Is prior wine knowledge necessary?

No, the tasting is designed to be accessible for beginners and enthusiasts alike with expert guidance.

Are food pairings included?

Yes, typical Austrian delicacies are served to complement the wines.

Can I bring children to the tasting?

This experience is intended for adults 18 and over due to alcohol consumption.

How do I get to the meeting point?

The location is centrally in Vienna and accessible via public transit; exact details are provided upon booking.

Is the cellar wheelchair accessible?

Due to the historical nature and construction of the cellar, accessibility is limited.

Can I buy wines after tasting?

Yes, selected wines featured during the tasting are often available for purchase.

Vienna Wine Tasting in a Roman Cellar with Wien mal anders

Amid the vibrant urban pulse of Vienna lies an unexpected journey into the city’s hidden layers—beneath the bustling streets, Wien mal anders invites wine lovers and culture seekers alike into a centuries-old Roman wine cellar for a tasting experience that fuses history and palate. This isn’t just a wine tasting; it’s a dive into Vienna’s unique viticultural heritage, brought to life by knowledgeable experts who guide you through three carefully selected regional Austrian wines. Each sip tells a story of the climate, soil, and tradition shaping Vienna’s wine culture, revealing why the city stands out as a rare European capital with an active winegrowing tradition within its limits.

The cellar itself is carved into historic bedrock dating back to Roman times, offering a cool, atmospheric backdrop that connects visitors not only to the flavors but the very roots of winemaking here. Alongside the wines, guests savor thoughtfully paired Austrian delicacies—foods chosen to highlight subtle notes and textures in the wines, elevating the tasting beyond expectation.

Wien mal anders stands apart as a gateway to Vienna’s lesser-known underground treasures. By hosting tastings in this unique cellar environment, they create an offbeat yet deeply authentic frame for the experience that shifts away from typical tourist paths. This intimate 45-minute session fits perfectly into a broader urban adventure, ideal for travelers who want to engage with the city’s distinctive layers without leaving the central district.

For anyone interested in understanding Vienna’s special relationship with wine—an intersection of urban life, history, and agriculture—this experience offers a refreshingly focused and engaging step into a niche that’s often overlooked. Wien mal anders captures the spirit of Viennese viticulture in a setting as real and textured as the wines themselves, making it a memorable highlight for visitors craving something unusual and grounded in place.

About Wien mal anders

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.