The 10 Best Cake & Pastry Tours in Austria

1.Chocolate Workshop in Chocolate Museum w/ Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,802 reviews · 1h 30m · from $55Our pick

At Chocolate Museum Vienna, an English- or German-speaking chocolatier guides you through tastings, professional tempering, three decorated chocolate bars, and an Aztec-style hot chocolate. You take home your creations, receive a BO-YO certificate, and explore the small interactive museum afterward.

“Really enjoyed the chocolate making, me and my friend both adults went and it was very fun. There were a range of ages from small kids to adults and all enjoyed the workshop. As well as making 3 chocolate bars you made hot chocolate which was so rich and yummy!”

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2.Vienna Coffee, Cake & Pastries Tour with Local Stories

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 470 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $160Top rated

Spend 3.5 hours tasting Austrian cakes, pastries, chocolate, coffee, and seasonal treats with a local guide such as Maria or Patrick. Travel from Reumannplatz through Naschmarkt to Vienna’s old town, using public transport between stops and finishing with practical food and city tips.

“Okay, so maybe I just missed it in the description of the tour, but I didn't expect to get fed actual food after the cakes and pastries! It was delicious but I would have paced myself better, haha! Maria was great. She took us around Vienna to some great pre-booked spots (yay, no waiting) and shared a bit about the history and culture of the place/food before we dug in. We wandered around Vienna using both foot and public transportation, which was really easy/fun, and she gave great recommendations at the end for other places for drinks/food (including one we took her up on which ended us with a great…”

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3.Chocolate workshop in Chocolate Museum Vienna “BO-YO”

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 352 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $56

At Vienna’s BO-YO Chocolate Museum, you’ll temper melted chocolate, fill three bars, choose toppings, and prepare Xocolatl, an Aztec hot chocolate with chili, vanilla, and cinnamon. The English-language session lasts about 75 minutes, needs no cooking experience, and suits families, friends, and chocolate fans.

“Was a lot of fun got to make three different chocolate bars with whatever toppings you wanted Also got to make hot chocolate which was very good on a chilly day”

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4.2.5-Hour Viennese Coffee, Cake, and Chocolate Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 44 reviews · 2h 30m · from $82

Spend 150 minutes with a guide such as Tina or Monika exploring coffeehouses and specialty shops near Vienna’s Naschmarkt. Taste three coffee specialties, two Viennese sweets, and chocolate samples, with tea or hot chocolate available instead. Expect local stories, artisan stops, and a relaxed group of no more than eight.

“Very personal and individualized tour! We wish we had come more hungry.”

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5.Vienna Private City Tour: Palaces, Churches & Sacher Cake Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $94

Spend 2.5 to 3 hours walking Vienna’s historic center with a private English-speaking guide for up to eight people. Visit churches, palace landmarks, Roman ruins, Mozart’s former home, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Choose the full option for coffee and Sacher cake at the end.

“Aida is a delight and truly exceptional. A history major, she brought every stop to life with rich fascinating detail of Vienna's heritage. It was an unforgettable and meaningful experience of Vienna.”

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6.Strauss Exhibition incl. LED Concert Show / Coffee + Strauss Cake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $32Best value

Spend about 2 hours at Vienna’s House of Strauss, the original Strauss concert venue. Use the online audio guide through 2,000 square meters of interactive exhibits, watch a 15-minute LED multimedia show when available, then enjoy coffee or another hot drink with a Johann, Eduard, or Josef Strauss cake.

“What a fabulous initiative for House Of Strauss. Introducing Strauss in a slide presentation wasn’t boring, the owners have really worked hard to make this tour interesting. Upstairs was super fun with lots of interactive activities to explore & play. Staff very helpful, l would totally recommend.”

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7.Dessert Tour with Pastries, Cakes & Hidden Cafes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $119

Spend 3.5 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Maria, Patrick, Julia, or Verena, sampling krapfen, cakes, crepes, dumplings, coffee, and a savory Austrian dish across Vienna’s 10th and 4th districts, Naschmarkt, and local cafes.

“This tour was OUTSTANDING! The tour was unique, the desserts & food were delicious. Maria was AMAZING!!!!! She taught us about all the different districts which food & desserts were unique to the area. She also taught us to use the public transit system which was an added bonus! I would recommend highly!!!”

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8.Mozart Kugel Workshop in Chocolate Museum Vienna “BO-YO”

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

At Chocolate Museum Vienna BO-YO, an English-speaking chocolatier guides you through 24 Mozartkugel sweets: hazelnut, pistachio, marzipan, and your choice of chocolate. You will also prepare Maria Antonietta’s orange hot chocolate using traditional tools. Past instructors include Selma, Jenaiya, and Jaanyna.

“One of the best experiences in Vienna! The chocolatiers were great teachers. Made for a fun afternoon. Got to leave with your own Mozart balls!”

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9.Bratislava From Vienna By Bus With Coffee & Cake

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $74

Travel independently by Slovak Lines bus from Vienna to Bratislava, then meet a local guide for a one-hour Old Town walk. You get free time, coffee and cake at a local café, and a 20% discount at the UFO observation deck. Ingrid has guided some departures.

“Bus connection was relatively easy to navigate. Meeting up with guide was a bit confusing-but able to ask others for directions and we successfully found her. She was a fantastic guide, full of information, answered all questions , gave time for photographs. The old city is breathtaking. Would go back again.”

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10.Highlights Private Tour, Palaces & Sacher Cake

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 5 reviews · from $134

Walk Vienna with a private English or Italian-speaking guide, from the Opera House and Hofburg to Roman ruins, the Jewish Quarter, Mozart’s House, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Finish with coffee and Sacher cake. Guide Aida is praised for tailoring the tour to guests’ interests.

“EXCELLENT GUIDE Aida made contact with us via WhatsApp prior to the tour so I felt reassured that she knew we would be meeting her and that the tour was arranged. Aida was delightful, so knowledgeable and engaginging. She showed us hidden gems of the city we would never have found if we had just followed a guide book, but where it was a private tour we could ask questions freely and she sensed our love of history and tailored the topics accordingly. It might seem an extravagance but I would say that if you want to get the most out of the city then a personal tour really gives…”

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