Explore Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens: Private 2.5-hour Guided Tour
Overview
Renowned for its exquisite architecture, stunning gardens, and rich history, the Schönbrunn Palace is an absolute Austrian gem and a must-do on your visit to Vienna. This former summer residence of the Habsburg imperial family was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and you will feel like you travel back in time to the days of the Habsburg Monarchy.
Your private tour includes experiencing what life would have been like as a guest of Emperor Franz Joseph and his wife, Elisabeth. Your guide will take you through the best of the Rococo State Rooms in the palace, and the 22 rooms the emperor’s family occupied, and see the wide variety of furnishings and styles enjoyed by the royal family. As you walk through the Great Gallery, your guide will show you the best of its antiquities.
After, your guide will take you to the Palace Gardens and show you the highlights, including the impressive fountains, sculptures, and manicured lawns.
What's Included
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
- Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens "Grand Tour" entrance tickets
- A friendly, professional English Speaking tour guide for your own private group
- Food and drink not included
- Transportation
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
Meeting Location
Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47
1100 Wien, Austria
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47
1130 Wien, Austria
Your tour ends inside the Schönbrunn Palace grounds.
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- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places.
- Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens "Grand Tour" entrance tickets.
- A friendly, professional English Speaking tour guide for your own private group.
- Food and drink not included.
- Transportation.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup/drop-off.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Explore Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens: Private 2.5-hour Guided Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Explore Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens: Private 2.5-hour Guided Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
- Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens "Grand Tour" entrance tickets
- A friendly, professional English Speaking tour guide for your own private group
- Food and drink not included
- Transportation
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
