Vienna evening food and drink tour: Private local guide

A night of stops and drinks learning where Viennese actually eat

A private evening tour of Vienna with a local English-speaking guide covering four hours and five distinct stops: a social enterprise café with pastries, a traditional Würstelstand at Brunnenmarkt market, a French-style wine bar, the 1618 restaurant Zum Schwarzen Kameel, and a vintage hotel bar. You choose your drink at each venue and the guide shares insider knowledge of Vienna's food and nightlife culture.

Step-by-step itinerary

Evening food and drink tour in Vienna

• Begin tour at The Graben street
• Visit social enterprise café for pastries
• Stop at Würstelstand in Brunnenmarkt market
• Relax at cozy French Pub with wine
• Dine at historic Zum Schwarzen Kameel restaurant
• Enjoy drinks at 1920s style hotel bar

The experience

The tour starts on The Graben, Vienna's most famous shopping street, where imperial architecture and cafés set the tone for the evening. Your local guide meets you there and walks you through the neighborhoods where Viennese actually spend their nights, not the tourist circuits, but the streets locals know. The route covers trendier areas and older quarters, and the guide explains what makes each one worth a return visit after the tour ends.

You'll stop at a social enterprise café first, where seniors bake the pastries you eat and the business model funds their employment. Then comes the Brunnenmarkt, Vienna's longest street market, where a family-run Würstelstand serves traditional Wurst and Gulasch: the kind of food that defines Viennese dining for locals. A French Pub comes next, where you order a glass of crisp white wine and sit in Parisian-style surroundings without leaving Vienna. Zum Schwarzen Kameel, operating since 1618 as a spice shop before becoming a restaurant, offers a taste of Vienna's culinary history. The evening closes at a 1920s hotel bar with vintage décor and views, where you finish with a top-quality cocktail or wine.

Four hours means you can fit this into an early evening without losing the rest of your night. The guide speaks English and handles the route. You decide what to drink at each stop and how long to linger. Dietary restrictions and vegetarian options are accommodated with advance notice. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are available nearby if you need them.

What’s included

• A local English-speaking guide for the full four hours.
• two food stops featuring authentic Viennese pastries and traditional dishes like Wurst and Gulasch.
• a coffee house stop with Viennese coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.
• two bar stops where you choose wine, beer, cocktail or soft drink.
• a classic Viennese dinner with a glass of Austrian beer or wine.
• insider knowledge of where Viennese eat and drink in the evenings.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 16:00Last departure this season: 31 Dec

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AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (under 6)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Intrepid Urban Adventures - Austria

Is this one for you?Four hours is short enough to leave your evening open after the tour ends, so you can return to a neighborhood the guide mentioned or try a restaurant they recommended. The private format means the pace stays yours and the guide adapts to what interests you most at each stop.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (under 6).

What's actually included in the food and drink stops on this tour?

The tour includes two food stops with authentic Viennese dishes and pastries, a coffee house stop where you choose Viennese coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, and two bar stops where you select wine, beer, cocktail or soft drink. The classic Viennese dinner comes with a glass of Austrian beer or wine.

How long does the private evening tour of Vienna take?

The tour runs for four hours, starting in the early evening on The Graben and moving through multiple neighborhoods and venues before finishing at the hotel bar.

What is Zum Schwarzen Kameel and why is it on this tour?

Zum Schwarzen Kameel is a historic Austrian restaurant that opened in 1618 as a spice shop founded by Johann Baptist Cameel. It's now run by the Friese family and represents Vienna's rich culinary tradition, making it a meaningful stop for understanding local food culture.

Can I request vegetarian food or other dietary accommodations?

Yes, the tour accommodates vegetarians and other dietary restrictions. You'll need to notify the guide in advance of any specific requests so they can arrange appropriate options at each stop.

What neighborhoods does the guide take you through?

The tour covers Vienna's trendiest neighborhoods and some older quarters where locals spend their evenings. You'll visit The Graben, the Brunnenmarkt area in Ottakring, and other parts of the city chosen for their food and nightlife culture rather than tourist landmarks.