Spanish Riding School Guided Tour

General Information about Spanish Riding School Guided Tour

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.

The tour includes a visit to the Winter Riding School, a masterpiece of Baroque architecture, and the Summer Riding School with its large chestnut trees. Participants also visit the Lipizzaner stables in the Stallburg, Vienna’s oldest Renaissance building, where the stallions live when they are not training or performing.

Vienna Spanish Riding School Guided Tour overview:

Duration: Approximately 60 minutes.
Access to: Winter Riding School, Summer Riding School, and Stallburg stables.
Language: Conducted by professional guides in English.
Type: Walking tour through various parts of the palace complex.
Group size: Limited number of participants per time slot.

Note: This activity is not wheelchair accessible. Children under the age of 3 are not permitted. The use of cameras, video recording, and audio recording is strictly prohibited.

What’s included?

Enhance your experience

Spanish Riding School Training

Spanish Riding School Performance Show

Cancellation policy

The ticket is non-refundable. Once purchased, the date and time cannot be changed.

Location of the activity

📍 Address: Michaelerplatz 1, 1010 Vienna, Austria.

The Spanish Riding School is situated within the Hofburg Palace complex in the center of Vienna. Located near Michaelerplatz, the institution sits adjacent to the Imperial Treasury and the Austrian National Library. The entrance for the training sessions is typically located under the Michaelerkuppel, the large copper dome that serves as a central landmark for the palace.

How to get to the activity

1. On foot

Walk through the city center toward Michaelerplatz. The school is easily reachable from Stephansplatz by following the Kohlmarkt pedestrian street.

2. By metro

Ride the U3 orange line to the Herrengasse station. From there, it is a three-minute walk to reach the palace gates.

3. By bus

Take bus lines 1A or 2A and exit at the Michaelerplatz stop, which is located directly in front of the entrance.

4. By tram

Use tram lines 1, 2, or D to the Burgring stop. A short walk through the Heldenplatz leads to the school.

5. By train

Travel to Wien Hauptbahnhof and transfer to the U1 metro line toward Stephansplatz, then walk ten minutes to the imperial complex.

6. By car or taxi

Request a drop-off at Michaelerplatz. Drivers should note that the surrounding area is a pedestrian zone with limited public parking available.

Payment methods accepted