Food tours in Vienna
A food tour is the quickest way to eat your way around Vienna. The most comfortable months are April and June to October, with highs around 72°F (22°C) and about 8 rainy days a month.
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Top food tours in Vienna
Vienna Food and Wine tasting tour of Hidden Gems for Small GroupsFrom $134View 
Vienna Guided Food Tour with 7 Food Tastings & a Secret DishFrom $122View 
Vienna First Day Tour: Coffeehouse, Street Food & Local TipsFrom $113View
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What to eat and drink in Vienna
Expect to taste the local staples. Ones to look for:
- Wiener schnitzel
- A thin veal cutlet breaded and fried until puffed and golden, served with lemon.
- Sachertorte
- A dense chocolate cake with apricot jam and dark chocolate icing.
- Apfelstrudel
- Thin, flaky pastry rolled around spiced apple, raisins and breadcrumbs, often served warm with cream.
- Tafelspitz
- Beef boiled in broth, served with apple-horseradish, chive sauce and potatoes.
- Würstel
- Sausages from street stands, served with mustard, bread and sometimes a beer.
- Kaiserschmarrn
- A thick, torn-up caramelised pancake with powdered sugar and plum compote.
- Heuriger
- A wine tavern in Vienna's vineyard suburbs that pours its own new wine with cold food.
- Melange
- Vienna's coffee house staple: espresso with steamed milk and foam, like a cappuccino.
How to pick a good food tour
- Skip a big meal beforehand: most tours serve the equivalent of lunch or dinner across six to ten stops.
- Small groups of 12 or fewer get served faster and fit into tiny counters and bars.
- Check what's included. Some tours count drinks as stops, others charge for them on the day.
- Ask about dietary swaps before you book. Many tours can replace meat or gluten dishes if they know ahead.
Vienna month by month
Averages for Vienna, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 40 (4) | 45 (7) | 52 (11) | 63 (17) | 70 (21) | 78 (26) | 80 (27) | 80 (27) | 71 (22) | 59 (15) | 49 (10) | 40 (5) |
| Low °F (°C) | 32 (0) | 34 (1) | 39 (4) | 47 (9) | 54 (12) | 62 (16) | 64 (18) | 64 (18) | 57 (14) | 48 (9) | 41 (5) | 33 (1) |
| Rainy days | 8 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Sunset (15th) | 4:27 pm | 5:16 pm | 5:59 pm | 7:44 pm | 8:27 pm | 8:57 pm | 8:51 pm | 8:09 pm | 7:08 pm | 6:07 pm | 4:17 pm | 4:01 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for food tours in Vienna?
April and June to October. Expect highs around 72°F (22°C) and about 8 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are January and February.
What food is Vienna known for?
Wiener schnitzel: a thin veal cutlet breaded and fried until puffed and golden, served with lemon. Sachertorte: a dense chocolate cake with apricot jam and dark chocolate icing. Apfelstrudel: thin, flaky pastry rolled around spiced apple, raisins and breadcrumbs, often served warm with cream.
Where can I book food tours in Vienna?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
