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Step into Vienna’s royal past

Begin your visit with special skip-the-line access to Schönbrunn Palace, Austria’s crowning imperial landmark. Joined by a knowledgeable guide, your tour explores the State Rooms where imperial life once thrived—admire ornate ceilings, period furnishings and the dazzling Great Gallery, heart of royal gatherings and events. Your guide shares the legacy of the Habsburgs, with insights into tales, artwork and personalities that shaped centuries of Austrian history.

Walk through the opulent private apartments

Continue your exploration in the private chambers of Empress Maria Theresa, including the distinctive Carousel Room. Here, stories of family life, power and tradition come alive amid the splendor of marble, gilded stucco and shimmering chandeliers. Imagine lavish balls and intricate court ceremonies as you traverse rooms preserved in their imperial grandness.

Delight in the palace gardens

Escape into the sweeping palace gardens, landscaped in the French formal style and framed by beautiful fountains, flowerbeds and statues. Your route includes must-see icons like the Neptune Fountain—an artistic tribute to classical mythology—and the playful architectural follies of the Roman Ruin and the Obelisk. Don’t miss a brief climb to the Gloriette, a triumphal arch perched atop a hill, which rewards you with panoramic views of Vienna and palace grounds below.

See more with a city bus tour

Some ticket options include a scenic city bus tour allowing you to discover Vienna’s most famed sights beyond Schönbrunn. Ride past the world-renowned State Opera, Hofburg Palace and grand museums on the city’s historic ring road. Gaze at the Parliament, Burgtheater and City Hall, understanding Vienna’s artistic, political and cultural heritage through each landmark.

Personalized, multilingual experience

Enhance your visit by choosing a guide who speaks your preferred language—English, German, Spanish or Italian—so every detail and historical anecdote is clear and engaging.

Did you know?

Schönbrunn Palace’s cinematic beauty has made it a favorite for filmmakers, even appearing in a James Bond adventure!

Book your Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens Skip-the-Line Guided Tour tickets now!