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Vienna Food Tour: Coffeehouses, Markets, Lunch & Street Food
About This Tour
Get a thorough introduction to Vienna’s dynamic food and drink scene with a local showing you the best places to stop for all manner of sweet versus savoury. Walk through the Grätzls (neighbourhood) with your guide and discover their favourite, only locals know markets and get an insight into traditional Viennese coffee culture in some of our your guide’s most beloved coffee spots, discovering historic gems and locals only hotspots.
What's Included
✓ Included
- Savor a hearty Austrian lunch (Wiener Schnitzel, Tafelspitz, or a vegetarian dish)
- Visit a local market to sample a traditional Viennese Jause
- Enjoy a traditional Viennese coffee and pastry at a local‑favorite café
- Discover hidden cafés and neighbourhood gems loved by locals, away from the tourist crowds
- Learn about Vienna’s famous coffeehouse culture with a passionate local guide
- Generous tastings throughout the tour mean you won’t need lunch afterward
- Stroll along Vienna’s elegant Graben and admire its imperial architecture
- Explore different districts using public transport, like a true local
- Experience authentic Viennese street food at a traditional Würstelstand
- Sip locally produced wine or beer (non‑alcoholic options available)
✗ Not Included
- Additional food and drinks
- Tickets for the Metro
Itinerary
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Begin your experience on Graben, one of Vienna’s most elegant shopping streets in the historic city centre, surrounded by imperial architecture and traditional cafés that have shaped Viennese social life for centuries.
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Step into a classic Viennese coffeehouse in Vienna’s historic Inner City to enjoy a traditional coffee, hot chocolate, or tea paired with a homemade Austrian pastry. Learn why coffeehouses are central to Viennese culture — places where locals linger, read, talk, and watch daily life unfold.
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Travel by metro to Vienna’s 10th district to visit Viktor-Adler-Markt, a lively local food market away from the tourist crowds. Enjoy a classic Viennese “Jause” of open sandwiches and savoury bites, with seasonal drinks such as mulled wine, local wine, spritzer, or soft drinks.
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Visit one of Austria’s most iconic ice cream institutions to taste Eismarillenknödel, a nostalgic dessert loved by generations of Viennese. Discover why this sweet treat holds a special place in the city’s food culture.
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Stop at a local bakery to sample classic Austrian pastries such as Krapfen and seasonal specialties. Your guide shares insights into Vienna’s strong baking traditions and their role in everyday life.
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Continue to Ottakring, a district known for its strong local character and authentic Viennese atmosphere, offering a glimpse into everyday life beyond the historic centre.
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End the experience at a classic Viennese Würstelstand, sampling local street food such as sausages, goulash, and roast pork. Learn how street food fits into daily life in Vienna — simple, comforting, and unmistakably Austrian.
Good to Know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Can the itinerary or food offerings change? To ensure the best experience, the route and stops may occasionally be adjusted. Food selections can also vary slightly depending on daily availability, but guests will always enjoy a delicious and authentic taste of Vienna.
- Are dietary restrictions accommodated? Vegetarian and vegan guests are welcome. Due to the pastry-heavy nature of Austrian cuisine, gluten allergies are harder to accommodate.
- Are children allowed on the tour? This tour is best suited for adults and older children. For that reason, it’s not recommended for children under 12.
- Is this tour environmentally responsible? This tour is carbon neutral and operated by a certified B Corp, committed to using travel as a force for good.
- What kind of food is included? Guests can look forward to a seasonal strudel with tea or Viennese coffee, a hearty lunch with a main course (such as schnitzel, goulash, or a vegetarian option), a warm dessert, and a glass of Austrian wine or beer. The tour also includes street food tastings like pork roast or a vegetarian alternative, and a visit to a traditional coffeehouse with a choice of tea, Viennese coffee, or hot chocolate.
- How much walking is included? This tour includes a walking distance of approximately 2 km (about 1.2 miles). The walk is at a relaxed, easy pace with plenty of stops for photos, stories, and breaks. If you have mobility concerns, feel free to reach out before booking so we can help you decide if this experience is the right fit.