Austria · SCHONBRUNN PALACE TOURS
Entry runs on timed slots, so the decision gets made before you arrive. These 15 cover the short and long room tours, the guided versions, the combinations with the gardens and the Gloriette, with prices and how early the calm slots go.
Meet your guide beneath the green umbrella at the Ehrenhof Fountain. In two hours, you’ll tour 22 palace rooms, including the Great Gallery, then walk the gardens toward the Gloriette. Live guides such as Lisa, Inga, and Siri are praised for clear stories, humor, and warmth.
“The guide was very informative and friendly a good tour”
Join a licensed guide for 150 minutes at Schönbrunn Palace. Timed entry covers 22 rooms, followed by courtyards, gardens, fountains, and views toward the Gloriette. Guides such as Alex, Mario, Nicole, and Renato bring Habsburg court life to life in English, German, French, Italian, or Spanish.
“An excellent tour with Mario, in the palace and around, many interesting stories. thank you.”
Start near the Vienna State Opera for a guided bus tour of the Ringstraße, Hofburg, museums, Parliament, and City Hall. Then use priority entry at Schönbrunn Palace for a guided visit to the Habsburgs’ summer home. English tours run daily, with Spanish and German on set days.
“It was a good tour. Very brief narration due to due language of English and German.”
You’ll hear Mozart and Strauss performed by the Schönbrunn Palace Orchestra, joined by a soprano and baritone in the palace Orangerie. The 105-minute evening begins at 8:30 p.m. and mixes familiar waltzes, classical favorites, opera, humor, and audience interaction.
“Excellent performances from the orchestra and the operas singers. Very professional. The conductor had a good sense of humour and made sure there was audience interaction towards the end of the performance.”
Meet at Schönbrunn’s Parade Court Fountains for a roughly two-hour guided visit covering the gardens and palace highlights. An English-speaking guide, headsets, and priority entry help you focus on Habsburg stories, grand rooms, and practical details.
“The tour was worth the money to avoid the crowds and skip the queue. The palace was packed when we went through and it was challenging at times to see with the amount of people in the building at once. The queue outside went half way around the building and I’m glad we didn’t have to be a part of that. Our guide Siri was amazing. She is very knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions. It was worth the $$ again just to have her as our guide. This review would have been 5 stars if it wasn’t for the sheer amount of people allowed in the palace at…”
Meet at 2:15 PM across from Schönbrunn Palace for a two-hour guided visit with palace admission and garden access included. See Maria Theresa’s apartments, the Great and Small Galleries, Carousel Room, and Hall of Ceremonies. Tours run in English and German, with groups advertised at up to eight people.
“Michael was an exceptional tour guide during our visit to Schroben Palace in Vienna on Friday, the thirtieth. His deep knowledge of the palace's history and his engaging storytelling brought the experience to life. He effortlessly combined historical facts with fascinating anecdotes, making the tour one of the most memorable parts of our trip. Michael's passion for the history of Vienna and his warm, friendly demeanor made our visit to Schroben Palace truly unforgettable. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a captivating and informative tour.”
Ride the Panoramabahn Schönbrunn around the palace grounds with an all-day hop-on hop-off ticket. Use nine stops to reach the Gloriette, gardens, cafés, and other park sights without tackling every hill on foot. Audio commentary is available in seven languages, and the train is wheelchair accessible.
“Great experience, with the Panorama Train we managed to see lots of points of interest, especially with 2 children.”
Spend two hours touring Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens with a licensed English or German guide. Visit 22 staterooms, including the Great Gallery and Hall of Ceremonies, then walk to the Roman ruins and Gloriette. Guides such as Lena, Alex, and Michael are praised for clear storytelling.
“This tour proved to be an excellent way to visit the Schönbrunn Palace. Our guide Pierre was extremely knowledgeable and engaging throughout the tour. She also “shepherded” our group with care as we progressed from stage to stage and from room to room in the palace.”
Start at the Vienna State Opera for a guided coach ride past the Ringstrasse, Hofburg, Parliament, City Hall, and museums. Then tour Schönbrunn Palace with priority entry, followed by about 40 minutes to explore the gardens or buy coffee and strudel. English is offered daily, though some departures combine languages.
“You need to consider if skipping the line is worth it. It was convenient to have a transport to the Palace and back to town and hear a bit of history of the city. My friends found out much more by listening to the recorded guide than our group. Every guide has its flavour, mine was boring to me. Heard everything I didn’t care about and very little what I was interested in. There are other ways to book tickets and not queue.”
Enter Schönbrunn Palace after closing, explore its imperial rooms with a self-guided audio tour, eat a three-course Austrian dinner nearby, then hear Mozart and Strauss in the Orangery. Choose VIP or standard concert seating, and request a vegetarian meal in advance.
“The palace is lovely and the after hours tour was nice. I'm assuming we skipped a long line. However the meeting place was not described well. Inside the gate to the left of a huge court yard a palace was a terrible way to describe the meeting point. We had to ask a few people where to go. Just a few more sentences about going through the gate, all the way through the courtyard, go inside the tour office which is on the left of the main building entrance.. etc. Also, we were told the tour started at 5. It started at 5:30, so we all just sat there waiting…”
Spend about 90 minutes hearing Mozart, Strauss, opera singers, and a small ensemble at Schönbrunn Palace. Choose your seating category, then make your own way to the Orangery by U4 metro. VIP includes priority entry, two drinks, a program, and free cloakroom service.
“Beautiful Concert. It was unseasonably warm, if going in September wear light clothing and bring light jacket incase it’s cooler.”
Tour Schönbrunn Palace with guides such as Gabi, Nicole, Alex, or Elma, entering 22 rooms on the partner-only Highlights Route. Then walk the gardens, fountains, statues, and Roman Ruins. Reserved entry saves time, but winter daylight, crowds, stairs, and a tricky meeting point require planning.
“Our host Nicole was well informed and made it personal while sharing the history. The reservations were easy to make and the location for meet up centrally located.”
Begin with a self-guided Schönbrunn Palace tour using a 16-language audio guide, then enjoy semolina dumpling soup, Austrian roast beef, and apple strudel. Finish with Mozart, Strauss, and two opera singers at the Orangery. The evening lasts about six hours.
“We wish to say it should have been explained more clearly about having to pick up tickets. I was under the impression that all I needed was my mobile voucher. A lot of time was wasted running around finding the place to pick up the tickets.”
Begin with a three-course Viennese dinner near Schönbrunn Palace at 6:30 PM, then hear Mozart and Strauss at the Orangery from 8:30 PM. Two opera singers join the orchestra. Choose standard, Category A, or VIP seating, with extra drinks and priority access in the higher categories.
“One can skip the dinner. The concept is of a much better quality”
At Schönbrunn Palace, explore the Imperial Carriage Museum with a one-day ticket. Follow the Sisi Trail through Empress Elisabeth’s carriages, dresses, saddle, and riding chapel, then see grand coaches linked to Maria Theresia, Napoleon, and Franz Joseph. An audio guide is available with the proper ticket option.
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