Wine Tasting, 2.5 Hours

Vienna: Wine Tasting Tour

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2.5 hours, free cancellation.

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Duration: 2.5 hours
Meeting point: Lugeck 6
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Food Tours Vienna

Overview

Five glasses of Austrian wine, spread across four stops in the Vienna city center, is the shape of this 2.5 hour tasting walk. It opens with a wine the operator describes as iconic to the city, then moves into a private cellar for an Austrian Riesling, a third stop pairing an international variety with Austrian ham, a Grüner Veltliner from the Wachau Valley served with traditional spreads and bread, and a closing glass of Burgenland red. Between stops the group walks, with the longest transfer taking eight minutes.

A sommelier guides the evening in English or German, and the route runs from Lugeck in the first district to Schottengasse. Beyond the wine, reviewers repeatedly single out the guide's knowledge of Austrian viticulture and his willingness to adjust the tastings to what the group enjoys. Several also mention the mix of venues: wine shops, restaurants and cellars they would not have found alone. Some travellers book it as a primer on Austrian wine early in their trip, then use the guide's restaurant and cafe tips for the rest of their stay. Gratuities are not included, and the minimum drinking age is 16.

What's Included

Included

Five glasses of wine
Four different locations
Includes ham tasting and typical Austrian spreads

Not Included

Gratuities

Itinerary

Meet at LugeckThe tour starts at Lugeck 6, 1010 Wien. There is no hotel pickup.
Walk to secret stopA five minute walk on foot through the city center.
Wine tasting at secret stopA 25 minute tasting at the first stop.
Local restaurant tastingAn eight minute walk, then a 25 minute wine tasting.
Local bar, wine and foodAnother eight minute walk to a bar for a 30 minute tasting that includes food.
Final restaurant stopA five minute walk to a restaurant for 30 minutes of wine and food tasting.
Finish at SchottengasseThe tour ends at Schottengasse 3.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points worth knowing before booking this walk.

Meeting point. Everyone gathers at Lugeck 6 in the 1st district, and the walk ends at Schottengasse 3, not back at the start. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan the route to the meeting point in advance.
Walking pace. The transfers between venues are short, five to eight minutes each, so the walking load is light. Still, comfortable shoes make the evening easier since the whole tour moves on foot.
Food along the way. This is a tasting, not a dinner. A ham tasting and traditional Austrian spreads with bread are included alongside the five glasses of wine, but reviewers do not describe it as a full meal.
Group feel. Several travellers mentioned chatting with other guests and being made to feel welcome at each stop. One reviewer even suggested booking early in a Vienna visit, since the guide hands out restaurant and cafe recommendations you can use afterward.
Language. The tour runs in English and German, and one reviewer noted the guide switched between the two smoothly so nobody was left out. If your group prefers one language, it is worth noting the guide can accommodate.
Alcohol rules. The minimum drinking age is 16. Gratuities are not included, so bring some cash if you want to tip the guide.

Common issues. The tour is built entirely around alcohol, so anyone under 16 or not drinking has little reason to book. Gratuities are excluded from the price. One reviewer felt the route could have gone further and wished for more distance covered, so treat the geography as compact rather than expansive. The listing does not mention wheelchair access or other mobility provisions, so check with the operator before booking if that matters to your group.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Five glasses of wine, tastings at four different locations, a ham tasting and typical Austrian spreads are all included. Guiding by a sommelier is part of the tour. Gratuities are not included.

Is Food Extra?

No. The ham tasting and the traditional spreads with bread are part of the package. The tour is a tasting rather than a full dinner, so eat something beforehand if you want a proper meal.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

No. The tour starts at Lugeck 6, 1010 Wien, and ends at Schottengasse 3. Travellers make their own way to the meeting point.

How Long Is The Tour And How Much Walking Is There?

It runs 2.5 hours across four stops. The walks between venues take five to eight minutes each, so the total distance on foot is short.

Can Children Join?

The minimum drinking age is 16, which makes the tour a poor fit for younger children. Since the experience centres on wine, anyone not drinking gets little from it.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Inside that window the listing does not state a refund, so check the booking page for the exact terms before you commit.