The Best of Vienna: Private Tour including Schönbrunn PalacePrivate Tour

See the best of Vienna on a private half-day tour including a guided visit to Schönbrunn Palace and a scenic drive of the city highlights in a private vehicle.

Adults: 2 Children: 0
Total

Things to know

Duration:

4 hrs

Categories:

Architecture, City Highlights, First Time Visitor, History, Royalty

Private Tour:

You and our own professional guide. 100% exclusive

Transport Mode:

Walking tour: including a Panoramic drive in a private vehicle

What's included:

A friendly, professional English Speaking tour guide for your own private group, Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens "Grand Tour" entrance tickets, Panoramic drive around Vienna's highlights in a private vehicle, Hotel drop-off if centrally located

What's not included:

Food and drink, Gratuities, Hotel pick up
Meeting points: 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, Vienna.

What makes this tour special

Discover the imperial grandeur of Vienna on a private half-day tour that includes entrance tickets and a scenic driving tour of the city's top highlights.

On your private tour, you will:


Experience the best of Vienna's imperial splendour on this comprehensive private tour, perfect for anyone seeking a personalized and informative exploration of the city's most iconic landmarks and historical sites.

Your private tour starts with the opulent Schönbrunn Palace, 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, 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. After, your guide will take you to the spectacular gardens, where you will enjoy the main highlights.

Enjoy a short break before departing on a driving highlights tour of Vienna, where you will have numerous opportunities to stop for the unique histories of many of the striking buildings, including the State Opera House, the House of Parliament, the sparkling Danube River, St Stephens Cathedral, the Jewish District and the famous Ankerclock.

Your tour finishes in central Vienna, where your guide will leave you with several recommendations to spend the rest of your time in the city. 

What you'll see

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FAQ

QWill there be other people on the tour or is it just us?
AAll of our tours are 100% private and exclusive, which means that it will just be you, your group and your guide on the tour.

Your tour will be completely tailored to your needs and we will make sure to find a guide that best suits your group.
QAre entrance tickets and transport included in the cost of the tour?
AIn the ‘Things to Know’ section at the top of this page you will find details of whatever entrance tickets and transport are included in the tour. If you have any questions about this, then you can either use the chat button in the bottom right hand corner, send an email to <reservations@travelcurious.com> or call 1-212-710-1322 (US) or +44 20 3009 2392 (UK).
QWhat is your cancellation policy?
AOn tours cancelled more than 48 hours before the scheduled departure time, we are happy to offer our customers a full refund - minus a 5% credit card fee and the cost of any tickets that have been purchased.

For tours cancelled less than 48 hours before the scheduled departure time, we are unfortunately unable to offer refunds. If you would like to reschedule a tour, this is usually possible if we are given enough notice, but we cannot guarantee the same guide.

Changes made to bookings may be subject to rebooking fees to cover the cost of tickets purchased, transport, guide rescheduling and administration.

To cancel or change your booking, please contact us at <reservations@travelcurious.com> or call 1-212-710-1322 (US) or +44 20 3009 2392 (UK).
QWho do I contact if I have any questions about this tour or if I want to make changes to my tour?
AAt Travel Curious, we provide a free concierge service to help you plan your time abroad and they will be able to answer any questions you may have about this tour or any other tours. We are normally able to customise or personalise tours to suit your needs.

Please do get in touch by either using the chat button in the bottom right hand corner, sending an email to <reservations@travelcurious.com> or calling 1-212-710-1322 (US) or +44 20 3009 2392 (UK).
QAm I able to book more than one tour?
AAbsolutely, you can book as many tours as you like! You can add them to your cart by clicking the ‘Book Now’ button or you can get in touch and we can put together an itinerary for you. To get in touch, you can either use the chat button in the bottom right hand corner, send an email to <reservations@travelcurious.com> or call 1-212-710-1322 (US) or +44 20 3009 2392 (UK).
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