Christmas Market Food Walk

Vienna: Christmas Market Food and Drinks Tour

★ 5.0 14 reviews

4 hours, free cancellation.

from $139.49 per person

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Duration: 4 hours
Meeting point: 2 meeting points, set by your option
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Venture Vienna

Overview

Four hours, four Christmas markets, and a route built around Vienna's lesser-known corners rather than the big tourist squares. Venture Vienna runs this walk from a meeting point near the Am Hof market in the first district, then moves through the seventh district and out to the old university campus before circling back to the center. Along the way the guide leads the group across the city on public transport, which the operator treats as part of the experience rather than a inconvenience. Between stops you eat.

The food side covers both sweet and savory Austrian winter fare: Käsespätzle, Baumkuchen, Kaiserschmarrn and other traditional treats, plus warm drinks such as Glühwein and Punsch, with non-alcoholic options available. Tastings and drinks are included in the tour price, as is an English-speaking local guide who shares history of the markets and the neighborhoods around them. Portions run large, according to one reviewer, who said no dinner was needed afterwards.

This tour suits travellers who want the festive market atmosphere without the heaviest crowds, and who are happy to ride trams and the U-Bahn between stops. Reviews mention families enjoying it, international groups mixing easily, and wheelchair users finding it workable.

What's Included

Guided tour of four Christmas markets
English-speaking guide
Sampling of traditional Austrian winter delicacies
Warm drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic)

Itinerary

Meet near Am HofThe group meets and greets close to one of the first district's most traditional Christmas markets, at Am Hof in the heart of the city. The listing notes there are two possible meeting points depending on the option selected, so check the booking page.
Set off to the marketsFrom the meeting point the tour begins its festive culinary journey through parts of Vienna many visitors never reach, with the first samples of traditional Austrian winter food and warm drinks.
Travel to the 7th districtUsing public transport with the guide's help, the tour heads to Vienna's seventh district to visit markets away from the main tourist crowds.
Old university campus marketThe route continues to a Christmas market at the old university campus outside the center, with more tastings of sweet and savory specialties.
Fourth market and returnA fourth lesser-known market rounds out the visit before the tour makes its way back toward the center, with insider tips on Vienna along the way.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will make the four hours more comfortable, based on the listing and on what past guests have written.

Dress for cold. The operator recommends warm clothing, thick socks, a woolly hat and a scarf, plus an umbrella and warm shoes. The listing also advises being prepared for varying weather conditions.
Bring the whole family. One reviewer said the entire family loved the tour and called it a must.
Come hungry. The tour includes samples of both sweet and savory dishes as well as warm alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. One guest reported the portions were large enough that dinner afterwards was unnecessary.
Expect public transport. The route between markets uses Vienna's public transport, with reviewers mentioning trams, streetcars and the subway, and the guide shows the group how the system works. Several reviewers specifically praised this part of the tour.
Group feel. You travel with other international visitors, and one reviewer described memorable moments with the rest of the tour group. Guides are credited with history and local perspective rather than a scripted script.
Accessibility. One reviewer reported the tour was suitable as an activity for wheelchair users.

Common issues. The honest limits are mostly logistical. The tour does not include hotel pickup; you make your own way to the meeting point, and the listing says there are two possible ones depending on the option chosen, so read the booking page carefully. It also depends on Vienna's winter weather, and the operator explicitly warns to be prepared for varying conditions. One reviewer wished guests had more time in the markets rather than in transit, and a separate reviewer noted that people with certain health restrictions would be able to get more out of the experience.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The tour includes a guided visit to four Christmas markets, an English-speaking local guide, samples of traditional Austrian winter delicacies, and warm drinks in both alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions. Public transport rides between markets are part of the route, though the listing does not list tickets as included, so check the booking page for that detail.

Where Does The Tour Start?

Hotel pickup is not included. The meeting point is close to the Am Hof Christmas market in the first district, but the listing notes there are two possible meeting points depending on the option you select, so confirm your exact start location on the booking page.

How Long Does The Tour Last?

The tour runs for four hours. That time covers four markets, food and drink stops, and the tram and U-Bahn rides between neighborhoods.

Is The Tour Suitable For Children Or Wheelchair Users?

One reviewer reported that the entire family loved the tour, and another described it as a suitable activity for wheelchair users. Since much of the route involves outdoor markets and public transport, anyone with specific mobility needs should confirm details on the booking page before booking.

Can I Cancel If My Plans Change?

Yes. The listing states you can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Check the booking page for anything outside that window.

What Should I Wear And Bring?

Warm clothing, an umbrella and warm shoes, per the listing. The operator also suggests thick socks, a woolly hat and a scarf, since the tour spends its time outdoors at winter markets in varying weather.