Vienna Food Tour: Christmas Markets Traditions

Indulge in an assortment of festive treats, led by a culinary expert
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Tour Details
Duration
2.5 hours
Product Type
Tour
Venues
Local Christmas market
Photos & Highlights
  • Enjoy savory and sweet regional specialities as you stroll through the historic city center with a local expert
  • Taste the best of Vienna's world-famous shops and cuisines –– and collect treats to bring home
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Tour Description
Vienna is never more magical and sparkling than during the winter holidays when the city is strung with lights and dotted with festive markets. In the company of a local culinary expert and food anthropologist, our 2.5-hour seasonal Vienna Christmas market tour introduces you to the flavors and smells of an authentic European Christmas.

Festive Viennese Spirit

We will visit the Christmas Village in Vienna’s former general hospital, now the campus for the social sciences and humanities of the University of Vienna. The quiet corners of this cozy local Christmas market give plenty of opportunities to pause and savor the various regional specialties that are only available during the holiday season. The markets offer a wide selection of savory dishes, and the main tastings will include a selection of roast potatoes or potato specialties, roast chestnuts, soup, or sausages – enough to sate large appetites or share with friends or family. 

Warm Up with Sweet Treats

Along with our expert guide, a food anthropologist and culinary enthusiast, you will sip warm beverages like punch or Glühwein (mulled wine) while nibbling gingerbread, Christmas cookies, and various sweets. There will also be pastry specialties like Baurenkrapfen, Langos, Baumkuchen, or Schneebälle (based on availability and preference) to taste. Afterward, a goodie bag of favorites to take home will keep the holiday spirit alive - including a souvenir Christmas market mug as a keepsake of the experience. There will also be the option available for those who want to linger and browse around the market, which offers a wonderful variety of small handcrafted items such as soap, candles, ceramic ornaments, and wool accessories.


Ready to warm up inside one of Vienna's fantastic museums? We have plenty of other Vienna tours to help you enjoy the best of the city, like at the Kunsthistorisches Museum or a Schönbrunn Palace tour.
Experts
Is this Vienna food experience suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, we can adapt this walk to be vegetarian-friendly. Please let us know of any dietary requirements in advance by commenting in the Trip Notes section when placing your order.

What is included in the tasting fee for this tour?
This depends on the operating hours of the shops we frequent, but your taste buds will be happy! Some tastings may include Gluehwein/Punsch, Langos, Lebkuchen, Schillerrollen, Baummuchen, Leberkaese, Goulaschsuppe , Almdudler, Maroni/Bratkartoffeln, Cheese/sausage - with a goodie bag to take home.

Is this Vienna food experience suitable for celiacs or those with gluten sensitivity?
Yes, we can adapt a walk for those with gluten intolerance for private bookings. Please let us know of any dietary requirements in advance by commenting in the Trip Notes section when placing your order.
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Regine was delightful and allowed us to taste so many things at the markets we would never have found ourselves. Highly recommend the tour
Our guide was so very pleasant, accommodating and knowledgeable. She took us to only the best Christmas Market booths for the most interesting choices of food and drink. I certainly learned a lot!
Excellent!! So much fun! Learned a ton! Love Regine.