Guided Tours

Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens Small-Group Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Schönbrunn Palace interior with ornate paintings and decorative ceiling details.

Ornamental garden of Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna

Enjoy an exclusive 2-hour tour of the Schönbrunn Palace with a small group and skip-the-line access, guided by a Habsburg history expert.

Highlights

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.

Inclusions

2-hour guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens
Skip-the-line tickets to Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens
German/English/Spanish/French/Russian-speaking guide
Small group of less than 8 guests

Exclusions

Transfers

Cancellation policy

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

Your experience

Step into a regal past with a compact, yet comprehensive, small-group guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens. This 2-hour tour, limited to just eight participants, ensures a personalized and immersive journey through grandeur, gardens, and great history!

Majestic palace and its stories

Arm yourself with a skip-the-line ticket and bypass tourist crowds, diving straight into the heart of the Schönbrunn Palace. This Baroque masterpiece, once the summer residence of Habsburg monarchs, exudes luxury and power. Your knowledgeable guide, well-versed in the palace's historical intricacies, will take you through over 40 rooms. Each room is a treasure trove of priceless artifacts and rich narratives about former residents like Maria Theresa and Franz Joseph. Get ready to be enchanted by the gold-trimmed furniture, frescoed ceilings, and intriguing anecdotes that bring this majestic edifice to life.

Stroll through history

Post the palace exploration, it's time for a leisurely walk in the expansive Schönbrunn Gardens. Covering 1.2 square kilometers, the gardens are a tranquil oasis and an architectural marvel. Uncover the beauty of these meticulously maintained gardens filled with Baroque statues, fountains, and the echoes of Empress Maria Theresa's reign. The gardens, like green pages of history, narrate tales of the past and are sure to leave you awestruck. Go on to the hilltop to see Vienna from a different light as you can see the Danube River, the cityscape, and the iconic spires of St. Stephen's Cathedral in the city center.

Know before you go

What's not allowed

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot enter the palace buildings. However, they are allowed in the gardens, on a leash.

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

This tour guide is available in German, English, Spanish, French, and Russian.

My tickets

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