and the tour kindly accommodated. Christoph was a total delight…knowledgeable, funny, interesting, and helpful. Highly recommend.
