Step beneath Vienna’s streets with Wien mal anders and savor three authentic local wines inside hidden historic cellars. This two-hour tour offers an intimate look at the city’s winemaking past alongside carefully paired regional delicacies.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves moderate walking and standing.
Wildlife
History
Vienna’s wine culture dates back centuries, with these cellars preserving traditional storage methods beneath the city’s historic center.
Conservation
Wien mal anders emphasizes respectful access to these fragile cellar environments, promoting sustainable tourism by limiting group sizes and encouraging responsible behavior.
Wien mal anders
Step beneath Vienna’s streets with Wien mal anders and savor three authentic local wines inside hidden historic cellars. This two-hour tour offers an intimate look at the city’s winemaking past alongside carefully paired regional delicacies.
Wien mal anders is a Vienna-based experience company offering guided tours and hands-on workshops that reveal lesser-known sides of the city. Specializing in small-group and private formats, Wien mal anders runs eco-friendly Elektro-Oldtimer sightseeing, exclusive Stephansdom access from cellar to attic, and underground wine cellar explorations. The company curates culinary experiences including Wiener Schnitzel and Kaiserschmarrn workshops, wine and beer tastings, and market tours such as Kutschkermarkt and Meidlinger Markt, combining tastings with local stories.
Guests can choose themed walks — from the "Ugly Vienna" tour that explores architectural missteps and melancholic histories to serene courtyard visits and boating on the Alte Donau with a private picnic. Vienna's coffeehouse culture is covered by a dedicated "Kaffeehaus Wien" tour led by coffee experts who explain brewing techniques and specialties. For adventurous visitors, multiple Wiener Unterwelt tours provide access to historic cellars, WWII passageways, bunker experiences and atmospheric "lost place" visits.
Wien mal anders emphasizes authentic local knowledge, small-group dynamics, and exclusive site access where specified. Tours often include expert narrations, tastings, and eco-conscious transport options such as retro electric cars. Offered trips are suitable for travelers seeking cultural depth, culinary insight, and unusual urban stories across Vienna's first district and beyond.
All trip descriptions reflect available activities like private Elektro-Oldtimer rides, historic cellar entry, rooftop views at Stephansdom, hands-on cooking workshops, market tastings, and guided walking routes. Wien mal anders operates in Wien, Wien, and designs experiences that connect visitors with Viennese history, food, and hidden spaces. Bookings are direct online.
Location
Wien, Wien
Based in Vienna, Austria.
Group Style
Small & Private
Personalized, intimate tours.
Tours Offered
24+
Wide variety of themed trips.
Exclusive Access
Cellars & Rooftops
Hidden sites and unique views.
Reserve private Elektro-Oldtimer rides, Stephansdom access, cellar tours and culinary workshops — choose small-group or private formats and check availability.
Book in advance
This exclusive tour has limited spots due to cellar size; reserving ahead ensures your place.
Wear comfortable shoes
Though brief, the walking includes uneven cellar floors and some stairs.
Pace your wine tasting
Three tastings plus local foods can be filling; listen to your body to enjoy fully.
Bring ID for tasting
Identification may be required to verify legal drinking age.
Comfortable walking shoes
Necessary for navigating city streets and cellar stairwells safely.
Light jacket or sweater
Cellars maintain cool temperatures year-round, so layering is important.
spring|fall|winter
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated between tastings, especially during warmer months.
summer
Valid ID
Required for official verification of legal drinking age.