Expert-led Vienna Food Tour: Christmas Market Traditions
What your day looks like
Guided by a local culinary expert and food anthropologist, this 2.5-hour walking tour immerses you in the festive spirit and authentic flavors of a European Christmas. Your journey begins at the Christmas Village in Vienna’s former general hospital, now the University of Vienna's social sciences and humanities campus. Here, you’ll explore the cozy corners of this local market, savoring regional specialties like roast potatoes, chestnuts, soups, and sausages. Accompanied by a warm punch or Glühwein, you’ll enjoy gingerbread, Christmas cookies, and pastries like Baurenkrapfen and Langos.
The experience, in brief
- Indulge in an assortment of festive treats, led by a culinary expert
- Enjoy savory and sweet regional specialities
- Stroll through the historic city center with a local expert
- Taste the best of Vienna's worldfamous shops and cuisines
- Collect treats to bring home
Your day, step by step
Vienna
Local Flavor.
Vienna
Food Tasting.
Vienna
City/Town Tour.
What to know before booking
Included
Expert guide Bag of favorites to take home Souvenir Christmas market mug Christmas market tour and tasting
Not Included
Tips and gratuity
What to Bring
Cash Camera Water Bottle Bag for Essentials Passport required Comfortable clothing & footwear
Meeting & Pickup
You will meet your expert guide in front of Cafe Edison located at Alser Strasse 9.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
What travelers are saying
Client really enjoyed the guide and the experience! Said it made the Christmas markets much easier to understand (food wise) and learned a lot of interesting fun things from guide.