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Schönbrunn Palace Skip-the-Line Tour with Imperial Apartments
The Habsburg summer residence — 1,441 rooms, a century of empire, and the gardens of Vienna
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€29/ person
Rating
★ 4.6(8,900)
Duration
Half Day · 2.5 hours
Rating
4.6 ★ (8,900 reviews)
Languages
English, German, Spanish, French, Italian
Group size
Max 20 people
About This Tour
Skip the queues at Vienna's most visited monument and go straight into the imperial apartments where Franz Joseph, Sisi, and Napoleon all once lived. A licensed guide unlocks the private stories behind each room, from the mirrored Great Gallery to the intimate breakfast room where the Empress took her morning coffee.
Highlights
- ✓Skip-the-line access to Schönbrunn Palace
- ✓Licensed expert guide for the Imperial Apartments
- ✓Learn the story of Empress Sisi and Franz Joseph
- ✓Visit the Grand Parterre gardens (seasonal)
- ✓Small group for an intimate experience
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Itinerary
Skip-the-line entry to the Imperial Apartments. Guided tour of the Mirror Room, the Chinese Cabinets, the Napoleon Room, and the Grand Gallery. Free time in the formal gardens with views to the Gloriette hilltop monument.
What's Included
- ✓Skip-the-line palace entry
- ✓Expert licensed guide
- ✓Grand Tour Imperial Apartments access
Not Included
- ✗Transport to/from palace
- ✗Schönbrunn Zoo entry
- ✗Gratuities
Insider Tips
The palace is reachable in 10 minutes from central Vienna on U4 line
Combine with Belvedere Palace for a full Viennese palace day
Book at least 3 days ahead — morning slots sell out first
Frequently Asked Questions
How many rooms does Schönbrunn have?
The palace has 1,441 rooms, though only 45 Imperial Apartments are open to visitors. The Grand Tour covers the most historically significant ones.
Is the Gloriette included?
The gardens are free to enter. The Gloriette interior has a separate ticket not included in this tour.
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Schönbrunn Palace main gate, Vienna
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