Discover the most traditional and famous pastry shops in Vienna and try a few bites of famous cakes and strudels. Vienna offers several places where you can experience typical and some world-famous cakes that are connected to the town's history.
Vienna State Opera
Our tour starts opposite of the famous Sacher Hotel that is at the same time the home of the renowned Sachertorte, a delicious chocolate cake.
Another traditional pastry shop that offers a beautiful selection of Strudel (and dozens of cakes!)
Aida is a family business, still run by the owners after more than 100 years. The shops are famous for their pink interior and small samples of cakes as well as excellent coffee.
At the corner of St. Stephan's Square there is a small shop of Manner's, the producers of wafers, chocolates, and other sweets. On their famous pink packages one can find the cathedral as the company's logo.
One of the most traditional and oldest coffeehouses in Vienna is located next to several places where Mozart spent some of his time.
Demel's is on the oldest pastry shops in Vienna and always worth a visit, even when not eating cake. The shop is still decorated in the style of the late 19th century and gives an impression of what life was like around 1900.
Located next to the Opera House, Gerstner's has a long standing history as a pastry shop in Vienna and as the official caterer at the Opera House since the beginning in 1867. On the famous second floor one can find the most representative rooms of the Todesco residence and enjoy a selection of cakes.
Vienna State Opera
Vienna State Opera
Guide fee
Food samples
I can guide you outside of Vienna, if transportation is booked and paid for. I can provide a reliable car service.
As I am highly allergic to all kinds of animals, I cannot offer tours that involve horses (no carriage rides, no stable visits)
Walking tour only.
The price for the samples of cakes, strudels, etc. is not included. They need to be paid on the spot, depending on your preferences.