Schönbrunn: After-Hours Palace Tour, Christmas Market & Concert
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Is Schönbrunn: After-Hours Palace Tour, Christmas Market & Concert worth booking?
Schönbrunn: After-Hours Palace Tour, Christmas Market & Concert is a 3-hour experience in Vienna, Austria, from $129 per person. It scores 53 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.2/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 53 / 100
- Rating
- 4.2/5 (6)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $129 per person
Spend a culturally and culinarily unique evening at Schönbrunn! Enjoy the Christmas atmosphere at the beautiful Christmas Market Schloss Schönbrunn. Afterwards you have the opportunity to visit the magnificent palace aft
What you get
About this experience
Spend a culturally and culinarily unique evening at Schönbrunn! Enjoy the Christmas atmosphere at the beautiful Christmas Market Schloss Schönbrunn. Afterwards you have the opportunity to visit the magnificent palace after the official opening hours and get to know its impressive history. To round off the evening musically, the Schönbrunn Palace Orchestra and our opera singers will present internationally famous works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Johann Strauss. • Christmas market culinary voucher at any foodstand (includes 1 mug, 1 hot drink & 1 dish) • Christmas concert at Orangery Schoenbrunn • Palace Tour after the official opening time of the palace Visit the Christmas market during the opening time! 8. November to 6. January | 10.00 AM to 9.00 PM except christmas and new year's eve The Concert starts normally at 8:30 P.M.* *except: 24.12. 3:00 P.M. 25.-30.12. 8:30 P.M. 31.12. 7:00 P.M. 01.01. 4:00 P.M. & 8.30 P.M.
What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
6 verified traveler reviews for Schönbrunn: After-Hours Palace Tour, Christmas Market & Concert. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Superb Classical Concert + After Hours Unique Tour
Loved this tour during the Christmas market. The after hour tour gave us a private glimpse of the royal family life. This was very unique and ended with a fantastic display of classical music. It made the trip so memorable and I would highly remember the concert. My only feedback, we had tickets included for the Christmas market with some complimentary food and drinks, we wished we had more time to enjoy the market prior to the tour.
via Tripadvisor
Overall experience - 3.
There was confusion on retrieving tickets close to start time. We had to walk back and forth to get this figured out. During the after-hours tour, we felt rushed as two staff members followed us as we toured the palace to close each room as we finished. During the second half of the lovely concert, there was banging of dishes and general clean-up. Quite distracting and rude. The musical performances were fantastic!!!
via Tripadvisor
Schoenbrunn Palace Concerts and Schoenbrunn Palace Christmas Market
The program was great - festive, fun, and family friendly. The Orchestra played Mozart and Strauss. We enjoyed it very much. We went to the Christmas Market beforehand, which was also very festive and enjoyable, without being too busy or expensive. Would definitely return!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your great review and we are happy to hear that you liked it 🥰 Greetings from the Orangery!
via Tripadvisor
Great performance - confusing ticket process
The tour of the palace and concert were certainly very good, but the process of picking up the tickets was a mess. The directions were not clear and no one we asked could help us. When were finally able to locate where to pick up the tickets, we had to walk quite a distance and after we picked up the tickets we had to walk all the way back to where we started.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your comment! We are sorry about the confusion where to find our ticket office, usually, you can see everything on a map on our website or on google maps. We are glad you made it & we hope you enjoyed our classical concert!✨
via Viator
Could be better, but not bad value for money.
It's not bad value for money but you should know that the tour is small, only 27 rooms, so it's not the "grand tour", and the tour is done via audio phones rather than a tour guide as I thought. This was my biggest disappointment. The concert band is good but the hall in which they play is bad for acoustics and visuals. It's a long hall and if you get the cheap tickets you're way at the back. There were also noises from the back of the room disrupting the concert as they were preparing stuff for the middle break.
Response from the operator: Dear Filip, Thanks for writing a detailed review! Thats truze, the tour is not the Grand tour and with audioguides, these facts are communicated through our website and all our other channels. We are sorry about your disappointment, we hope you somehow still enjoyed your evening! Greetings from the Orangery Schönbrunn
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 53
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Schönbrunn: After-Hours Palace Tour, Christmas Market & Concert: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Vienna.
How much does Schönbrunn: After-Hours Palace Tour, Christmas Market & Concert cost?
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Prices start at $129 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 Schönbrunn: After-Hours Palace Tour, Christmas Market & Concert 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 Schönbrunn: After-Hours Palace Tour, Christmas Market & Concert worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 53 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.2/5 across 6 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 Schönbrunn: After-Hours Palace Tour, Christmas Market & Concert?
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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 Schönbrunn: After-Hours Palace Tour, Christmas Market & Concert 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 Schönbrunn: After-Hours Palace Tour, Christmas Market & Concert?
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Around 2 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 Schönbrunn: After-Hours Palace Tour, Christmas Market & Concert 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 Authentic Vienna Food Tour inc. lunch, street food, 3 drinks, Vienna Food Tour: Coffeehouses, Markets, Lunch & Street Food, Budapest Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna. 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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