Explore Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens: Private 2.5-hour Guided Tour
- 2h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Renowned for its exquisite architecture, stunning gardens, and rich history, the Schönbrunn Palace is an absolute Austrian gem and a must-do on your visit to Vienna. This former summer residence of the Habsburg imperial family was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and you will feel like you travel back in time to the days of the Habsburg Monarchy. Your private tour includes experiencing what life would have been like as a guest of Emperor Franz Joseph and his wife, Elisabeth. Your guide will take you through the best of the Rococo State Rooms in the palace, and the 22 rooms the emperor’s family occupied, and see the wide variety of furnishings and styles enjoyed by the royal family. As you walk through the Great Gallery, your guide will show you the best of its antiquities. After, your guide will take you to the Palace Gardens and show you the highlights, including the impressive fountains, sculptures, and manicured lawns.
Inclusions
What's included
- A friendly, professional English Speaking tour guide for your own private group
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
- Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens "Grand Tour" entrance tickets
What's not
- Food and drink not included
- Transportation
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
Itinerary
Discover the opulence and grandeur of this imperial residence with tickets included with access to over 40 rooms, where you will get the chance to admire the palace's magnificent State Rooms, walk along the Great Gallery, visit the private apartments of Emperor Franz Joseph and Sisi, and end your tour at the Palace Gardens.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Your guide will meet you at the entrance of the Museum Shop, located on the left side of the Schönbrunn Palace main entrance, Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47, 1130 Wien, Austria.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Travel Curious
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Vienna
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 243 city tours we list in Vienna.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 99 of 243.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Vienna
Vienna is Austria's elegant capital on the Danube, a city of imperial palaces, grand coffeehouses and a musical heritage known the world over.
The Ringstrasse circles the old centre with monumental buildings: the State Opera, the Parliament, the City Hall and the Burgtheater. Inside the ring, St Stephen's Cathedral, with its patterned tile roof, rises above lanes of shops and cafés, and the Hofburg palace complex holds the imperial apartments, the Spanish Riding School and a museum devoted to Empress Elisabeth.
Top-ranked sights in Vienna: Hofburg Imperial Palace (Hofburg Wien) , Schönbrunn Palace (Schloss Schönbrunn), Rathaus.
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