Top Austria Dining Experiences

Experience an evening of Viennese culture with dinner and concert at the Orangery of Schönbrunn Palace. Start your evening with a 3-course-dinner at a restaurant within walking distance of the Palace. After the dinner, walk to the Orangery to enjoy the highlight of the evening, the “Schönbrunn Palace Concerts” performing renowned works from Strauss and Mozart.

By visiting the performance you will be taken back to Mozart’s time. Enjoy an evening likely to have taken place in 1790 - in the Baroque Hall lit by candles, having a dinner based on historical recipes, listening to a concert with musicians in authentic costumes and the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The venue, St. Peter Stiftskulinarium is the oldest restaurant in middle Europe and even Mozart and his family used to dine there. Dress Code: smart casual, admission until 7:15pm

Enjoy a fun cooking class that’s entirely dedicated to Austrian food and music. You won’t have to worry about buying anything in advance, as all ingredients and utensils are provided. Learn step-by-step how to make Salzburger pretzels, speck dumplings (or cheese dumplings for vegetarians), and apple strudel. Afterward, relax and enjoy the food you’ve prepared while you listen to a live musical concert with classics from Mozart and the Sound of Music.

Watch Austria’s culture come to life on stage with a 2.5-hour dinner show in Vienna that celebrates the country’s music, dance and traditional costumes. Enjoy a leisurely, 3-course meal with performances following each course. See dancers and musicians play a wedding march from the mountains of Tyrol, then enjoy a romantic routine to the beloved songs from Sound of Music. Hear tunes from Austria’s most beloved operetta composers in a final act that evokes the Danube River, with show-stopping numbers by costumed dancers, vocal soloists and musicians.

Roll up your sleeves for an Austrian cooking class in Salzburg, and create two of the country’s beloved desserts: apple strudel and the signature soufflé of Salzburger Nockerl. Under the guidance of a chef, you’ll stretch pastry and mix ingredients as you learn about the food and chat with the rest of the group. As a bonus, a hearty bowl of goulash soup is served before you eat your creations. Numbers are limited to just five people for a small-group cooking experience.

Chocolate fans—this one’s for you! Enjoy a day learning about, making, and tasting chocolate. You won’t have to worry about bringing anything with you as all ingredients and cooking utensils are provided. This experience takes you through the history of chocolate, and you even make chocolate with tools like the Aztecs. Create your own bars, and top off your experience with a visit to the Chocolate Museum.

Delve into the decadent Austrian tradition of sparkling wine on this self-guided audio tour of the Schlumberger Cellars in Vienna. Uncover the secrets of Champagne manufacturing from the oldest Champagne house in France, whose art was imported to Vienna in 1842. Navigate the 300-year-old labyrinth of cellars, purchase exclusive products in the Schlumberger Cellars gift shop, and choose between a glass of Champagne or a five-sample tasting session at the end of your tour.

Get a true taste of the Austrian countryside on this day trip to the Wachau Valley from Vienna. Your guide leads the way through charming villages and scenic landscape, making stops at UNESCO-listed sites such as the medieval town of Dürnstein. Relax with an authentic lunch at a local wine tavern (own expense) and taste the region’s best wines in a small, intimate cellar. Between May and September, your day trip will also include a Danube River cruise between the villages of Spitz and Melk.

Eat, drink, repeat on this guided walking tour that salutes Vienna’s famed culinary reputation. Walk from the city center to Neubau, stopping to sample coffee, strudel of the season, and fresh foods from eateries and markets, and learning about Vienna’s culinary history along the way.

Discover a new perspective on Vienna when you explore the city after dark—and get a taste of the Austrian capital’s vibrant nightlife—on this private walking tour. Meet your guide in the late afternoon outside the Karlskirche, and then head to the bustling Naschmarkt, where you can visit local market stalls and enjoy a chocolate tasting. Then continue to several of Vienna’s trendiest neighborhoods, where you go to cocktail bars, try hearty street food, head to a rooftop bar, and more.

Discover a highlight in Vienna's cultural calendar and enjoy an evening of beautiful music during this classical concert in St. Anne's Church. Take your seat and admire the building’s breathtaking architecture. When the orchestra starts up, listen as your favorite pieces of classical music come to life and marvel at the impressive acoustics. Hear classical pieces from Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn, and Schubert from the talented string ensemble, and enjoy beautiful solos from performers of international renown.

Spend a day discovering Austria’s UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley on this trip along the Danube River from Vienna. Led by a local guide, pass the vineyards, abbeys, and forests of the countryside as you learn about the area’s rich history. Top off your day trip with a boat ride (summer only) to Melk along the Danube where you visit a Benedictine abbey overlooking the river, or an Austrian meal in a local restaurant (winter only). Your excursion concludes with transportation back to Vienna.

Relive your favorite scenes from the classic musical "The Sound of Music" on this Salzburg sightseeing tour. Visit filming sites around the city while your guide provides historical background on Salzburg’s top attractions and architectural jewels, including the gazebo where "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" was shot.

Soak up Austrian music and cuisine with a gourmet dinner and concert at the Kursalon Vienna. Begin your evening with four courses of authentic fare at the Restaurant Johann inside the stunning Kursalon Vienna concert hall. After dinner, make your way to your seat in Lanner Hall for a performance of classical masterpieces from Mozart and Strauss, accompanied by ballet dancers and opera singers. Upgrade your ticket to include front-row seating and a sparkling glass of wine.

Spend a memorable Christmastime in Salzburg with dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg, followed by a classical music concert. This special evening out in the Austrian city is a great way to experience its culture, history, and cuisine. Dine in style at the Panorama Restaurant, with some of the best views of the city. Listen to Mozart and traditional Christmas carols in a beautiful historic room.

Experience an unforgettable evening out in Vienna with a dinner concert at the legendary Kursalon Vienna concert hall. Indulge in a delicious 3-course dinner, then enjoy a memorable performance of Mozart and Strauss masterpieces, featuring world-class musicians, opera singers, and ballet dancers.

Reasons to book Pubcrawl Salzburg: 1) The People: Drinking alone is no fun. That's why we bring Salzburg's party animals together every night and offer a place to party together. No matter who you are, where you come from, or what brings you to Salzburg, here you will find the right people to dive into Salzburg's legendary nightlife together. 2) The Locations: It's hard to choose a place to celebrate. Preferences in partying are just different and we know that. Therefore, the tour offers a variety of different bars to cover all preferences. In total, the pub crawl takes us through four venues, and these four couldn't be more different. From exclusive cocktail bars to quaint cellar pubs, there's something for everyone. 3) The Costs: Wherever we go, welcome shots are already waiting for us, we have reserved at least one table and buy at happy hour prices. No bouncer holds us back and we can easily skip any queue. On top of that, we also get free entry to the biggest club in the city!

Sample the finest wines of Vienna on a 3-hour small-group tour. With maximum 12 people per group, you enjoy a more personalized and intimate tour experience. Follow your guide to three premier locations, including Palais Ferstel and Kipferlhaus, and enjoy tastings at each. At the end of the tour, get insider tips on things to see, eat, and do during the rest of your time in the Austrian capital.

See Vienna illuminated at night on this 3-hour cruise along the Danube River. Hop aboard your boat and savor a dinner of traditional Austrian dishes served buffet-style, as live Viennese music keeps the mood festive. As the sun sets over the city, soak up stunning views of the capital’s top attractions while gliding along the Danube River.

Skip the tourist food in Salzburg, and discover the city’s beer and typical cuisine instead with the help of a beer sommelier. Taking place at a location in the historic Mönchsberg area of the city, the experience includes several samples of Austrian craft beer paired with small plates of traditional dishes along with all the background beer info that you need.

Descend into a hidden and secret wine bar in the old town of Salzburg for an exclusive guided tasting of typical Austrian wines and regional delicacies. Explore a local wine bar directly in the city center and get in touch with the locals.

Austria has a long tradition of beer drinking and production, with plenty of great brews worth sampling. With this craft brew tasting experience, you'll get to try a range of carefully selected beers while your professional guide teaches you all about beer production in the country, both in the past and in the modern era.

Vienna's winemaking history dates back to Roman times, with vineyards scattered throughout the city's picturesque hillsides. As the only capital in the world to boast significant vineyards within its boundaries, Vienna offers a unique wine-tasting experience that cannot be missed. Join us for a special wine-tasting experience at Schönbrunn Palace, where we've teamed up with local vintners to provide a insight into the grape varieties and vinification methods unique to the region. As an optional add-on, you can book an entrance to Schönbrunn Palace perfectly timed to your wine tasting - there is no need to organize anything on site; we will do it for you. Equipped with an audio guide, you can explore the rooms yourself and revisit your impressions during our wine tasting.