expedia
List your propertySupportTrips
Member discount illustration

Members save 10% or more on over 100,000 hotels worldwide when you’re signed in

Sign in
Learn about Expedia Rewards
Feedback
Private Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens Tour
Private Tour: Half-Day History of Schönbrunn Palace
Private Tour: Half-Day History of Schönbrunn Palace
Private Tour: Half-Day History of Schönbrunn Palace
Private Tour: Half-Day History of Schönbrunn Palace

Private Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens Tour

By Insight Cities
9.4 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $626 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
See tickets
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Explore the house and gardens of the jewel in Vienna’s crown on this private half-day Schönbrunn Palace tour. Choose a morning or afternoon tour, then follow a private guide through UNESCO–listed Schönbrunn Palace’s beautiful gardens. Admire sweeping views from the Gloriette, then head inside — where the opulent Hall of Ceremonies, the Porcelain Room, the Millions Room, and the Millions Chamber await. Along the way, admire the palace’s beautiful interior and gain insight into the House of Habsburg — once one of Europe’s most powerful monarchies.

Activity location

  • Schonbrunner Gardens
    • Maxingstrasse 13b
    • 1130, Vienna, Austria

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Group Center Schönbrunn
    • 1130, Wien, Wien, Austria

Check availability

Half-Day History of Schönbrunn
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • English

9:30 am and 2:30 pm: Half-day guided tour in the company of a historian
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
CA $625.59 x 1 TravellerCA $625.59
Total
Price is CA $625.59
Until Mon, Nov 11

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSchönbrunn Palace and Park tickets
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A maximum of 10 people per booking

Activity itinerary

Schonbrunner Gardens
  • 45m
We begin our encounter with the astonishing High Baroque Schönbrunn Palace (built to rival Versailles) with a stroll through the magnificent formal gardens, exploring the Baroque landscaping principle of interlaced nature and architecture that is illustrated everywhere in the layout of the grounds. Approaching the Gloriette, a huge triumphal arch situated on a hilltop with panoramic views of Vienna’s woods, we recall the military victories that made Empress Maria Theresa’s reign (1740-1780) a highpoint of the Habsburg dynasty’s political and cultural dominance in Europe. The park was opened not only to the court but to the general public from 1779, a populist gesture that reveals Maria Theresa’s canny charm offensive towards her subjects. Indeed, it was under Maria Theresa’s direction that Schönbrunn Palace became the focal point of Austria’s imperial policy and the centre of court life.
Schonbrunn Palace
  • 1h 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Generations of Habsburg rulers put their stamp on Schönbrunn. Visiting one lavish room after another gives us an ample sense of the opulence of this family: The dining room with precious tableware and “imperial napkins” in the form of a “fleur de lys” witnessed countless state dinners; the Hall of Ceremonies records the pompous Baroque celebrations it hosted, such as the wedding of Crown Prince Joseph, depicted in a series of scenes by court painter Martin van Meytens; the so-called “Porcelain Room” (office of Maria Theresa), completely done in imitation of precious china with orientalist drawings drafted by the imperial children. The unique “Millions Room” owes its name to a fabulous price in gold ducats paid for it.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSchonbrunner Gardens
    • Maxingstrasse 13b
    • 1130, Vienna, Austria

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEGroup Center Schönbrunn
    • 1130, Wien, Wien, Austria

Best Deals on Things to Do

Experience the wonders of the world up close with great deals on things to do near and far. Expedia offers one-of-a-kind activities that allow you to explore Vienna your way. Whether you love nature, culture, food, or a bit of adventure, we have the perfect activity for you.

Top experiences in Vienna

With so many things to do in Vienna, planning the perfect day out may seem like a daunting task. Expedia is here to take the hassle out of finding the best attractions, tours, and activities in Vienna. Families, couples, and business travellers can all find the perfect activity in Vienna to create life-long memories with the help of Expedia.