Wines of Vienna
Vienna, Austria
From EUR 148.00
Office phone number: +43 699 1165 9126
Wines of Vienna
Vienna, Austria
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
If you were to ask a Viennese person what they are most proud of, it wouldn’t be the opera house or even their world famous coffee shops. Instead, they would say their wines, which they love so much that they barely export them! On this tour, we’ll let you in on the secrets of one of Europe’s best off-the-radar wine regions. You'll learn all about the making of Viennese wines and best of all, you’ll get to taste a few for yourself.
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Highlights
- Admire stunning views over Vienna, glass of vino in hand!
- Enjoy local wines while sitting amongst the very vines that produced them
- Explore beautiful areas of the city that most tourists don’t know about
- Visit one of our favourite wine merchants for a tasting
- Hang out among locals at a heuriger (traditional wine bar)
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Schedule details
- Duration: 4 hours
- Meeting point:
Café Schwarzenberg – Kärntner Ring 17
- Starting time: 9.00 AM
- Ending point:
Führichgasse 10 – Guesthouse Vienna
Language: English
Inclusions: Local, English-speaking guide, 4 glasses of different wines, typical Viennese snacks.
Exclusions: Tickets for the Metro, additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Wine is likely not to be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about Vienna, which is why you might be surprised and delighted to learn that Vienna and wine have been uniquely entwined since the Roman Emperor Probus brought the art of winemaking to the city in 280 B.C. By the 16th century, wine was the favoured trade product of the city, making wine and the numerous vineyards here an integral part of Viennese life and culture.
On this tour, tailor-made for wine-lovers, you’ll be immersing yourself into the world of Vienna’s best-loved wines. Our journey begins in the centre of Vienna and the only remaining wine garden in the city’s 1st district. From there, we jump on the ‘Bim’, which is how the Viennese endearingly refer to the tram. As we ride, you’ll catch glimpses of all the major sites that surround the illustrious ring of the city, and to accompany each, your guide will be able to tell tales of the interesting connection these iconic sites have to the city’s wines.
Onwards and upwards (quite literally), we’ll then head into the hills of Nussdorf, past the ominous yet impressive Karl Marx Hof; Europe's largest social housing building, for our first refreshment and food break.
Strengthened and rehydrated after some traditional Viennese snacks and the famous g'spritzter (white wine spritzer) we will head for a heuriger (wine bar) in the hills, taking in the breathtaking views of Vienna and its surroundings before settling in for another glass of wine and learning exactly what makes a ‘Gemischten Satz’ unique and what a ‘Wienerlied’ is.
Next, we’ll take a leisurely stroll back down the hill, passing more landmarks along the way, bringing us to a traditional winery where there is a very good chance we’ll enjoy a glass of wine in their beautiful courtyard, weather permitting. We’ll then travel via underground back into central Vienna to visit the city’s most famous wine merchant to learn more about Viennese wine and wine culture, and maybe, just maybe, try one or two more wines.
Your tour will end in the city centre, before you go, don’t forget to ask your local guide for more tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay in Vienna.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local, English-speaking guide, 4 glasses of different wines, typical Viennese snacks.
Exclusions: Tickets for the Metro, additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Additional Information: We would recommend you get, depending on the length of your stay in Vienna, a 24 or 48-hour pass for the metro because we will use it a couple of times during this tour! Tickets can be purchased either via:https://shop.wienerlinien.at/index.php/tickets or at every metro stops and info points throughout the city.
Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 12 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page.
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Dietary Notes
We can accommodate vegetarians and other dietary restrictions. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary requests. You can do so in the ‘Additional information’ box at checkout, or by emailing us at info@viennaurbanadventures.com.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +43 699 1165 9126
Email address: Info@viennaurbanadventures.com
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