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Explore Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens: Private Guided Tour
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The Experience
What your day looks like
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 starts with the best of the imperial experience including 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, including the Chinese Cabinets, and the magnificent Hall of Ceremonies. Your tour continues into the part of the castle where the Hapsburgs’ only female ruler, Maria Theresa, lived in the 18th century. You’ll see the Blue Chinese Salon, the tapestry-draped Gobelin Salon, the Porcelain Room, and many others. After, your guide will take you to the Palace Gardens and show you the highlights, including the impressive fountains, sculptures, and manicured lawns, before leaving you to further explore at your leisure.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Discover the opulence and grandeur of this imperial residence with tickets
- Visit the private apartments of Emperor Franz Joseph and Sisi
- Walk along the Great Gallery, a breathtaking room embellished with gold decorations
- Explore the apartments of Maria Theresa, the only female ruler of the Habsburg dynasty
- Discover the Blue Chinese Salon to the tapestrydraped Gobelin Salon and the porcelainfilled room
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
Attractions along this route: Schönbrunn Palace: The summer house for the Hasburg's rulers, it has become one of the most important cultural sites in Austria. Schönbrunn Palace Gardens: The park at Schönbrunn Palace opened to the public around 1779, with many different features, making it the perfect recreational area for both visitors and locals. Gloriette at Schönbrunn: Take a look across the gardens and up to the crest of the hill to find this splendid building that coronates the Palace Gardens. Neptune Fountain: Neptune driving across the seas symbolizes monarchs controlling the destiny of their nations. Great Gallery: Marvel at the 40 meters Great Gallery which provided the ideal setting for court functions back at the time of the emperors.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Vienna
Sightseeing at Schönbrunn Palace.
Continued
Vienna
City/Town Tour.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
English Speaking Guide Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens "Grand Tour" entrance tickets
Not Included
Gratuities optional Other admission tickets Food and drink Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Meeting & Pickup
Your guide will meet you at the entrance of the Museum Shop, located on the left side of the Schönbrunn Palace main entrance, Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47, 1130 Wien, Austria.
Languages Offered
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Before Booking
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
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