Vienna: Private Full-Day Tour with Schönbrunn, Hofburg and Lunch
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 42 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Vienna: Private Full-Day Tour with Schönbrunn, Hofburg and Lunch worth booking?
Vienna: Private Full-Day Tour with Schönbrunn, Hofburg and Lunch is a 6-hour experience in Vienna, Austria, from $300 per person. It scores 70 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 42 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 70 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (42)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $300 per person
Discover Vienna’s rich heritage on this immersive full-day private tour, blending imperial grandeur, local flavor, and iconic landmarks. Begin your journey at the World War II Memorial on Morzinplatz, reflecting on the city’s wartime history and spirit of resistance. With your local companion wander through elegant squares and centuries-old streets, uncovering traces of ancient Roman ruins and pausing at the Plague Column — a striking emblem of Vienna’s resilience. Admire the soaring beauty of St. Stephen’s Cathedral before indulging in authentic Viennese cuisine at the vibrant Naschmarkt. Continue toward the Hofburg Palace, once the opulent residence of the Habsburgs, and delve into the fascinating life of Empress Sissi. Conclude your day with a tranquil stroll through the Schönbrunn Gardens and enjoy skip-the-line access to Schönbrunn Palace — a magnificent finale to your exploration of Vienna’s past and present.
What you get
About this experience
Discover Vienna’s rich heritage on this immersive full-day private tour, blending imperial grandeur, local flavor, and iconic landmarks. Begin your journey at the World War II Memorial on Morzinplatz, reflecting on the city’s wartime history and spirit of resistance. With your local companion wander through elegant squares and centuries-old streets, uncovering traces of ancient Roman ruins and pausing at the Plague Column — a striking emblem of Vienna’s resilience. Admire the soaring beauty of St. Stephen’s Cathedral before indulging in authentic Viennese cuisine at the vibrant Naschmarkt. Continue toward the Hofburg Palace, once the opulent residence of the Habsburgs, and delve into the fascinating life of Empress Sissi. Conclude your day with a tranquil stroll through the Schönbrunn Gardens and enjoy skip-the-line access to Schönbrunn Palace — a magnificent finale to your exploration of Vienna’s past and present.
What's included
Included
- Skip-the-line access to Schönbrunn Palace with audioguides
- Metro ride to Schönbrunn Palace
- 5 hs. Private guide
- Lunch in Nashmarkt
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Extra drinks
- A guide inside the Schönbrunn Palace (you will have audioguides)
- Tickets to Hofburg Palace
What you'll see and do
Begin your tour at this powerful site commemorating victims of World War II. Introduce Vienna’s wartime history and its reconstruction after 1945.
10 minutes here
Discover the beauty of St. Rupert Church. Marvel at its Baroque architecture and exquisite interior decor. Admire the impressive organ and intricate stained glass windows.
20 minutes here
Discover the Stadttempel, Vienna’s only synagogue to survive WWII intact. Built in 1826, is a symbol of Vienna’s Jewish heritage and a peaceful place of reflection.
10 minutes here
Ankeruhr Clock
Witness the Anker Clock in action. Marvel at this historic timepiece's intricate mechanics and artistic design. Stand in awe as the figures come to life, showcasing Vienna's rich cultural herit
10 minutes here
Hoher Markt
Explore the vibrant atmosphere of this beautiful market. Stroll through stalls brimming with local delicacies and handicrafts. Immerse yourself in the bustling energy of Vienna's oldest market square while learning about the history of the Jews in the city.
10 minutes here
Delve into the world of Mozart in his former residence. Learn about the life and work of the famous composer. Discover his genius and legacy and immerse yourself in the music of Vienna's most famous son.
20 minutes here · Admission not included
St. Stephen's Cathedral
Marvel at the majesty of St. Stephen's Cathedral. Explore its Gothic interior, adorned with impressive works of art and medieval relics. Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of this architectural masterpiece.
20 minutes here
Pause at the Plague Column, a poignant symbol of resilience. Reflect on Vienna's history and pay homage to those affected by past pandemics. Take a moment to contemplate amidst this architectural masterpiece, honoring the city's endurance through adversity.
20 minutes here
Michaelerplatz
Discover Vienna's ancient past at the Roman Ruins. Explore the archaeological site to unearth remnants of a bygone era. Walk among the ruins, imagining the lives of those who once inhabited this historic place.
10 minutes here
The Hofburg
Immerse yourself in history at the Hofburg Palace. Admire the majestic palace to witness the grandeur of Austria's imperial past. Learn about the royal family and the life of Empress Sissi.
20 minutes here · Admission not included
Panoramic stop highlighting Vienna’s political and architectural evolution, framed by the Neue Burg and the Ringstrasse.
10 minutes here
Exterior explanation of this Baroque masterpiece and its connection to Emperor Charles VI and the Habsburg legacy.
10 minutes here · Admission not included
Augustinerkirche
Spot of royal weddings and burials, including Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth (Sissi).
10 minutes here
Spanish Riding School
Learn about the Lipizzaner stallions and Vienna’s centuries-old royal equestrian tradition.
10 minutes here · Admission not included
Vienna State Opera
Enjoy the exterior view of the Vienna State Opera, an icon of 19th-century architecture.
10 minutes here · Admission not included
Albertinaplatz
Discover the charm of Albertinaplatz. Stroll around its picturesque surroundings, enjoy its impressive architecture and admire the famous Albertina Museum.
20 minutes here
Stroll through Naschmarkt, Vienna's most famous market. Have a typical local lunch at this bustling market.
10 minutes here
Relish the flavors of Vienna with a perfectly breaded Schnitzel and a classic local beer. Let the lively market charm you.
50 minutes here · Admission included
Schonbrunner Gardens
Stroll the paths of Schönbrunn Gardens, a place of royal elegance. Capture views of the palace and feel like Viennese royalty.
20 minutes here
Schonbrunn Palace
Step into Schönbrunn Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enter the imperial world of the Habsburgs, with your skip the line tickets. Walk through the opulent rooms and imagine life at the royal court during an hour-long tour.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Vienna
Your guide will meet you at WWII Memorial, next to the memorial.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
At the entrance of the Schönbrunn Palace
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, it, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Local CoolTour
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
- Vegetarion option to the traditional Viennese Schnitzel
- The schnitzel included in the meal is made of pork. For guests who do not consume pork, a veal schnitzel is available upon request for an additional cost of 10€
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 42 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
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Pace and timing
4 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Traveler reviews
42 verified traveler reviews for Vienna: Private Full-Day Tour with Schönbrunn, Hofburg and Lunch. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
We thoroughly enjoyed our...
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Hector. He took us all over and took us to a cute restaurant at the end of the tour for a delicious lunch where we had our first schnitzel. We walked a lot! Highly recommend!
via Viator
Great way to learn Vienna
Anna gave a great historical tour of old town Vienna. Pace was good and covered a lot of sites. Wished we could have gone through more of Schönbrunn.
via Tripadvisor
Best
We enjoyed this walking tour of Vienna. We saw different places of interest. Anna was excellent. She was engaging, energetic and knowledgeable. We learned a lot from her sharing. An added experience was riding the Subway (U-Bahn) to go to Schönbrunn Palace. The tour duration was just right. We did not feel rushed. Communications were good. Anna sent us a WhatsApp message the day before the tour to confirm everything. We were glad to have booked this tour.
via Viator
A Great Introduction to Vienna
We really loved this tour! The guide was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. The historical background and different perspectives shared along the way really brought Vienna’s landmarks to life. The tour was a fantastic way to get started exploring this beautiful city! Highly recommend this experience!
via Tripadvisor
Worst of the four tours on European trip
We usually really love Viator tours (though hate their App- more on that later). This was the only one of the four tours we did on this European swing which we didn't rate 5 stars. The guide was soft spoken and occasionally difficult to understand. The Shonbrunn is a big nothing (not her fault, it's what we booked). A series of rooms with out of focus TikTok type videos depicting the history of the place. It was big but otherwise not impressive and not worth the time it took to get there. Biggest knock on this booking was the failure to show us all the promised places. The following is a list of all the places we were supposed to visit but didn't see: Denkmal der Opfer des Faschismus (memorial in opposition to fascism in WWII), Stadttempel (oldest surviving synagogue), Mozart Wohnhaus, Hoher Market (also home to the Ankeruhr Clock, which we were very interested in seeing). So, at least four promised sites skipped. This was also the 2nd most expensive tour we did and felt it was not worth the $600+ dollars. We tipped out of guilt but were very sorry in retrospect, especially when we went back and reviewed what we had missed. Now for the App review (not the guides fault). Two of the four tours we had to call to get the ticket released to us. One of the tours said the credit card wasn't valid, though we had used the same card on the other three bookings. The App kept showing I had nothing booked, though we had four tours arranged. It also showed we had multiple messages, but when we clicked on that icon no messages appeared.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your feedback. Our guide made every effort to follow the advertised itinerary; however, the group’s walking pace was considerably slower than expected. As the tour included pre-booked, timed-entry tickets to Schönbrunn Palace, some walking-tour stops had to be shortened or omitted to ensure the guests arrived on time and did not lose their reserved admission. Regarding the comments about Schönbrunn itself, these reflect a personal opinion about the attraction rather than the service provided by our guide. We would also like to clarify that Local CoolTour is the tour supplier, not the operator of the Viator platform. Issues regarding the Viator app, ticket release, payment processing, bookings not appearing, or messages not displaying are managed directly by Viator and are unfortunately outside our control.
via Tripadvisor
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
- $300 to $405
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 15
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Local CoolTour, who run 83 experiences we rank across 11 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 64.4.
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Vienna: Private Full-Day Tour with Schönbrunn, Hofburg and Lunch: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Vienna.
How much does Vienna: Private Full-Day Tour with Schönbrunn, Hofburg and Lunch cost?
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Prices start at $300 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: Private Full-Day Tour with Schönbrunn, Hofburg and Lunch 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: Private Full-Day Tour with Schönbrunn, Hofburg and Lunch worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 70 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 42 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: Private Full-Day Tour with Schönbrunn, Hofburg and Lunch?
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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: Private Full-Day Tour with Schönbrunn, Hofburg and Lunch 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: Private Full-Day Tour with Schönbrunn, Hofburg and Lunch?
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Around 15 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: Private Full-Day Tour with Schönbrunn, Hofburg and Lunch 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: Private Full-Day Tour with Schönbrunn, Hofburg and Lunch?
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Included: Skip-the-line access to Schönbrunn Palace with audioguides; Metro ride to Schönbrunn Palace; 5 hs. Private guide; and Lunch in Nashmarkt. Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off; Extra drinks; A guide inside the Schönbrunn Palace (you will have audioguides); and Tickets to Hofburg Palace. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Vienna: Private Full-Day Tour with Schönbrunn, Hofburg and Lunch?
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Your guide will meet you at WWII Memorial, next to the memorial. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Vienna: Private Full-Day Tour with Schönbrunn, Hofburg and Lunch offered in?
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It is offered in German, English, Italian 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 Vienna: Private Full-Day Tour with Schönbrunn, Hofburg and Lunch?
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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: Private Full-Day Tour with Schönbrunn, Hofburg and Lunch 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 Vienna: Private Full-Day Tour with Schönbrunn, Hofburg and Lunch 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 Vienna: Private Full-Day Tour with Schönbrunn, Hofburg and Lunch?
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Across 42 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
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