
Vienna: Melk Abbey and Schonbrunn Palace Private Guided Tour
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Vienna: Melk Abbey and Schonbrunn Palace Private Guided Tour is a 6-hour experience in Vienna, Austria, from $1,044 per person. It scores 41 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 41 / 100
- Rating
- Not yet rated
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $1,044 per person
Experience 2 of the Top Attractions in 1 day! Don’t bother yourself about any organizational troubles & choose our comprehensive package with tickets to Schonbrunn Palace & Melk Abbey, live commentary from guide & cozy private transport. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs & interests: 6-hours Private Guided Tour During this tour you will have two guided tours: in Schonbrunn Palace & Melk Abbey. Enjoy private car transfers between these sights with English-German speaking driver 6-hours Private Fully Guided Tour Enjoy a fully guided tour of attractions: Melk Abbey & Schonbrunn Palace with car transport. Your 5-stars guide will give you a comprehensive tour in each place & the whole way to have an even better experience & lessons. Guide speaks in foreign language. Start at your accommodation in Vienna, where the driver will take you to Schonbrunn Palace. Avoid long queues thanks to Skip-the-line tickets & enjoy exclusive knowledge from your private guide
What you get
About this experience
Experience 2 of the Top Attractions in 1 day! Don’t bother yourself about any organizational troubles & choose our comprehensive package with tickets to Schonbrunn Palace & Melk Abbey, live commentary from guide & cozy private transport. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs & interests: 6-hours Private Guided Tour During this tour you will have two guided tours: in Schonbrunn Palace & Melk Abbey. Enjoy private car transfers between these sights with English-German speaking driver 6-hours Private Fully Guided Tour Enjoy a fully guided tour of attractions: Melk Abbey & Schonbrunn Palace with car transport. Your 5-stars guide will give you a comprehensive tour in each place & the whole way to have an even better experience & lessons. Guide speaks in foreign language. Start at your accommodation in Vienna, where the driver will take you to Schonbrunn Palace. Avoid long queues thanks to Skip-the-line tickets & enjoy exclusive knowledge from your private guide
What's included
Included
- Entrance fee to Melk Abbey, 1-hour guided tour of the abbey and 1-hour of free time in Melk
- Private transfers with pick up and drop off at your accommodation in Vienna
- Licensed Private Guide on board the whole way (in fully guided option only)
- Professional English-German speaking driver
- Skip-the-line tickets to Schonbrunn Palace with a 1-hour Grand Tour of 40 rooms
- Private 6-hour tour of Schonbrunn Palace and Melk Abbey by car
What you'll see and do
Schonbrunn Palace
Schonbrunn Palace is a magnificent residence, with its gardens 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. Seeing the luxury of their private life inside the Palace and enjoying beautiful gardens around, it makes Schönbrunn unique synthesis of Baroque art with joyful nature.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Wachau Valley
Get in the car, hit the road with an English-German speaking driver on board and drive through Wachau Valley to reach Melk. On the way you will see great landscapes full of vineyards around. The drive lasts only 1 hour maximum, so after a quick break it’s time for a guided tour in Melk Abbey!
60 minutes here
Melk Abbey
Melk Abbey is one of the biggest and most beautiful European Baroque Ensembles and it’s located on top of the hill. Walk around and explore Abbey Park with the baroque garden pavilion. Marvel at exceptional architecture from outside and step inside where the guide leads you through the Abbey Museum, the Marble Hall, balcony, library and church with amazing chapels and decorations.
120 minutes here
The Parish Church of the Assumption of Mary
After all you can also walk around the village and see hidden local gems - Parish Church of Assumption of Mary as a peaceful place with nice decorations. No worries about returning, sit back and relax, the driver will drop you off at your hotel in Vienna.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
6H Private Fully Guided Tour
Duration: 6 hours: Enjoy a fully guided tour of attractions: Melk Abbey and Schonbrunn Palace with car transport. Your 5-stars guide will give. ,: you a comprehensive tour in each place and the whole way to have an even better experience and lessons. Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - ATVI017 . Pickup included
6H Private Guided Tour
Duration: 6 hours: During this tour you will have two guided tours: in Schonbrunn Palace and Melk Abbey. ,: Enjoy private car transfers between these sights with English-German speaking driver. Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - ATVI017. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, fr
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Rosotravel - Vienna Tours
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $1,044 to $2,081
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- 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.
See everything Rosotravel - Vienna Tours runsWhy this scores 41
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Vienna: Melk Abbey and Schonbrunn Palace Private Guided Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Vienna.
How much does Vienna: Melk Abbey and Schonbrunn Palace Private Guided Tour cost?
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Prices start at $1,044 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 Vienna: Melk Abbey and Schonbrunn Palace Private Guided Tour take?
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Plan for about 6 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 Vienna: Melk Abbey and Schonbrunn Palace Private Guided Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 41 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 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 Vienna: Melk Abbey and Schonbrunn Palace Private Guided Tour?
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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 Vienna: Melk Abbey and Schonbrunn Palace Private Guided Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Vienna: Melk Abbey and Schonbrunn Palace Private Guided Tour?
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Around 0 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 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Vienna: Melk Abbey and Schonbrunn Palace Private Guided Tour 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.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Vienna: Melk Abbey and Schonbrunn Palace Private Guided Tour?
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Included: Entrance fee to Melk Abbey, 1-hour guided tour of the abbey and 1-hour of free time in Mel; Private transfers with pick up and drop off at your accommodation in Vienna; Licensed Private Guide on board the whole way (in fully guided option only); Professional English-German speaking driver; and Skip-the-line tickets to Schonbrunn Palace with a 1-hour Grand Tour of 40 rooms. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Vienna: Melk Abbey and Schonbrunn Palace Private Guided Tour include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 90 listed pickup locations in and around Vienna.
What languages is Vienna: Melk Abbey and Schonbrunn Palace Private Guided Tour offered in?
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It is offered in German, English and French. 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 Vienna: Melk Abbey and Schonbrunn Palace Private Guided Tour?
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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 Vienna: Melk Abbey and Schonbrunn Palace Private Guided Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible; and Transportation options are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Vienna: Melk Abbey and Schonbrunn Palace Private Guided Tour 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 booking options are available for Vienna: Melk Abbey and Schonbrunn Palace Private Guided Tour?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including 6H Private Fully Guided Tour, 6H Private Guided Tour. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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