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?
Included
- 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
- City audio guide app (if the option is selected)
Not Included
- Admission to a performance or training session
- Food and beverages
- Cancellation option
- Mobile device for audio guide
Enhance your experience
Cancellation policy
The ticket is non-refundable. Once purchased, the date and time cannot be changed.
Location
📍 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.
