Schönbrunn Palace guided tour with a friendly historian
Overview
Explore Schönbrunn's magnificent formal gardens, exploring the Baroque landscaping principle of interlaced nature and architecture.
Highlights
- Explore Schönbrunn's magnificent formal garden
- Learn of the Habsburgs' devotion to classical music
- Take in the stunning “Porcelain Room” (office of Maria Theresa)
- Study the unique Rococo “Millions Room”
Stroll through Schönbrunn’s lavish formal gardens and park, opened to the public from 1779 as the Habsburg dynasty’s political and cultural dominance reached its peak. It was under Maria Theresa’s direction that Schönbrunn Palace became the focal point of Austria’s imperial policy and the center of court life, in addition to functioning as the summer residence of a reigning family counting not less than 16 children! Witness the height of High Baroque on this expert-led Schönbrunn Palace tour of majestically-designed rooms, recalling the influential role of culture and the arts in the imperial family’s life and its use as a reflection of their power and wealth.
What's included
- Guided tour
- Entrance tickets for Schönbrunn Palace and the park
Meeting & pickup
Please meet your guide at the miniature scale model of the palace near the ticket office.
Additional info
- This tour requires a minimum of two people
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts for a full refund.
Questions
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