Best-Of Walk By Food Tours Vienna

Best of Food Tour Vienna

★ 4.8 123 reviews

2 hours 30 minutes, free cancellation.

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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Meeting point: Friedrichstraße 12
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Food Tours Vienna

Overview

This walk starts in front of the Secession building on Friedrichstraße, in Vienna's first district, and spends two hours and 30 minutes working through the city center with a local guide. Along the way the group stops at a series of food and wine venues, sampling dishes and drinks while hearing about the culinary history behind each one. Tastings, wine, snacks, bottled water and alcoholic beverages are all part of the price, and one review describes the wine servings as full pours rather than small sips. The route ends at Schottengasse 2, 1010 Wien.

Reviewers repeatedly describe stops they would never have found on their own, including a restaurant that was a bomb shelter during the Second World War. Several mention that the guide, described by multiple travellers as a former chef, mixes food commentary with city history and restaurant recommendations. The start time is fixed at 14:30 in the afternoon, and the tour runs in all weather.

It suits travellers who want an afternoon introduction to Viennese food and Austrian wine, with enough walking between stops to see parts of the center. Groups are capped at 12. Non-drinkers are fine too: one reviewer who prefers non-alcoholic drinks said the tour worked well for them. It is not a good fit for wheelchair users, and the listing does not recommend it for pregnant travellers.

What's Included

Included

Local guide
Wine tasting
Food tasting
Bottled water
Snacks
Alcoholic beverages

Not Included

Gratuities

Itinerary

Meet at the SecessionThe group meets in front of the Secession building at Friedrichstraße 12, 1010 Wien. The start time is 14:30.
Walk and tasteThe guide leads the group through the city center to a series of food and wine stops. Food tastings, snacks, bottled water, wine and other alcoholic beverages are included.
Bomb shelter stopOne reviewer mentions a wine tasting and conversation at a restaurant that was a bomb shelter during the Second World War.
End at SchottengasseThe tour finishes at Schottengasse 2, 1010 Wien. The full experience lasts two hours and 30 minutes.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most out of this afternoon walk.

Come hungry. One reviewer's advice was not to eat lunch beforehand, and several said the amount of food filled them up.
Walking and weather. The listing asks for moderate physical fitness and says the tour runs in all weather, so dress appropriately. Comfortable shoes make sense for a walk of this length.
Group size. The maximum is 12 travellers.
Wine, beer or neither. Wine tasting is a core part of the tour. One traveller who avoids alcohol said the tour still worked well for them. The minimum drinking age is 18.
Dietary needs. The listing asks travellers to state any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking. Do this when you reserve rather than on the day.
Finding the guide. The meeting point is in front of the Secession at Friedrichstraße 12. One reviewer reported a mix-up over identifying the guide at the start, so it pays to be clear on the meeting arrangements before you go.

Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and the listing does not recommend it for pregnant travellers, though pushchairs are allowed. It runs in all weather, and the listing asks for a moderate level of physical fitness. The experience requires a minimum number of travellers; if that minimum is not met it may be cancelled, with the offer of a different date, a different experience, or a full refund. One reviewer reported a stressful no-show dispute at the meeting point, which is a reminder to be clear on the meeting arrangements before setting out.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

A local guide, wine tasting, food tasting, snacks, bottled water and alcoholic beverages are all included. Gratuities for the guide are not included.

Is Any Food Or Drink Extra?

No, the tastings and drinks are part of the tour price. The only listed exclusion is gratuities.

Where Does The Tour Meet And End?

The meeting point is in front of the Secession building at Friedrichstraße 12, 1010 Wien, with a start time of 14:30. The tour ends at Schottengasse 2, 1010 Wien. Hotel pickup is not mentioned in the listing, so check the booking page if you need that confirmed.

Is The Tour Suitable For Children Or People With Limited Mobility?

Children may join if accompanied by an adult, and pushchairs are allowed, but the minimum drinking age for alcohol is 18. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and the listing asks for a moderate level of physical fitness.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not refunded or accepted, and cut-off times are based on the experience's local time. The tour also needs a minimum number of travellers; if it is cancelled because that minimum is not met, you are offered a different date or experience, or a full refund.

What Should I Bring And Wear?

The tour operates in all weather conditions, so dress appropriately for the day. Comfortable shoes make sense for a walking tour of this length. State any dietary requirements at the time of booking.