Vienna: Half-Day Trip to Schloss Hof Palace & Baroque Gardens

5 hours

Easy

Discover Schloss Hof Palace on a 5-hour trip from Vienna. Enjoy a scenic drive, skip-the-line guided tour, and free time to explore or have lunch before returning to the city.

Escape the bustle of Vienna and enjoy a relaxing half-day journey into Austria’s baroque past. Just an hour from the capital, Schloss Hof Palace awaits — a magnificent 18th-century country residence built for Prince Eugene of Savoy and later owned by Empress Maria Theresa.

Your adventure begins with a scenic 1-hour drive through the Austrian countryside, passing picturesque villages and open landscapes before arriving at the palace. Skip the lines and step straight into the grandeur of Schloss Hof, where your professional guide will lead you through opulent ceremonial halls, royal apartments, and exhibitions revealing the history, art, and lifestyle of the Habsburg era.

After the guided tour, you’ll have 1.5 hours of free time to explore the vast baroque gardens, visit the charming estate farm with its rare animal breeds, or relax at the café and enjoy a leisurely lunch at the palace restaurant. When it’s time to leave, sit back and unwind on the comfortable 1-hour return drive to Vienna.

This short but enriching trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience Austria’s countryside charm and imperial elegance without spending a full day away from the city.

What's included?
    • Round-trip transportation from Vienna in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
    • Professional English-speaking guide
    • Skip-the-line admission ticket to Schloss Hof Palace and Gardens
    • 1.5-hour guided palace tour with a professional guide
    • 1.5 hours of free time to explore the gardens, estate farm, and café
    • Small-group experience for a more personal atmosphere (if applicable)
    Exclusions
      • Meals and drinks (optional lunch available at the palace restaurant)
      • Personal expenses and gratuities
      Please note
        • Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
        • The tour departs promptly at the stated time; late arrivals cannot be accommodated.
        • Food and drinks are not included but can be purchased at the palace restaurant or café.
        • Dogs and large luggage are not permitted on the estate grounds.
        • This is a guided tour with free time; please follow your guide’s instructions for meeting times and return departure.
        What to bring
          • Wear comfortable shoes, as the palace gardens and grounds require moderate walking.
          • The tour operates in all weather conditions; please dress accordingly.