13 Austria Brewery Tours That Earn the Thirst

1.Stiegl Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 278 reviews · 1h 30m · from $29Our pick

Spend 90 minutes at Stiegl-Brauwelt tracing Salzburg’s best-known brewery from its 1492 beginnings to today’s high-speed bottling line. You’ll visit the museum, watch a 270-degree film, see the brewhouse and fermentation cellar, and taste three Stiegl beers. English and German guides lead the tour, with a take-home gift included.

“Amazing tour, you are able to see the entire brewery and the way the beers are brewed. The guide was super enthousiastic and fun to listen to. You are able to see every step that the ingredients go through to make the final products. You can taste 3 delicious beers and can buy more for a very cheap price. This tour is definitely worth the money and very interesting to do!”

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2.Stiegl Brewery Museum Entry Ticket & Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 35 reviews · 1 day · from $17Best value

At Stiegl-Brauwelt in Salzburg, you follow the brewery’s 530-year story through a 400-square-meter museum, a 270-degree cinema, ingredient displays, and a beer quiz. Use the free audio guide in English, German, French, Italian, Korean, or Spanish, then enjoy one beer from the self-service tap and one craft beer in the Stiegl Shop.

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3.Guided tour of the Ottakringer brewery

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 32 reviews · from $23

Spend 1.5 hours inside Vienna’s Ottakringer brewery with an English- or German-speaking guide. Follow beer from the brewhouse to bottling, hear how the private brewery developed, then taste several freshly tapped beers. Bring closed-toe shoes, expect plenty of standing, and note that the tour is for adults 18 and older.

“very nice and informative, however a lot of standing!”

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4.Guided Regional Beer Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 1 hour · from $45

Meet your English or German-speaking beer guide by the post office and enter a private historic cellar in central Vienna. Over one hour, taste five regional beers from small producers, learn brewing basics and Austrian beer customs, and practice local expressions. Reinhard has led especially lively tastings, though the guide may vary.

“It was really nice to learn about different beers from such an expert in the field. Each beer was delicious and loved trying different types. The place is also really cool! Definitely recommend!”

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5.Beer Lovers’ Day Trip: Vienna to Bratislava

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 16 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $104

Travel from Vienna to Bratislava by regular Slovak Lines coach, meet a local guide for a one-hour Old Town walk, enjoy a two-course Slovak meal, and taste three beers with a snack. Guides may include Jozef, Lucy, or Zuzanna. The ride is unaccompanied, so bring your passport and follow the bus instructions closely.

“Bratislava is a really cool city, and the amount of time given during day is enough to see everything. The beer was really good and had some awesome old buildings - definitely recommend”

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6.Craft Beer Tasting Experience with Local Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 15 reviews · 2 hours · from $57

Meet an English-speaking beer guide at a cozy city brewery in Vienna’s 1st District. Over two hours, you’ll learn how Austrian beer is made, taste four seasonal brews, score them on a tasting sheet, and share traditional Viennese snacks. The group is capped at 10, and past guides have included Oscar and Andreas.

“Andreas was a wonderful guide and our group was amazing! A great way to connect with people and scope out some vienna beer !”

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7.Austrian Beer Tasting and Self-Guided Tour of Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · 1 day

Use a local beer expert’s booklet to plan a one-day tasting route through Vienna’s Old Town. Visit three selected beer halls, compare six Austrian beers from Märzen to IPA, pair them with local snacks, and follow the route in 15 available languages. You choose the order, timing, food, and drinks.

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8.Private Austrian Beer Tasting Tour in Vienna Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $287

Meet your private beer guide at Deutschordenskirche in Vienna Old Town, then visit local pubs and breweries for 4 to 8 Austrian beers. Choose a 2, 3, or 4-hour route. Guides such as Susanne, Ute, and Michael bring beer knowledge and Vienna history together, with food included only on the longer options.

“Ute was great. Food was great. History was great. My only complaint (minor) is that there was perhaps too much beer… would be nice if they focused on smaller sized glasses.”

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9.Ottakringer Brewery tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $23

Visit Vienna’s Ottakringer Brewery for a 90-minute guided look at its brewing process, beer range, and history, followed by a tasting of fresh beers. English tours run only Thursdays and Saturdays at 4pm. Guides such as Maia have led warm, informative visits, sometimes with brewer Mario.

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10.Best Vienna Craft Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $83

Meet at 7:00 pm in Vienna for a two-hour tasting of locally selected craft beers. Your guide explains Austrian brewing, beer styles, production methods, and tasting technique while snacks accompany the pours. With groups capped at 15, this suits curious beer drinkers who want more than a pub stop.

“Wonderful experience. Our guild was knowledgeable and friendly. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in beer!”

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11.Old Town Private Beer Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $292Top rated

Join a private beer expert in Salzburg’s Old Town for a guided tasting at historic pubs, bars, and small breweries. Choose 4 beers in two hours, 6 beers with appetizers in three hours, or 8 beers with snacks, starters, and a hot dish in four hours. Guide Heide has also tailored the walk to include churches and palace history.

“Our tour was awesome! Incredible food, beer and restaurants as well as our tour guide who provided so much historical information during our walking tour of Salzburg! Highly recommend this tour!”

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12.Beer tasting in the historic heart of Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $41

Meet at Ertlgasse 4 in central Vienna for a 45-minute tasting of four Austrian beers in an old cellar vault. You will learn how Austrian beer developed, try familiar styles and newer ideas, and enjoy a small snack. The public session is held in English when non-German speakers attend. Expect many steps and no lift.

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13.Private Austrian Beer Tasting Tour in the Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $292

Meet your private guide in Vienna Old Town for a 2, 3, or 4-hour tasting through two or three beer venues. Compare popular Austrian lagers, regional specialties, and craft pours, with traditional snacks or a full meal on the longest option. Guides speak seven languages, and the route can suit your group or celebration.

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