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Explore the Schönbrunn palace, Gardens and Surroudings
- 3 hours
- Skip The Line Tours
- Vienna
Choose one of 4 locals available
Experience hosted by Jay Upinder , Susanne & other locals
- Private Tour
- Carbon Neutral
- Destination
- Vienna, Austria
- Category
- Skip The Line Tours
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Transport mode
- Walking tour
- Available languages
- Deutsch, English, Hindi, Italiano, Türkçe
- Included
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- Entrance Tickets to Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens
- Private Guide
- All Withlocals Tours are carbon netural
6 reasons to book this tour
- Your host will purchase the tickets for your
- Discover more than just the attraction
- See the from a different perspective
- Can be 100% personalized to your wishes
- Ins & outs of the attraction & its surroundings
- Forget about big tourist groups & audio guides!
What you can expect
Make the most out of your visit to the Schönbrunn palace and get to know the ins and outs of this world-famous attraction and its surroundings by the side of a local expert.
On this private tour, you’ll not only visit the Schönbrunn palace, your local host has more in store for you. Whether it is a hidden gem on your way to the attraction or a must-see around the area, this will set up the tone for what’s to come inside the . Isn’t this the best way to build up anticipation!?
If there’s something you can expect from this tour is tons of insights and things to discover. Check out Schönbrunn Palace, The Gloriette, The Palace Gardens and many more treasures inside and outside. Don’t wait long to enter and start exploring this fascinating attraction. Your local host has plenty to share, so ask away! This is your chance to satisfy your curiosity about the and Vienna.
The local hosts are natural storytellers, each one with a different background ranging from arts to history. They can’t wait to share some of their unique stories and personal anecdotes with you! Feel like changing the route a bit? No problem, the hosts will be happy to personalize the tour to your wishes.
Please note that photography is not allowed inside the Palace, only in the gardens and outdoor spaces.
Choose your local
Get to know these 4 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.
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Jay Upinder
The Fun Loving Foodie
4.01 reviewDeutsch・English・Hindi -
Susanne
All the Wonders of Vienna
4.744 reviewsDeutsch・English・Italiano -
Michael
Amazing tours with passionate local
4.924 reviewsDeutsch・English -
Selin
passionate storyteller
4.924 reviewsDeutsch・English・Türkçe
This is the plan
Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.
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Meeting point
Meet at Outside the group visitor center near the Palace entrance - Vienna to start your journey
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Itinerary
This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.
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Beautiful Surroundings
To better understand what you’ll see inside the , your local host will start by showing you other hidden gems around the attraction. That way, you can get to know more about Vienna and the for a perfect introduction to your tour -
How It Works
Before entering the , meet your host and get an introduction to your tour. -
Ahead of the Crowds
On this tour, follow your local host’s lead and spend time inside the attraction discovering its highlights and hidden gems -
Inside the
Once you are inside, follow your local host’s insights as you check out the must-sees, as well as the hidden gems that not many know about. Be part of an enriching tour that will satisfy your curiosity and answer all of your questions! -
Keep Exploring
After the time with your host is over, you can either stay inside the attraction and keep exploring by yourself or say goodbye outside the attraction where your host will point out other spots to explore in Vienna -
Make it yours
Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.
Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.
Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.
Flexible cancellation policy
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Feel confident booking
Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.
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Change of plans?
Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.
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Loved by travelers worldwide
Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.
Reviews from guests
Kelly🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
29 August 2025
Hunter🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
4 December 2024
Suzanne was an excellent guide with an encyclopaedic history knowledge. We found the tour to be both enjoyable and knowledgeable. Very Knowledgeable
Sallim🇸🇬 Singapore
(About local )
28 October 2024
We are very pleased with Selin as she is full of information about Vienna and its hisory. I must admit we had a challenging time trying to remember who is who but Selin is very patient with us. The pace of walk was just right for us at our age and Selin was constantly checking with us and giving us options given the limited time we had with her. Nonetheless a very worthwhile walking tour and we are know much more knowledgeable about Vienna than when we started. Thank you SelinA very informative Vienna walk
Daniel🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
16 October 2024
My wife and I had an excellent tour with Susanne of the Schonbrunn Palace. She is a wealth of knowledge. Provided us with great context for all that we saw and detail about the Hapsburgs and Austrian and European history. We learned a lot and enjoyed Susanne's ability to teach without overloading. After we finished the Palace, we had a fantastic walk through the gardens. Susanne answered all of our questions and was extremely clear and personable. Can't wait to come back with our adult children to tour with her. Highly recommend a tour with Susanne. Informative and Friendly - Highly !!!
Debra and Keith🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
14 October 2024
Selin gave us a very well organised, enjoyable and insightful tour of the Schonbrunn palace with lots of interesting background history.An very enjoyable tour
Ted🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
6 September 2024
Selin was a wonderful guide, she was very knowledgeable, shared interesting stories and facts, and was very accommodating to our needs and schedule.
We would highly recommend!Knowledgeable and accommodating
Brendan🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
12 May 2024
Selin does a wonderful job of showing you the hidden gems of history. Highly recommend her as a tour guide. Selin is wonderful!
Lauren🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
20 March 2024
Selin was able to accommodate our group of 4 with short notice when another tour we had booked was canceled. She took us on a very informative journey through the Schönbrunn palace and gardens, giving us information we would not have gotten on our own. We thoroughly enjoyed out time with Selin. Thanks for a great tour!Great visit with Selin
Tara🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
12 March 2024
My daughter and I loved our tour of Schonbrunn Palace with Michael. His depth of knowledge was astounding and his presentation kept us entertained! Highly recommend!Amazing Tour with Michael
Graham & Angela🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
10 September 2025
Roxanne was an excellent guide for our all day walking tour of Vienna, relaxed, easy to chat with, a lovely lady. Her knowledge of Viennese history and all things Vienna was outstanding. We couldn’t wish for anything more. Book with Roxanne, you will not be disappointed. Exeptional!
marathonld
(About local )
10 September 2025
Roxane provided me with a 3 hour walking tour. She was very knowledgeable about Viennese history and pointed out and explained many things I would have missed on my own.
She also has a great sense of humor and speaks numerous languages very fluently.
Roxane Vienna
Melissa🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
9 September 2025
Roxanne was bubbly & warm, knowledgeable and thoughtful. She took the time to send us recommendations after the tour as well. I would book a tour with her again next time we visit Vienna, we thoroughly enjoyed our time with her!We loved Roxanne!
Simon🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
6 September 2025
Die Zeit mit Anita war eine tolle Kombination aus Food-Tour, Stadtspaziergang und historischem Wissen rund um Wien.
Anita hat uns zu kulinarischen Köstlichkeiten geführt, die uns sonst gar nicht aufgefallen wären. Dazu sehr interessante Einblicke in die Historie und Kultur Wiens und den traditionellen Speisen, sowie dem ein oder anderen Glas Wein.
Ein sehr kurzweiliger Nachmittag, geprägt von Anitas charmanten Art und ihrem tiefen Wissen.
Ich kann die Tour Anita nur wärmstens empfehlen.Highlight unseres Wien Besuchs
Kay🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
6 September 2025
Roxane was a delight from beginning to end. She totally accommodated us, picking us up at our hotel and dropping us off at a restaurant she recommended. In between, she demonstrated a great understanding of the culture and history of Vienna. She presented everything with great insight and a charming sense of humor. A wonderful tour and an outstanding guide!Thanks, Roxane!
Angelika🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
29 August 2025
Anita hat uns während unserer Tour die tollen Gebäude und deren Geschichte gezeigt und erzählt. Sie ist auf unser Tempo eingegangen.
Es war alles sehr gut und wir würden sie immer wieder buchen.Wunderschöne Tour durch Wien mit Anita!
Charu🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
19 August 2025
This was our second time in Vienna and having toured the main sites last year, we decided to explore the city via a food tour. It turned out to be great decision as Susanne gave us a brand new introduction to Vienna. This was far more than a food and drink tasting tour. Susanne's experiences of growing up in Vienna give her great perspective on what has changed over the years and what stays the same. We were introduced to many interesting places and all the food and drinks were outstanding. Thank you, Susanne for making this a fun way to get to know Vienna. Fabulous all round
Todd
(About local )
16 August 2025
Suzanne really brings to life the downtown city with her local knowledge, finding gems while being flexible to fit our interests. She is very friendly and a wonderful host.
I will say the tour description is a little deceptive, suggesting 10 tastings. We ended up visiting six places (ice cream, wine tasting, polish sandwiches, Viennese coffee with Apfel strudel, an amazing specialty chocolate shop and some street sausages. For two people, the price seemed a little much. Perhaps a small adjustment for the smaller amount of food/drink consumed would make sense for only two people.Relaxing food tasting experience
Carolyn🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
10 August 2025
Susanne gave us a wonderful uniquely tailored tour for our small group. I contacted Susanne about an evening tour because we didn’t like the tour our river cruise was offering—but we wanted to visit Vienna at night. She developed a bespoke tour for us, that considered our interest, and had a great sense of fun. A bit of culture, history, fun and spooky all wrapped up together. We joined her for drinks and dinner, and then we walked all around the center of old Vienna. We got to see the lovely capital in the evening, while being entertained by our guide. We all said how this tour was our highlight in Vienna. Susanne is a wonderful guide, who really went out of her way to meet our requests. We give her our highest recommendation. If you want a special tour that is made for you then reach out to Susanne.A bespoke evening tour in Vienna
Diane
(About local )
10 August 2025
Anita was a lot of fun, she took us to some great spots. We tried many different local foods that we probably would not have done on our own. She was very well prepared which made our trip go smooth and fun. We loved all the foods and wines that she picked out!
We would highly recommend her and if we come back would definitely use her again. Awesome tour!
Tracy🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
9 August 2025
Anita gave us a great tour of Vienna, giving us both a knowledge of the geography and buildings, but also the history and economic causes of the social directions of Vienna.
An enjoyable and educational experience. Strongly recommended. Great , and very knowledgeable, guide
Douglas🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
8 August 2025
Anita was a wonderful guide with full local and historical knowledge. She was willing to spend as much time with us as we desired and willing to modify the tour to focus on any items we wished. It was the perfect kickstart to our time in Vienna. Excellent tour
Mike🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
6 August 2025
Claudia provided a unique perspective on a great city - educating us about all sorts of history and how the buildings often told a large part of the story. She also took us to places we would not find on our own and offered great recommendations for the rest of our trip. Would highly recommend spending three hours in Vienna with her!Great walk
Stephen
(About local )
4 August 2025
We (my wife my 19 yr old gdaughter and myself (age 83) met with Anita on time outside Domm Museum at 11
We then spent an rxciting and interesting 5 hrs being shown round Vienna historical sights by Anita an experienced and knowledgable guide who gave us a historical and contemporary view of Vienna and Austris as well as the Happsburg empire
We stopped 2 or 3 times for a coffee but the time went quickly and we covered a lot of steps
We 3 went home exhausted and exhilirated
Thank you Anita An outstanding day with Anita in Bienna
Lisa🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
4 August 2025
Touring Vienna with Claudia-Maria was a wonderful experience. She was friendly, personable and very knowledgable about history and architecture. She included in our tour many historical sights as well as insider tips for favorite cafe's and places to go for chocolates, pastries, champagne and cocktails. Overall a great tour as an introduction to Vienna!
Great tour!
Adam
(About local )
29 July 2025
Roxane was amazing. We walked and toured Vienna for 3 hours, and the time flew by. Our group was 2 parents in mid 50s, and 2 daughters (15 and 20). She was able to engage everyone with all different knowledge levels and interest in hsitory. I highly recommend Roxane.Outstanding tour
Gladys🇵🇭 Philippines
(About local )
28 July 2025
It was indeed a delightful afternoon being with Anita! Because of her stories shared with us, we came to appreciate even more and like to bring our children here next summer to learn from her.
Thank you so much for showing us around Vienna!Falling in love with Vienna coz of Anita
Debbie🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
28 July 2025
Roxanne did a wonderful job showing us the highlights of Vienna on our first day. Really enjoyed how knowledgeable she was and accommodated our interests.Wonderful
Raj🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
27 July 2025
Anita is knowledgeable about Vienna, and was a great guide. She was accommodating and met us at our hotel. She was very insightful and started by giving us a general breakdown of Austrian history which helped while taking the tour. Would def recommend!Great experiance
Anju
(About local )
26 July 2025
We had a great tour with Claudia-Maria. She was very pleasant and took time to explain the food and cultural aspects of everything we saw. Very interesting and we were so full!Great insight into Vienna
Darren🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
23 July 2025
We booked Claudia-Maria for 2 x 1/2 day English walking tours and gave her a list of what interested us. She created a bespoke tour for our group of 10 (ages ranging from 18-80), which included city highlights, the amazing Hundertwasser & Hadid buildings and a guided castle tour. We learned so much about the history of Vienna and even some archeological insight as Claudia Maria is involved in local excavations.
She is an amazing guide and would certainly recommend her!Fairytale Castles & Architectural Wonders
John🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
19 July 2025
William🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
10 July 2025
I can’t say enough about the superb tour that we were given by Claudia-Maria. She was knowledgeable, funny, warm and personable. We had a particular interest in Art Nouveau and Claudia-Maria tailored the tour to suit our interests. Claudia-Maria has a strong academic background but was able to present the history and culture of Vienna in understandable ways. We discovered hidden gems and came to appreciate many things about daily life in Vienna today. We give our highest recommendation to Claudia-Maria.Great guide gave us a wonderful experience
kim🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
9 July 2025
She was very knowledgeable, pleasant; friendly; gave interesting insights; and spike excellent English!!
Perfect guide!Roxane was the Best!!!
Barry🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
6 July 2025
Roxane was terrific from the start. Great, very personable, light-hearted , there was nothing she didn’t know about her city. Can only give the highest recommendation ! She made the three hours fascinating for both myself and my seventeen year old grandson ! A gréât introduction to a great city.
Luca🇮🇪 Ireland
(About local )
6 July 2025
Claudia-Maria was a wonderful host. Our group had learned a lot, ate a lot and had a great time!Great experience
Rahul🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
4 July 2025
From the moment we met, Anita made us feel like old friends. She was punctual, professional, and incredibly enthusiastic. Her deep knowledge of Vienna’s rich history, art, and culture brought every street, palace, and monument to life. She also gave fantastic recommendations for local restaurants, cafes, and places we’d never have discovered places without her insight!Fantastic!
Gerald🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
4 July 2025
Hiring Roxanne to show us around Vienna was a wonderful decision. Roxanne tailored our walking tour of Vienna to our family’s needs (some physical limitations). She also was very willing, accommodating, and flexible to find a driver that could drive us since we had someone on our tour with limited walking capabilities. She has a kind and friendly disposition, and wonderful knowledge of the history of Vienna. Her ability to navigate the city and help with translation while visiting a coffee house were extremely helpful. She felt like family by the end of our 3 hour walking tour.What A Gem!
David🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
30 June 2025
Roxane was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable about so many subjects, and with a great sense of humour! Highly recommend. So much info and so interesting!
Leung🇭🇰 Hong Kong
(About local )
30 June 2025
We booked 3 days (3 hours each) tour with Roxane last week. I shared the interests of the family in understanding the history of Vienna from ancient time to the world wars. She was patient and explained many important historical events and nuances that might not have been recorded in the broadest way. She made our visit to Vienna much more meaningful. Passionate and Cheerful Guide for Vienna
David
(About local )
28 June 2025
We loved this tour. Can 100% recommend Roxanne. She was so friendly and knowledgeable. Gave us a ton of info and made us feel very comfortable. Friendly, fun, and super informative
Prasha🇿🇦 South Africa
(About local )
27 June 2025
Jennifer🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
23 June 2025
Selina did a wonderful job showing our group of 4 the heart of old town and the center. Had local food, visited a very old coffee shop and ended with wine tasting. Gave us great recommendations for restaurants. Lovely experience!
GEERT🇧🇪 Belgium
(About local )
23 June 2025
Top gids, leuk, aardig en leerrijk.zeer interessant!
Roberto🇲🇽 Mexico
(About local )
18 June 2025
Our tour with Selin was absolutely incredible. Truly one of the highlights of our entire trip. From the moment we met her, Selin's warmth, passion for Vienna, and deep knowledge of the city’s history and culture made the experience unforgettable.
She guided us through the most iconic sights as well as hidden gems we would have never discovered on our own. Her storytelling brought every location to life, blending fascinating historical facts with charming local insights.
Selin was not only incredibly professional and well-prepared, but also tailored the experience to our interests and pace, and her genuine love for Vienna was contagious.
Thanks Selin!!!!An Unforgettable Tour with Selin!
hb47mrf2gq🇫🇷 France
(About local )
16 June 2025
It was a nice tour, we were a bit unlucky with the weather but Roxane managed to adapt easily.
Overall, everything was nice!Nice tour
Unknown
(About local )
13 June 2025
Toprate Top gids, zeer interessant en boeiend!
Alvin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
11 June 2025
Michael was very knowledgeable about the history of the different places around the old part of the city. We loved especially when he would highlight interesting architecture and background of art and landmarks.Fantastic historic tour of Vienna
Lane
(About local )
9 June 2025
Roxanne was not only knowledgeable about Vienna, she was also energetic and very enthusiastic while telling us the history and stories relating to Vienna especially during the world war two years and how the holocaust affected it. Roxanne was also very informative about the history both new and old.Vienna's past
Ron🇮🇪 Ireland
(About local )
9 June 2025
Great guide she was knowledgeable, friendly, and flexible adjusting to our interests. Highly recommended. Wonderful Guide
Larissa🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
7 June 2025
Susanne war sehr nett und hat uns tolle Lokale gezeigt und interessante Facts zu den Orten oder Wien erzählt. Die ersten beiden Stops waren auch super. Allerdings haben wir dann beim zweiten Stop recht lange gebraucht, sodass wir nach hinten raus zu wenig Zeit hatten, um noch etwas anständiges zu essen. Der dritte Stop war dann in einem Pralinenladen und der letzte ein Café zum Bier trinken. Es war also relativ wenig Essen bei der Tour und das letzte Café wirkte eher zufällig gewählt. Laut Beschreibung hätte es 6x Essen/Trinken geben sollen. Wir sind aber somit nur auf 4 Stops gekommen. Wir kennen das so anders von anderen Foodtouren, vor allem für diesen Preis.Gut, aber zu wenig Foodstops
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