Vienna: Skip-the-Line Schonbrunn Palace & Gardens with Guide

Overview

Available languages

German

English

Italian

French

Spanish

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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

Begin your tour at the elegant Café Gerstner, a Viennese institution known for its pastries and charm. Enjoy the atmosphere and grab a coffee before heading to Schönbrunn’s imperial splendor.

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Schonbrunn Palace

Walk through the historic courtyards of Schönbrunn Palace, once the summer residence of the Habsburgs. Your guide will share stories of royal arrivals, daily life, and grand imperial events.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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 French

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 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 German

Reviews

4.58

727 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

569

Nice tour of the house...
Martha T,
Oct 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Nice tour of the house and gardens. Unfortunately the gardens are past bloom and the fountains were shut down, so the outside portion was not as spectacular as it probably is in the summer. The tour was informative.
The tour guide was great...
Nancy R,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The tour guide was great at explaining all the history about the castle and relating it to present times. Her English was perfect. It rained for the garden tour but the tour still went on and was still lovely. We went back to the gardens the next day with nicer weather and enjoyed the gardens. At this time of year (October) many of the flowers have been dug up for the winter for preparation of replanting in the spring. Don’t bring a backpack as you will have to check it at a baggage check at the palace. Do NOT be late.
The tour guide was...
Kimberly D,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The tour guide was exceptional, Anna made the experience very fun and informative. She was able to navigate crowds well to provide the best experience
Nice overview tour, the...
Maria U,
Oct 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Nice overview tour, the guide was knowledgeable and informative. I regret that the carriage museum was not included
Schönbrunn brought closer in knowledgeable words !
DrHANNES M,
Oct 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Meeting 3:30 in a small group excellent guidance - ideal time, as hardly any other visitors populated the beautiful rooms of the castle. Our very experienced cultural guide did this in a very charming and informed way. We felt very comfortable and were very knowledgeably accompanied through the rooms!

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