The 13 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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7.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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8.Schnitzel and Strudel: Shared Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 hours (approx.) · from $144

Join an English-speaking host in a historic Vienna apartment for a hands-on lesson in chicken schnitzel, potato salad, cucumber salad, potato soup, and apple strudel. You cook the dishes yourself, then sit down for a two- or three-course meal with coffee or tea.

“Please note this is inside someone’s apartment - it was very nice and worked well but just think it is important to know that! The guide was very informative and the class was interesting. Nothing we made was terribly hard and there were so many people on my day that it went by very fast, e each only did one thing instead of all doing all things. I would recommend overall”

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9.Mozart Kugel Workshop in Chocolate Museum Vienna “BO-YO”

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

At Chocolate Museum Vienna BO-YO, chocolatiers guide you through making 24 Mozartkugel with hazelnut, pistachio, marzipan, and your choice of chocolate. You will also prepare Maria Antonietta’s orange hot chocolate using traditional tools. Instructors including Selma and Jaanyna add history and hands-on help.

“Selma was an amazing instructor. So personable and fun! We loved the experience but it was much more enjoyable with her!”

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10.Swarovski DIY Workshop Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $68

At Swarovski Kristallwelten Store Vienna, you create a personalized crystal luggage tag in a 45-minute English-language workshop for up to eight people. Choose initials or crystal motifs, work with the staff, enjoy prosecco or a non-alcoholic drink, then explore three floors of Swarovski pieces and art.

“What a wonderful experience. Took my 10 year old daughter and we both loved it! The sparkling wine was an added bonus for the creative experience”

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11.Private Waltz Workshop for Friends & Families (4-14 guests)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 hour (approx.) · from $70

Meet at Griechengasse 6 for a private Viennese Waltz workshop led in English by a certified instructor. You’ll learn the basic steps, hear a little background, and practice with your own group in a private hall. No dance experience or strong fitness is needed.

“The dance instructor was the “real deal”! She taught us easily even though we had no experience and we leaned and had a blast! I was with my husband and young adult children. Highly recommend!”

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12.Natural soy wax candles Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $53

Join hosts Yoana and Alex at SPACES on Julius-Tandler-Platz for a two-hour candle-making workshop. Blend essential oils, decorate a soy wax candle with dried flowers, enjoy snacks with wine or herbal tea, and take home your finished creation.

“It was really fun. The hosts were so sweet and it was just a great evening with friends. The view was amazing as well.”

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13.Festive Season and New Year’s Eve Waltz Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $45

Spend one hour in a private Vienna waltz hall learning the Original Viennese Waltz, ballroom etiquette, and festive-season customs. An English and German speaking instructor, including Aga, teaches beginners in a small-group setting with music adjusted to the group. Comfortable shoes are all you need.

“The waltz lesson instructor was very poised and clear with their directions. She answered our questions with patience and demonstrated each step with precision and grace. The school and dance floor is elegant and spacious. We would be delighted to take her class again next time we are in Vienna!”

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