Vienna: Skip-the-Line Schonbrunn Palace & Gardens with Guide
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
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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
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!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Headsets provided for clear listening (for groups of 10 or more)
5-Star Licensed Guide with commentary in only 1 language selected during booking
Schonbrunn Palace, Gardens and Courtyards Tour
Free Admission to Schonbrunn Gardens and Courtyards
Skip-the-Line Tickets to 22 rooms in Schonbrunn Palace
What To Expect
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
Schonbrunn Palace
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.
Options
2,5-hour:Live Guide in English
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: Visit Schonbrunn Palace with skip-the-line tickets, admire its royal apartments and explore Schonbrunn Gardens, Courtyards.
,: and Gloriette Hill (free parts only).
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - ATVI055.
2,5-hour: Tour in German
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: Visit Schonbrunn Palace with skip-the-line tickets, admire its royal apartments and explore Schonbrunn Gardens, Courtyards.
,: and Gloriette Hill (free parts only).
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - ATVI055.
2,5-hour: Tour in Spanish
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: Visit Schonbrunn Palace with skip-the-line tickets, admire its royal apartments and explore Schonbrunn Gardens,
,: Courtyards and Gloriette Hill (free parts only).
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - ATVI055.
2,5-hour: Tour in Italian
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: Visit Schonbrunn Palace with skip-the-line tickets, admire its royal apartments and explore Schonbrunn Gardens.
,: Courtyards and Gloriette Hill (free parts only).
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - ATVI055.
2,5-hour: Tour in French
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: Visit Schonbrunn Palace with skip-the-line tickets, admire its royal apartments and explore Schonbrunn Gardens, Courtyards.
,: and Gloriette Hill (free parts only).
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - ATVI055.
Reviews
568 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great place to spend a day!
Justin H,
Jul 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00You could spend two days here the grounds are large and so much to do! Palace, gardens, zoo, maze, restaurants, museums. Great!
Beautiful place to visit, excellent tour!
Jerry M,
Jul 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is a gorgeous place to visit! I guess you could do this with an audio guide, but Romana provided so much historical content doing this tour was so worth it. Excellent pre-visit communication; I receive several emails in a text message to prep us regarding the meeting place.
It was a really great...
Polina B,
Jun 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a really great tour ! Our guide Alex was phenomenal - he was very knowledgeable and kept us engaged and interested the entire time. Highly recommend !
Great palace tour.
val i,
Jun 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had Anna as our guide for the palace tour, and she was fantastic—very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. She led our group smoothly through the rooms and shared a lot of interesting historical context along the way. The palace tour itself takes about 2.5 hours. If you’re planning a visit, make sure to leave extra time for the gardens—they’re massive! You can book a mini train at the palace to explore them more easily. Admission to the gardens is free, and you can visit them at any time throughout the day. On the day we visited, it was very hot (around 30°C in the shade), so we decided to skip the gardens and went to the Carriage Museum instead. We highly recommend it! It’s air-conditioned, self-guided, and comes with an excellent audio system. Overall, we would definitely recommend this palace tour!
Great tour- everything we needed
Melissa W,
Jun 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Alexander was incredible. His knowledge of history and explanations with empathy were touching. He is very organized and timely. The group was around 25 people and that was the maximum. He made suggestions for lunch which we enjoyed. You could spend a day at the palace and gardens easily. Highly recommend!
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