The 15 Best Drinking Tours in Austria

1.Guided Pub Crawl with Club Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 720 reviews · from $11Our pick

Meet your English, German, or Spanish-speaking guide at Dick Mack’s Irish Pub for a four-hour night through Vienna’s Bermuda Dreieck. Visit three pubs or clubs, play beer pong and karaoke-style games, receive free shots with purchased drinks, and finish with club entry. Guides may include Erwin, Julia, Oscar, Peter, Laura, or Mila.

“Mila (sorry if i spelled that wrong haha) was a fantastic guide! for the price you can’t go wrong with this activity tbh”

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2.Vienna Nights Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 642 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $14

Start at Dick Macks Irish Pub at 9 p.m. for a social night through Vienna’s Bermuda Triangle district. Guides such as Oscar, Erwin, Julia, and Kim lead drinking games, karaoke, pub stops, and club entry. You get two drinks and shots, but venues and the final club can change, so bring ID, smart-casual clothes, and a plan for getting home.

“I had a fantastic time, and met so many cool people! I've had bad experiences with pub crawls before, but this one was spot on, especially considering the price!”

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3.Stiegl Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting

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

Spend 90 minutes at Stiegl-Brauwelt tracing Stiegl’s story 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 beers. English and German guides lead the tour, with a shop gift included.

“Very informative and good fun. The beer tasted great too”

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4.Sandstone Beer Cellar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 222 reviews · from $11

You enter Bad Ischl’s oldest beer cellar with a German-speaking guide, walk through 1,500 cubic meters of hand-cut sandstone, see stone pillars and Ice Age traces, visit Carlo Battisti’s painting gallery, and finish at the in-house brewery. The tour lasts about 1.5 hours. Drinks cost extra.

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5.City Center Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 120 reviews · 5 hours · from $29

Join an English-speaking guide, possibly Oscar, for a five-hour night through Vienna’s central pubs, lounges, and dance halls. You’ll visit three venues, receive a drink at each stop, enjoy a shot round, try Wuzzelturnier when available, and finish with skip-the-line club entry in the Bermuda Triangle.

“Oscar was absolutely amazing. From the moment the tour started, his energy and passion made the entire experience unforgettable. He communicates effortlessly in multiple languages, which made everyone in the group feel included and comfortable. What really stood out was his ability to connect with people. Oscar is a true people person. He made Vienna feel welcoming, alive, and personal, not just another city to visit. His knowledge, storytelling, and enthusiasm brought the history and culture to life in a way that was engaging and fun. If you are visiting Vienna and want to feel truly welcomed while learning and experiencing the city at a high level, this is the…”

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6.Pubcrawl Tour through best Bars and Clubs in Town

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 64 reviews · 4 hours · from $41

Meet outside Bistro Box and VomFASS on Linzer Gasse for a four-hour Salzburg night out. A local German- or English-speaking guide leads you through three contrasting bars and City Beats, with a welcome shot and reserved table at each stop, plus club entry. Expect a social group, late-night music, and an evening built for adults.

“The tour guides were super helpful all night and knew a lot about the city’s history. The three bars we went to were all different and had their own vibe, which was really cool. The club at the end was big, fun, and had great music. I’d definitely recommend this to anyone visiting the city.”

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7.Guided Wine Tasting in a Hidden Wine Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 58 reviews · 45 min · from $44

Meet your English- or German-speaking wine expert inside the shop and settle into a small wine bar for three Austrian wines, regional spreads, and local snacks. The 45-minute tasting suits a short Salzburg stop. Choose the longer option for three extra wines and more food during a wine-bar hop.

“The owner was gracious and we enjoyed his hospitality”

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8.Stiegl Brewery Museum Entry Ticket & Beer Tasting

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

Visit Stiegl-Brauwelt in Salzburg for a self-guided look at more than 530 years of brewing. Explore the 400-square-meter museum, watch a 270-degree cinema presentation, use the six-language audio guide, tap one beer, and taste a Stiegl craft beer in the shop.

“I didn’t know what to expect but maybe the summer time is better to visit. There are many other things I’d recommend”

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9.Guided tour of the Ottakringer brewery

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 32 reviews · from $23

Spend 90 minutes inside Vienna’s Ottakringer brewery with an English- or German-speaking guide. Follow the brewing process from brewhouse to bottling, hear how the private brewery developed, and finish with freshly tapped samples from its award-winning range. Closed-toe shoes are required, and the tour is for adults only.

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

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10.Saturday Night Pub Crawl for Professionals in Vienna, Austria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $28Top rated

Start at Vulcania Bar at 8:30 pm and follow an English-speaking host through four central Vienna bars. You get a 10% discount, a free shot with a cocktail, and free entry at the final two stops. Hosts named Damla and Talma have led lively nights, with Kaktus Club finishing the evening.

“Fun experience with a fun group of people. I actually danced which is rear so you know I really enjoyed it. Our host Talma was great and energetic.”

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11.Vienna Nightlife: Food, Wine, Cocktails and Rooftop Bar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · from $181

Spend 4.5 hours with an English-speaking local guide, often Wolfgang, known as Wolfi, sampling Austrian food, Viennese pastries, local wine, cocktails and a classic dinner. Starting at Karlskirche, you’ll walk and use public transport through lively neighborhoods before finishing at a rooftop bar or riverside spot. The group is limited to 10 adults.

“It was a fantastic tour with Wolfgang. You get to see some local places that you would not otherwise get to try and also have some amazing food. If you are looking for a great way to see Vienna and taste local Austria dishes (and some wine or beer) then don’t hesitate to join Wolfgang on this tour !”

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12.Beer Lovers’ Day Trip: Vienna to Bratislava

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

Take a regular Slovak Lines bus from Vienna to Bratislava, meet a local guide for a one-hour Old Town walk, eat a two-course lunch, and taste three beers with a small snack. The trip lasts about nine and a half hours and runs in English. The bus journey is unaccompanied, so follow the meeting instructions carefully.

“Well this was a great experience. We travelled from Vienna to Bratislava for this experience. FYI, if you do this, the bus is not part of the tour company but the normal Slovakialines bus between Bratislava and Vienna. Two things to remember is, 1. Do not forget your passport! They will not allow you on the bus. This happened to another passenger. 2. Make sure you have your QR code readily available. Again, they will not allow you on without it. The bus ride is very short, about 1.5 hours. One thing to remember, again very important, is that there are two stops in Bratislava. The first is under a…”

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13.Local Pub Crawl Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 15 reviews · from $28

Start at 9 p.m. on Marc-Aurel-Straße with a guide and a game of Viennese table soccer, then visit Vienna pubs, lounges, and dance halls before finishing at a nightclub. Guides such as Al have been praised for keeping groups involved. Drinks, shots, and entrance fees are included, but the pace and venues can vary.

“One word super amazing, don’t dare to miss this one. Good selections of bars and pubs and a very nice host”

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14.Craft Beer Tasting Experience with Local Snacks

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

Meet an English-speaking beer expert at a 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. Guides such as Oscar and Andreas bring a friendly, personal touch.

“The tour was great, the guide was very nice, friendly and even spoke in Italian and also in English . It was a wonderful experience in a typical Austrian pub. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to spend a pleasant evening in the company of really good and unique beers.”

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15.Friday Night Pub Crawl for Professionals in Vienna, Austria

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $28

Start at Pickwick’s Pub at 8:30 pm for a welcome shot, then visit Vulcania Bar, Funky Monkey Bar, and Kaktus Club. You get a 10% discount at Vulcania and free entry to the final two venues. Guide Salma has received special praise, but drinks beyond the welcome shot cost extra.

“Our experience was excellent. Our guide, Salma, was extremely friendly as we danced and drank the night away. We would certainly recommend the Pub Crawl to all fun loving people.”

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