Austria’s 13 Best Garden Visits

1.Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens Skip-the-Line Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,739 reviews · 2 hours · from $63Our pick

Meet your guide under the green umbrella at the Ehrenhof Fountain. In two hours, you’ll tour 22 Schönbrunn rooms, hear Habsburg stories through an audio device, and walk the gardens toward the Gloriette. Guides such as Lisa, Inga, Siri, and Rafael have led engaging departures in several languages.

“I have nothing negative to say. The tour guide was amazing, explained everything in a way that we could understand and follow. Waited for us at the entrance just like mentioned. And she started right in time. I liked the punctuality.”

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2.Skip-the-Line Sisi Museum, Hofburg and Gardens Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,918 reviews · 2h 30m · from $61

Spend 150 minutes exploring Vienna’s Hofburg with a licensed guide, skip-the-line entry to the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments, and a walk through the courtyards, Spanish Riding School area, Heldenplatz, and Burggarten. Tours run in English, German, French, Italian, or Spanish, with one language per group.

“Alex was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and informative. Truly enjoyed our time with him.”

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3.Skip-the-Line Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,411 reviews · 2h 30m · from $76

Spend 150 minutes at Schönbrunn Palace with a licensed guide, timed entry, and access to the exclusive 22-room Highlights Route. Guides such as Alex, Nicole, Mario, and Renato bring Habsburg court life to life in English, German, French, Italian, or Spanish. You will also walk through the courtyards and gardens toward the Gloriette, though winter weather can shorten the outdoor portion.

“The tour guide guy was top. He made us feel fantastic....”

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4.Skip the Line Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,540 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Meet at Schönbrunn’s Parade Court Fountains for a guided visit to the palace and gardens. You’ll hear the story of the Habsburg court, tour selected palace rooms with headsets, and finish at the museum shop, where you can keep exploring. English tours run in the morning or afternoon.

“Lisa was a great guide, engaging and provided really interesting information about each room and the family history as we went along. Would 100% recommend!”

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5.Schönbrunn Palace & Garden Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,240 reviews · 2 hours · from $57

Meet at the Group Center Schönbrunn at 2:15 PM for a two-hour guided visit in English or German. See Maria Theresa’s apartments, the Great and Small Galleries, Carousel Room, Hall of Ceremonies, and palace gardens. Groups are limited to eight on the small-group option, though some departures may be larger.

“Good visit and tour. A little rain unfortunately while visiting the garden.”

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6.Skip-the-Line Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,089 reviews · 2 hours · from $60

Spend two hours at Schönbrunn Palace with a licensed English or German guide. You’ll enter 22 state rooms, including the Great Gallery and Hall of Ceremonies, then walk through the gardens to the Roman ruins and Gloriette. Guides such as Lena, Alex, Michael, and Celine are praised for clear storytelling and careful group handling.

“Our guide Ana was great at explaining the history of the Habsburgs and the palace.”

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7.Skip-the-Line Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 845 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Visit Schönbrunn Palace with an English-speaking guide, timed entry, and access to 22 rooms on the Highlights Route. You’ll hear stories about Maria Theresa, Sisi, Mozart, and the Habsburg court, then walk through the gardens toward the Gloriette. Guides such as Ute, Gabi, Nicole, and Alex have earned especially warm praise.

“The tour is so worth it, Alex was amazing & had insight into everything about the palace, you leave knowing everything”

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8.Salzburg: Old Town, Mozart, & Mirabell Gardens Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 461 reviews · 2 hours · from $45

Start at Mirabell Palace and Gardens, then cross the Salzach into Salzburg’s Old Town. Your English-speaking guide connects Mozart, The Sound of Music, Baroque churches, and local stories while leading you to Mozart’s Birthplace, Getreidegasse, Salzburg Cathedral, Residenzplatz, and the best Fortress views. Guides include Annabelle, Andreas, Florian, and others.

“Excellent tour with Annabelle! Just the right mix of history and recommendations of how best to spend our time in Salzburgs.”

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9.Skip-the-Line Sisi Museum, Hofburg and Gardens Tour Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 449 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $57

Spend about 2.5 hours with a licensed guide exploring Vienna’s Hofburg courtyards, Sisi Museum, Imperial Apartments, Heldenplatz, and Burggarten. Guides such as Alex, Alexander, Mario, Janka, and Rene are praised for lively storytelling. Timed entry saves effort, but the museum can be crowded and parts are under renovation in 2025.

“Very knowledgeable and fun presentation. The group size could be a little smaller. It was very nice to get a lot of information in the allowed amount of time.”

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10.Salzburg Old Town Walking Tour, Mozart, Mirabell Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 201 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39Best value

This two-hour English walking tour links Mirabell Gardens, Mozart’s former home and birthplace, Getreidegasse, Salzburg Cathedral, and views of Hohensalzburg Fortress. Guides such as Florian, Norbert, Andrea, and Annabelle have led departures. Expect a brisk overview, outdoor commentary, and up to 25 people.

“Awesome tour ! Great quick knowledge of the area. Good amount of walking…not too much . Guide had great knowledge & I appreciate the fact she was a local .”

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11.Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $181Top rated

Explore Schönbrunn’s formal gardens and Rococo palace rooms with an English-speaking historian guide. Small groups are limited to six in the tour description, with a maximum of eight listed elsewhere. Guides such as Katarina, Biljana, and Annelie bring Maria Theresa, Sisi, Franz Joseph, and young Mozart to life. Palace admission costs extra.

“Katrina was our guide and she was great and very knowledgeable. It was a wonderful tour that we would highly recommend.”

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12.Carriage Ride Through Schönbrunn Palace Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 96 reviews

Take a 30-minute private horse-drawn carriage ride through Schönbrunn Palace Gardens with an original Viennese Fiaker. Your German or English-speaking driver points out the Palm House, Neptune Fountain, Obelisk Fountain, Orangerie, and Gloriette while sharing stories of Vienna, the palace, and its imperial residents.

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13.Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 42 reviews · 2h 30m · from $176

Spend 2.5 hours with an English-speaking historian guide at Schönbrunn. Walk through the formal gardens, see Maria Theresa’s Porcelain Room, Franz Joseph and Sisi’s apartments, and the Rococo Millions Room. Private pickup is available, and guides such as Katarina add sharp stories about Vienna’s imperial past.

“Wonderful experience with Katrina bringing things to life for us.”

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