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Skip-the-Line Schonbrunn Palace Guided Tour and Vienna Historical City Tour

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Overview

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).

What's Included

  • No waiting time at Schönbrunn Palace
  • City tour with Vienna’s most important sights
  • Free time at your disposal (approx. 40 min.)
  • Food and drinks
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Meeting Location

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Operngasse
1010 Wien, Austria

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What To Expect

Wiener Staatsoper (Pass By)

Pass by the Vienna State Opera on a guided bus tour through Vienna.
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Austrian Parliament (Pass By)

Admire the neoclassical design of the Austrian Parliament
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The Hofburg (Pass By)

Witness the grandeur of the Hofburg Palace, one of the biggest palace complexes in the world.
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Rathaus (Pass By)

Pass by the City Hall on a guided bus tour through Vienna.
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Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna (Pass By)

Pass by the Art History Museum which houses the extensive collections of the imperial family.
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Museum of Natural History Vienna (Pass By)

Pass by one of the most important natural history museums worldwide.
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Schonbrunn Palace

Skip the line and get a live guided tour through the Schönbrunn Palace.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Skip-the-Line Schonbrunn Palace Guided Tour and Vienna Historical City Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Average 3.74 out of 5 stars based on 775 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Skip-the-Line Schonbrunn Palace Guided Tour and Vienna Historical City Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • No waiting time at Schönbrunn Palace.
  • City tour with Vienna’s most important sights.
  • Free time at your disposal (approx. 40 min.).
  • Guided tour of the State Rooms.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and drinks.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Skip-the-Line Schonbrunn Palace Guided Tour and Vienna Historical City Tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Skip-the-Line Schonbrunn Palace Guided Tour and Vienna Historical City Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • No waiting time at Schönbrunn Palace
  • City tour with Vienna’s most important sights
  • Free time at your disposal (approx. 40 min.)
  • Guided tour of the State Rooms
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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