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

Overview

Available languages

German

English

Italian

French

Spanish

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Skip the lines and enjoy the exclusive Highlights Tour of 22 rooms of Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens with a Licensed Guide. Discover the history and legends of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Highlights:

• Visit Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna’s #1 attraction, with a 5-Star Licensed Guide

• Skip the long lines with our pre-booked timed tickets for quick access

• Enjoy the exclusive Highlights Tour of 22 rooms available only to official partners

• Admire the formal gardens, courtyards, fountains, sculptures, Gloriette, and more

• Learn about the power and wealth of the imperial House of Habsburgs

Join an official Schönbrunn partner for an unforgettable 2,5-hour tour of Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens in Vienna. Enjoy exclusive perks such as live commentary in 1 selected language and exclusive access to rooms not available on a regular tour without a Licensed Guide. Book now for a 5-star cultural journey beyond the guidebook!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Arrive at least 10 minutes early. Latecomers won't be able to join or receive a refund.

Skip-the-line tickets to Schönbrunn Palace guarantee entry at a reserved time. The 22-room tour is exclusive to official Schönbrunn partners; not available on the spot.

Free access to Schönbrunn Gardens may be restricted in winter, as the gardens are not green or lit up (especially in the evenings). Book a morning tour for the best experience. In case of extreme weather conditions (such as snow), the outdoor tour may be altered 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 at Schönbrunn, book our Hofburg tour.

Commentary will be provided only in 1 language, as selected when booking.

Maximum 25 participants.

Headsets will be provided for groups of 10+ inside the palace.

This walking tour is not suitable for people with mobility issues.

No storage for coats, umbrellas, large bags, baby carriages etc.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Personal headset to enhance the audio quality for groups of 10+

2,5-hour Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens Tour

Commentary in 1 selected language (no multilingual distractions)

Skip-the-line tickets to Schönbrunn Palace (exclusive 22 rooms)

Free access to Schönbrunn courtyards and gardens

5-Star Licensed Guide with expert commentary in only 1 selected language

What To Expect

Your tour begins at Café Gerstner K. u. K. Hofzuckerbäcker, located in Schönbrunn Palace. Address: Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47/Kavalierstrakt 52 Closest Public Transport: Schönbrunn U-Bahn station or Schloß Schönbrunn bus stop. Finding the Meeting Point: 1. Enter the Schönbrunn Palace grounds through the Main Gate, where the Ticket Office is located. 2. Walk into the main courtyard (you will see fountains in the middle). 3. Turn left and walk past the Museum Shop and Schlosscafé Schönbrunn, continue along the palace's facade. 4. Café Gerstner is on the left, approximately in the center of the palace's facade. 5. Your guide will be waiting on the right side of the Café's entrance. We know this area can be a bit tricky to navigate, so we will also send you an email and text message with real photos of the exact meeting spot!

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Schonbrunn Palace

Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens led by a Professional Guide. Save time and effort with our timed tickets that let you bypass the crowds and head straight inside. Unlike the standard Imperial Tour for individual visitors, you'll follow the full Highlights Route of 22 rooms (including Lantern Room to the Hunting Room), accessible only through official partners. From opulent royal bedrooms to lavish ballrooms, each chamber reveals the splendor of imperial life. Marvel at priceless art, glittering chandeliers, and finely crafted furniture as your Expert Guide fascinating, behind-the-scenes insights into the noble court life of the Habsburg dynasty, including Sisi and Maria Theresa.

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Included

Options

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.

2,5-hour: Tour in German

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:Live Guide in English

Reviews

4.58

806 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

633

Tour was fine but overpriced, customer service was poor
Eric T,
Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
The tour was alright, but honestly not worth the price over a ticket and audio guide. The customer service for the tour company is unresponsive and unhelpful.
Alex is the best !!
Elaine H,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Alex was amazing and so knowledgeable. This tour was fantastic and not at all rushed or crowded. LOVE !!!
Great tour
ANNA K,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Elmar was a great guide, paced well with good historical info.. not too much, not too little. Thoroughly enjoyed
Guide was wonderful! Very...
Linda C,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Guide was wonderful! Very knowledgeable, and enjoyable. The palace was absolutely gorgeous Definitely, will recommend.
Superb!
Deirdre M,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Alex was a superb guide who brought the history of the Palace to life with storytelling and very humanizing details. He conveyed the consistent push of power and politics behind all the superficial beauty of both Palace and grounds. Highly recommend!
Great tour!
amandarZ8267OJ,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide Mirkos was knowledgeable and great fun. Please note the meeting point needs clarification especially when the Christmas Market is on, view is blocked and there are 2 cafes. Apart from that we had a great tour of the palace with a great guide.
Very crowded and the tour...
Marguerite M,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
Very crowded and the tour was over sold too many people in the group to manage and difficult to locate guide
Witty and knowledgeable guide. Nice mix of knowledge and humor.
maria r,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Good info in advance. Very nice that the ticket appeared again on my phone on the day itself! The description of the starting place well in advance fine. It would have been enough to write: gather at cafe ...
An unforgettable Schönbrunn
274ga llee,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Romana is welcoming, warm, and a great expert from Vienna, her hometown. She very easily managed our group of 20 people and gave us the explanations and anecdotes to discover this extraordinary site. His humor and gastronomic tips were timely. I highly recommend it.
Schonbrunn Castle and Gardens
Cindy S,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fantastic tour. We saw some of the palace and some of the gardens. All were fabulously beautiful. Our guide was was enthusiastic and really brought things to life.