Schoenbrunn Palace Guided Tour & City Tour
Please note that the tour may be conducted in two languages by our multilingual certified tour guides.
- City tour in a modern, air-conditioned Austrian bus
- Admission to Schönbrunn Palace
- Guided tour led by our certified multilingual tour guides
- Free time at your leisure
- Food and beverages
Enjoy a city tour of Vienna’s highlights aboard a modern, air-conditioned Austrian bus.
Take advantage of the Skip the Line! tickets—no waiting for your tour.
Admire the many magnificent buildings along the Ringstraße.
Visit the MAK, the State Opera House, and the magnificent Museum of Art History.
Discover the Cultural Quarter, the Hofburg, and the Parliament.
City Tour & Schönbrunn Palace – Experience Vienna in 3.5 hours
Overview
Discover Vienna’s main attractions on this combined city tour and visit to Schönbrunn Palace, organised by Vienna Sightseeing Tours. The tour combines a bus ride along the historic Ringstrasse with a guided tour of the former imperial summer residence.
What to expect
The tour starts at Operngasse 8 and takes you along the famous Ringstrasse to Vienna’s most famous sights. During the journey, you’ll discover numerous historic buildings and learn more about the history of the Austrian capital.
Highlights of the city tour include:
• Vienna State Opera, venue of the world-famous Opera Ball
• Hofburg, former winter residence of the imperial family
• Museum of Art History
• Natural History Museum
• Parliament
• City Hall
• Burgtheater
Guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace
After the city tour, you’ll visit Schönbrunn Palace, one of Austria’s most famous attractions and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Skip the queue with your guide and enter the palace with your pre-booked time slot, without having to wait in line.
During the guided tour, you’ll gain an insight into the life of the imperial family and explore the historic state rooms of the former summer residence.
Why this tour is worth it
This combination of a city tour and a visit to the palace offers a concise overview of Vienna’s most important sights. In just 3.5 hours, you’ll experience significant historic buildings, imperial history and the special atmosphere of Schönbrunn Palace – ideal for anyone who wants to get to know Vienna intensively in a short space of time. Visit Vienna’s most popular and often fully booked attraction, Schönbrunn Palace, without queuing thanks to your fixed time slot.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the City Tour & Schönbrunn Palace tour last?
The entire tour lasts 3.5 hours.
Where does the tour start?
The city tour starts at Operngasse 8 in Vienna.
Where does the tour end?
The tour ends at the Vienna State Opera.
Is admission to Schönbrunn Palace included in the tour?
The tour includes a visit to Schönbrunn Palace with a guided tour of the historic state rooms.
In which languages is the tour available?
Depending on the day, the tour is conducted in German, English or Spanish.
Does the tour take place every day?
Yes, the tour is available every day.
Which sights are included on the city tour?
Among others, the Vienna State Opera, the Hofburg, the Museum of Art History, the Natural History Museum, the Parliament, City Hall and the Burgtheater.
Is there any free time at Schönbrunn?
Yes, depending on the time slot for the tour, there is time before or after the guided tour for a quick visit to the shops, a short walk or a quick photo opportunity in front of the palace.
Who is this tour suitable for?
The City Tour & Schönbrunn Palace is ideal for anyone who wants to experience Vienna’s main sights in a convenient and compact way. The tour is particularly interesting for first-time visitors, visitors to Vienna with a limited stay, and day-trippers from the surrounding federal states. Thanks to its manageable duration of 3.5 hours, the tour is ideal for anyone wishing to discover as many of the city’s highlights as possible in a short space of time.
The guide was very knowledgeable and interesting. She brought to life the history of the people, events and buildings.
It was informative and interesting. Our guide was succinct and well-prepared and his commentary fit the group he had.
Well worth the money. Once you get in to the Palace Gabriella was fantastic, so informative. Really enjoyed learning more about the history of Vienna.
Our tour guide was an older gentleman and was so full of knowledge, we were in awe. We he way switched languages frequently and often was amazing. He was a huge wealth of wonder!
