Vienna: Skip-the-Line Schonbrunn Palace Private Tour

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Vienna: Skip-the-Line Schonbrunn Palace Private Tour

Name: Vienna: Skip-the-Line Schonbrunn Palace Private Tour
Address: Austria

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Go on a tour of the fabulous Schönbrunn Palace and its gardens. Enjoy the VIP experience with a professional guide, skip-the-line tickets, and transport to and from the palace.

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Highlights

Follow the best route and see 24-40 stunning rooms and chambers of the palace
Explore the Schonbrunn Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Benefit from skip the line tickets to the palace
Learn about the history of the sights with your private guide

Description

Experience one of the top attractions in Vienna on this guided tour of the Schonbrunn Palace, Imperial Rooms, and Gardens. Discover the history and heritage of the Habsburg dynasty. Enjoy the nature, art, and architecture that represent the rich taste of Austrian royalty and get closer to the real history. With the 2-hour option, you will follow the original route of the Highlight Tour, which is exclusive for customers purchasing skip-the-line guided tours. Explore 24 of the Schonbrunn Palace's most beautiful imperial rooms and chambers, including the private apartments of the only female ruler of the Habsburg dominion, Maria Theresa Walburga Amalia Christina. Learn about the fascinating lives of the palace’s former inhabitants and immerse yourself in the imperial wealth and opulence of the Habsburg dynasty. In each of the rooms, admire different styles of ornate decor, art, and furniture. The route includes highlights such as the luxurious Great Gallery, the exotic Chinese Cabinets, and the magnificent Hall of Ceremonies. Your private guide will also show you around the UNESCO-listed Schonbrunn Garden, which features beautiful formal gardens, fountains, and 32 sculptures. See the nearby hill crowned by the Gloriette structure with columns and arches, designed to glorify Habsburg power and the Just War. The 3-hour option includes a 2-hour Highlight Tour of the Schonbrunn Palace and Gardens with a convenient pickup and drop-off service from your accommodation in Vienna. Choose the 2.5-hour option to get the full experience of the imperial wealth and luxury at the Schonbrunn Palace by taking the Grand Tour route, which includes 40 chambers to explore with no waiting lines. Discover 40 exquisite staterooms that reflect three centuries of the golden age of Austria. Marvel at the outstanding decoration and furnishings from the time of Maria Theresa, featuring chinoiserie and East Asian elements, in particular, the Blue Chinese Salon and the Vieux-Laque Room.

Includes

Private Tour of Schonbrunn Palace and Garden, with Gloriette Hill and the surrounding area 5-Stars Private Guide with Official Austrian License speaking fluently in chosen language Skip-the-line tickets for Schonbrunn Palace Highlight Tour (2 and 3-hour options only) Skip-the-line tickets for Schonbrunn Palace Grand Tour (2,5 and 3,5-hour options only) Private car transfers with pickup and drop-off service to your accommodation in Vienna (3 and 3,5-hour options only)