Known to locals as Wien , Austria's capital was the heart of the Habsburg empire for more than six centuries. Vienna tickets & tours gathers timed-entry tickets for the city's landmark sights, Schönbrunn, the Belvedere, the Hofburg and the Spanish Riding School, so each stop can be planned and a slot reserved well before arriving. Book tickets to visit attractions in Vienna Do you need to pre-book attractions in Vienna? Pre-booking is the practical default for Vienna's top attractions , because most of them now sell admission in fixed time slots. Schönbrunn Palace, the Upper Belvedere, and the Hofburg all ask visitors to choose an entry time, and buying online in advance both secures that slot and bypasses the ticket-office queue. During the May-to-September peak, popular slots at Schönbrunn and the Belvedere sell out several days ahead, so booking early matters most in summer and around public holidays . A few city passes change the equation: holders of the Vienna Pass, the Bundesmuseen Card, or the Belvedere Gold Pass can often walk in without reserving a time. For everyone else, an online ticket with a chosen date and time is the surest way to enter without waiting. What tickets should I buy to see Vienna? Vienna's must-see tickets cluster around its imperial landmarks, and each one is worth booking on its own. Each site has a different draw, and a different reason a timed-entry ticket is the smart way in. Belvedere Palace The Belvedere is a pair of Baroque palaces built as the summer residence of Prince Eugene of Savoy, and today it holds one of Austria's great art museums. The Upper Belvedere is the headline draw: it keeps the world's largest collection of Gustav Klimt , crowned by The Kiss , alongside Egon Schiele's Death and the Maiden and masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the present. The Lower Belvedere stages changing exhibitions inside Prince Eugene's lavish state rooms, while the formal Baroque gardens between the two palaces are free to wander. Entry runs on timed slots that fill quickly in high season. An early slot also means quieter galleries around The Kiss . Schönbrunn Palace Schönbrunn was the Habsburgs' summer palace, a UNESCO-listed Baroque estate that reached its golden age under Empress Maria Theresa. The vast park is free to enter, though its set pieces, the hilltop Gloriette, the maze and labyrinth, the Privy and Orangery gardens, and the Palm House, are ticketed, and the neighbouring Tiergarten is the oldest zoo in the world. Palace entry uses fixed admission times , and slots regularly sell out, so booking ahead pins down a guaranteed time. Last admission falls 45 minutes before closing. The Hofburg was the Habsburgs' winter residence and the seat of their power for centuries, a sprawling complex of wings and courtyards in the old city that now holds museums, the national library and the offices of the Austrian president. The classic visitor ticket leads through the Imperial Apartments and the Sisi Museum , devoted to Empress Elisabeth, and takes in the court's imperial silver and tableware collection. It is the most central of Vienna's imperial sights and one of the busiest. Because foot traffic peaks around midday, a timed ticket keeps the visit on schedule. Spanish Riding School Founded in 1565, the Spanish Riding School is the oldest of its kind and the only place where classical haute école horsemanship survives in its original Renaissance form, recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage. Its white Lipizzaner stallions perform in the Baroque Winter Riding School built under Emperor Charles VI, a hall often called the most beautiful in the world. Three ways to watch them are on offer: a full gala performance , the morning exercise when the horses train to music, and a guided tour of the historic hall and the Stallburg stables. The stallions take a summer break at their Piber stud farm in July and August, so performances run roughly from autumn through June . Checking the calendar before booking avoids a closed door. General information for visitors A little planning goes a long way at Vienna's imperial sights. The essentials: Book timed-entry tickets in advance: The major palaces admit visitors in set time slots that sell out in peak season and on weekends, so a reserved slot is the safest way in. Arrive early: Palaces are busiest from late morning through the afternoon, and the first slots after opening are the calmest. Allow two to three days to see Schönbrunn, the Hofburg and the Belvedere without rushing. Getting around is easy: The Inner City is compact and walkable, and the U-Bahn covers the rest: line U4 reaches Schönbrunn, trams 71 and D reach the Belvedere, and the Hofburg and Spanish Riding School sit in the centre. For public transport, a 24-hour or 7-day ticket or a Vienna City Card covers most stays. The gardens are free: Schönbrunn's park, the Belvedere gardens, the Volksgarten and the Burggarten all open to the public at no charge. English is widely spoken at the major sights, and tickets, audio guides and tours are available in it. Best time to visit: Spring and autumn bring milder weather and thinner crowds, and arriving at opening time keeps waits short at the busiest palaces. Are there any passes for visiting Vienna? For travellers planning to see more than one imperial site, two combination tickets bundle the highlights into a single purchase: Classic Pass Schönbrunn Classic Pass Schönbrunn turns Schönbrunn into a full day out. It pairs the complete palace tour through all the rooms on the piano nobile and its audio guide with the estate's four garden landmarks , the Gloriette and its panoramic terrace, the maze and labyrinth, the Privy Garden and the Orangery Garden, five attractions on one ticket. The Tiergarten zoo is not part of the pass and needs its own ticket. The pass is valid on the day of issue, with the palace entered on a fixed time slot. Sisi Pass follows the trail of Empress Elisabeth across three imperial collections: Schönbrunn Palace , the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments at the Hofburg , and the Vienna Furniture Museum . It stays valid for a full year from the date of issue and includes the audio guide, so the three visits can be spread across a trip rather than crammed into a single day. FAQs about the ticket to visit Vienna Do these tickets include public transport in Vienna? No . These are admission tickets for Vienna's attractions, not public transport. The city's U-Bahn, trams and buses run on Wiener Linien tickets, bought separately, a 24-hour or 7-day ticket, or a Vienna City Card, suits most visits. Which is better to visit, Schönbrunn or the Hofburg? Both reward a visit, and they tell different sides of the same story: Schönbrunn is the grand summer palace with sweeping gardens and a family-friendly estate on the city's edge, while the Hofburg is the imperial winter residence in the centre , strongest on the Habsburgs' apartments and the story of Empress Sisi. Do I need to book Vienna attraction tickets in advance? For the main palaces, yes . Schönbrunn, the Hofburg and the Belvedere admit visitors on fixed time slots that sell out at busy times, so booking ahead secures both entry and a convenient arrival time. A late arrival at Schönbrunn can forfeit the slot, which makes an advance ticket all the more useful for planning the day. How many days are needed for Vienna's main sights? Two to three days is enough to see Schönbrunn, the Hofburg and the Belvedere at a relaxed pace, with time left over for a performance at the Spanish Riding School. Is there a city pass for Vienna? The Vienna City Card bundles public transport with discounts across the city. For the imperial sights specifically, the Sisi Pass and the Classic Pass Schönbrunn are the most useful combinations, each grouping several linked attractions on one ticket. Can the Lipizzaner stallions be seen all year? No , performances and morning training at the Spanish Riding School run roughly from autumn through June, then pause in July and August while the stallions summer at their Piber stud farm. Checking the schedule before booking is worthwhile. Are Vienna's palace gardens free to enter? Many are . Schönbrunn's park, the Belvedere gardens, the Volksgarten and the Burggarten are all free, though a few special gardens within Schönbrunn, the maze, the Privy Garden and the Orangery Garden, are ticketed. Is English widely spoken in Vienna? Yes . English is common at the major sights and across the centre, and tickets, audio guides and tours are all available in it. Visit Belvedere Palace with timed entry, instant confirmation, and access to its world-class art and stunning gardens, book now to secure your spot. Tickets to Upper Belvedere Access to permanent and temporary collections Access to Belvedere Gardens City audio guide app (if the option is selected) Visit two of Vienna's greatest Habsburg landmarks with one ticket: the Hofburg's Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments, and the Belvedere's world-famous art collections and gardens. Timed entry to the Hofburg's Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments Access to Belvedere Palace's art collections and gardens Mobile tickets with instant email confirmation for both sites Enjoy a live classical concert by the acclaimed Classic Ensemble Vienna, performed beneath the frescoed Baroque dome of St. Peter's Church in the heart of the city. Your Category 1 ticket secures the best seats in the house, the closest view of the musicians, for an intimate evening of timeless masterpieces in one of Vienna's most beautiful churches. A memorable way to experience the city's rich musical tradition in its original setting. Live classical concert by the Classic Ensemble Vienna Category 1: the best seats, closest to the musicians Performed beneath the Baroque dome of St. Peter's Church Daily evening performances in the heart of Vienna Entry to Schönbrunn Palace paired with the Vienna Audio Guide, included with every ticket at no extra cost. Entry to Schönbrunn Palace and its historic staterooms Vienna Audio Guide included, not an optional add-on Flexible, self-guided visit with no time limit inside the palace Enjoy a live classical concert by the acclaimed Classic Ensemble Vienna, performed beneath the frescoed Baroque dome of St. Peter's Church in the heart of the city. Your Category 2 ticket offers excellent seating with a fine view of the musicians, for an intimate evening of timeless masterpieces in one of Vienna's most beautiful churches. A memorable way to experience the city's rich musical tradition in its original setting. Live classical concert by the Classic Ensemble Vienna Category 2: excellent seats with a fine view Performed beneath the Baroque dome of St. Peter's Church Daily evening performances in the heart of Vienna A combined ticket for two of Vienna's most iconic palaces: self-guided access to Schönbrunn Palace, the Habsburgs' former summer residence, and timed entry to the Upper Belvedere, home to Gustav Klimt's The Kiss. Self-guided access to Schönbrunn Palace, including selected palace rooms Timed entry to the Upper Belvedere, home to Gustav Klimt's The Kiss Access to the Schönbrunn Gardens and the Belvedere Gardens Enjoy a live classical concert by the acclaimed Classic Ensemble Vienna, performed beneath the frescoed Baroque dome of St. Peter's Church in the heart of the city. Your Category 3 ticket is the most affordable way to take in this intimate evening of timeless masterpieces in one of Vienna's most beautiful churches, the same captivating programme in a wonderfully atmospheric setting. A great introduction to the city's rich musical tradition. Live classical concert by the Classic Ensemble Vienna Category 3: great-value seats for the full concert Performed beneath the Baroque dome of St. Peter's Church Daily evening performances in the heart of Vienna A combined ticket for two of Vienna's imperial landmarks: self-guided access to Schönbrunn Palace, the Habsburgs' former summer residence, and entry to the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments at Hofburg Palace. Self-guided access to Schönbrunn Palace, including selected palace rooms

Entry to the Sisi Museum and the Imperial Apartments at Hofburg Palace Access to the Schönbrunn Gardens Attend a concert in Vienna's House of Music to hear works by Mozart, Beethoven, and other famous composers. The concert is played by some of the finest classical musicians in Vienna. The modern venue, with its great acoustics, is filled with interactive exhibits. Positioned centrally in Vienna, this concert suits both music enthusiasts and first-time visitors. Entry to the concert 1-hour Mozart, Haydn, Schubert, Strauss and Beethoven program A combined ticket for two of Vienna's imperial landmarks with the Vienna Audio Guide included: self-guided access to Schönbrunn Palace and entry to the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments at Hofburg Palace, both narrated by audio guide. Self-guided access to Schönbrunn Palace, including selected palace rooms Entry to the Sisi Museum and the Imperial Apartments at Hofburg Palace Vienna Audio Guide included for both Schönbrunn Palace and the Sisi Museum Secure your spot for an exclusive performance at either the Golden Hall or Vienna State Opera. Take your seat in the gilded 19th-century music hall, adorned with crystal chandeliers, frescoed ceilings, and velvet draperies. Spend an evening filled with classical music performed by professionals in full costume - equipped with wigs, petticoats, and cufflinks. Get an authentic Viennese cultural experience while enjoying a gourmet 3-course dinner at the luxurious Grand Hotel. 3-course dinner Concert tickets for the Vienna Mozart Orchestra at the Musikverein One of the most coveted venues in Vienna – the Musikverein – is usually reserved for fancy formal events for the well-to-do. Lucky for you, you don't have to wait for a New Year's Eve ticket lottery to gain access to this exclusive venue when you buy tickets for a classical Mozart concert within its glittering Golden Hall or historic Brahm's Hall. The world's most talented musicians – Strauss, Bruckner, Mahler and Yo-Yo Ma – haved graced the gilded stage of the Musikverein since 1870, and it's currently home to the renowned Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Operas, symponies, solo concertos, overtures, arias, and duets in this 19th century structure are pure acoustic gold in this classical concert haven. Entrance to one Vienna Mozart Orchestra concert in your selected category Discover a highlight of Vienna's cultural calendar and enjoy an evening of beautiful music at Musikverein in either the Golden Hall or Brahms Hall. Let the music swell around you and hear Mozart, Haydn, and Vivaldi in classical concerts. The first part of the concert includes Viennese classical pieces from Mozart and Haydn. The second part consists of Vivaldi’s legendary violin concerto “The Four Seasons,” featuring a string ensemble and Austrian soloists of international renown. Concert ticket in the Musikverein: either Golden Hall or Brahms Hall Attend the imperial gala concert in Vienna to hear works by Mozart, Johann Strauss, Vivaldi, and more at the historic Palais Auersperg. This Baroque building has hosted famous composers like Mozart and Strauss. The concert lasts for 90 minutes, with a 15-minute intermission, and includes performances by sopranos, pianists, and the Vienna Royal Ballet. An English-speaking host provides commentary throughout the evening. The music is performed by the Wiener Mozart Orchester, a skilled ensemble of Vienna’s musicians. Entry to the concert Meet and greet with artists (if VIP option selected) A glass of sparkling wine (if VIP option selected) The Classic Pass includes the full palace route through all the rooms on the piano nobile, along with entry to other highlights such as the Gloriette, the Privy Garden, the Orangery Garden, and the Maze. A great choice for visitors who want to combine the palace interior with the gardens. Full palace route through all the rooms on the piano nobile Entry to the Gloriette viewpoint, Orangery Garden, Privy Garden, Maze and Labyrinth Schönbrunn Palace audio guide (with optional city audio guide app) The standard entry ticket gives access to selected palace rooms with an audioguide, allowing you to explore at your own pace. Perfect for a shorter visit while still experiencing the grandeur of the palace. Access to selected palace rooms Access to Schönbrunn Gardens Flexible visit at your own pace Schönbrunn Palace audio guide (with optional city audio guide app) Experience the magic of Mozart and Johann Strauss performed live in the breathtaking Imperial Orangerie of Schönbrunn Palace, one of Vienna's most unforgettable classical music experiences. Live Mozart and Johann Strauss concert in the stunning Imperial Orangerie of Schönbrunn Palace Entry to the Orangerie and Orangerie Gardens included with skip-the-line access Vienna audio guide app (if the option is selected) This ticket includes admission to the Sisi Museum, entry to the Imperial Apartments, and an audio guide available in 13 languages. Flexible visit at your own pace Admission to the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments City audio guide app (if the option is selected) Exhibition of more than 300 personal items belonging to Empress Elisabeth Step inside the Hofburg Palace and discover the fascinating world of Empress Elisabeth on a guided tour of the Sisi Museum and the original Imperial Apartments of Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Sisi. Guided tour of the Sisi Museum and the original Imperial Apartments of Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth Explore the highlights of one of Vienna's most visited and celebrated imperial landmarks inside the Hofburg Palace Vienna audio guide app (if the option is selected) Discover the world of Empress Elisabeth with a single pass covering three of Vienna's most spectacular imperial attractions, Schönbrunn Palace, the Sisi Museum with Imperial Apartments and the Vienna Furniture Museum. Access to 3 imperial attractions: Schönbrunn Palace, the Sisi Museum with Imperial Apartments and the Vienna Furniture Museum Save up to 20% compared with the price of separate tickets Vienna audio guide app (if the option is selected) The Spanish Riding School Guided Tour provides a behind-the-scenes look at the architectural beauty and equestrian traditions of the institution. Led by expert guides, visitors explore the facilities that are usually closed to the public, gaining insight into the history, breeding, and daily lives of the horses. Visit to the Stallburg (stables) Professional guided tour of the facility Access to the Winter and Summer Riding Schools Historical information about the Lipizzaner breed The Spanish Riding School Performance Show represents the highest level of the High School of Classical Horsemanship. These gala performances demonstrate the results of years of training, featuring the world-famous Lipizzaner stallions performing choreographed routines to classical music in the Winter Riding School. Access to the historic indoor arena Admission to the scheduled Performance Show Reserved seat in the selected category Live commentary in English The Spanish Riding School Training, known as the Morning Exercise, offers a professional look into the daily work of the Lipizzaner stallions and their riders. This session focuses on the years of training required to achieve the highest level of classical horsemanship, showcasing the development from young, grey colts to fully trained white stallions. Admission to the Morning Exercise session Access to the Winter Riding School arena Observation of Lipizzaner stallions and riders Classical music accompaniment Hear Vivaldi's Four Seasons performed live on Baroque instruments by Orchestra 1756 beneath the frescoed dome of St. Charles' Church. Category I offers the best seats, closest to the musicians. Vivaldi's Four Seasons performed live by Orchestra 1756 Category I, the best seats and closest to the musicians A Baroque church setting in the heart of Vienna Hear Vivaldi's Four Seasons performed live on Baroque instruments by Orchestra 1756 inside the Baroque St. Charles' Church. Category II offers excellent seats with fine views of the ensemble. Vivaldi's Four Seasons performed live by Orchestra 1756 Category II, excellent seats with fine views of the ensemble A Baroque church setting in the heart of Vienna Hear Vivaldi's Four Seasons performed live on Baroque instruments by Orchestra 1756 inside the Baroque St. Charles' Church. Category III offers well-placed seats to enjoy the concert. Vivaldi's Four Seasons performed live by Orchestra 1756 Category III, well-placed seats to enjoy the concert A Baroque church setting in the heart of Vienna