Vienna in Four Hours: From the City Center, the Grand Buildings of the Ringstrasse, and Belvedere Palace to the Imperial Residence of Schönbrunn

This tour starts with a walking tour through Vienna’s Old Town, followed by a relaxed sightseeing drive in a van. To finish, enjoy a private guided tour of the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace. 

Details of Your Private Guided Tour:

This varied tour begins with a small walk through Vienna’s city center, where you’ll get your first impressions of the city. Next, we continue with a relaxed sightseeing drive along the famous Ringstrasse (Ring Boulevard), where you’ll admire some of Vienna’s most magnificent buildings.

At Belvedere Palace, we’ll stop for a short exterior visit, from where you can enjoy the picturesque view of Vienna’s city center.

The tour then takes us towards Schönbrunn Palace, where you’ll experience the impressive splendor and history of the former summer residence of the Habsburgs.

The highlight of the tour is the guided highlight tour through the splendid state rooms of the palace, offering a fascinating insight into the life of the imperial family.

The tour ends at Schönbrunn Palace, giving you the opportunity to explore the expansive grounds further. You can visit the famous Gloriette and enjoy the magnificent view over Vienna, explore the world’s oldest existing zoo, Tiergarten Schönbrunn, or discover the Imperial Carriage Museum. 

If desired, a return trip to the city center can also be arranged; depending on your preferred drop-off location, the tour will be extended and additional costs will apply.

This combination of walking tour, sightseeing tour, and Schönbrunn Palace visit provides you with a comprehensive exploration of Vienna, allowing you to experience the city’s highlights in a comfortable and convenient way.

Photos: (1) Schönbrunn Palace, Great Parterre © Schloss Schönbrunn Kultur- und Betriebsges.m.b.H., Severin Wurnig; (2) © Gertrud Putz; (3) Schönbrunn Palace Great Gallery © Schloss Schönbrunn Kultur-und Betriebsges.m.b.H., Alexander Eugen Koller

Recommendation:

Enhance the "Grand City Tour & Schönbrunn Palace" with my guided tour of the Imperial Carriage Museum. Discover the magnificent carriages of the Habsburgs and learn more about the courtly culture of carriages and horsemanship.