Private Cellar, 45 Minutes

Viennese Wine Tasting in a Private Hidden Wine Cellar

★ 4.7 60 reviews

45 minutes, free cancellation.

from $21.63 per person

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Duration: 45 minutes
Group: private
Meeting point: Haas & Haas wine and delicatessen Ertlgasse 4
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Wien mal anders

Overview

Beneath a wine and delicatessen shop on Ertlgasse sits a cellar that travellers describe as stacked with history, and this tasting from the operator Wien mal anders takes the group down into it. The experience runs for 45 minutes. You gather at the Haas & Haas shop at the corner of Kramergasse and Ertlgasse, then head below street level for a look around the vaults before settling at a long table for the tasting itself.

The format blends a short cellar walk with a guided tasting of Viennese and Austrian wines. Reviewers repeatedly mention three pours, plus a snack platter of bread, cheese and meats that pairs with them. Guides cover the wines themselves and the history of the cellars, which one guest says dates back to the Roman era. The tasting ends back at the meeting point, so it slots easily between other plans in the city centre.

It suits travellers who want a compact introduction to Austrian wine rather than a long vineyard excursion. No prior wine knowledge is needed, as reviewers who came in cold still enjoyed it. The group is capped at 12 people, which keeps the setting intimate for a cellar table.

What's Included

Included

Private guided wine tasting in a hidden wine cellar
Snacks (snacks (if option choosen))
Alcoholic beverages (Tasting of different Viennese wines (if option choosen))
Audioguide (if option choosen)
Admission fee - Cellar tour

Not Included

Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Headphones

Itinerary

Meet at Haas & HaasGather at the wine and delicatessen shop at Ertlgasse 4, 1010 Wien, at the corner of Kramergasse and Ertlgasse.
Descend to the cellarThe guide takes the group down into the cellars beneath the shop for a short look around and some background on their history.
Guided wine tastingSit at a long table in the cellar for a tasting of Austrian wines, with a snack platter if that option is chosen. The tasting portion is 45 minutes in total for the experience.
Return to the shopThe activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points shape how this tasting goes, from the stairs down into the cellar to which options you pick when booking.

Stairs and cellar access. The listing warns that the route involves a few floors to climb and is not suitable for people with mobility issues. It is not wheelchair accessible, though pushchairs can be brought. Anyone with trouble with stairs should think twice before booking.
Check your booking option. Snacks, the wine tasting itself and the audio guide are each listed as included only if the chosen option covers them. Read the option details carefully on the booking page before paying, so you know exactly what your booking contains.
Bring headphones. Headphones are not included. If your option includes the audio guide, the listing asks you to bring a smartphone and recommends your own headphones for the best sound.
Small group feel. The group is capped at 12 travellers. One reviewer mentioned a group of strangers from around the world who got on so well they carried on the day together afterwards.
Short and compact. This is a quick session rather than a full wine country trip. It works as a short activity between other plans.
Age limit. The minimum drinking age is 16 years, and babies and infants are not allowed. The listing also says the experience is not recommended for pregnant travellers.

Common issues. The pours are small: one reviewer felt the price was high for three small tastings and would have liked the option to buy a full glass of the wines sampled. A few stairs must be climbed, and the cellars are not wheelchair accessible.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The listing includes the private guided cellar visit and the cellar admission fee. Snacks, the tasting of different Viennese wines and an audio guide are each included only if you choose the option that covers them. Gratuities, headphones and any food and drinks beyond what is specified are not included.

Where Does The Tour Meet?

It meets at the Haas & Haas wine and delicatessen shop at Ertlgasse 4, 1010 Wien, at the corner of Kramergasse and Ertlgasse. The experience ends back at the same spot.

How Long Does The Tasting Last?

The listing gives the duration as 45 minutes. One reviewer reported the session ran about an hour in practice.

Can Children Or People With Mobility Issues Join?

The minimum drinking age is 16 and babies and infants are not allowed. The listing states the cellar is not wheelchair accessible and not suitable for people with mobility issues, since a few floors must be climbed. Pushchairs are accessible according to the listing.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the experience start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not refunded or accepted. The cut-off times follow the local time in Vienna.

What Should I Bring?

Bring your smartphone if your option includes the audio guide, and your own headphones for better sound, since headphones are not provided. Beyond that, nothing special is needed for this short cellar visit.