Wine Tasting in Vienna: The 15 Best Tours & Heuriger Visits

1.Wachau Valley Wine Tasting Bike Tour from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 hours (approx.) · from $163Our pick

Leave Vienna by train for Krems, then cycle about 25 kilometers along the Danube through vineyards and villages. You’ll taste wines at two local producers, visit Dürnstein, and have time for a castle walk or swim. Guides such as Szana, Tim, Sina, and Nicolas bring local stories to the ride.

“Trip was well planned-included train, ferry across the Donau/Danube. Guide was knowledgeable, fun. Bikes were good, perfect for the trip. Good value if you like biking in gorgeous nature, stopping in beautiful cobbled stone towns and awesome wine tasting, history with cool people. Enjoy.”

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2.Countryside Half Day Wine Tour near Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 hours (approx.) · from $145

Leave central Vienna with an English-speaking guide such as Martin, Stephen, or Rudi for a four-hour visit to two or three family wineries in the Weinviertel. Taste Grüner Veltliner, Welschriesling, and Zweigelt, meet local producers, and finish with a two-course Austrian lunch or dinner.

“We did the morning tour. It was very nice. The other guests were fun. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. We had 4 wines at two vineyards. At the last vineyard we had a very delicious lunch of crispy chicken and pasta and a dainty dessert.”

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3.Wachau Valley Small-Group Tour and Wine Tasting from Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $230

Travel from Vienna in a luxury eight-seater with an expert guide such as Marco, Camilo, or Tomas. Explore medieval Dürnstein, eat at a traditional wine tavern, taste Wachau white wines, and cruise the Danube from May to September. In winter, the cruise is replaced by Melk Abbey.

“Tomas was an expert guide and did a great job. The tour was a delight from beginning to end and the Wauchau Valley is stunning.”

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4.Half-day Countryside Wine Tour with Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 hours - 330 minutes · from $141

Travel from central Vienna to the Weinviertel with an English-speaking guide such as Martin, Stefan, Harold, or Norbert. Visit two or three small wineries, taste 8 or 12 wines with snacks, meet local producers, and finish with a two-course Austrian lunch or dinner.

“If you love white wines, this is the wine tour for you”

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5.Grape Grazing: Wachau Valley Winery Biking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11 hours · from $163

Ride about 25 kilometers through the Wachau Valley with an English-speaking guide, stopping at family wineries, Domäne Wachau, Dürnstein, and a riverside tavern. Guides such as Tim, Nicolas, Tomas, and Tzana are praised for their wine and regional knowledge. Lunch costs €17 extra, and e-bikes are not included.

“Great trip, it was nice to get away from the city and do something more nature related. Nicolas our guide was exceptional even though he didn’t feel that well. Very accommodating and showed us the lovely views and poured the wine.”

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6.Wine Tasting Experience in a Private Wine Cellar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 30 - 150 minutes · from $22

Meet guides such as Bernie, Cornelius, or Reinhard in a private Vienna cellar for three or four Austrian wines, regional cheese, cured meat, and bread. Choose a 30-minute self-guided visit, a 45 or 60-minute tasting, or a 2.5-hour tour of three unusual cellars.

“Had a fantastic experience! For the price, 3 servings of wine + a bit of meat/cheese/bread is a really great deal, plus you get a tour of an ancient wine cellar dating back to the Roman empire!”

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7.Wachau Valley Day Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 hours · from $234

Travel from Vienna in a small group of up to eight, taste Austrian whites at two wineries, explore Dürnstein, and cruise the Danube from Spitz to Melk in summer. Guides such as Marco, Regan, Camillo, and Philippe add wine knowledge and local context. In winter, the cruise is replaced by Melk Abbey.

“This was a great day trip. Regan our guide was very knowledgeable and kept it fun. They pick the wineries each time so I would imagine its a bit different every now and then. We particularly liked the first winery before we hit Durnstein. It can get to feel a little long by the end of the day but was a great way to see some of the country side. And the longest you are in the car is about an hour so that was nice (as opposed to a long bus tour!)”

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8.Heurigen Cruise with Viennese Songs and Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · from $74

Join Marion Zib of Radio Wienerlied aboard the MS Admiral Tegetthoff for a three-hour evening cruise around Vienna’s 2nd district. Enjoy live Viennese songs, a cold and warm Heuriger buffet, table service, and illuminated city views.

“everything was ready for us....no delays....no mistakes....no problems..just oerfect”

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9.Schlumberger Wine Cellar Guided or Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1 day · from $15Best value

Visit Schlumberger Kellerwelten in Vienna for a 60-minute self-guided audio tour through historic cellars, learn how sparkling wine is made, try hand-riddling bottles, and finish with a choice of sparkling, rosé, or mixed tasting set.

“The tour is self guided (the audio guide was something similar to a watch) the explanations are pretty good, but it is a little uncomfortable (if you don’t have earbuds wired you need to hold it near the ear all the time). The wine is enjoyable; however, please note that only one standard glass is included, with additional glasses costing 3 euros for regular and 5 euros for premium. It was a good experience but it can be improved in my humble opinion.”

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10.Austrian Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 hours (approx.) · from $145

Meet sommelier Stylianos for a two-hour tasting of six Austrian wines in Vienna’s 2nd district. You’ll compare local grapes and wine regions, learn how to taste, and pair each glass with cheese, cured meat, and bread in a small group of up to eight.

“This was so much more than we bargained for. Our guide educated us on the many different wines while keeping it fun. Wine lovers, and aspiring wine lovers, Book this tour!!”

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11.Vienna Woods Tour with Underground Lake and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 hours · from $129

Travel by minivan from Vienna with guides such as Taras or Tom, see Lichtenstein Castle from outside, ride across the cool underground lake at Seegrotte Hinterbrühl, then taste three local wines with snacks at a traditional tavern in Gumpoldskirchen.

“We really enjoyed this trip!! The wine tasting in particular was incredible!”

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12.Hidden Wine Cellars Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2h 30m · from $116

Meet near Stephansplatz for a 150-minute walking tour through three private Vienna wine cellars. Your English or German-speaking guide, such as Raymond or Stefan, explains local wine and cellar history while you taste three wines with regional snacks. Expect stairs and a bilingual tour.

“A wonderful way of seeing Vienna from a different perspective. We visited three cellars which catered to vegan options to accompany the wine. Our guide was very friendly, happy to answer questions and we had a lovely time with our fellow guests.”

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13.Schlumberger Sparkling Wine Cellar World Entrance Ticket in Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $15

Visit Schlumberger Kellerwelten in Vienna’s 19th district for a self-guided audio tour through 300-year-old cellars. Learn how sparkling wine is made, then enjoy one glass or upgrade to three or five samples, depending on your chosen package.

“This was the best! Definitely worth the money, the employees were very nice, the tour was informative, and the wine was delicious!”

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14.Vienna Nightlife Experience: Food, Wine, Cocktails & Vibes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 hours (approx.) · from $163

Spend an evening with Viennese guides Wolfy, Wolfi, or Maria, sampling coffee and pastry, Austrian food, wine, beer, and cocktails across Naschmarkt, Ottakring, and Neubau. Expect public transport, local stories, generous portions, and a central finish beside St. Stephen’s Cathedral.

“This tour is great for first time visitors to Vienna or even those returning. All the restaurants and coffee houses were wonderful, and I would never have found on my own. The guide was great, and knowledgable and fun. Food, wine and learning the subway was fantastic!”

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15.Schönbrunn Palace Entry Ticket and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · from $88

Start at Joseph II Restaurant, collect your palace ticket, and take the Grand Tour with an English or German audio guide. Return at 3:30 PM for five small glasses of Viennese wine, wine notes, and a traditional Heurigenjause snack. The experience lasts about 2.5 hours.

“We had a Very good time and for the wine testing good advices given about wines. The visit was interested and the good thing was we had audioguide so we organised our time as we wanted”

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