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Skip Line Tour through Vienna & Schonbrunn Palace

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from €36.00

Opening Hours

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  • Depart every day at 9:45am (9:30 in the Summer).
  • Afternoon tours depart at 2:45pm.
  • Participants should be at the meeting point 30 minutes before the tour begins.
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    Duration

    clock3 hours 30 minutes

    What It Is

    • Schonbrunn Palace is the former imperial summer residence of the Hapsburg monarchs and is considered one of Austria's most important cultural monuments.
    • The Baroque palace, with a history spanning back 300 years, is so picturesque that its listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    • Explore the palaces elegant staterooms that boast original furnishing offering an authentic insight into the imperial lifestyle of past monarchs.
    • Wander around the palace's vast gardens with their symmetrical fountains.
    • Enjoy an airconditioned coach ride down the Ringstrasse Boulevard and enjoy views of Belvedere Palace, the Museum of History and the Vienna State Opera amongst other famous Vienna landmarks.

    Your Experience With Skip Line Tour through Vienna & Schonbrunn Palace

    • Travel from Sudtiroler Platz (or Vienna State Opera) to Schonbrunn Palace with a professional and knowledgeable guide.
    • Guided tour of Schonbrunn Palace (with queue jump) including the grounds.
    • Tour of the city on an air-conditioned coach.
    • The coach drives down the famous Ringstrasse boulevard where you'll see Vienna's cultural landmarks including the Museum of Applied Arts, Hofburg Palace, the Vienna State Opera and the Museum of History.
    • Enjoy views of Belvedere Palace, home to the largest collection of Gustav Klimt's work in the world. (Option to visit here after the tour at an extra cost).

    What Skip Line Tour through Vienna & Schonbrunn Palace Includes?

    • Knowledgeable guide (fluent in multiple languages).
    • Entry into Schonbrunn Palace with queue jump.
    • Tour of Vienna by coach.
    • Hotel pick up (from certain hotels).
    • Food not included.
    • Belvedere Palace entry tickets not included (optional extra and can get discount).

    Things Before Go

    • Please dress appropriately for the weather as some elements of the tour will be outside.
    • Ensure you have comfy shoes on for exploring the Palace.
    • No food or drinks are included in this tour though there is a cafe inside the Palace.

    Tips

    • Organise a free pick up from your hotel to save transport time to the meeting point.
    • Pack your camera.

    Is It Suitable for Me?

    • Ideal for visitors who want to explore the city from the comfort of a coach.
    • Great for those who don't want to do too much exploring on foot.
    • Great way to get your bearings in the city.
    • Both culture vultures and historians alike can enjoy this tour as you learn about the history of Vienna's finest landmarks.

    Travellers Talk

    • A similar trip is rated 3.5 out of 5 on Tripadvisor with lots of great reviews from 151 people.
    • Get Your Guide's tour was rated 4.2 out of 5 with most customers agreeing that the tour was well organised, efficiently run and informative. The guides were described as knowledgeable " and offered detailed explanations " of points of interest.

    Best Times to Visit

    • This tour operates all year.
    • Schonbrunn Palace gardens are particularly beautiful in the spring and summer when the flowers are blooming.

    Ticket Information


    Hotel Pickup

      Address / Pick up Location

      • Meeting Point: Sudtrioler Platz on the corner of Laxenbugerstrasse (until 23rd March). The State Opera (after the 24th March).

      Disabled Access

      • This tour is accessible for wheelchair users if they can board the coach freely (there is no electronic chair lift onto the coach). Please advise your tour provider in advance.

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