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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!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide on the left side of Gerstner K. u. K. Hofzuckerbäcker, Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47, 1130 Wien(48.18572721289812, 16.31386222974554)-not Schlosscafé Schönbrunn by the main gate, reach the fountains in the courtyard & turn left, wait at the pillars on the left & cafe door on the right
Itinerary
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1Gerstner K. u. K. Hofzuckerbäcker | Schloss Schönbrunn | Café Restaurant
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 ticket free -
2Schonbrunn Palace Courtyard Fountain
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 ticket free -
3Schonbrunn Palace
Step inside the UNESCO-listed Schönbrunn Palace for a skip-the-line tour through its lavish state rooms. We'll follow the Highlights Tour of 22 palace room, with exclusive access to rooms that individual visitors miss out on. Admire the opulance of one of the world's grandest royal residences and learn about the lives of Emperor Franz Joseph, Empress Elisabeth, and their royal court.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
4Schönbrunn
Take a short break at the Visitor Center. Snap some photos of Schönbrunn’s majestic façade and surroundings and pose for our group photo.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Schönbrunn Palace Park
Explore the stunning Schönbrunn Gardens, filled with fountains, sculptures, and floral displays. Your guide will walk you through its design, symbolism, and royal pastimes once enjoyed here. See the Neptune Fountain, the Labirynth Garden, Schonnbrunn Zoo entrance, and so much more!
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Gloriette Schloss - Schonbrunn
End your tour with a view of Gloriette, which overlooks the palace and gardens from atop of a hill. While our group won't go on a hike, you're free to explore the rest of Schonbrunn estate, including the Gloriette Hill and other nearby attractions on your own after the tour.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
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.
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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+ 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.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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