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Vienna: Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens Skip-the-Line Tour

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Vienna: Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens Skip-the-Line Tour
Top rated
4.677278 out of 5 stars
4.7
4.677278 out of 5 stars
6628 reviews

Skip long entrance lines and discover the Schönbrunn Palace and its beautiful gardens. See the palace’s marvelous interiors and learn about its fascinating history on a guided walking tour.

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Duration 2 hours
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English, German, Russian, Korean, Ukrainian, Polish, Italian, Chinese, Serbian, Croatian, Spanish
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Donald J – United States

Our guide Siri was fantastic! Knowledgeable and fun experience.

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Elisabeth – Australia

Our guide Antonia was incredibly knowledgeable on everything Schönbrunn! She made the tour interesting and warm as she included all the participants in her presentation . We loved every minute of it and highly recommend this tour , it a must for lovers of the Viennese royalty !

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Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Ehrenhof Fountain

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    Schönbrunn Palace Vienna

    Visit, Guided tour (1 hour)

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    Schönbrunn Gardens

    Walk (1 hour)

  • Arrive back at:

    Ehrenhof Fountain

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For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Explore Vienna’s Schönbrunn Palace and it's marvelous royal gardens
  • Discover the palace’s history and hear entertaining stories from a licensed guide
  • Marvel at the 40-meter long Great Gallery and the Hall of Ceremonies
  • Get a peek into the life the former royal family of Habsburgs and Empress Sissi
  • Skip long entrance lines and enjoy more time to explore the lush green gardens

Full description

Visit the Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens and gain quick access inside this Viennese gem on a guided tour that includes skip-the-line tickets. Follow a licensed guide through lavish interiors, learn about the Habsburgs Royal Family, and explore the ornate palace gardens.

Meet your guide in front of the palace and start with an informative introduction to the history of the royal compound. Receive a modern audio device so that you can always hear the tour’s live narration along the way.

Benefit from priority entrance tickets and gain quick access inside the palace. Marvel at the grand entrance and begin your guided walk through 22 staterooms of the famous Austrian palace.

Admire the 40-meter long Great Gallery and the Hall of Ceremonies and see how the Habsburg Dynasty lived as you stroll through lavish halls and peek into private chambers.

Listen to entertaining stories about the former royals, which are infused typical Viennese humor by your local and friendly guide.

Learn not only about the fascinating history of the royal family of Habsburgs and the famous Empress Sissi but also about how the palace has evolved in modern times and where the royal descendants now live.

Following the tour, enjoy the opportunity to walk around the gardens at your own pace and catch a glimpse of the Gloriette, an arch on top of a hill overlooking Vienna’s forests.

Includes

  • Skip-the-line entrance ticket to Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens
  • Licensed tour guide
  • Audio device with headphones to enhance the listening experience
  • Transportation to the palace

Meeting point

Meet at the Ehrenhof Fountain in front of the Schönbrunn Palace. Look for the green umbrella.

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  • This tour can only be done with a guide
  • You will get a modern audio device with headphones to listen to your guide, but you can bring your own headphones as well (they must have a 3.5 mm audio jack)

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Donald J – United StatesMay 11, 2025 – Verified booking
Our guide Siri was fantastic! Knowledgeable and fun experience.
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Elisabeth – AustraliaMay 9, 2025 – Verified booking
Our guide Antonia was incredibly knowledgeable on everything Schönbrunn! She made the tour interesting and warm as she included all the participants in her presentation . We loved every minute of it and highly recommend this tour , it a must for lovers of the Viennese royalty !
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Petya – BulgariaMay 9, 2025 – Verified booking
It was great organized. It started on time. The guide Eddie was very nice and shared a lot of information about the history.

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