How do I book a Vienna wine-tasting tour in the vineyards?

If you’re looking to book a wine-tasting tour in Vienna’s vineyards, whether you prefer a rustic hike, underground cellars, or a guided coach trip, here’s a curated guide to the top options and how to book them:

Options for Wine Tasting in Vienna #

1. Private Wine Tasting Tours in the City #

• Rosotravel offers a private 2-hour tasting (4 Austrian wines) in charming Old Town wine bars, or a 3-hour version with appetizers and a mini walking tour.
  – Starting from around €197 per person.
  – Book online with availability and free cancellation up to 24 hours beforehand.
  

• Hidden Wine Cellars Tour offers a 2-hour guided experience visiting secret cellars and tasting wines with snacks around Stephansplatz.
  – Great for couples. English guide included. Book via Booking.com with flexible cancellation.
  

• Private Wine Cellar Tasting (via Tickadoo)
  – Visit a concealed city cellar, sample 3 Viennese/Austrian wines, and enjoy local delicacies.
  – Book online, available in English or German, with 24h free cancellation.
  

2. Vineyard Walks & Guided Tours Near the Hills #

• Vienna Vineyard Walk (Kahlenberg/Nussberg) by Das Lebens spüren
  – €63–188 between hiking and wine sipping in scenic vineyards overlooking Vienna.
  

• Wine-Tour / Wine-Tastery (ViennaWithLocals)
  – A sommelier-led excursion through Kahlenberg/Nussberg with 5 wine tastings. About €80 per person, minimum 4 participants.
  

3. Full-Day Vineyard Tours with Transport #

• Vienna Woods Hiking & Wine Tour (Venture Vienna)
  – 4–6 hour small-group or private tour departing from Wien Mitte. Includes transport, hiking, and tastings. About €129 per person.
  

• Half-Day Vienna Vineyard and Wine Tour (Tinggly)
  – 4.5-hour tour including round-trip transport and a guided tasting. Bookable online via gift vouchers, typically around $147 USD.
  

• Taste of Vienna – Wachau Valley Wine & Hike
  – Full-day trip combining vineyard hikes, tasting, picnicking, and Austrian traditions in Austria’s famous Wachau Valley. Booking requires a €150 PayPal deposit.
  

4. Visit Local Wineries (Heuriger & Buschenschank) #

• Several vineyards offer tastings and tours directly:

  • Weingut Wieninger (Stammersdorf): €14 (4 wines) to €24 (10 wines).

  • Weingut Christ (Jedlersdorf): from €10 (5 wines) to €15 (8 wines). Optional buffet +€5.

  • Weingut Cobenzl (Döbling): €5 for 3 wines, €15–20 for cellar tours with tastings.

  • Weingut Fuhrgassl-Huber (Döbling): €10–14 for tastings; add €5 for cellar or vineyard tours.
    – Reservations required (phone or email).
    

Summary Comparison #

Booking Tips #

1. Choose your style — casual vs guided, urban vs vineyard.

2. Book early for weekend tours, especially in spring/summer.

3. Confirm minimum numbers or weather policies if required.

4. Know your location — inner city vs hills (Kahlenberg, Döbling).