4.6 (1.8 k) · Vienna · By Good Vienna Tour GMBH Free cancellation
Discover the magnificent summer residence of the imperial family and its stunning gardens on this 2-hour guided tour.
Step back in time as you are led through the palace's impressive showrooms and explore the beautiful baroque gardens. Imagine yourself as royalty for a few hours.
With your guide, bypass the long queues to enter the palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Austria's most visited attractions. In 2018, the palace welcomed 4 million visitors.
To ensure you don't miss a moment, headsets are provided so you can always hear your guide clearly.
✓ Expert Guide✓ Skip-the-Line entry and tour of Schönbrunn Palace✓ Headsets for clear audio✕ Transportation to and from your hotel✕ Food and beverages✕ Gratuities for the guide1 Schonbrunner Gardens
We'll begin with a brief introduction to the palace from the outside and a look at the gardens behind it. This may occasionally be done after the palace tour due to time constraints.
· 50 min
2 Schonbrunn Palace
Experience the highlights tour, available only when accompanied by a live guide. Your entrance to the palace is included.
· 1 h · Admission included
Your mobile or paper ticket is accepted. Please present one ticket per booking.
Our tour commences at the Ehrenbrunnen fountain, located on your right just after entering the main gate of Schönbrunn Palace grounds.
Please find your tour guide, who will be holding a green umbrella.
Arrive at the meeting point 10-15 minutes before your scheduled tour time.
Your voucher is valid only for the date and time specified.
No refunds will be issued for no-shows or late arrivals.
The tour concludes at the Schönbrunn Palace museum shop. You are then free to explore the palace grounds at your own pace.
The tour is wheelchair accessible. Infants and young children can be accommodated in strollers. Service animals are permitted on the tour. Public transportation options are conveniently located nearby. Wheelchair accessible transportation is available. All areas and surfaces are accessible for wheelchairs. This tour is suitable for all levels of physical fitness. Live Guide in German Live Guide in Italian Live Guide in Spanish Live Guide in English Wear comfortable shoes as there will be walking. Arrive at the meeting point 10-15 minutes early. Vouchers are only valid for the specified date and time. Photography is usually permitted, but check for specific restrictions inside the palace. Consider extending your visit to explore the palace grounds further after the tour. Public transport is a convenient way to reach the meeting point. To receive a full refund, please ensure your cancellation is made at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled departure time.
Product code: 46089P1
Activity offered by Good Vienna Tour GMBH via Viator.
WizardTrip Help Center History enthusiasts Families Couples Solo travelers Explore Schönbrunn Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy skip-the-line access to avoid queues. Discover the beautiful baroque gardens. Benefit from a knowledgeable live guide. Headsets ensure you hear every detail. Suitable for all fitness levels.
Population 2,028,289 (2025)
Elevation 151 m
Currency euro
Official language German
Driving on the right
Power plugs C, F · 230 V
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What is the meeting point for the tour? + The tour starts at the Ehrenbrunnen fountain, located on your right after entering the main gate of Schönbrunn Palace grounds. Look for the guide with a green umbrella.
How early should I arrive at the meeting point? + Please be at the meeting location 10-15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
Can I get a refund if I cancel? + Yes, you can get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible? + Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible, and wheelchair accessible transportation options are available nearby.
What languages is the guided tour available in? + The guided tour is available with live guides in German, English, Italian, and Spanish.
What happens if the tour is canceled due to bad weather or insufficient participants? + The tour may be canceled if there are insufficient participants or due to inclement weather. In such cases, you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund.
★★★★★ Tripadvisor review
I would not recommend
patcohen, October 2026
I would not recommend. The guide was very knowledgeable and knew a lot of history but we spent 40 minutes in the entry way looking at a map of the grounds and a diagram of the royal family tree instead of touring the place and grounds. 20 minutes in the palace apartments and then then a 15-minute break for gift shop …. So a third of the group didn’t bother to hang around for the 7 minutes or so left for the gardens . I envied the people with the handheld recorded tours who kept passing us by
★★★★★ Tripadvisor review
Excellent tour
christinebO3478OA, October 2026
Excellent tour with experienced and knowledgeable guide. The tour length was sufficient with free time at the end to explore the gardens. Enjoyed the palace and history.
★★★★★ Viator review
Great tour! Very well...
Cheryl_l, October 2026
Great tour! Very well organized, person with the green umbrella was in place early to check off your name from the list. Our guide, Dieter, was obviously very seasoned and kept the group together and moved along for a very information packed tour. He was the reason it’s 5 stars
★★★★★ Tripadvisor review
Perfect tour without overthinking things
U3288XBdougd, October 2026
Juliet was informative and humorous. She kept it fast paced with just the right amount of history.
★★★★★ Tripadvisor review
Tour group too large for one unmic’d guide
collinsinaz, October 2026
We really liked our guide, but for the time that wasn’t spent with a headset on — which represented a third of the trip — it was very difficult to hear her because there were 24 people on the tour and it is not a quiet place. The tour is interesting when you could hear the stories, but we came away disappointed overall.
Response from the operator · Resort34874417605 Hi there,
many thanks for your review!
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour at the Schönbrunn Palace.
While we appreciate the praise for our guide, we are sorry to hear you had trouble hearing them in the part of the tour without headsets.
We usually make sure that all our guests can hear us regardless of the surroundings - it must have been a truly loud day at the palace.
We appreciate your feedback!
Best regards,
Allie
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