Vienna: Private Schönbrunn Palace Tour, Extra Rooms, Gardens

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Indulge in a distinctive, impeccably guided excursion through the grandeur of Schönbrunn Palace, complemented by an introduction to its expansive and beautiful gardens by your top-rated private guide.

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Highlights

  • Explore magnificent Baroque interiors of the Summer Residence of the Hapsburgs
  • Enjoy exclusive access to the Highlight Rooms
  • Discover the tales of kings, queens, aristocrats, their lives, loves, scandals
  • Discover the extensive, beautiful gardens designed by a disciple of Le Nôtre

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Embark on an enriching journey as your English-speaking private guide welcomes you at the entrance of Schönbrunn Palace. Bypassing queues and navigating through security, your guide leads you on a captivating tour of this former royal summer residence and its expansive gardens. With a storied history of over 300 years, Schönbrunn Palace is celebrated for its gracefully imposing Neo-Classical exterior. Within, opulent Baroque interiors unfold, featuring cream and gold-adorned walls, luxurious scarlet silken furniture, and an extensive collection of priceless paintings and artworks. The sparkling allure of crystal chandeliers adds to the grandeur. The exclusive 'Highlights' ticket, available solely to special partners of the Palace, grants access to the most splendid sections, beyond the reach of a standard ticket. Once a summer retreat for Austrian monarchs and their consorts, the palace hosted figures like the profoundly religious Eleanor Gonzaga in the 17th century and Emperor Franz Joseph alongside Empress Elizabeth, affectionately known as 'Sisi,' in the 1800s. The palace grounds, adorned with classical fountains and follies designed by Jean Trehet, a disciple of Andre Le Nôtre, the landscape architect of Versailles, echo centuries of cultural richness. Transitioning from a royal palace to a Unesco World Heritage site after the fall of the Austrian Imperial family in 1918, Schönbrunn has become Austria's most visited palace-museum. Notable historical events, such as the meeting between Presidents Kennedy and Khrushchev, contribute to its global significance. The palace and its grounds have also been featured prominently in film and television. During your exclusive two-hour private tour, delve into the lives of aristocrats, architects, and artists who shaped this Baroque masterpiece over the centuries. Explore rooms inaccessible to the general public, gaining unique insights into the palace's history. Concluding the tour, your guide provides an in-depth introduction and orientation to the gardens, inviting you to leisurely stroll through the Great Parterre grounds—a moment to relish, reminiscent of the leisurely pursuits of aristocrats from times past.

Includes

Private tour guide Guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens Timed entry tickets Special access to the Highlight Rooms Free time in the gardens

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