Tyrol is Austria's most spectacular alpine state, home to the historic city of Innsbruck and some of Europe's finest mountain scenery. Bordered by Germany, Italy, Switzerland, and the Austrian states of Salzburg, Vorarlberg, and Carinthia, Tyrol offers world-class skiing in winter and superb hiking in summer.
Top food tours
Guided experiences that show you Tyrol through its food.
Innsbruck Markthalle Food Tour
A guided 2-hour tour through the historic Innsbruck Markthalle (covered market hall), sampling regional products including Tiroler Speck, alpine cheeses, fresh bread, and Tyrolean schnapps. Local guides explain the history of each product and the traditions behind Tyrolean cuisine. Tours include all tastings.
Tyrolean Cooking Class
A hands-on cooking class teaching the fundamentals of authentic Tyrolean cuisine. Participants learn to make Schlutzkrapfen (Tyrolean pasta pockets), Tiroler Gröstl, Knödel dumplings, and Kaiserschmarrn. Classes are held in Innsbruck and run by experienced local chefs. A communal meal with Austrian wine follows.
Tiroler Speck Tasting Experience
Visit a traditional Tiroler Speck producer in the Inn Valley or Zillertal to learn about the ancient curing and cold-smoking techniques behind Austria's most famous charcuterie product. The tour includes a guided tasting of multiple Speck varieties at different stages of ageing, paired with local bread and schnapps.
Innsbruck Craft Beer and Brewery Tour
A behind-the-scenes tour of one of Innsbruck's craft breweries, learning about the brewing process and the Austrian beer culture before sampling a selection of seasonal and traditional Tyrolean beers. The tour includes food pairings with typical Tyrolean snacks.
Austrian Wine and Schnapps Tasting
A guided tasting session at a specialist wine shop or hotel in Innsbruck featuring Austrian wines from Tyrol and other regions (Wachau, Burgenland, Steiermark), alongside a selection of traditional Tyrolean fruit schnapps and herbal digestifs. The guide explains Austrian wine regions and schnapps production traditions.
Alpine Cheese Dairy Tour
Visit an alpine dairy farm (Alm-Käserei) in the Stubai or Zillertal valley during summer months to see traditional cheese-making using milk from alpine-pastured cows. The tour includes watching the cheese-making process, tasting fresh and aged mountain cheeses, and a short walk to see the cattle.
Christmas Market Culinary Tour
A guided evening walk through Innsbruck's historic Christmas markets tasting seasonal Tyrolean treats — Glühwein (mulled wine), roasted chestnuts, Lebkuchen (gingerbread), Kiachl (deep-fried dough with sauerkraut or cranberry jam), and Advent pastries. The guide shares traditions and history behind each treat.
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Foodie tips
Get more out of every meal.
Book tours and cooking classes at least a few days in advance — small-group experiences sell out quickly.
Come hungry — most food tours include 5-8 tastings.
Bring cash for unscheduled stops the guide may recommend.