The 6 Workshops & Classes in Vienna That Earn Their Price

1.Chocolate workshop in Chocolate Museum Vienna “BO-YO”

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $56Our pick

At BO-YO Chocolate Museum in Vienna, you’ll learn basic chocolate-making skills, fill three chocolate-bar molds, add toppings, and prepare Xocolatl, an Aztec-style hot chocolate with chili, vanilla, and cinnamon. No cooking experience is needed, and museum admission is included.

“So much fun. Staff was super polite and accommodating and the chocolate making experience was both fun and knowledgeable. I did not know there was so much to learn about chocolate making. Well done.”

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2.Nabiel’s Vienna Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 hours (approx.) · from $181Top rated

Chef Nabiel leads a three-hour Viennese cooking class at his cooking venue on Margaretenstraße. You help prepare schnitzel and apple strudel, share an all-inclusive meal, and enjoy wine, beer, soft drinks, or sparkling wine in a small group of up to 15 people.

“Awesome! He’s very entertaining, personable and knowledgeable! I felt like I found a friend immediately and throughly enjoyed the cooking time. Participants all took part doing as well as filming the instructional experience. It was fun and a wonderful evening event to complete the day. The veal schnitzel, grandmother potato’s and kaiserschmarnn was super and wine fun too. This is well worth spending your travel time and funds to experience! Lots of great information and recommendations in a lovely, intimate venue.”

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3.Mozart Kugel Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1h 30m · from $82

At Vienna’s Chocolate Museum, an English-speaking chocolatier guides you through hazelnut, pistachio, marzipan, and chocolate layers. Make 24 Mozart Kugels, wrap them in colorful foil, pack them in a box, and prepare Maria Antonietta’s orange hot chocolate.

“The Mozart Kugel Workshop was so much fun. Our instructor was personable and knowledgable and made the whole process easy and fun. I did this with my 75 year old mother and she really liked it and talked about it all day. I absolutely recommend this to anyone considering the experience!”

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4.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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5.Viennese Waltz Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Meet Aga, Philip, or another professional instructor at Griechengasse 6 for a 50-minute English-language Viennese Waltz lesson. You’ll learn basic steps, posture, etiquette, and simple turns in an elegant ballroom, then practice to Johann Strauss music. It suits beginners, couples, and small groups.

“Our instructor was fantastic. Made the experience easy. She was patient and helpful when needed and stepped away when not needed. Great location.”

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6.Viennese Waltz Workshop for Couples

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $40Best value

Meet certified Dance Master Aga Bohun at a Viennese waltz school for a relaxed, couples-only lesson in an elegant ballroom. In about 50 minutes, you’ll learn basic steps, posture, rhythm, and floor movement. English and German instruction, smart casual dress, and beginner-friendly teaching make this a fine first dance class.

“We really enjoyed this 1h session, coach Aga is really kind and explains nicely, music is beautiful and we recommend it to all tourists who would like to learn basics of Waltz in Vienna. Thank you”

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