Vienna Schönbrunn: Palace and Gardens
The Habsburgs' summer residence with your own guide
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Languages
- German, English
Schönbrunn Palace is Austria's most visited sight and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996. With your private guide you explore the state rooms and the gardens at your own pace, without an audio guide and with the stories behind them.
We start in the palace gardens, where Maria Theresa spent her summers: the courtyard, the Privy Garden, the Great Parterre and the Neptune Fountain with the view up to the Gloriette.
Then you enter the state rooms in a reserved time slot: the Great Gallery, the Ceremonial Hall, the Mirror Room where young Mozart played, and Emperor Franz Joseph's study. Your guide tells you about court ceremony and family life, about Sisi, who never quite felt at home here, and about an emperor who sat at his desk at five in the morning.
On request you extend to the Grand Tour with 40 rooms, visit Schönbrunn Zoo or combine the day with Vienna's old town.
Highlights
- Maria Theresa's state rooms
- Great Gallery and Mirror Room
- Franz Joseph's private rooms
- Palace gardens and Neptune Fountain
- View of the Gloriette
The route
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1Main gate
Meeting point at the courtyard (U4 Schönbrunn).
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2Palace gardens
Privy Garden, Great Parterre and Neptune Fountain.
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3State rooms
Around 22 rooms in a reserved time slot.
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4Courtyard
End with time for a coffee at the Gloriette.
Who this tour is for
For first-time visitors to Vienna, families and anyone who wants to see the private side of the Habsburgs.
Frequently asked questions
Are entrance fees included?
No. The palace ticket is extra and follows Schönbrunn's prices. We are happy to reserve the time slot for you.
Is the tour private?
Yes. You travel only with your own group and a licensed tourist guide. The price is per group, not per person.
