The 7 Best Lunch Experiences in Vienna

1.City Cruise with Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 1h 15m · from $38Our pick

Sail a 75-minute loop from Schwedenplatz aboard the MS Wien, MS Blue Danube, or MS Vindobona. You’ll see modern landmarks, canal-side districts, and historic buildings while screens provide English and German information. Add a two-course lunch or freshly made Wiener Schnitzel onboard.

“The best strudel I have ever had with the vanilla Cream yummy all the way! I will always remember it fondly as part of my visit to Vienna thank you! 🙏”

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2.Authentic Vienna Food Tour inc. lunch, street food, 3 drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 hours (approx.) · from $171Top rated

Spend five hours eating your way through Vienna with guides such as Christoph, Maria, Peter, or Kristof. Visit pastry shops, markets, local neighborhoods, a family-run lunch stop, street-food stalls, and a Viennese coffeehouse. Small groups are limited to 12, with private pickup available.

“This is a wonderful food tour that can double up as an initiation to the different districts in Vienna and how to use public transport. Wolfie was quick to answer my questions before the trip and Christophe our guide gave us great insight into the Viennese culture. The food was in abundance, and of great quality. come hungry.! We went to 3 meal places and 3 sweet places and everything was delicious!! we took a few tours during our trip, and this one was by far the best one! Worth every penny. Would definitely recommend anyone to do this as it was delicious, instructive, and fun.!!! Thank you CHRISTOPHE for…”

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3.Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1 day · from $33Best value

At Hard Rock Cafe Vienna on Rotenturmstrasse, use priority seating for a two or three-course meal with a soft drink, coffee, or tea. Choose burgers, chicken, salmon, salad, or vegan options, then browse Vienna-only merchandise and Hard Rock Couture.

“Wonderful experiennxe and ambience. Great service from all the staff- attentive and really friendly.”

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4.Sightseeing Boat Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · from $69

Board the air-conditioned MS Blue Danube at Schwedenplatz for a 3.5-hour round trip with a seasonal two-course lunch. You will cruise mainly along Vienna’s Danube Canal, passing modern architecture and landmarks while GPS screens explain the sights. Drinks cost extra, and vegetarian or allergy-friendly meals require advance notice.

“The route they choose it's not exciting, it's not circular, so you do the same line back and forward and you barely see anything, but the lunch was great and if you're just going to have lunch on a cruise then it's awesome.”

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5.Schönbrunn Palace Entry Ticket with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · from $70

Start at Joseph II Restaurant with a two-course lunch, then walk to Schönbrunn Palace for a 60-minute audio tour of the State Apartments, reception rooms, and Maria Theresa’s chambers. Choose the 12:00 or 1:00 PM slot, and check the fixed menu carefully if you need a vegetarian meal.

“The food was tasty and the audio guided tour of the palace was very good”

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6.Hard Rock Cafe Vienna with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 hours (approx.) · from $34

Book a two or three-course meal at Hard Rock Cafe Vienna on Rotenturmstraße. You’ll get priority seating, an American-style main course, dessert, and a soft drink, coffee, or tea. Browse rock memorabilia and the retail shop, with acoustic local music possible during your visit.

“Great service - the burger came out uncooked in the middle and they were mortified even though it wasn’t a huge deal to cook some more. Really friendly staff and the food was up to HRC standards.”

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7.Bratislava Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna with Walk & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Travel independently by Slovak Lines bus from Vienna to Bratislava, then meet a local guide for a one-hour Old Town walk, a two-course daily menu, and several hours of free time. Guides have included Daria, Erika, Zuzana, Milan, and Sebastian. Bring your passport or EU ID and check every ticket carefully.

“It is a nice city and tour guide explained all the details in the old town. The lunch option provided is also nice and lunch menu was awesome.”

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