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.

Highlights
  • 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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Facilities
  • 2,5 Hours
  • Small GroupMaximum of 25 participants
  • Live GuideEnglish
  • Walking tour
  • Skip The Line Tickets for Priority Access
Full description

Do you want to skip the lines to Schönbrunn Palace, gain exclusive access to its 22 imperial rooms, and enjoy 1 language-only commentary as you explore the palace and its fabulous gardens on a small, well-organized group tour? Book our group tour now and enjoy a 5-star experience at Vienna’s top tourist attraction!

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!

Includes
  • Schonbrunn Palace, Gardens and Courtyards Tour
  • 5-Star Licensed Guide with commentary in only 1 language selected during booking
  • Skip-the-Line Tickets to 22 rooms in Schonbrunn Palace
  • Free Admission to Schonbrunn Gardens and Courtyards
  • Group tour limited to 25 people
  • Sisi exhibition (Hofburg tour only)

Important information

Meeting point

Meet your guide on the left side of Gerstner K. u. K. Hofzuckerbäcker, Kavaliertrakt 52, 1130 Vienna (48.18572721289812, 16.31386222974554) - not Schlosscafé Schönbrunn by the main gate, you have to get to the fountains in the courtyard and turn left, wait at the pillars on the left and the cafe door on the right

Important information

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+ people 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.
  • Customer info on the voucher:
    1. Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour starts. You will not be able to join the tour or receive a refund if you are late.
    2. You can cancel and modify the booking, e.g. change the number of participants, through the portal system on which you made the reservation. Contact their Customer Service for assistance.
    3. The guide will arrive 5-10 minutes before the scheduled start time. You may contact us if you arrive during this time but your guide is not there.
    4. There is no luggage storage.
    5. Pets are not allowed.
    6. The tour is not suitable for people with disabilities.
    8. Tips are greatly appreciated if you are satisfied with the tour.
    9. Did you know that bad weather is a common reason for dissatisfaction with a tour? Don’t let extreme weather spoil your experience, check the forecast and dress appropriately for the conditions, rain or shine.
    10. 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.