Vienna: Food Tour with Lunch, Street Food & 3 Drinks

Pastries at Naschmarkt, goulash for lunch, laughter over coffee

You’ll taste Vienna’s real flavors, from flaky pastries at Naschmarkt to hearty goulash at lunch and cheesy street sausages you eat with your hands. Laugh with locals over strong coffee in a bustling café, guided by someone who knows every shortcut and story behind each bite. It’s not just food. It’s Vienna’s spirit on a plate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Vienna food tour with tastings and drinks

• Meet in front of Wein&Co
• Walk to Karlskirche
• Enjoy pastries near Naschmarkt
• Taste chocolates at Naschmarkt
• Have authentic lunch in local area
• Explore street food bites
• End with coffee or tea

The experience

The first thing I remember is the sound of church bells echoing off Karlskirche’s white stone as we met up outside Wein&Co. Our guide, Anna, waved us over with one hand while balancing a paper bag in the other: inside was something flaky and warm. I didn’t even catch what it was called (she said it too fast), but biting into that pastry right there on the street felt like the city was welcoming us in its own way. The air smelled faintly sweet, maybe from a bakery nearby or just my imagination.

We wandered through Naschmarkt next, so many colors and voices all tangled together. Anna pointed out which stalls were run by families who’d been there for decades. She handed me a tiny chocolate square to try. It melted almost instantly and tasted like someone had snuck a bit of spice in there. I tried to ask about it in German but mostly got laughter from the vendor and a thumbs-up. I guess that means I passed?

Lunch happened in this tucked-away spot where everyone seemed to know each other. We squeezed around a wooden table and shared plates of goulash and krautfleckerl (cabbage and noodles), both heavier than I expected but perfect for the chilly day. Someone ordered spritzwein, white wine with soda, and we all ended up clinking glasses. Anna told stories about Viennese comfort food traditions. I still think about how she described “Wiener gemütlichkeit”, not just coziness, but something warmer, more communal.

Street food came after, somewhere between two tram lines and a row of graffiti-tagged walls. Käsekrainer sausage oozed cheese onto my fingers (no napkins left), and honestly, it was worth every sticky bite. By the time we reached our last stop, a little café buzzing with locals, the afternoon light had turned golden. My coffee arrived strong enough to jolt me awake again, served by a barista who winked when he saw my face after the first sip.

What’s included

Your day includes all tastings from breakfast pastry at Naschmarkt to an authentic Austrian lunch with beer or spritzwein, street food sampling along the way, chocolate tasting you won’t forget soon, plus a final stop for coffee or tea in a lively local café, and if you book privately, hotel pickup is part of the deal too.

Options for this experience

3 options

Private walking tour with hotel pickupGuide in English · 09:30 and 10:45Just you on a walking and public transport tour, with pickup from your central Vienna hotel included.

Meeting point start, no hotel pickupGuide in English · 09:30Guests gather at a meeting point rather than being collected from their hotel, with the tour done on foot and by public transport.

Private luxury van with hotel pickupGuide in English · 09:30 and 10:45

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 09:30 and 10:45

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Under 12: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “SMALL-GROUP TOUR: We meet all guests on the small group tour in front of the “Wein & CO Wien Stephansplatz” shop, in a small side street off St. Stephen’s Cathedral.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on site€ 10.20

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What foods are included on this Vienna food tour?

You’ll try pastries at Naschmarkt, chocolate tasting, classic dishes like goulash or krautfleckerl for lunch, street food such as käsekrainer sausage, plus dessert and drinks.

Is hotel pickup included on this Vienna food tour?

Hotel pickup is included only for private tours. Small group tours start at a central meeting point near Karlskirche.

Are vegetarian or gluten-free options available?

The tour can cater to vegetarians, vegans, and gluten-free guests if requested 24 hours in advance. Options may be limited depending on what’s available that day.

Where does the Vienna food tour start?

The meeting point is in front of Wein&Co on Jasomirgottstraße 3-5 near Karlskirche.

Is this tour suitable for children?

The small group experience is open to guests aged 12 years or older. Younger children may not be accommodated unless booking privately.

Does this tour include drinks?

Your day includes three drinks: beer or spritzwein with lunch plus coffee or tea at the final café stop.