Best of Vienna 1-Day Tour by Car with Schonbrunn Tickets
Traveler rating
4.5/5
Based on 19 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Best of Vienna 1-Day Tour by Car with Schonbrunn Tickets worth booking?
Best of Vienna 1-Day Tour by Car with Schonbrunn Tickets is a 3-hour experience in Vienna, Austria, from $364 per person. It scores 54 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 19 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 54 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (19)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $364 per person
Discover Vienna’s Historic Center, top attractions and lesser known tourist spots on a private tour with easy and cozy car transfers. Optional: visit Schonbrunn Palace and Belvedere Palace. 3-Hour: The Highlights Avoid the tiring walks and enjoy a guided drive through the Old Town. See the Rathaus, Hofburg Palace, and the State Opera. Marvel at the Gothic grandeur of St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the 18th-century Belvedere gardens before a convenient hotel drop-off. 7-Hour: Imperial Grandeur Go deeper with skip-the-line access to Schönbrunn Palace. Tour 24 opulent rooms while hearing the stories of Empress Sisi. This option adds a visit to the frescoes of St. Peter’s Church and a drive through the MuseumsQuartier. 8-Hour: The Ultimate Experience Maximize your day with all the above plus timed entry to Upper Belvedere. View Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss and explore the royal art collection. Enjoy full-day private transfers for a seamless, personalized journey.
What you get
About this experience
Discover Vienna’s Historic Center, top attractions and lesser known tourist spots on a private tour with easy and cozy car transfers. Optional: visit Schonbrunn Palace and Belvedere Palace. 3-Hour: The Highlights Avoid the tiring walks and enjoy a guided drive through the Old Town. See the Rathaus, Hofburg Palace, and the State Opera. Marvel at the Gothic grandeur of St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the 18th-century Belvedere gardens before a convenient hotel drop-off. 7-Hour: Imperial Grandeur Go deeper with skip-the-line access to Schönbrunn Palace. Tour 24 opulent rooms while hearing the stories of Empress Sisi. This option adds a visit to the frescoes of St. Peter’s Church and a drive through the MuseumsQuartier. 8-Hour: The Ultimate Experience Maximize your day with all the above plus timed entry to Upper Belvedere. View Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss and explore the royal art collection. Enjoy full-day private transfers for a seamless, personalized journey.
What's included
Included
- Free admission to St Peter’s Church (7 and 8-hour tours only)
- Private transport in air-conditioned car with pickup & drop-off to your accommodation in Vienna
- (number of attractions depend on the selected option)
- Private Full-Day Car Tour of Vienna Old Town Highlights with Palaces of Schonbrunn and Belvedere
- Skip-the-line tickets to Schonbrunn Palace - Highlights Tour of 24 Rooms (7 and 8-hour tours only)
- Skip-the-line tickets to Belvedere Palace (in 8-hour option)
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in selected language
Not included
- Entrance fee to Karlskirche (4-7 EUR - optional)
- Entrance fee to the towers and catacombs of St Stephen's Cathedral (6,5 EUR - optional)
- Table reservations for lunch (optional if you book a 7- or 8- hour option)
What you'll see and do
Historic Center of Vienna
Enjoy comfortable pick-up at your accommodation in Vienna. Serve yourself, your family and friends convenient car transport with guide on board. The driver will take you to Historic Center of Vienna to explore this huge and fascinating area. Enjoy great commentary from your private 5-Stars guide! Admire its rich and beautiful architecture, including Baroque castles and gardens, as well as the late-19th-century Ringstrasse lined with grand buildings, monuments and parks.
240 minutes here
Schonbrunn Palace
Drive to Top1 Attraction in Vienna - Schonbrunn Palace, Use your skip-the line tickets and explore whole Palace with your guide! This magnificent resident, with its gardens is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Explore Rococo style apartments of Emperor Franz Joseph and his wife Elisabeth. Step inside over 40 rooms and hear forty fascinating stories spanning three centuries from your guide. See luxury of their private life inside Palace and enjoy beautiful gardens around.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Belvedere Museum
Nextly go to check fabolous Belvedere Palace. No worries about transport, driver will take you there. In 7-hours option you will explore Palace’s park and see fantastic buildings, fountains, statues and nice landscapes. Opt to 8-hours option to get additional guided tour inside! Thanks Skip-the-line tickets your guide will take you to the most valuable Austrian art collections – with key works by Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele and Oskar Kokoschka. Also hear fantastic facts about Habsburg dynasty.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Rathaus
During your Old Town walking tour you will see multiple places with your private guide. He will provide you comprehensive tour with fascinating facts and adjusted tempo to your needs. The guide will show you Rathaus, and you will be amazed by massive municipal buildings built using some 30 million bricks! It's a monumental and very impressive town hall.
10 minutes here
Rathausplatz
Walk around the square where you will see marvelous Rathaus, but also in close vicinity is fantastic Austrian Parliament Building and University of Vienna.
10 minutes here
Burgtheater
Nextly see Burgtheater and enjoy its amazingly detailed exterior. It is one of those great civic buildings and architecture on the Ringstrasse.
5 minutes here
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Your Private Guide will lead you to St. Stephen's Cathedral. See exceptional style and idea of roof. It’s Austria's most prominent national symbol and one of the highest cathedrals in Europe. Step inside, be amazed by the stunning interior, fabulous altars and rich chambers! Listen about related history.
20 minutes here
Stephansplatz
Explore the square in the centre of Vienna named after its most prominent building, the St. Stephen’s Cathedral and feel fantastic vibes of historic tenements and meet the atmosphere of the city!
10 minutes here
Colonna Della Peste (Pestsaule)
Find out from your private guide what interesting is in Plague Column. Look at this very beautiful monument and for sure it is worth stopping for a few pictures and it is a must see when you are in Vienna.
10 minutes here
Peterskirche
During the tour the guide will show you also Peterskirche. Small from outside, but rich inside. Enter inside and see the gorgeous interior. It delights its murals, paintings and domed roof with lots of gilding.
15 minutes here
The Hofburg
See Hofburg - incredibly rich palace complex with gardens and museums. Look around the residence from outside and admire its magnificent gardens. If you would like to explore even more, we recommend our other tours concerning this attraction.
15 minutes here
Mozart Statue
See this beautiful statue of one of the most important musician in the history. If you would like to learn more about him, we recommend a special tour fully dedicated for his persona.
5 minutes here
Heldenplatz
Go to Heldenplatz - this place is very important due to its historic background. Adolf Hitler's ceremonial announcement of the Austrian Anschluss to Nazi Germany took place here, on 15 March 1938.
10 minutes here
Albertina
Your guide will show you famous Albertina building and tell you some interesting facts. It has fantastic horse-rider statue on top of it. Albertina houses one of the most important art collections of the world, like masterpieces by Da Vinci, Raphael, Michelangelo, Duerer, Rembrandt etc.
10 minutes here · Admission not included
Wiener Staatsoper
It’s a prime for Vienna, especially that for years Vienna is famous for its musicians. Look at the place where most of them had the finest music performance!
5 minutes here
Stadtpark
There is dedicated for Strauss a big golden memorial with fantastic sculptural details, a great monument of Beethoven and also a statue of Shubert. So you can even call it Musicians Park!
15 minutes here
Johann Strauss Monument
This gold-coated statue of famous 19th-century musician Johann Strauss playing violin stands in the Stadtpark.
5 minutes here
Karlskirche
During the tour the guide will show you also Karlskirche. This place gives a fabulous picture with its surroundings of water. Possible to enter for request. Inside you will also see opulent frescoes in the cupola contain 1250 square meters of incredible splendor and beautiful colors.
10 minutes here · Admission not included
Ringstrasse
Ringstrasse is one of the more important streets which make Vienna alive, from Opera to Rathaus you will see multiple sights and there are some fascinating facts about them.
5 minutes here
Volksgarten
During your Old Town walking tour you can always take relaxing moments, this place is perfect for this as it’s a bit quiet and peaceful park full of green colours and rose garden.
25 minutes here
Wiener Christkindlmarkt
If you are lucky to be in Vienna during Christmas time then definitely you will enjoy fantastic vibes of Christmas Market on Rathausplatz. Every year this square changes to be a colourful place with music, decorations and everything related with Christmas. Here you can buy amazing presents, souvenirs and try local specialities!
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Minoritenkirche
Pass monumental and one of the oldest and artistically most valuable churches in Vienna!
5 minutes here
Universitat Wien
Right next to Rathaus you will see massive building of University. A grand piece of beautiful architecture. With a lot of Nobel Prizes and history!
5 minutes here
Kaiserliche Schatzkammer Wien
The tour is fully adapted to your needs so despite the fact that the tour itinerary doesn’t cover this attraction, it might be visited on your request. If you wish your private guide could take you there. It is the biggest collections of Holy Roman Empire and Austrian heritage. Inside you will find the Imperial Crown, famous Holy Lance and Order of the Golden Fleece and there is more!
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Sisi Museum
The tour is fully adapted to your needs so despite the fact that the tour itinerary doesn’t cover this attraction, it might be visited on your request. If you wish your private guide could take you there. Sisi Museum presents over 300 personal items that belonged to Elisabeth like her dresses, parasols, gloves, beauty preparations.
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Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
7h: Old Town + Schonbrunn
Duration: 7 hours: This tour to see Vienna Old Town highlights, and visit St Peter’s Church, St Stephen’s Cathedral, and the Schonbrunn Palace ,: Includes skip-the-line tickets to the palace and car transport. Tour is led by a Private Guide fluent in the chosen language. Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. Pickup included
3h: Old Town Tour
Duration: 3 hours: Explore the highlights of Vienna Old Town with car transfers between the sights. See St. Stephen's Cathedral, Hofburg ,: Rathaus, Palaces of Schonbrunn and Belvedere (outside). Tour is led by a Private Guide fluent in the chosen language. Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ATVI001 Pickup included
8h:Town+Schonbrunn+Belvedere
Additional tour : Additional guided tour at Belvedere Palace. Duration: 8 hours: Choose to explore Old Town & visit St Peter’s Church, St Stephen’s Cathedral, Schonbrunn Palace & Upper Belvedere Palace ,: C Includes skip-the-line tickets and car transport. Tour is led by a Private Guide fluent in Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ar, de, ru, pt, cmn, ja, en, hr, it, pl, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Rosotravel - Vienna Tours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information
- We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van or minibus for groups of 5 people and more. If you're traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle.
- Church tours during mass and special events (such as scheduled concerts) are limited, therefore the guide may provide all information outside.
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Schonbrunn Palace grant you immediate entry at your booked time, without waiting in line at the ticket office. The Highlights Tour includes extra rooms that are only available to affiliated tour operators like Rosotravel.
- Skip-the-line tickets to Upper Belvedere are reserved for a specific time slot. You will skip the ticket line.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 19 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
19 verified traveler reviews for Best of Vienna 1-Day Tour by Car with Schonbrunn Tickets. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A fantastic tour
We had the most wonderful guide who was so knowledgeable. We learned so much about Vienna, funny stories about our favorite composers. He also gave us great recommendations for our own time and introduced us to local treats.
Response from the operator: Dear Penelope, Thank you for your amazing feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our tour and had a great experience with us. We hope that you will use our services again in the future. We look forward to welcoming you back on another tour! Best regards. Rosotravel Team
via Viator
Was a ripes off
Was nice but did not get the tour that i paid for. Was expensive tour for walikng with no activity that was paid for was seen.
via Viator
Vienna highlits
Wolfgang a good guide very knowledgable and always answering questions.Saw most important sights in Vienna
via Viator
Terrible
The trip officially started at 11am, because the guide hasn’t planned any except for walking in the city palace gardens, which was absolutely waste of time. Car was officially supposed to stay with us right from 9am but we only got into the car at 12.30pm, we had literally waited at the palace grounds cluelessly for the driver because he was late. The guide hasn’t planned for any of the popular places, after repeatedly asking, she showed us few places, and was repeatedly saying the trip is flexible, we can absolutely spend time doing nothing. After pressuring she took us to city center and again hurried us saying her trip was coming to end and we had to get into the car forgetting our time wasted for more than 3 hours
via Viator
Vienna in a day
The tour guide and driver were very good. The guide was very flexible and very informative. We would recommend this tour
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $364 to $1,540
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 7
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Rosotravel - Vienna Tours, who run 35 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 48.6.
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Best of Vienna 1-Day Tour by Car with Schonbrunn Tickets: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Vienna.
How much does Best of Vienna 1-Day Tour by Car with Schonbrunn Tickets cost?
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Prices start at $364 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Vienna usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Best of Vienna 1-Day Tour by Car with Schonbrunn Tickets take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Vienna is not rushed.
Is Best of Vienna 1-Day Tour by Car with Schonbrunn Tickets worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 54 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 19 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Vienna, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Best of Vienna 1-Day Tour by Car with Schonbrunn Tickets?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Best of Vienna 1-Day Tour by Car with Schonbrunn Tickets suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Best of Vienna 1-Day Tour by Car with Schonbrunn Tickets?
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Around 7 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Vienna can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Vienna and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Best of Vienna 1-Day Tour by Car with Schonbrunn Tickets start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Vienna within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Vienna?
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On Outty we rank every Vienna experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Vienna Food Tour: Coffeehouses, Markets, Lunch & Street Food, Authentic Vienna Food Tour inc. lunch, street food, 3 drinks, Best of Vienna : Historic Center Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Vienna?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Vienna?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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What is included in Best of Vienna 1-Day Tour by Car with Schonbrunn Tickets?
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Included: Free admission to St Peter’s Church (7 and 8-hour tours only); Private transport in air-conditioned car with pickup & drop-off to your accommodation in V; (number of attractions depend on the selected option); Private Full-Day Car Tour of Vienna Old Town Highlights with Palaces of Schonbrunn and Bel; and Skip-the-line tickets to Schonbrunn Palace - Highlights Tour of 24 Rooms (7 and 8-hour tou. Not included: Entrance fee to Karlskirche (4-7 EUR - optional); Entrance fee to the towers and catacombs of St Stephen's Cathedral (6,5 EUR - optional); and Table reservations for lunch (optional if you book a 7- or 8- hour option). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Best of Vienna 1-Day Tour by Car with Schonbrunn Tickets include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 331 listed pickup locations in and around Vienna. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Best of Vienna 1-Day Tour by Car with Schonbrunn Tickets offered in?
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It is offered in Arabic, German, Russian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, English, Croatian, Italian, Polish, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Best of Vienna 1-Day Tour by Car with Schonbrunn Tickets?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Best of Vienna 1-Day Tour by Car with Schonbrunn Tickets wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Transportation options are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Best of Vienna 1-Day Tour by Car with Schonbrunn Tickets if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Vienna. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Best of Vienna 1-Day Tour by Car with Schonbrunn Tickets?
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Across 19 reviews averaging 4.5 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Best of Vienna 1-Day Tour by Car with Schonbrunn Tickets?
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There are 3 options to choose from, including 7h: Old Town + Schonbrunn, 3h: Old Town Tour, 8h:Town+Schonbrunn+Belvedere. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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