Herb and I had Percy all to ourselves, and this food tour ended up being the best thing we did in Vienna. The food and drinks alone would have made it worthwhile. We started at historic Café Eiles with Schnittlauchbrot, apfelstrudel, and a proper Melange. At Rochusmarkt, a wonderfully local and less touristy market, we enjoyed pastries from Ströck, schnitzel from Radatz, and a side-by-side tasting of Grüner Veltliner and Weissburgunder. We continued with leberkäse and a beer at Leberkäs Pepi, then finished at a wurststand with Waldviertel sausages and an Ottakringer beer. The portions were generous, the food was delicious, and we felt like we were eating where locals actually eat. What truly made the experience exceptional was Percy. He has a deep knowledge of Viennese history and culture, but he shares it through engaging stories rather than rehearsed facts. As an experienced traveler himself, he also brought thoughtful perspective and personal context to everything we saw and tasted. If you want a memorable day of fantastic Viennese food with a personable, knowledgeable, and genuinely engaging local guide, book this tour with Percy.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Receive personalized recommendations for the best bars, restaurants, and hidden gems in Vienna.
- End your tour like a true Viennese — with a sausage and a cold beer. Soft drinks are also available.
- Begin at a traditional Viennese coffee house, loved by locals and off the beaten path. Enjoy sweet and savory treats with your coffee as you learn the stories behind the dishes and the café itself.
- Explore the city with our passionate, English-speaking local food guide.
- Savor the flavors of Austria! Enjoy local specialties with iconic wines like Zweigelt and Grüner Veltliner. Prefer something else? Try local beers or refreshing non-alcoholic drinks.
- Discover a hidden local market and savor authentic Austrian street food — from sausages and Leberkäse to schnitzels or Schweinsbraten, plus the pastry said to be the forefather of the croissant.
Excludes
- Gratuities
- • Public transportation ticket (we will use public transport 2 times) get it in advance please.
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Your guide will be waiting for you on the bench in front of the building of the mentioned address
Return
- we will finish near the opera
Itinerary
We will meet in front Rathausstraße 4 , by the bench , and walk straight to our first food stop -
We will see the Parliament
Language Offered
Additional Info
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Reviews
Wow! Percy was SO informative, we learned so much that I even took notes!! The history behind the foods and drinks was incredible. We laughed, ate, drank and my 16 year old granddaughter even said it was her Vienna highlight. Everyone, do yourself a favour and give this a try, you won't be disappointed! Thank you again Percy for your time and knowledge.
Great tour, definitely the way to start your trip in Vienna. Percy was a great host and gave good information about the city and some of its history. You get to try some really good local food and drinks, and it wasn’t too much. You will be full, but not stuffed. Definitely recommend, and definitely do it as early in your trip as possible.
Percy was amazing! One of the best tour guides I’ve ever had! He’s very knowledgeable and personable. Make sure to come hungry because there is a lot of great food to eat!
Percy is a knowledgeable, passionate and personable guide. His tour is well designed to visit local haunts, providing a taste of Vienna food, culture and public transit. As a bonus, we practiced sabering: a new party trick for opening a bottle of sparkling wine!
This was a delicious and fun introduction to Vienna and Austria. Percy was friendly and well-organized.
Percy is a gem! He took is around town on public transit, letting experience some of the tastiest bites and drinks in town. The travel thing was a big deal as now the streetcar, bus, and underground are not approachable. The sausages, meatloaf (Viennese, not US), cheeses , wines and beers were very nice. I enjoy wine and beer, and these did nor disappoint. If you like food, beer, wine, meat, cheese, and history, do not miss this tour!
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