Vienna Food and Wine Tasting Tour: Hidden Gems for Small Groups

Wiener Schnitzel, Grüner Veltliner, and apple strudel in a cave: four stops that taste like Vienna.

A small-group food and wine tour in Vienna that moves between four local establishments over three hours, tasting Wiener Schnitzel with beer, Punschkrapfen, Grüner Veltliner with sausage and goulash, and apple strudel paired with wine in a historic cave setting. The guide speaks English or Spanish, and lunch and dinner are included; non-alcoholic options are available for travelers under 16, and vegetarian dishes can be arranged.

Step-by-step itinerary

Taste Vienna's authentic culinary gems

• Enjoy classic Wiener Schnitzel with beer
• Try Punschkrapfen Viennese dessert
• Taste Grüner Veltliner wine with Wiener sausage and goulash
• Relish apple strudel with wine in historic cave

The Experience

The tour starts with a crispy, golden Wiener Schnitzel—a veal cutlet fried to order—served alongside tender potatoes in vinaigrette and a local beer that cuts through the richness. From there you move to a typical Viennese spot for Punschkrapfen, a moist sponge cake soaked in rum and jam, wrapped in bright pink icing. The third stop pairs Grüner Veltliner, Austria's signature white wine, with a Wiener sausage swimming in goulash sauce—the spice of the sauce plays against the crisp, mineral notes of the wine. The day closes in a historic cave with warm apple strudel, its flaky butter crust giving way to cinnamon-spiced apples, paired with wine.

Each stop is a working local establishment, not a tourist venue built around the tour. You eat and drink what the neighborhood eats, and the guide—speaking English or Spanish—talks through the dishes and the traditions behind them as you go. The three-hour pace means you're tasting without rushing, and the group stays small enough that conversation flows between the stops and the people running them.

Lunch and dinner are included in the price; coffee, tea or water come along the way. If you're under 16, non-alcoholic drinks replace the beer and wine. Vegetarian versions of the dishes are available if you order ahead. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and you can bring a stroller for infants. You'll meet the group at a designated meeting point rather than a hotel pickup.

What’s included

• Lunch and dinner at four local establishments.
• Wiener Schnitzel with potato salad and local beer.
• Punschkrapfen (Viennese rum cake).
• Grüner Veltliner wine paired with Wiener sausage and goulash.
• apple strudel with wine in a historic cave.
• coffee, tea or water.
• English or Spanish-language guide.
• non-alcoholic drink options for travelers under 16 and those who prefer them.
• vegetarian versions of all dishes on request.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Enjoy&Live Tours

Is this one for you?The tour is led in English or Spanish, so you follow the guide's commentary and the stories behind each dish without translation delays. If you speak one of those languages and want to understand the food traditions as you taste them, this group works; if you need a different language, you'll want to check availability before booking.

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Top questions

What exactly is Grüner Veltliner, and why is it paired with the sausage and goulash on this tour?

Grüner Veltliner is Austria's most famous white wine, grown primarily in the country's vineyards. On this tour it's paired with a Wiener sausage in goulash sauce because the wine's crisp, refreshing character balances the spice and richness of the sauce, a combination that reflects Vienna's culinary tradition.

Are there options for people who don't drink alcohol or are under 16?

Yes. Travelers under 16 receive non-alcoholic drinks in place of the beer and wine at each stop. Adults who prefer not to drink alcohol can also request alternatives, and the operator will arrange them.

Does the tour include vegetarian dishes?

Vegetarian options are available for all four stops. Let the operator know when you book so they can prepare the dishes ahead of time.

How long is the tour, and what time does it start?

The tour runs for three hours. The specific start time is confirmed when you book; you'll meet the group at a designated meeting point in Vienna rather than at your hotel.

What is Punschkrapfen, and is it a common dessert in Vienna?

Punschkrapfen is a quintessential Viennese dessert: a moist sponge cake soaked in rum and jam, then covered in bright pink icing. It's a traditional treat you'll find in Viennese bakeries and cafés, and this tour takes you to an authentic spot to try it.

Is the tour accessible for people in wheelchairs or with strollers?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible. Infants and small children can also travel in a pram or stroller, and public transportation options are available near the meeting point.