City tour “Essential City Tour Vienna” with Schönbrunn Palace
Experience the sights of Vienna on the “Essential City Tour” with a visit to Schönbrunn Palace
Vienna city tour as a journey back in time to the era of the Habsburg monarchy. Your “Essential City Tour Vienna with Schönbrunn Palace” takes you from the Vienna Hofburg Palace along very special sights from its historic past to Austria’s famous landmark: Schönbrunn Palace.
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Description of the Essential City Tour Vienna with Schönbrunn Palace
Your “Essential City Tour Vienna with Schönbrunn Palace” begins with a drive along Vienna’s famous Ringstrasse, lined with magnificent buildings from the Wilhelminian era. Right at the start, you pass the Vienna State Opera, also known as the “First House on the Ring”. With around 350 performances per season, it is one of the most renowned opera houses in the world.
The tour continues to the Vienna Hofburg, which once served as the residence of the Habsburgs and was the political center of the empire from the 13th century until the end of the monarchy in 1917. The imposing building complex, consisting of 10 wings and around 2,600 rooms, today houses the “Sisi Museum” and the Silver Collection, among other things. The Hofburg also serves as the official residence of the Austrian Federal President.
Next to the Hofburg is the Burggarten, which was originally laid out in the early 19th century as a private garden for Emperor Franz I. In this idyllic park in the city center you will find monuments in honor of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Emperor Franz Stephan.
The tour then takes you past the two large Ringstrasse museums: the Natural History Museum and the Art History Museum. These architecturally identical buildings house important collections. The Natural History Museum fascinates with over 30 million exhibits, of which around 100,000 are on display. With its valuable works of art, the Kunsthistorisches Museum is one of the most important museums in the world.
The first stop on your tour is a visit to St. Stephen’s Cathedral, one of Vienna’s most important landmarks. The Gothic cathedral, whose construction began in 1365, is not only a defining feature of the cityscape, but also a symbol of Austrian identity. Particularly famous is the Pummerin, the bell housed in the north tower, which is the third largest free-swinging church bell in Europe. There are countless fascinating details and stories to discover around St. Stephen’s Cathedral, which your guide will tell you about.
The crowning glory of the “Essential City Tour Vienna with Schönbrunn Palace” is a visit to the eponymous Schönbrunn Palace. The magnificent palace, which was built in the 18th century as a summer residence for Archduchess Maria Theresa, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996. With its 1,441 rooms, it is the largest palace in Austria. The extensive palace park is also home to the oldest surviving zoo in the world, another special attraction.
Your guide will take you on a fascinating journey through the history of the palace. The tour gives you extraordinary insights into the magnificent imperial apartments, which were used over several eras – from Archduchess Maria Theresa to the famous Empress “Sissi”.
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The price is for two people and includes 20% VAT.
