Schonbrunn Palace Gardens Walking Tour in Vienna
- 1hDuration
- Max 12 peopleGroup Size
- EnglishSpeaking Guide
- Mobile ticketAccepted
About this experience
This walking tour explores the grounds of Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna, Austria. An English-speaking guide leads the group from the Baroque courtyard through the palace's formal gardens, sharing the history and legends of the imperial site. Along the way you will see fountains, life-size mythological sculptures, Roman ruins and the view from Gloriette Hill over the gardens. The tour covers the palace exterior, gardens and courtyards rather than the palace interior.
Highlights
- Walk through the Baroque courtyard and formal gardens of Schonbrunn Palace with an English-speaking guide.
- See fountains and life-size sculptures representing mythological deities and virtues throughout the grounds.
- Learn the history and legends of the House of Austria and the imperial court of Schonbrunn.
- Take in the view from Gloriette Hill overlooking the Schonbrunn Gardens, plus a stop at the Roman ruins.
- Free admission to Schonbrunn Gardens and courtyards is included with the tour.
Itinerary
- 1Schonbrunn Museum Shop Starting location for the tour.
- 2Schonbrunn Gardens Guided tour of the gardens, with a visit of about 45 minutes.
- 3Schonbrunn Palace Sightseeing and a photo stop of about 15 minutes at the palace exterior.
What's included
- 1-hour walking tour of Schonbrunn Palace exterior, gardens and courtyards
- Official Vienna guide
- Free admission to Schonbrunn Gardens and courtyards
- Local insights and recommendations
- All applicable fees and taxes
What's not included
- Skip-the-line entry to the Schonbrunn Palace
Before you go
This tour departs from Vienna with departures at 13:30 and 15:00, and lasts 1 hour. Arrive at least 10 minutes before your departure time, as latecomers cannot join the tour or receive a refund, and the guide typically arrives 5 to 10 minutes ahead of the start time. Commentary is provided in English. This is an easy-level walking tour, but it is not suitable for people with mobility issues and there is no wheelchair access. There is no storage for coats, umbrellas, large bags or baby carriages, and pets are not permitted. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather, as the tour runs rain, hail or shine. Entry to the Schonbrunn Palace interior is not included. In winter the gardens are not green or lit up, so spring, summer and autumn are better times to visit, and outdoor routes may be altered in extreme weather for guest safety. Bookings are made by date and time, and changes such as the number of visitors can be made through the portal used for booking. Check your email and phone for important information from your tour operator before your visit.
