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Schönbrunn Palace

Book Schönbrunn Palace tickets to visit one of the most beautiful Baroque complexes in Europe.

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4 hours

Schönbrunn Palace
Schönbrunn Palace facade with gardens, Vienna, Skip-the-Line Guided Tour.
Schönbrunn Palace facade with tourists in Vienna, Austria, during a guided tour.
Schönbrunn Palace exterior with tourists in Vienna during skip-the-line guided tour.
Schönbrunn Palace facade with tourists in Vienna, Austria, during a guided tour.
Schönbrunn Palace exterior with tourists in Vienna, Austria, during skip-the-line guided tour.
Schönbrunn Palace facade with tourists in Vienna during skip-the-line guided tour.
Schönbrunn Palace facade with tourists in Vienna, Austria, during a guided tour.
Schönbrunn Palace exterior with tourists in the gardens during a skip-the-line guided tour.
Schönbrunn Palace exterior with gardens, Vienna, part of skip-the-line guided tour.
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  • With skip-the-line entry, explore Schönbrunn Palace's chambers and gardens on a guided tour, diving into the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Your guide brings the 24 imperial State Rooms' art and architecture to life, revealing stories of the Habsburg dynasty.

  • Explore the private apartments of Maria Theresa, including the grand Great Gallery and the captivating Carousel Room.

  • Uncover stories of the Habsburg dynasty as you explore the State Rooms and their exquisite artwork with a guide speaking your language.

  • Fun fact: Schönbrunn has been featured in several films, including the James Bond movie The Living Daylights.

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  • With skip-the-line entry, explore Schönbrunn Palace's chambers and gardens on a guided tour, diving into the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Your guide brings the 24 imperial State Rooms' art and architecture to life, revealing stories of the Habsburg dynasty.

  • Explore the private apartments of Maria Theresa, including the grand Great Gallery and the captivating Carousel Room.

  • Uncover stories of the Habsburg dynasty as you explore the State Rooms and their exquisite artwork with a guide speaking your language.

  • Fun fact: Schönbrunn has been featured in several films, including the James Bond movie The Living Daylights.

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€43
Schönbrunn Palace exterior with tourists on Vienna City Skip-the-Line Guided Tour.
Schönbrunn Palace exterior with tourists on Vienna City Skip-the-Line Guided Tour.
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Schönbrunn Palace exterior with tourists on Vienna City Skip-the-Line Guided Tour.
Exterior of the The Vienna State Opera in Vienna City
Schönbrunn Palace exterior with tourists on guided tour in Vienna, Austria.
Schönbrunn Palace exterior with tourists on guided tour in Vienna, Austria.
Exterior of the Burgtheater in Vienna City
Exterior of the Pallas Athena Fountain in Vienna City
Schönbrunn Palace exterior with tourists on Vienna City Skip-the-Line Guided Tour.
Exterior of the Schönbrunn Palace and its gardens in Vienna City
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  • Explore the city of Vienna as you circle the famous Ringstrasse and visit the most famous tourist sights in the city.

  • Marvel at the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace.

  • Don’t worry about waiting in long lines to enter the Palace.

  • Enjoy a guided tour of all the State Rooms inside the Palace.

  • Upgrade your tickets to a 1, 2, 3, or 6 days Vienna Pass and enjoy fast-track admission into 70+ attractions with a free guidebook and city map.

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  • Explore the city of Vienna as you circle the famous Ringstrasse and visit the most famous tourist sights in the city.

  • Marvel at the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace.

  • Don’t worry about waiting in long lines to enter the Palace.

  • Enjoy a guided tour of all the State Rooms inside the Palace.

  • Upgrade your tickets to a 1, 2, 3, or 6 days Vienna Pass and enjoy fast-track admission into 70+ attractions with a free guidebook and city map.

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€63
Aerial view of schonbrunn palace
Inside Schönbrunn Palace
Schönbrunn Palace interior with ornate paintings and decorative ceiling details.
Ornamental garden of Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna
Schonbrunn Palace Gardens - Vienna Pass
Schönbrunn Palace facade with gardens, Vienna, Skip-the-Line Guided Tour.
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  • Get the royal treatment on this exclusive 2-hour tour of the Schönbrunn Palace, limited to just eight guests for a personalized experience.

  • Dodge the crowds with your skip-the-line ticket, diving straight into Habsburg history as you explore over 40 extravagant palace rooms.

  • Your licensed guide, a walking encyclopedia of Habsburg trivia, brings to life the tales of Maria Theresa, Franz Joseph, and Sisi, enhancing your tour.

  • The palace tour doesn't end indoors; follow your guide into the Gardens, a 1.2 square kilometer outdoor museum filled with Baroque statues and fountains.

  • Fun fact: The world's oldest existing zoo founded in 1752, Tiergarten Schönbrunn, is located on the palace grounds.

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  • Get the royal treatment on this exclusive 2-hour tour of the Schönbrunn Palace, limited to just eight guests for a personalized experience.

  • Dodge the crowds with your skip-the-line ticket, diving straight into Habsburg history as you explore over 40 extravagant palace rooms.

  • Your licensed guide, a walking encyclopedia of Habsburg trivia, brings to life the tales of Maria Theresa, Franz Joseph, and Sisi, enhancing your tour.

  • The palace tour doesn't end indoors; follow your guide into the Gardens, a 1.2 square kilometer outdoor museum filled with Baroque statues and fountains.

  • Fun fact: The world's oldest existing zoo founded in 1752, Tiergarten Schönbrunn, is located on the palace grounds.

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€168
Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens and Schönbrunn Zoo in Vienna
Schönbrunn Palace facade with gardens, Vienna, Skip-the-Line Guided Tour.
Schönbrunn Palace facade with tourists in Vienna, Austria, during a guided tour.
Seal feeding show at the Schönbrunn Zoo in Vienna
A Siberian tiger at the Schönbrunn Zoo
Schönbrunn Palace facade with tourists in Vienna during skip-the-line guided tour.
Schönbrunn Palace exterior with gardens, Vienna, part of skip-the-line guided tour.
Schönbrunn Palace exterior with tourists in Vienna during skip-the-line guided tour.
Giraffe feeding at the Schönbrunn Zoo in Vienna
Visitors enjoying the panda exhibit at Schönbrunn Zoo in Vienna, a popular day trip destination
Koalas at the Schönbrunn Zoo
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  • Bypass the queues and delve into the grandeur of Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with an expert guide.

  • Discover the history of Habsburg rulers as you tour through 22 staterooms, including the Great Gallery, and the French-style gardens adorned with ornate fountains.

  • Enjoy swift entry to the world's oldest zoo, Schönbrunn Zoo, home to an impressive variety of 700 species spread over a vast 17-hectare landscape.

  • Step into different ecosystems within the zoo, like the rainforest house bustling with tropical life and the aquarium terrarium filled with colourful fish.

  • Fun Fact: Schönbrunn Palace was originally a hunting ground before it was expanded into its magnificent form as the summer residence for the imperial family in 1754.

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  • Bypass the queues and delve into the grandeur of Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with an expert guide.

  • Discover the history of Habsburg rulers as you tour through 22 staterooms, including the Great Gallery, and the French-style gardens adorned with ornate fountains.

  • Enjoy swift entry to the world's oldest zoo, Schönbrunn Zoo, home to an impressive variety of 700 species spread over a vast 17-hectare landscape.

  • Step into different ecosystems within the zoo, like the rainforest house bustling with tropical life and the aquarium terrarium filled with colourful fish.

  • Fun Fact: Schönbrunn Palace was originally a hunting ground before it was expanded into its magnificent form as the summer residence for the imperial family in 1754.

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Vienna hop-on hop-off bus near Schönbrunn Palace with tourists exploring the historic site.
Tourists enjoying the Big Bus: Vienna Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with a view of the Ferris Wheel and DDSG Danube River Cruise in the background
Tourists enjoying the Big Bus Vienna Hop-On Hop-Off tour, with a view of the iconic Ferris Wheel and DDSG Danube River Cruise in the background
Tourists enjoying the Hop On Hop Off iCity Tour in Vienna, exploring the stunning Schonbrunn Palace and Gardens
Schonbrunn Palace interior with ornate chandeliers and frescoed ceilings in Vienna, Austria.
Lady in front of Upper Belvedere Palace on a Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry
Interior of Upper Belvedere Palace, Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry
Tourists enjoying the Big Bus: Vienna Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour, passing by iconic Vienna landmarks during the evening tour
Statues in the gardens of Upper Belvedere Palace, Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry
Schonbrunn Palace Christmas market with festive stalls and illuminated palace backdrop, Vienna.
Upper Belvedere Palace exterior with tourists on guided tour, Vienna, skip-the-line entry.
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  • From the House of Music to Museums Quartier, Vienna's hotspots are yours to discover on wheels with a 48-hour bus tour featuring 2 routes and 27 stops.

  • Hop on a double-decker time bus departing every 20-30 mins for open-top thrills and with an 8-language audio guide, history's whispers right onboard.

  • Meet the baroque beauty queen: the 17th-century Schönbrunn Palace, where Vienna's imperial past comes alive.

  • Experience Klimt's golden touch at Upper Belvedere's grand halls, where paintings, sculptures, and exhibits await.

  • Fun fact: Schönbrunn Palace started as a royal hunting lodge and over the years, it transformed into the stunning imperial palace we see today.

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  • From the House of Music to Museums Quartier, Vienna's hotspots are yours to discover on wheels with a 48-hour bus tour featuring 2 routes and 27 stops.

  • Hop on a double-decker time bus departing every 20-30 mins for open-top thrills and with an 8-language audio guide, history's whispers right onboard.

  • Meet the baroque beauty queen: the 17th-century Schönbrunn Palace, where Vienna's imperial past comes alive.

  • Experience Klimt's golden touch at Upper Belvedere's grand halls, where paintings, sculptures, and exhibits await.

  • Fun fact: Schönbrunn Palace started as a royal hunting lodge and over the years, it transformed into the stunning imperial palace we see today.

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€84
Mozart and Strauss concert at Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna, with musicians performing on stage.
Visitors enjoying the Mozart & Strauss Concert in the grand Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna
Mozart and Strauss concert at Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna, with musicians performing on stage.
Mozart and Strauss concert at Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna, featuring classical musicians on stage.
Mozart and Strauss concert at Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna, with musicians performing on stage.
Mozart and Strauss concert at Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna, featuring musicians in period costumes.
Mozart and Strauss concert at Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna, with musicians performing on stage.
Mozart and Strauss concert at Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna, with musicians performing on stage.
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  • Experience the courtly tradition of Vienna’s musical events dating back hundreds of years at a captivating concert in the Orangery at Schönbrunn Schönbrunn Palace with your Mozart & Strauss Concert Schönbrunn Palace tickets.

  • Appreciate the overtures, arias, and duets composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johann Strauss like 'Don Giovanni' and 'Donauwalzer'.

  • Enjoy performances by 2 opera singers, a soprano, and a baritone.

  • The choice of seating under the selected category is at your liberty.

  • Book the Category VIP ticket to enjoy a glass of sparkling wine or orange juice during the concert break and receive one personal CD per person.

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  • Experience the courtly tradition of Vienna’s musical events dating back hundreds of years at a captivating concert in the Orangery at Schönbrunn Schönbrunn Palace with your Mozart & Strauss Concert Schönbrunn Palace tickets.

  • Appreciate the overtures, arias, and duets composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johann Strauss like 'Don Giovanni' and 'Donauwalzer'.

  • Enjoy performances by 2 opera singers, a soprano, and a baritone.

  • The choice of seating under the selected category is at your liberty.

  • Book the Category VIP ticket to enjoy a glass of sparkling wine or orange juice during the concert break and receive one personal CD per person.

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€55
Schönbrunn Palace after-hours tour with Mozart and Strauss concert tickets in Vienna.
Schönbrunn Palace exterior at night with visitors attending Mozart and Strauss concert.
Schönbrunn Palace exterior at night, venue for Mozart & Strauss concert and after-hours tour in Vienna.
Schönbrunn Palace exterior at night, venue for Mozart & Strauss concert and after-hours tour in Vienna.
Schönbrunn Palace illuminated at night, venue for Mozart & Strauss concert, Vienna.
Tourists enjoying Mozart & Strauss Concert in Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna during an after-hours tour
Schönbrunn Palace illuminated at night, venue for Mozart & Strauss concert and after-hours tour.
Schönbrunn Palace illuminated at night, venue for Mozart & Strauss concert, Vienna.
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  • Prepare for a royal experience at the Orangery in Schönbrunn Palace after the usual operating hours.

  • Enjoy a self-guided audio tour in 16 languages.

  • Gain exclusive access to 22 State Rooms.

  • Soak up a majestic performance of Mozart and Strauss at the iconic Orangery in the Palace.

  • Upgrade your ticket to include a glass of orange juice or sparkling wine at the concert bar, and even a CD.

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  • Prepare for a royal experience at the Orangery in Schönbrunn Palace after the usual operating hours.

  • Enjoy a self-guided audio tour in 16 languages.

  • Gain exclusive access to 22 State Rooms.

  • Soak up a majestic performance of Mozart and Strauss at the iconic Orangery in the Palace.

  • Upgrade your ticket to include a glass of orange juice or sparkling wine at the concert bar, and even a CD.

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€92
Vienna City Card
Vienna City Card with discounts and public transport map in Vienna, Austria.
Vienna City Card with discounts and public transport options displayed against a cityscape background.
Schönbrunn Palace
The Giant Ferris Wheel at the Prater
Vienna City Card with discounts and public transport map in Vienna, Austria.
Vienna City Card with discounts and public transport options displayed against Vienna cityscape.
Vienna City Card with discounts and public transport options displayed on a map of Vienna.
Tram outside Vienna theater
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  • Save up to 50% and around €45 daily with discounts from 200 partners, plus unlimited access to public transport.

  • Enjoy discounted entry to attractions like Alpine Gardens, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and Albertina Modern with this all-in-one card.

  • Travel stress-free with unlimited access to Vienna’s trams, buses, and metro in zone 100 for your entire selected duration.

  • Get around Vienna effortlessly with a mobile pass—skip the queues and access public transport instantly, saving you time!

  • Select from 24, 48, 72-hour, or 7-day options, upgrade for an audio guide, and activate your pass anytime within 7 days of purchase.

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  • Save up to 50% and around €45 daily with discounts from 200 partners, plus unlimited access to public transport.

  • Enjoy discounted entry to attractions like Alpine Gardens, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and Albertina Modern with this all-in-one card.

  • Travel stress-free with unlimited access to Vienna’s trams, buses, and metro in zone 100 for your entire selected duration.

  • Get around Vienna effortlessly with a mobile pass—skip the queues and access public transport instantly, saving you time!

  • Select from 24, 48, 72-hour, or 7-day options, upgrade for an audio guide, and activate your pass anytime within 7 days of purchase.

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€17
Imperial Carriage Museum Vienna, ornate royal carriages at Schönbrunn Palace.
Imperial carriages displayed at Schönbrunn Palace's Carriage Museum, Vienna.
Imperial carriages displayed at Schönbrunn Palace's Carriage Museum, Vienna.
Imperial carriages displayed at Schönbrunn Palace's Carriage Museum, Vienna.
Imperial carriages displayed at Schönbrunn Palace's Carriage Museum, Vienna.
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  • Witness some of the finest carriages from the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

  • Examine over 170 fabulous vehicles that exemplify the extravagant lives of Viennese nobles before the fall of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

  • Get an opportunity to view an array of fascinating vehicle designs such as the black-and-gold embossed coronation landau of 1825.

  • Walk in the footsteps of Empress Elisabeth as you explore the ‘Sisi Trail’ that showcases her personal possessions.

  • Attend a special exhibition about bygone pandemics that ravaged Europe between 1500 and 1918 (only available between 18 Dec 2020 to 11 Apr 2021).

  • Upgrade your tickets to see more of Vienna with a 1, 2, 3, or 6-day Vienna Pass and save up to 40% on fast-track entry to 70+ attractions.

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  • Witness some of the finest carriages from the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

  • Examine over 170 fabulous vehicles that exemplify the extravagant lives of Viennese nobles before the fall of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

  • Get an opportunity to view an array of fascinating vehicle designs such as the black-and-gold embossed coronation landau of 1825.

  • Walk in the footsteps of Empress Elisabeth as you explore the ‘Sisi Trail’ that showcases her personal possessions.

  • Attend a special exhibition about bygone pandemics that ravaged Europe between 1500 and 1918 (only available between 18 Dec 2020 to 11 Apr 2021).

  • Upgrade your tickets to see more of Vienna with a 1, 2, 3, or 6-day Vienna Pass and save up to 40% on fast-track entry to 70+ attractions.

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€12

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About Schönbrunn Palace

Visiting Schönbrunn Palace is an enchanting experience steeped in history. Journey back to the days of emperors and empresses as you meander through a Baroque masterpiece that unfurls across an astonishing 1,441 rooms.


Address
Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47, 1130 Wien, Austria
Also known as
The Katterburg
Founded by
Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach
Visitors per year
80000000
Expected wait time - Standard
30-60 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)
Unesco status
1996
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The guide (Macedonian) was great! Relaxed, sympathetic, very good knowledge, TOP! Thank you very much. I took the English tour because my friend from Croatia was visiting.
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Michela

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Our guide, Alessandra, was outstanding, a really good all-around person, besides being professional she was always good at capturing attention, smiling and sunny, ready to answer our questions. We will take the experience we had, as well as the beauty of the place, to Alessandra in our hearts ❤️. Thank you
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Rüdiger Winterkorn

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Everything was completely unproblematic and pleasant. I was very impressed by the public transport in Vienna with its short cycle times
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Wolfgang

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Germany
Vienna is simply a beautiful and highly interesting city. We will probably be back and will buy the Vienna City Card again. It is practical with many good benefits.
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Serena

4/5
Museo bello e ben tenuto. Personale molto gentile. I biglietti ricevuti via mail erano errati, causa vs. errore interno, e la ragazza che ci ha accolto ha provveduto a fare il cambio immediatamente. Consiglio la visita. Soprattutto con i bambini.
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Josef Zeiler
DE

Josef

4/5
Germany
Meistens sehr unkomplzierte Abwicklung und der erleichterte Eintritt zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten, gutes Pries-Leistungsverhältnis wenn man genug Zeit hat die Sehenswürdigkeiten zu sehen!
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Lee

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Taiwan
Albertina can't we visit? I want a refund of 35.8 EUR One of us spent 159 euros and two people spent a total of 318 EUR. Using the QR code on your company's Headout app, we were unable to enter the tour. In order to rush for time, we had to buy tickets by ourselves. Your company must refund my ticket purchase fee, which totaled 35.8 EUR
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Zur,

5/5
The friendly and very informative tour! What was not so pleasant on the city tour the constant switching between German and English. All in all, very impressed and satisfied.
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