--- title: "Vienna in a Day: Private Tour with Schönbrunn" url: https://primetours.at/tours/full-day-vienna-tour/ description: "Private Vienna day tour combining city highlights with Schönbrunn Palace and gardens. A licensed local guide, flexible pace, one unforgettable day." language: en --- # Vienna in a Day: Private City Highlights & Schönbrunn Full Day Tour Private Vienna day tour combining city highlights with Schönbrunn Palace and gardens. A licensed local guide, flexible pace, one unforgettable day. ⏱ 5 h EN ✓ Free cancellation 24 h 👥 max. 10 **4.6** Google · 2,615 reviews **4.4** Tripadvisor · 1,617 reviews **1,000,000+** guests **Vienna Day Tour: City Highlights & Schönbrunn Palace** Vienna is a city of elegance and grandeur, where imperial palaces meet charming coffeehouses and every corner tells a story. This private **Vienna day tour with Schönbrunn Palace** is designed to show you both sides of the city in a single, unhurried day: the historic center in the morning, and the opulent world of Schönbrunn in the afternoon. **From the City’s Heart to the Imperial Retreat** Your day begins in Vienna’s historic center, where grand boulevards, cobblestone lanes, and elegant squares reveal the soul of Austria’s capital. You’ll stroll past the Vienna State Opera and admire Albertina Square before your guide leads you through the majestic Hofburg Palace, once the seat of the Habsburg monarchy, to picture the life of Austrian royalty in centuries past. **Schönbrunn Palace and Its Gardens** From the city center, you’ll continue to **Schönbrunn Palace**, the Habsburgs’ former summer residence and one of Europe’s grandest imperial buildings. After exploring the palace, you’ll step outside into its beautifully landscaped gardens: grand fountains, manicured lawns, and quiet, romantic corners. Your guide will point out the best photo spots and share the stories behind them. **Vienna’s Café Culture and Local Life** Along the way, you’ll also get a taste of Vienna’s famous café culture, with insider tips on where to enjoy a slice of Sachertorte, sip a local wine, or take an evening stroll. You won’t just see Vienna’s landmarks, you’ll experience how Viennese people actually live. For the day, your guide is less a tour leader and more a local friend showing you around. **Why This Full-Day Tour Works** This private day tour combines Vienna’s most beloved sights with the splendor of Schönbrunn Palace in one flexible, private itinerary. It’s ideal for first-time visitors who want to see the essentials, and for history lovers who want the stories behind them. With a pace set by you, personal attention from a licensed guide, and a rich blend of culture, history, and beauty, you’ll experience the very best of Vienna in a single day. ## Highlights - Vienna State Opera - Hofburg Palace - St. Stephen’s Cathedral - Spanish Riding School - Schönbrunn Palace - Schönbrunn Gardens ## What's included ### Included - Vienna State Opera - Albertina Square - Hofburg Palace - St. Stephen’s Cathedral - Spanish Riding School - Graben Street - Schönbrunn Palace (interior tour) - Schönbrunn Gardens ## Meeting point **Helmut Zilk-Platz** Your guide will meet you right next to the statue. [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Helmut%20Zilk-Platz%2C%20Vienna) ## Photos ## FAQ ### What is the best way to see Vienna in one day? A private full-day tour with a licensed local guide is an efficient way to see Vienna in a day. The Prime Tours Vienna in a Day tour pairs the historic centre in the morning with Schönbrunn Palace and its gardens in the afternoon, at a pace you set. ### How much does a private full-day tour of Vienna cost? The Prime Tours private Vienna in a Day tour costs €300 per person. It lasts about 5 hours, takes up to 10 people, and offers free cancellation up to 24 hours before. The price includes the Schönbrunn Palace interior tour and a licensed local guide. ### Where does the Vienna full-day private tour start? The tour starts at Helmut Zilk-Platz in Vienna, where your guide meets you right next to the statue. From there you walk past the Vienna State Opera and Albertina Square, then visit the Hofburg Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral, Graben Street and the Spanish Riding School. ### Does the Vienna full-day tour include Schönbrunn Palace? Yes. After the city centre, the Prime Tours full-day tour continues to Schönbrunn Palace with an interior tour, then through the palace gardens. Your guide points out the best photo spots. It suits first-time visitors wanting the essentials and history lovers who want the stories behind them. ## Prices & booking - Price **€300 per person** Loading the next dates… [See all dates & book](https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/primetours/items/659532/?full-items=yes&flow=no) Private group? [Request a private tour](https://primetours.at/private-experience-in-vienna/#request) You might also like ## More tours like this [All tours](https://primetours.at/tours/) ### [Private Christmas Market Tour Vienna](https://primetours.at/tours/private-christmas-market-tour-vienna/) Private Christmas Market Tour Vienna. 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