Vienna Food, Coffee and Market Small Group Tour

The journey, in full

We begin our Vienna tour on one of the most famous and attractive shopping streets in the city: The Graben. The area is littered with imperial architecture, opulent coffee shops, and first-rate eateries. After our brief stroll, we will stop for a quick coffee and strudel at 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. 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. Therefore, you will be whisked away to visit 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 market at Karmeliterplatz in the 2nd will depend on the day and the guide. At our first local market, we will enjoy our first lunch where we will indulge in wonderful typical Austrian food (schnitzel, goulash, or a vegetarian option for example) and wash it down with locally produced wine or beer. We will also show you the sweet side of Vienna and treat you to the chef's best dessert. 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, both sweet and savory, and life on the streets that no guidebook would ever mention. Pausing to take in Wurstelstand life offers you the chance to taste Austrian’s favorite dish (Hint: it’s not schnitzel). 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. We will show you where to find a wonderful cup of coffee or tea, or whatever your heart desires after a wonderful day of food. Our introduction to Vienna’s food and drink scene ends back in the city center, in front of the Opera house, the perfect springboard location to head off to any number of recommendations our guides will give you.