The 15 Best Coffee House & Cake Tours in Vienna

1.Vienna for Food Lovers: Cafés, Markets & Austrian Cuisine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 hours (approx.) · from $159Our pick

Spend six hours eating your way through Vienna with a local English-speaking guide. Visit Graben, Stephansplatz, Brunnenmarkt, cafés, a sausage stand, and neighborhood eateries. Expect coffee, pastries, schnitzel or goulash, wine or beer, and plenty of food. Public transport tickets cost extra.

“Lots of food, multiple locations connected by subway so limited walking, enjoyed it and would recommend. Guide Chris (Kristof) was excellent, kept the group entertained and engaged.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1 day · from $33

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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3.Vienna Coffee, Cake & Pastries Tour with Local Stories

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $160

Spend 3.5 hours tasting Austrian cakes, pastries, chocolate, coffee, and seasonal treats with guides such as Maria, Patrick, or Wolfy. The route links Reumannplatz, Naschmarkt, and Vienna’s old town, with public transport, neighborhood stories, and a possible savory meal to round out the sweets.

“This adventure was so much more than I expected. We had a group that was a perfect size of 8 people so we could easily travel from one part of the city to the next. Our guide, Maria, was very informative about the culture of different desserts we had. Being within our first few hours of landing in Vienna, she also helped us navigate the public transportation system both during the tour and with guidance for our next few days there. She even gave us a follow-up email with the names of the foods we had and their locations.”

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4.Guided Foodie Walking Tour with Tastings and Coffee

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · from $124

Spend six hours eating your way through Vienna with English-speaking guides such as Christof, Maria, Wolfgang, or Marianna. Taste strudel, schnitzel, goulash, sausages, wine, and coffee while riding public transport between Graben, Naschmarkt, Brunnenmarkt, and local food stops.

“Our guide was very funny and knowledgeable. We ẁent to places that I would never have known about. Everything was a highlight from breakfast coffee and apple sour cream cake at a very lovely coffee shop through to the highlight of highlights goulash wurst pork belly and pumpkin cake at 16er Würstelstand with the unforgettable Thomas. Best tour ever.”

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5.Typical Austrian Food Tour with Coffee House Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 hours · from $176

Start at Cafe Sperl with Viennese coffee and cake, then walk about two miles through cafés, shops, Naschmarkt, and wine cellars. Guides such as Lucas and Harry explain Austrian food in English or German, with seven tasting stops and enough food for a full morning.

“Harry was an excellent guide, one of the best we’ve had across several food tours in different countries. He was personable and funny, and planned the tour in a way that allowed participants to have enough of everything without overeating part way through. His pairings were excellent, and every stop was a different aspect of Viennese culinary culture. He supplied guests with handouts of personal recommendations before the tour was over to ensure that we had ideas of where to continue our tour of Austrian cuisine. We would recommend this as a great option early in someone’s schedule to learn what to eat and get a lay of the city!”

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6.Wiener Schnitzel and Strudel Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3 hours · from $176

Spend three hours with Chef Nabiel Michael Elsissi in a cozy Vienna kitchen, preparing crisp veal, chicken, or vegan schnitzel, potato sides, and family-style apple strudel. Expect hands-on instruction, Austrian food stories, one drink, and plenty of good humor.

“Really good one. He is very friendly and makes feel you like you are with your family. He is doing whatever he can do to make you happy. Thanks to him. Ertugrul”

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7.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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8.Vienna Eats: Private Foodie Walk with Coffee & Markets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 hours (approx.) · from $234

Spend six hours with an English-speaking private guide, sampling Viennese coffee, strudel, Austrian lunch, goulash, sausage, chocolate, and market treats. Guides such as Peter, Wolfgang, Christoph, Verena, and Patrick bring local stories and restaurant tips, while public transport helps connect central Vienna with its neighborhood markets.

“We had a great time with Wolfgang/Wolfi! Starting with a Viennese breakfast from Cafe Korb, not too far from Stephansplatz; we went over to Reumannplatz, a working class neighborhood, tried fresh fruits at the neighborhood market; grabbed a brilliant Austrian lunch on the way from there; had ice cream knodels along the way at a cute place named Eissalon Tichy (filled with kindergarten kids); visited Brunnenmarkt to try some street food; and wrapped up at a chic coffee place before heading back to base! Wolfi’s experience on the ‘trail’ showed well, and we were greeted with warmth everywhere! It was a truly enjoyable experience. Thanks again Wolfi!”

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9.Guided Viennese Coffee-House Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3 hours · from $84

Spend three hours with a German- or English-speaking guide visiting Vienna coffeehouses such as Prückel, Hawelka, Demel, and Coultur. Taste three Viennese coffee specialties and strudel, hear café stories, and watch baristas create latte art. Groups are limited to eight people.

“Some very unusual coffee experiences. We loved the relaxed walk between cafe houses learning about the coffee culture in Vienna”

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10.2.5-Hour Viennese Coffee, Cake, and Chocolate Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2h 30m · from $82

Spend 150 minutes with a guide such as Tina or Monika, visiting Viennese coffeehouses, a local roaster, and a chocolate shop near Naschmarkt. You will taste three coffee specialties, two traditional sweets, and chocolate samples in a group limited to eight people.

“Very personal and individualized tour! We wish we had come more hungry.”

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11.Vienna Private City Tour: Palaces, Churches & Sacher Cake Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $94

Spend 2.5 to 3 hours with a private English-speaking guide exploring Vienna’s palaces, churches, Roman ruins, clock, Jewish history, and coffeehouse culture. Guides such as Aida and Elisabetta are noted for clear storytelling and flexible pacing. Choose the full option for coffee and Sacher cake.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history and sites. Flexible pace and open to our questions. She provided excellent recommendations for further exploration.”

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12.Vienna; Cooking Class: Make Schnitzel & Apple Strudel

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3 hours · from $153

Join Lena, a Vienna-born cook, in her central Biedermeier apartment for a three-hour lesson on family-style Austrian cooking. You will prepare chicken schnitzel, salads, potato soup, and apple strudel, then sit down to eat what you made. English and German instruction is available.

“Excellent instruction, wonderful dishes, and a great group of fellow class members we had never met before. The guide was very personable and informative. We took leftover strudel away with us and can’t wait to finish it. Thank you!”

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13.Strauss Exhibition incl. LED Concert Show / Coffee + Strauss Cake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $32Best value

Spend about 2 hours and 20 minutes at Vienna’s House of Strauss, the dynasty’s original performance venue. Explore 2,000 square meters of interactive exhibits with an audio guide app, watch a 15-minute multimedia show, then enjoy coffee or another hot drink with a Johann, Eduard, or Josef Strauss cake.

“Me and my boyfriend was really amaze with the place! We had so much fun and this is the most memorable moment for us. We both love music and so this is the perfect place for our date. The museum is really astonishing and we really impress with the people. For me aRead more”

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14.Sweet Vienna Tour: Home of Cakes and Cafe Culture

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2 hours

Explore Vienna’s famous coffeehouses from the outside with a private guide speaking English, German, or Portuguese. Learn café etiquette, pastry origins, and the debate over Sachertorte. Food and drinks are not included, so plan a café stop afterward.

“Wolfgang Auinger konnte uns mit seinen Infos "fesseln" - tolle Sache - und dies bei starkem Wind und Regen - DANKE nochmals an dieser Stelle für diese interessante Tour”

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15.Dessert Tour with Pastries, Cakes & Hidden Cafes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $119

Join an English-speaking guide such as Maria, Patrick, Julia, or Verena for 3.5 hours of Austrian sweets, coffee, and a savory meal. Ride Vienna’s subway and tram to a family bakery, local cafés, Naschmarkt, and seasonal dessert stops in a group of up to 10.

“Excellent tour with Maria. We went all over town and tasted I credible things. Even learned how to use Mass transit which was so helpful to us. It was a great taste of Vienna!”

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