This brief introduction contains information on the Gretl Guides: Taste of Vienna Tour, including the length of the route, nearby restrooms, dietary restrictions, and other logistical concerns. A map of the full route can be found at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/by9ta3z Find me on...

This tour begins on Stephansplatz—St. Stephen’s Square—at the center of Vienna’s first district and reachable by the U1 and U3 metro lines. After a few tips on navigating Vienna, this episode explores the importance of bread in the medieval diet (and the fate of dishonest bakers), divulges some...

Just around the corner at Grünangergasse 8, we find the historic façade of the “Kipferl House”: a perfect opportunity to identify the ancestors of some of your favorite pastries. You’ll hear the surprising histories of the pretzel, bagel, croissant, and even Austria’s favorite jelly donut, the...