Vienna Wine Tasting in a Hidden Roman Cellar

Taste three Viennese wines in the city's deepest cellar, then pair them with spreads from a family-owned delicatessen.

A guided wine tasting in Vienna's hidden, non-public wine cellar—with foundations dating back to the Romans—where you taste three different Viennese and Austrian wines paired with local snacks. A professional wine expert leads the 45-minute experience in English or German; a shorter 30-minute self-guided option with audioguide and one glass of wine is also available. Minimum drinking age is 16; not suitable for those with mobility issues due to multiple floors to climb.

The Experience

Vienna has cultivated wine within the city for two thousand years, a legacy that began when Romans first settled here. Around 700 hectares of vineyards still grow inside the urban area today, and the cellar you're entering holds that history in its walls. A professional wine expert will guide you down into the city's deepest and non-public wine cellar to explore what remains of that ancient viticulture and how it shaped Viennese wine as it exists now.

You'll taste three different wines—classic Viennese varieties alongside other Austrian selections—each paired with small bites from the in-house, family-owned delicatessen. The tasting lasts 45 minutes and runs in English or German, depending on which option you choose at checkout. If you prefer a shorter experience, the self-guided cellar tour takes 30 minutes and includes one glass of local wine; you'll bring your own smartphone and headphones to follow the audioguide through the space.

The cellar sits directly in Vienna's city center and is accessible by public transportation. Infants and small children can come in a pram or stroller, and service animals are welcome. The descent involves climbing several floors, so it's not suitable for people with mobility limitations. The minimum drinking age is 16.

What’s included

• A guided wine tasting with a professional wine expert in English or German.
• three different Viennese and Austrian wines.
• small snacks from the family-owned delicatessen.
• cellar tour.
• or, if you choose the self-guided option, a 30-minute audioguide tour with one glass of local wine.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Wien mal anders

Is this one for you?Choose the guided tasting if you want a professional to explain the wines and their connection to Vienna's Roman history; pick the self-guided audioguide option if you prefer to move through the cellar at your own pace with just one wine and a shorter time commitment.

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Top questions

How deep is the wine cellar and what makes it historically significant?

The cellar is Vienna's deepest non-public wine cellar, with foundations reaching back to Roman times when the city was first settled two thousand years ago. It sits directly in the city center and holds the physical history of Viennese viticulture.

What exactly do I taste and eat during the guided tasting?

You taste three different wines—classic Viennese varieties and other Austrian selections—each paired with small snacks from the family-owned delicatessen attached to the cellar. The pairing is designed to complement the wines.

Can I do this tour if I have mobility issues or use a wheelchair?

The cellar tour is not suitable for people with mobility issues because there are several floors to climb to reach the tasting space. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need alternative ways to explore the area.

Do I need to bring anything for the self-guided cellar tour option?

For the self-guided audioguide option, bring your own smartphone to access the guide and your own headphones for the best audio experience as you move through the cellar.

What's the difference between the guided tasting and the self-guided tour?

The guided wine tasting lasts 45 minutes with a professional wine expert leading you through three wines and snacks in English or German. The self-guided cellar tour takes 30 minutes, includes one glass of wine, and uses an audioguide on your phone—you explore at your own pace.

Is there a minimum age to participate in the wine tasting?

The minimum drinking age is 16 years. Infants and small children cannot participate in the tasting itself, though they can accompany adults in a pram or stroller if they're not drinking.