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Small-Group Food, Coffee, and Market Walking Tour in Vienna
4 h
Small Group
By walk
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About this activity
We begin our Vienna tour on one of the most famous and attractive shopping streets in the city: The Graben. Home of the court jeweller Heldwein and the famous porcelain factory of Augarten, the area is littered with imperial architecture, opulent coffee shops, and first-rate eateries.
It would be rude of us not to offer you a coffee before getting started properly, so after our brief stroll we will stop for a quick coffee and a snack, but not at one of the famous cafes, because only tourists go there, instead we will head to one of the few cafes that locals still visit in the first, a proper and still functioning ‘Kulturcafe’.
To Nasch means ‘to nibble’ and that is exactly what one could do at the Naschmarkt, easily one of Europe’s best open-air markets. It is a mile long and showcases over 120 food stalls and some delectable restaurants that are cooking up some of the best food in the city. Here you will find the most diverse array of fruits, vegetables and delicacies that are available in Vienna from all over the world.
While the Naschmarkt is a must-see, any local will tell you that they rarely pay it a visit, unless they fancy fighting out with tourists for the vendor’s attention. Instead every local has their own market that they like to visit, these may not be as big as the Naschmarkt, but they are certainly more lively and less touristy.
To that end, you will be whisked away from the Naschmarkt to a real ‘functioning’ Viennese market. Whether that be the trendy Brunnenmarkt in the 16th with its cafes and creative, the lively Viktor–Adler–Markt in the traditionally working class 10th or even the peaceful farmers markt at Karmeliterplatz in the 2nd will depend on the day and the guide. But don’t be afraid to ask for directions to the others, there is never enough time in a day, let alone in a tour to visit everything!
Irrelevant of the market, one thing we can promise is that there will be food. Our guides will introduce you to some Viennese guilty pleasures, sweet and savoury and life on the streets that no guide book would ever mention. Pausing to take in Wurstelstand life offers you the chance to taste Austrian’s favourite dish (Hint: it’s not schnitzel) while grabbing a cheeky beer or spritzer (soft drinks are available) will help you rehydrate after the buzz of the markets.
All along the way we will sink into the famed Viennese coffee culture. Coffeehouses have played a very important role in shaping the culture of the city over the centuries, with the first cup being brewed all the way back in 1683. The Austrian Inventory of Cultural Heritage describes the coffeehouses as places “where time and space are consumed, but only the coffee is found on the bill.”
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It would be rude of us not to offer you a coffee before getting started properly, so after our brief stroll we will stop for a quick coffee and a snack, but not at one of the famous cafes, because only tourists go there, instead we will head to one of the few cafes that locals still visit in the first, a proper and still functioning ‘Kulturcafe’.
To Nasch means ‘to nibble’ and that is exactly what one could do at the Naschmarkt, easily one of Europe’s best open-air markets. It is a mile long and showcases over 120 food stalls and some delectable restaurants that are cooking up some of the best food in the city. Here you will find the most diverse array of fruits, vegetables and delicacies that are available in Vienna from all over the world.
While the Naschmarkt is a must-see, any local will tell you that they rarely pay it a visit, unless they fancy fighting out with tourists for the vendor’s attention. Instead every local has their own market that they like to visit, these may not be as big as the Naschmarkt, but they are certainly more lively and less touristy.
To that end, you will be whisked away from the Naschmarkt to a real ‘functioning’ Viennese market. Whether that be the trendy Brunnenmarkt in the 16th with its cafes and creative, the lively Viktor–Adler–Markt in the traditionally working class 10th or even the peaceful farmers markt at Karmeliterplatz in the 2nd will depend on the day and the guide. But don’t be afraid to ask for directions to the others, there is never enough time in a day, let alone in a tour to visit everything!
Irrelevant of the market, one thing we can promise is that there will be food. Our guides will introduce you to some Viennese guilty pleasures, sweet and savoury and life on the streets that no guide book would ever mention. Pausing to take in Wurstelstand life offers you the chance to taste Austrian’s favourite dish (Hint: it’s not schnitzel) while grabbing a cheeky beer or spritzer (soft drinks are available) will help you rehydrate after the buzz of the markets.
All along the way we will sink into the famed Viennese coffee culture. Coffeehouses have played a very important role in shaping the culture of the city over the centuries, with the first cup being brewed all the way back in 1683. The Austrian Inventory of Cultural Heritage describes the coffeehouses as places “where time and space are consumed, but only the coffee is found on the bill.”
Included
- Local English-speaking guide
- An introduction to Viennese cafe life
- Some small food samples
Not included
- Additional food and drinks
- Souvenirs
- Tickets for the Metro
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes for walking
- Small group of a maximum of 12 people
- Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Features
Tourism
85%
Cultural
65%
Food
50%
Original
35%
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I’m so happy to have booked this tour. With Patrick as our tour guide, we took the metro to our first stop, a local mom-and-pop cafe with delicious sandwiches, coffee, and pastries. From there, we visited various cafes and markets, ate more tasty food, and had a lot of fun with Patrick. This is a must-do tour, preferrably at the beginning of your trip so you can see what sparks your interest. Even if you don’t like all of the food, it’s worth learning what the locals eat from a passionate and knowledgeable tour guide.
Wolfi was an AMAZING tour guide. I was so pleased- the food selection was incredible and I got to see the interior (or exterior if you will) of Vienna with the locals and their daily life. I would not have seen this if it not for this tour. THIS is what I remember about Vienna. Wolfi was so accommodating, informative, laid back, and passionate. I would definitely do this tour again.
This tour was a highlight of our visit to Vienna and that's saying something, given all Vienna has to offer. Our guides, Patrick and Daniel, were so enthusiastic, knowledgeable, professional and a ton a fun. They took us to places we probably would not have made it to on our own. As a family of 4 with 2 adult sons, the fact they engaged us all made for a great afternoon. We would all highly recommend this tour!
I highly recommend this tour to everyone visiting Vienna whether you have been here before or new to the City. In my opinion it should be done at the beginning of your trip as an orientation to the Districts as well as the foods and great places to eat. Wolfie and Will guided our group of twelve enthusiastic travelers and also explained the unique homogeneous living the Viennese people employ.
We really enjoyed our walking tour exploring Vienna's food with our guides Patrick and Ursula. What a feast, we tasted so many delights along the way, way more tastes than expected. Would recommend this trip, was good to get off the beaten track and explore. Travel costs were included witybtgus trip. We were a large group so it was split in 2, so only 6 people in our group which was great. Patrick was extremely knowledgeable and clearly really interested in food which had the tour even better. Thank you
Wolfie was outstanding as a guide. He provided a perfect mix of food, culture, pacing, history and walking. You literally couldn't do better. We went to a market to have fresh cheeses, pastries (stuffed with fruit filling) and cured meats followed by a light Turkish tea, a trip to a sausage and roasted meat and ended the tour in a high end chocolate shop. Having a had a bad experience afterwards, we can look back at this as outstanding. The food he chose was truly scrumptious -- a combination what was authentic and appealing. My kids and I raved about this for the remainder of the vacation!
This was an awesome and fun tour. Kerstin our guide took to many cafes for samplings of the local fair as well as to two food markets for samplings, she also provided us with much interesting history of Vienna. Well worth the money, thanks Kerstin your the best.
Outstanding doesn't start to describe the wonderful time we had with Will and Wolf. The small description in the Viator on-line catalog doesn't do this tour justice. These guys have developed a perfectly timed, perfectly executed, and perfectly tuned tour of the foods of Vienna. From the easy meet up to the seamless multiple metro rides to the many, many stops around Vienna, it was easily seen how this tour packs a big punch into half a day. I do not see how anyone can go away hungry after this! And they did a great job when we threw them a bit of a curve when we told them one of my family is vegetarian. They made a special effort to get her a separate order that was just as special as what we all were feasting on. Great job guys! You guys rock!
Unique, interesting, delicious. Friendly guides! My husband and I took this food tour in Vienna and loved it. It takes you off the beaten path beyond where the tourists go. I won't spoil the surprise and share all of the markets and foods you will eat and the districts you will see, just know that this tour is worth every penny. The guides are easy going and are the type of locals you'd love to have a beer with. The pace was also good -- not too fast, not too slow and we didn't bake in the sun. It was a great mix if outdoor walking and indoor spots.
This tour was one of the best I have taken. Patrik really goes out of his way to not only give you the food highlights and delicious tastings but a lot of the history as well. He takes you to places that are unique to Vienna. I highly recommend the tour and Patrik a proud Viennese native.
This could not have been a better tour. Patrik made it so much fun and personal. He took us to his favorite places in parts of Vienna I would have never explored on my own. Don't eat before this tour, we had healthy servings of apple and cheese strudel from a cafe frequented by the locals, delicious coffee, sausages, breads, pastries from not only the Viennese cusine but baklava too. He also included the history of some of the beautiful buildings we passed and of the parts of Vienna we visited.