Guided Tours

Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Name: Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
Start: 2025-01-18T10:00:00
End: 2025-01-18T12:00:00
Location: Vienna

Schönbrunn Palace interior with ornate artworks and decorative details in Vienna, Austria.

Tourist taking photo of Schönbrunn Palace Gardens in Vienna, Austria.

Schönbrunn Palace interior with ornate chandeliers and frescoed ceilings, Vienna, Austria.

Schönbrunn Palace Gardens visitors exploring manicured lawns and ornate fountains in Vienna, Austria.

Skip the lines and explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site on this guided tour. Get a glimpse of royalty as you explore the palace and its gardens.

Highlights

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.

Inclusions

2.5-hour guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens
Skip-the-line entry
English, German, French, Spanish or Italian-speaking licensed guide (based on option selected)

cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Cheong

5/5

Jan, 2025

The tour is very good with the tour bus travel from state of opera opering road towards schonbrunn palace together with the clear explanation of tour guide and importantly skip the line into palace

Monica

5/5

Jan, 2025

Me and my partner thought it was great, we left super happy. In our case we were very lucky with the guide René, very kind, friendly and funny, his way of telling the story is even more interesting and emotional, he adds very interesting facts without being boring, you can tell he likes it and knows how to do his job very well. It is appreciated that at all times cares and controls all members of the group. It is worth the visit, we would repeat especially if it was with René.

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Eleonora

5/5

Jan, 2025

Beautiful tour! Our guide Raffaele won us over with a clear and thorough explanation with a nice note of hilarity that made the tour very enjoyable for our kids as well. Thank you Raphael!

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Domagoj

5/5

Jan, 2025

Our guide was amazing, she kept us engaged and explained everything in an interesting and witty way. The gardens were also exceptionally beautiful as snow fell right as we started the tour. Would come again

Rita

5/5

Jan, 2025

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Your experience

Dive into Austria's history

Bypass the queues and delve into Vienna's imperial past on a guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace. Your guide will bring the State Rooms to life, using the artwork and architecture to weave tales of the Habsburg dynasty, who ruled Austria for centuries. Imagine yourself walking in the footsteps of Empress Sisi as you explore her private apartments, including the Great Gallery and the Carousel Room. Envision lavish courtly events held in the State Rooms, their high ceilings and crystal chandeliers whispering stories of a bygone era.

Explore beyond the palace walls

Step outside and stroll through the French-style gardens. Dominating the landscape opposite the palace is the majestic Neptune Fountain, a display of Roman mythology sculpted in white marble. Keep an eye out for the Roman Ruin and the Obelisk, both architectural follies that showcase the playful side of Habsburg opulence. Atop a hill overlooking the palace lies the Gloriette, a triumphal arch boasting panoramic views of Vienna. Choose the tour in your choice of language, offering a personalized experience.

Know before you go

What to bring

Bring along a pair of sunglasses, a hat, comfortable shoes, a light jacket or sweater for the evenings, and binoculars.
You can also carry some books, games or small toys for the children as the gardens are large.

What's not allowed

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
Keep your camera tucked away – photography is strictly not allowed at the venue.

Accessibility

This tour is not accessible to cyclists. It is recommended to leave your bicycles behind.
This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

Additional information

The weather here tends to bring unexpected twists. Dress in layers for adaptable comfort.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.