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Vienna: Skip-the-Line Schonbrunn Palace & Gardens with Guide
No lines, no hassle as our small group tour explores Schonbrunn Palace and Gardens with a Licensed Guide, skipping the lines and discovering the history and legends of this imperial residence and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Visit Schonbrunn Palace and Gardens, Vienna’s #1 attraction, with a 5-Star Licensed Guide
- Skip the lines to the palace and enjoy exclusive access to its 22 imperial rooms
- Admire the formal gardens, courtyards, fountains, sculptures, Gloriette, and more
- Learn about the power and influence of the imperial House of Habsburg
- Enjoy a small, well-organized group tour with the official partner of Schonbrunn Palace
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Book a 2,5-hour tour of Schonbrunn Palace and Gardens with a Professional Guide. Take advantage of pre-booked timed tickets to skip the lines inside the palace and explore the 22 rooms featured on the Highlights Tour, available only to official Schonbrunn partners. Follow in the footsteps of Empress Maria Theresa from the Lantern Room to the Hunting Room on the piano mobile. You will see more than individual visitors who go on the Imperial Tour, which skips some of the highlights.
Throughout the tour, our Expert Guide will point out the impressive artwork, intricate architecture, and ornate furnishings that adorn each room and share interesting facts about the lavish court life of the Habsburg dynasty, including Sisi and Maria Theresa. After leaving the palace interiors, we will venture out into the expansive gardens, which are home to numerous statues, fountains, and other architectural features like the Roman ruins and Gloriette. Only this combined tour of the palace and gardens will give you a full appreciation of the beauty, history and heritage of Schonbrunn, so book now to not miss out!
2,5-hour: Live Guide in English only: Gerstner K. u. K. Hofzuckerbäcker | Schloss Schönbrunn | Café Restaurant, Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47/Kavalierstrakt 52, Vienna, Austria | Meet your guide at "Gerstner K. u. K. Hofzuckerbäcker, Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47/Kavalierstrakt 52. Enter the palace courtyard via the main gate. Walk past the ticket office and Schönbrunn Palace Café. At the fountains, turn left and wait by the pillars on the left side of the cafe door. " Open in Google Maps
2,5-hour: Tour in French : Gerstner K. u. K. Hofzuckerbäcker | Schloss Schönbrunn | Café Restaurant, Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47/Kavalierstrakt 52, Vienna, Austria | Meet your guide at "Gerstner K. u. K. Hofzuckerbäcker, Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47/Kavalierstrakt 52. Enter the palace courtyard via the main gate. Walk past the ticket office and Schönbrunn Palace Café. At the fountains, turn left and wait by the pillars on the left side of the cafe door. " Open in Google Maps
2,5-hour: Tour in Italian : Gerstner K. u. K. Hofzuckerbäcker | Schloss Schönbrunn | Café Restaurant, Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47/Kavalierstrakt 52, Vienna, Austria | Meet your guide at Gerstner K. u. K. Hofzuckerbäcker, Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47/Kavalierstrakt 52. Enter the palace courtyard via the main gate. Walk past the ticket office and Schönbrunn Palace Café. At the fountains, turn left and wait by the pillars on the left side of the cafe door. " Open in Google Maps
2,5-hour: Tour in Spanish: Gerstner K. u. K. Hofzuckerbäcker | Schloss Schönbrunn | Café Restaurant, Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47/Kavalierstrakt 52, Vienna, Austria | Meet your guide at "Gerstner K. u. K. Hofzuckerbäcker, Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47/Kavalierstrakt 52. Enter the palace courtyard via the main gate. Walk past the ticket office and Schönbrunn Palace Café. At the fountains, turn left and wait by the pillars on the left side of the cafe door. Open in Google Maps
2,5-hour: Tour in German: Gerstner K. u. K. Hofzuckerbäcker | Schloss Schönbrunn | Café Restaurant, Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47/Kavalierstrakt 52, Vienna, Austria | Meet your guide at "Gerstner K. u. K. Hofzuckerbäcker, Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47/Kavalierstrakt 52. Enter the palace courtyard via the main gate. Walk past the ticket office and Schönbrunn Palace Café. At the fountains, turn left and wait by the pillars on the left side of the cafe door. Open in Google Maps
What you should know
- It’s best to arrive 10 minutes early, as latecomers won't be able to join the group or receive a refund.
- Tours are conducted only in 1 language, as selected when booking.
- Maximum 25 participants.
- This tour is not suitable for people with disabilities.
- There is no luggage storage for extra clothing, umbrellas, large bags, scooters, etc. Pets are not allowed.
- Skip-the-line tickets to Schonbrunn Palace include timed entry so you don't have to wait in line for your tickets. Headsets will be provided for groups of 10+ inside the palace.
- Admission to Schonbrunn Gardens is for free parts only. The gardens are not green or lit up in winter, so it’s best to book a morning tour or visit in spring, summer & autumn. In case of extreme weather conditions (such as snow), the gardens will be excluded from the itinerary for the safety of the guests. From 08.11 to 06.01, you will have a chance to visit a local Christmas Market instead.
- There is no Sisi exhibition in Schonbrunn, book our Hofburg tour.
Vienna: Skip-the-Line Schonbrunn Palace & Gardens with Guide
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