Beer travel · VIENNA BREWERY TOURS
The 10 best vienna brewery tours you can get a place on today, with the door price, the running time and how many glasses are actually included. The top one is top for a reason; start there.
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!”
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!”
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”
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 !”
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.
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.”
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.
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!”
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.
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.
Pick a brewhouse, a bench or a bike.
