Skip-the-Line Schonbrunn Palace Guided Tour and Vienna Historical City Tour
Overview
Available languages
3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Experience the best of Vienna, including the Schönbrunn Palace, on this 3.5-hour city highlights tour by bus. Drive along the famous Ringstrasse boulevard to admire buildings such as the Vienna State Opera, City Hall and Hofburg Palace, once home of Marie Antoinette. Then, see the extravagant staterooms of the Schönbrunn, the summer residence of the Habsburg monarchs, and get free time to stroll its gardens or relax at the café.
All the tours will be carried out in small groups.
This tour could be operated multilingually (English, Spanish, German at the same time).
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Tour might be operated multilingually.
Please note on few dates in high season, due to popularity of the tour, transport could be on a double decker
Strollers/wheelchairs must be foldable for transport.
This tour may be operated bilingually (German/Spanish and English at the same time). Spanish: MO/WED/FR/SUN; German: TUE/THU/SAT; English: daily
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Wiener Staatsoper
Pass by the Vienna State Opera on a guided bus tour through Vienna.
Admire the neoclassical design of the Austrian Parliament
What‘s Included
Guided tour of the State Rooms
No waiting time at Schönbrunn Palace
City tour with Vienna’s most important sights
Free time at your disposal (approx. 40 min.)
Food and drinks
Options
Tour in English
Schönbrunn tour in English
Tour in German
Schönbrunn tour in German
Tour in Spanish
Schönbrunn tour in Spanish
Reviews
940 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Our guide was very...
Milo J,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was very knowledgeable and witty. Perfect to day 1 in Vienna to orient you with where to go and what to do. The palace itself is only “ok” - not the most dramatic .
Great tour for those short on time!
TraciT350,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This skip-the-line Schönbrunn Palace tour was perfect for our short time in Vienna. It was well organized, efficient, and let us see the main city highlights without feeling rushed. Skipping the lines at the palace was a huge plus, and we loved having time to explore the castle and enjoy the Christmas market. A great way to see a lot in a limited time, highly recommend!
Good but little rushed
Lynne B,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The tour as very good and very educational and meant you don’t need to buy any of the other tours of the city. The palace was lovely but the tour of it was rushed. A longer time would have been better. I don’t know if it is longer if the Christmas market is not there in the courtyard. 55 minutes was given to look at the market first.
Sharon and Helen
SharonLee D,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00A guide was most helpful and informative. The crowd was bad which cruelled the experience. Would still recommend any visiting Vienna to do.
The guide was very...
Tom H,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide was very knowledgeable and interesting. She brought to life the history of the people, events and buildings.
Great overview—left us wanting to know more about the Hapsburg.
Mary C,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was informative and interesting. Our guide was succinct and well-prepared and his commentary fit the group he had.
Fantastic
Michelle S,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide was an older gentleman and was so full of knowledge, we were in awe. We he way switched languages frequently and often was amazing. He was a huge wealth of w!
Excellent guide
Neeraj V,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The best guide ever ! great sense of humor , made tour very interesting and informative I would recommend
Beautiful and Amazing
Mary H,Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful palace, such history, and the gardens are incredible. Such opulence is hard to fathom. The family tree is wow!
Austrian Versailles, Schonbrunn Castle
gio682018,Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful Castle, wonderful park. Every corner of this monument is steeped in history. Beautiful view of Vienna from the Gloriette
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