The 15 Best Food & Drink Experiences in Austria

1.Chocolate Workshop in Chocolate Museum w/ Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,802 reviews · 1h 30m · from $55Our pick

Make three decorated chocolate bars, taste and learn about cacao, then craft Aztec-style hot chocolate at Vienna’s Bo-Yo chocolate workshop.

“Very fun and tasty experience. The chocolatier that was leading the workshop was amazing and brought such a good mood and also thought us a lot about chocolate. The chocolate itself was one of the best ones we’ve ever had, I would definitely recommend to every chocoholic to visit.”

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2.Vienna for Food Lovers: Cafés, Markets & Austrian Cuisine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,063 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $159Top rated

Vienna food tour with cafés, markets, strudel, schnitzel lunch, and street wurst, using public transit with a small English group.

“Lots of food, multiple locations connected by subway so limited walking, enjoyed it and would recommend. Guide Chris (Kristof) was excellent, kept the group entertained and engaged.”

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3.Wachau Valley Wine Tasting Bike Tour from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 829 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $163

Ride from Vienna into UNESCO Wachau Valley for a guided bike day with included bike rental, wine tastings, and Durnstein Abbey.

“Unforgettable! Our guide was so friendly and professional. He had so much knowledge about the area and wines. Plenty of wine to drink, and it was great getting to know our fellow travelers!! Biking was very fun!!”

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4.Gerstner KuK Hofzuckerbäcker Baking Show & Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 823 reviews · 20 min · from $23

See live Viennese strudel making at Schönbrunn Palace bakery, taste apple strudel with Viennese coffee, and take home the recipe.

“Was really enjoyable, Levi was so helpful and funny throughout the show”

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

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

A 5-hour Vienna walking food tour with market stops, an authentic lunch, street bites, and 3 included drinks, plus optional hotel pickup.

“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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6.Wine Tasting Experience in a Private Wine Cellar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 413 reviews · 30 - 150 minutes · from $22

Private Vienna wine cellar tasting with a local expert, Roman history, 3 Austrian wines, and regional bites in a small group.

“We had such a great time! Our guide was super nice and informative. There was only 4 people total in our group so it was intimate and awesome. Would recommend!!”

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7.Wachau Valley Day Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 399 reviews · 9 hours · from $234

Danube cruise, Melk Abbey stops, Dürnstein walks, and expert Wachau white-wine tastings on a small-group 9-hour trip from Vienna.

“Marco the guide made the day enjoyable from start to finish—so personable, humorous, and knowledgeable about the Wachau Valley and its wine industry. We enjoyed a 1-hr guided tour of the Melk Abbey as well as extensive tastings in two weinguts, one near Spitz and the other near Durnstein, We left with a new appreciation for Austrian wines! This tour made for a welcome change from the usual touristy activities in Vienna that, let’s face it, can become a bit tiring.”

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8.Salzkammergut: Sandstone Beer Cellar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 360 reviews · 1h 30m · from $11Best value

Tour Bad Ischl’s 500-year sandstone beer cellar, trace ice-age geology, taste beer, and see Carlo Battisti art for $11.

“interessante rondleiding met vele leuke details over de bierkelder en bad ischl.”

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9.Naschmarkt Food Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 289 reviews · 2h 30m · from $76

Small-group Naschmarkt tastings in Vienna, $76 for 150 minutes of global bites, market stories, and insider eating advice.

“Although we were late Gabriell was very gracious and made us very welcome. Her commentary as we strolled through the markets was very infomative, professional and entertaining.”

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10.Stiegl Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 278 reviews · 1h 30m · from $29

A 90-minute Stiegl-Brauwelt brewery tour in Salzburg with museum stops, a 270-degree cinema, production visits, and 3 Stiegl beer tastings.

“Seeing the large Vats in the mixing process and also the bottling process was incredible.”

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11.Hungry in Vienna? A Food Lover’s Coffee & Market Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 276 reviews · 6 hours · from $136

6 hours of Viennese coffee, strudel, Naschmarkt market wander, classic sausages, and a hearty lunch. Small-group walk ending by the Opera.

“The food tour in Vienna was an amazing experience beyond our expectations, led by a knowledgeable guide who shared fascinating insights about local life. Being split into small groups made the experience more personal and engaging. We tasted a variety of delicious local dishes, and every bite was an adventure in flavor!”

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12.Austrian Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $145

Vienna 2-hour guided tasting with a sommelier, six Austrian wines and a cheese and charcuterie plate in a historic 2nd-district setting.

“We live in California wine country and are very particular about wine. This experience did not disappoint! Very informative about Austrian wines, the grape growing regions, how Austria classifies wine, etc. All the wines provided were of high quality. Plus, the cheeses provided paired nicely with the wines. Whether you’re a novice wine taster or a knowledgeable one, you’re sure to enjoy this engaging experience.”

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13.Traditional Kaiserschmarrn Cooking Class & Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 179 reviews · 1 hour · from $45

Learn to cook Vienna’s classic Kaiserschmarrn in a central restaurant, taste it with Viennese coffee, and hear Sisi dessert stories.

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14.Hidden Wine Cellars Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 172 reviews · 2h 30m · from $116

Explore Vienna’s private wine cellars with a small guided walk, tasting 3 local wines and classic Viennese snacks at exclusive underground stops.

“100% book! By far the best thing we did in Vienna! (Stefan) our guide was absolutely amazing! Honestly if you’re in Vienna forget the wine the history alone on this tour is amazing!!”

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15.Typical Austrian Food Tour with Coffee House Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 159 reviews · 4 hours · from $176

Taste Vienna like a local on a 4-hour walk: Café Sperl coffee, Naschmarkt cheese, Leberkäse, wine cellar tastings, sweets, and ham.

“Lucas was fun, engaging, knowledgeable and most importantly, had a great sense of humor ! We all had a great time!”

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