Hidden Cellars Crawl

Vienna: Hidden Wine Cellars Tasting Experience

★ 4.6 191 reviews

2.5 hours, free cancellation.

from $110.48 per person

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Duration: 2.5 hours
Meeting point: Alte Feldapotheke Stephansplatz 8A
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: mal anders gmbh

Overview

Three cellar doors in central Vienna open for this walk, and they are not normally open to the public. The operator, mal anders gmbh, arranges access to the spaces exclusively for the group. At each stop there is a glass of Viennese wine plus water, paired with regional delicacies, while the guide explains how the wine culture of the city works.

Vienna is unusual among capitals in growing wine inside the city itself, and the guide builds on that fact with historical background as the group moves between cellars. The whole thing runs about 2.5 hours and starts at Alte Feldapotheke, Stephansplatz 8A, 1010 Wien. Reviewers repeatedly single out the guides for their history knowledge.

It suits travellers who want wine with a story attached rather than a standard tasting. Note that getting down into the cellars involves many steps and no elevators, so anyone with limited mobility should think twice. Anyone with food allergies is asked to contact the operator in advance.

What's Included

Included

Wine and water
Regional delicacies
Entry to 3 exclusively-opened private wine cellars
Guide

Not Included

Tips

Itinerary

Meet at StephansplatzThe group gathers at Alte Feldapotheke, Stephansplatz 8A, 1010 Wien, in the city center.
Walk to first cellarThe guide leads the group on foot through central Vienna toward the first stop.
First cellar tastingA glass of local wine and water is served with typical Viennese delicacies, with background on the cellar's history.
Second cellar tastingThe walk continues to another non-public cellar for a different Viennese wine and more regional snacks.
Third cellar tastingA final cellar completes the tasting, each stop offering a different wine and authentic local food.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points are worth knowing before booking, since this tour spends its time underground and on its feet.

Stairs, lots of them. The listing is blunt: the cellars require many steps to descend and there are no elevators. It is not recommended for people with limited mobility. Comfortable shoes make the descents easier.
Food and drink. Wine and water are included, along with regional delicacies at almost every stop. Tips are the only stated exclusion. One reviewer felt the wine quality could be a notch higher for the price.
Group feel. The tour moves as one group between the cellars. Reviewers describe interesting fellow participants and a friendly, relaxed atmosphere on the walk.
Guides and history. Several travellers praised the guides' knowledge of city history and their friendliness. The historical anecdotes in the cellars come up again and again in the reviews as a highlight.
No pickup. The tour starts at a fixed meeting point near Stephansplatz, with no hotel pickup.

Common issues. The main limitation is physical: many steps, no elevators, and an explicit warning against booking with limited mobility. One reviewer thought the wines should be better given the price per person. Anyone with food allergies must contact the operator by email or phone before the tour. Tips are not included, so bring a little extra cash if the guide earns it.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Wine and water, regional delicacies, entry to three exclusively opened private wine cellars, and a guide. Tips are not included. The tour lasts 2.5 hours.

Where Does The Tour Start?

At Alte Feldapotheke, Stephansplatz 8A, 1010 Wien. There is no hotel pickup; the group meets there and walks between the cellars.

Is The Tour Suitable For People With Limited Mobility?

No. The listing says the tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility. The cellars require many steps to reach and there are no elevators.

Can I Join If I Have A Food Allergy?

Yes, but you should contact the activity provider by email or phone before the tour. Snacks are served at almost every stop, so advance notice matters.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel up to 2 days in advance for a full refund. Check the booking page for anything beyond that.

How Many Wines Do We Taste?

Three, one at each cellar, each paired with typical Viennese delicacies. Water is also provided at the stops.