Skip-the-Line Schonbrunn Palace Guided Tour and Vienna Historical City Tour
Overview
Available languages
3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Experience the best of Vienna, including the Schönbrunn Palace, on this 3.5-hour city highlights tour by bus. Drive along the famous Ringstrasse boulevard to admire buildings such as the Vienna State Opera, City Hall and Hofburg Palace, once home of Marie Antoinette. Then, see the extravagant staterooms of the Schönbrunn, the summer residence of the Habsburg monarchs, and get free time to stroll its gardens or relax at the café.
All the tours will be carried out in small groups.
This tour could be operated multilingually (English, Spanish, German at the same time).
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Tour might be operated multilingually.
Please note on few dates in high season, due to popularity of the tour, transport could be on a double decker
Strollers/wheelchairs must be foldable for transport.
This tour may be operated bilingually (German/Spanish and English at the same time). Spanish: MO/WED/FR/SUN; German: TUE/THU/SAT; English: daily
What To Expect
Wiener Staatsoper
Pass by the Vienna State Opera on a guided bus tour through Vienna.
Admire the neoclassical design of the Austrian Parliament
Options
Tour in German
Schönbrunn tour in German
Tour in Spanish
Schönbrunn tour in Spanish
Tour in English
Schönbrunn tour in English
What‘s Included
40 minutes of free time at the palace
Professional local guide
Live on-board commentary
Panoramic Vienna city tour by modern, air-conditioned bus
Personal headset (for groups of 10+ inside the palace)
Guided Palace highlight tour with (22 exclusive, opulent rooms)
Skip-the-line admission to Schönbrunn Palace
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Entry to the Privy Garden or Maze (unless specified)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
949 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
I booked an English...
Larissa L,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00I booked an English speaking tour and got an English and Spanish tour. It was very hard to follow since the tour guide would speak them both. I wasn’t able to get much history out of this tour. I felt like this was a waste of money and it would have been better if I just went there on my own. Very disappointed by this tour.
Nice tour
Christina S,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Great tour ! Guide was vey knowledgeable . The only downside is he kept switching between English and Spanish in the middle of the sentence . It would be better if he completed the thought on English and the went to Spanish .
Good experience
Robin M,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a nice way to have a city tour without needing to walk and quick access into the palace. The guided tour was very helpful in managing both the crowds and understanding what we were looking at at the palace. I would definitely recommend this tour.
I would recommend you do this tour
Mark S,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Very good. Guide was kind and knowledgeable. Medium amout of walking. DONT BRING A BACK PACK! if you do, you will need to check it in, free of charge.
The bus micro did not work.
LunyajSher,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Micro did not work in the bus The guide was standing in front of me blocking completely my view and he was frequently leaning over me further stressing. Even after several attempts to ask him to move away Did not enjoy at all. His explanation in the castle was good
Great
Jannette A,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00It’s really nice and the sight seen helps you think it should have an extra hour so you can have an opportunity to explore the gardens or the. Market as 20 min is not enough
Rushed
PetethefeetWales,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Booking - via Jet2 Pick up - difficult to find location to be picked up OPERNBRUNNEN Language - English and spanish difficult to follow as jumped between languages City Tour - speeded around city difficult to see landmarks and absorb information provided Palace tour - extremely busy had to push through crowds Palace grounds - no time to see unless you missed the bus and find your own way back to the city Tour guide - extremely knowledgeable and assertive but pleasant to tour group Recommendation - try to book when not busy OR find a full day tour when not to rushed
Excellent Guide Charles
JohnKienHan C,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful experience and well organised tour to a very busy and hectic site, excellent guide, Charles, adequate time to wander around on your own in the market area and informative guide through the interior
Sightseeing day tiur review.
Marjorie J,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Tour guide was knowledgeable and respectful to all. Overall tour was well worth the cost. Nice to skip the line for the castle tour (no waiting whatsoever) . Tour guide was bilingual and provided information in both german and english during tour. The only downside we experienced was during the city bus tour portion. While the tour guide was speaking in the alternative language, we may have missed seeing the landmarks being pointed out as the bus passed them. . By the time our language was translated, we had already passed the building(s) being discussed. It would have been nice to know what we were looking at as we passed the city icon. Otherwise, it was a wonderful experience.
Our guide was very...
Milo J,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was very knowledgeable and witty. Perfect to day 1 in Vienna to orient you with where to go and what to do. The palace itself is only “ok” - not the most dramatic .
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