Wine country · VIENNA VINEYARD TOURS
Good vienna vineyard tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 6 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Meet at Schutzengel Apotheke for a one-hour German-language tour of a private pharmacy cellar. Descend through old underground rooms, see a former laboratory and medicine cellar, and trace 160 years of pharmaceutical history in a group limited to 10 people.
Spend 11 hours cycling the Wachau Valley with an English-speaking guide such as Tim, Nicolas, or Tzana. Ride about 25 kilometers on mostly easy paths, visit two wineries, explore Dürnstein, and return to Vienna by train. Lunch costs an extra €17, and electric bikes are not included.
“It was amazing experience to bike among to vineyards.”
Meet guides such as Bernie, Cornelius, or Reinhard in a private Vienna cellar. Taste three or four Austrian wines with regional cheese, meat, bread, and other small bites while learning about Viennese vineyards, Roman-era winemaking, and the city’s unusual cellar history.
“Our guide was excellent, very informative and know his subject. Helped us to understand how to define a wine, caves, the history of Austria related to wine, regional wines and more. We have tasted 3 different wines. 2 white and 1 red. The lieu was also ancient and historical. We highly recommend this tour. Thank you!”
Tour Schlumberger’s historic Vienna cellar at your own pace with an audio guide, see how sparkling wine is made, try hand-riddling, then choose a tasting set of sparkling, rosé, or mixed wines. The cellar is cool, atmospheric, and about 20 minutes from Stephansplatz by public transport.
“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.”
Meet near Stephansplatz for a 150-minute guided walk through Vienna’s city center, stopping at three private cellars opened for the group. Taste three Viennese wines with local snacks while guides such as Raymond, Stefan, and Stephan explain the city’s wine culture in English or German.
“Awesome experience - Raymond was our guide - he spoke perfect English and narrated to He tour very well.”
Make your way to Schlumberger Kellerwelten in Vienna’s 19th district for a self-guided audio tour through 300-year-old cellars. Learn how French sparkling-wine methods reached Austria, then enjoy a glass or upgraded tasting of several wines. Allow 50 to 90 minutes.
“My wife and I really enjoyed visiting the cellar and highly recommend for any fans of sparking wine and champagne!”
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