Exclusive Evening At Schönbrunn Palace: After-hours Audiotour, Dinner, Concert

Unforgettable- beyond expectations! Palace grounds beautiful +; Palace tour incredible; Dinner tasty; and Concert brought me to tears! Loved every aspect! Highly recommend- DO NOT MISS!!!!!

Great experience and very good artists

There were only about 40 people in our tour so it was not crowded during our walk through the palace. Previous reviews talked about the roast beef dinner being average which it was. Certainly the high point of the evening was the concert. We splurged for the VIP seating and sat in the front row center giving us an non distracted view. As if the concert was just for us.

We were absolutely thrilled to attend the Exclusive Evening at Schönbrunn Palace: After-Hours Audiotour, Dinner, and Concert. It was a truly unforgettable experience from start to finish, with every moment of the evening feeling magical and immersive. The after-hours audiotour through the palace set a breathtaking tone, and the elegant dinner that followed made the night feel even more special. The concert itself was absolutely captivating, performed in an atmosphere that felt both grand and intimate. My partner, who usually ends up dozing off during concerts, was completely engrossed from beginning to end. Watching him sit in awe throughout the entire performance was a testament to just how exceptional the musicians, the setting, and the overall experience were. We left feeling deeply moved and grateful to have been part of such a beautifully curated and memorable evening.

Mixed experience. The Schönbrunn Palace tour was advertised as an hour but we were finished in 25 minutes having listened to the entire audio guide. Our ‘guide’ then left us at the entrance to the restaurant and informed us that we should find our own way to the concert after the meal. The meal itself was ok but not memorable, service was excellent though. The concert itself was good.

I was disappointed that half of the concert was opera singing. It should be advertised as such. I would have never booked it if I had known that!

Palace tour and dinner were awful and not worth the money. Tour was disorganized, under repair and overall underwhelming. Only 1 selection for dinner - beef and it was awful. Veg alternative was inedible and up-charge for water. Concert was good.

Dinner was terrible. Did not know the choices were limited. Fixed menu was not good. Would have gladly paid additional to get decent food

It was a special evening and the whole event was great. There could've been some better signage to guide us to the tour location, as it's a very large place but we found it eventually. The operators were very nice and answered all of our questions.

Don't trust the instructions to find the starting point for the tour. The instructions might say to proceed to a building "inside the main gate" to meet. What they really mean to say is to do a 2 minute walk after entering the main gate, going past the first building inside the gate (which is the ticket office), and proceed to enter the main entrance of the Palace. Once in the entrance lobby of the main palace none of we tourist milling and asking each other for advise, could find any sign of a tour meeting place. Only around 5:30 pm - which was 15 minutes after the tour was to start, and 30 minutes after we were advised to arrive, did a pair of guides set-up a floor sign saying meeting point. Then the rest of the evening was fine. We did seem to be rushed a little on the palace tour (probably to get back on schedule.)

Having a combination audio tour of the palace followed by a concert met our needs and checked two “Vienna to do” boxes on our list. I highly recommend the after hours audio tour, for the simple fact that it amounts to a small group tour, ie NOT CROWDED!! The concert afterwards was fine, though not spectacular - mostly because the setting is more like a conference room than an auditorium. The orchestra was tight and skilled.

Great evening the tour, the meal and concert very enjoyable and memorable. Like everything in Vienna it pays to acquire context at the Vienna City Museum (free) beforehand. The apple strudel is much better than some of the historic cafes!

The palace is lovely and the after hours tour was nice. I'm assuming we skipped a long line. However the meeting place was not described well. Inside the gate to the left of a huge court yard a palace was a terrible way to describe the meeting point. We had to ask a few people where to go. Just a few more sentences about going through the gate, all the way through the courtyard, go inside the tour office which is on the left of the main building entrance.. etc. Also, we were told the tour started at 5. It started at 5:30, so we all just sat there waiting for 30 minutes for it to begin. But, the tour was lovely. As for the dinner, skip it! Find a restaurant near by. The service was nice, but it was just in the cafe at the museum. The food was mediocre. The music was by far the best part. A wonderful concert and in a beautiful part of the palace. The whole tour was disconnected.

It was a wonderful introduction to vienns.. The schonbrunn palace was amazing followed by dinner at gestner. We booked the VIP package and were seated in the first two rows which gave us wonderful seats to be entertained by the conductor and orchestra.. It was an enchanting evening.

We got to see the palace when it was empty. It was very nice to avoid the crowds. The dinner was very nice in an excellent restaurant on the palace grounds. The concert was the best.

What an experience! The tour of part of the palace after hours was relaxing because it wasn’t crowded. This was followed by a 3-course meal which, although a set menu, was delicious. The only criticism I would have is that there was a 2.90€ charge for tap water per carafe. We’ve never been charged for tap water before; our jaws dropped! The concert which followed was top class. The first half was my favourite: Mozart and Haydn. The second half comprised Strauss and other composers of the same genre ending with the Blue Danube. Great orchestra, exceptional solo singers in the operatic pieces, engaging conductor who involved the audience during the encore. We had VIP passes which meant that we skipped the queues and had front row seats. Apart from the charge for tap water this was an outstanding evening.

Double check date!! The reservation was scheduled incorrectly for May 2. As you can see the tickets were not used because we were not there. We do not arrive in Vienna until May 13

Let me start out with the positives about this evening. The concert itself and the venue were absolutely stunning. The talent displayed was just fantastic. We upgraded to VIP to sit in front row. I’ve read if you sit to far back it’s tough to see since the level of seating is flat. Another positive is you get access to to Palace after the crowds. It is a self guided informative tour with head set. Perhaps a slight negative is don’t expect much for the dinner. The restaurant is on the huge palace grounds so it is convenient. If you like Cracker Barrel, the roast beef is on par with that. Overall I recommend this highly if you want to kill a palace tour and concert. There is no other place to eat on the huge grounds.

Truly excellent concert. Great music including some humour. Was sorry when it finished. Dinner was average - set meal. The private tour of Schönbrunn was also excellent. Great guide and admin person - Paul.

We were 5 minutes late but felt like 30. So I don't know if the time was wrong or if it was really THAT punctual. The tour/meal/concert was AMAZING!! Definitely made us feel like royalty. The concert was a little warm - which is hard to manage when it's cold outside and everyone is dressed in layers - just didn't feel appropriate to strip a layer off in such an elegant venue.

Amazing concert at a beautiful venue, the conductor, orchestra and singers were excellent and engaging. The meal was good. The palace visit was very interesting. If anything let the event down was the organisation at the beginning at the meeting point, a bit chaotic with no directions or indications

The whole evening made for a wonderful Christmas experience. We enjoyed the tour, the meal and the concert. One note - if you wear a coat you will be required to check it, which costs 1 Euro. On the whole, it was a lovely evening with exceptional music.

Overall, this was positive and memorable, but the tour was a bit chaotic to start with because there were so many tours launching at the same time. The guides had trouble keeping their groups paced so we had to halt abruptly in some places because other groups were still in the rooms we were entering. Dinner was very nice, but no vegan or vegetarian options just FYI. The concert itself was excellent! From what I heard, the 23rd is one of the most crowded nights, so time your tour so it isn’t so close to Christmas if you want a better palace tour experience. Give yourself time to find the meeting place for the tour, and enjoy the marketplace in front of the palace ahead of the time if you can. EASY to access by metro. It is BEAUTIFUL experience if you bring patience and a good attitude!

This was a really enjoyable evening. Evan, if you're not a fan of classical music, it was lovely just to experience a taste of Mozart & Strauss performed by excellent musicians & 2 singers & even though we couldn't understand the words we got the gist of what was going on by their performance. It was fantastic to wander around the famous Schonbron Palace with just a small group of people & the meal was excellent (apart from the dumplings, but that's just my personal taste!) The only negative I would say is that there were no directions as to where to go & we were wondering around in the dark & the Palace staff seemed unaware of the event so if you do go, & it was well worth it, give yourself plenty of time.

The reasons I give 3 stars are the following two: 1. There should be detailed directions and photos for the meeting point as well as for the opera building. Otherwise it's very crowded place and hard to figure it out . 2. The concert was a joke. The floor was not inclined and the chairs were aligned back to back. As a result you could not see anything. I left in less than 5 min. If you ask me if I would do it again the answer is No.

Finding the meeting location is a challenge but the experience is fantastic. The tour of the palace was quick but informative. We went to the palace several hours before the tour began and were able to enjoy the Christmas market outside . The dinner was on the palace grounds, the waiter was very kind and attentive and the chef was able to provide a good gluten free meal. The concert was fabulous. VIP tickets gave us front row seats at the concert.

Perfect evening experience! Great service. lovely palace tour, very nice dinner and fabulous concert that included both classical and opera.

The experience was awful. The dinner included was beyond awful. The restaurant Joseph II did not have enough staff to handle the tour group. We sat in the restaurant for over 45 minute's before we were served 1st course, lukewarm soup. The wife’s meal, a grill chicken breast was served under cooked, the inside was red to pink, not edible. The restaurant had other patrons, not from the tour, who served before the tour and the was empty by the time the tour left. The concert and Schönbrunner was good, the meal and service at the made the night experience entirely distasteful.

Excellent tour of the palace, great meal and concert. Highly recommend, whole experience was lovely, really enjoyed the whole trip.

The private tour of the castle was excellent although felt a bit rushed. The 3 course dinner was nice but the true highlight was the concert in the orangerie. If possible, get the VIP tickets so you can have better seats for the concert.

The tour of the palace was very short. The meal was average. The concert was very good. We didn’t expect opera and that’s not our thing, but the rest of the music was really terrific. The venue for the concert was also stunning.

The self guided tour was lovely, dinner excellent, and concert out of this world. The conductor was amazing and so were his musicians. It was liked by 3 twenty something’s and 3 ladies in their 50’s.

Absolutely ethereal musical experience! The opera singers and musicians were superb! Good meal and tour before the concert.

Loved seeing the Palace after hours with no crowds. There was approximately 30 people in the group. We each received a listening device for the tour of the Palace, which lasted around one hour. Then we were escorted to the restaurant, which was next to the Palace. I had a vegetarian dish. My dish was jus ok. Nothing great. Everyone else had meat. The concert was next to the restaurant. Total time was almost two hours with an intermission. The orchestra was amazing and the acoustics were great. Overall an enjoyable experience.

Palace tour was short but very interesting. Dinner was a three course meal and well paced. The music concert we could have listened to for hours more. The male singer was exceptional.

The visit was very interesting with Audi guide with french language. The dîner was very good but to rapidité The show was very good

Schonbrunn Palace is a must-see. But for that reason it can be quite crowded with selfie-takers and such during regular hours. This tour was a great way to experience the most important suite of rooms after the crowds had left. After the tour we had dinner in a restaurant on the place grounds. Dinner came with the ticket (drinks did not). It was good, nothing special though. After dinner we watched a concert in the Orangerie. We got the VIP option so we had front row seats. Concert was about 2 hrs total including intermission. Mozart first act and waltzs second act. Very good musicians who were obviously passionate about and enjoying what they do. All and all, well worth the money, highly recommended.

Short limited tour of palace guides didn’t wait for us or show us way from dinner to concert. Had to scramble around in the rain. Dinner marginal. Concert was good upgrade to vip positions if you’re an audio connoisseur

Smooth visit to Schonbrunn palace at evening. The dinner with 3 course was good. Very good concert experience with great orchestra, soprano and tenor.

We arrived early & there was no signage on where to meet. Recommend leaving signs up so clearly delineated. Instructions were confusing. Even staff we asked thought they were confusing. No A/C in any of the venues, extremely hot day. We’re from S FL so we’re are used to heat & humidity. Food was okay, roast beef was tasty as was the strudel, but servers were not overly friendly. Forgot to serve us our drinks, served soup before water. Overwhelming warm the entire time became nauseated from being over heated. Would have been nice to know as we could have dressed more comfortably. Concert was great, but had leave early due to heat. No air movement, was disappointed as this was one of our highlights of the trip.

Museum guided tour was very informative and pleasant. The dinner was delicious and the staff were very friendly. The concert was amazing!

Great experience except for the dinner- the food was tasty, the staff was friendly- but it was excessively hot inside with no fans or AC, and it took way too long to get through the meal (about 1.5 hours for a simple meal)- it was torture. Dinner started with hot broth soup- tasty, but not appropriate for a stifling hot summer day! A salad would have been appreciated. Entree was beef (heavy, but tasty) and potatoes (delish). Dessert- apfelstrudel (delish). Concert was wonderful. Venue- magical (thankfully they had a few fans to move the still air). Palace tour was very interesting (audio tour was great). If dinner was served faster, there would have been more time to walk off dinner through the amazing gardens. We only had about 15 minutes.

The dinner was lovely and the concert was great fun. The VIP tickets for the lines during the concert and the first row seating made this event worth it. However, the tour of the palace was incredibly rushed. I haven't been on a regular tour of the place, but the one we were on felt very short and pushed through. It's a beautiful place and overall the package was worth it for everything else, but if we had more time I'd have wanted to take a regular tour as well to see everything that was missed.

Felt tour was rushed, dinner was ok, hot day with no fans or a/c, very uncomfortable in restaurant , music was beautiful but also uncomfortably warm in hall. Could not enjoy.

our experience was part of a 40th birthday surprise weekend away for my wife, she had no clue on what i had planned and she was completely overwhelmed. The tour was personable if not brief, i believe there is much more to see but for the evening it was enough. The meal was beautiful and cooked to perfection, unfortunately the weather was extremely hot that day and the restaurant was on the warm side making it a bit uncomfortable, some fans would have helped. The concert was incredible, my love had never been to anything that had a classical theme and she was quite emotional at times, the smile never left her face. We took advantage of the VIP option which was well worth the extra as we sat right at the front and thankfully a fan was close by. It was well organised with everyone friendly and happy to help if needed. As a whole i would highly recommend it, we had a perfect evening and a wonderful first day of our long weekend in Vienna.

The tour was fascinating. The dinner was delicious (only wish that the wine was included in the price.) The concert was very enjoyable. The chamber group and the singers were outstanding.

Lovely dinner with local cuisine. Beautiful setting for the concert and exceptional performance by the orchestra and opera singers

The concert itself was amazing. The orchestra, conductor and two opera singers were so talented it made for a memorable evening. We booked the private tour of the museum with dinner before the concert however did not really need to do the dinner. I would just do the concert only on any further visit as the dinner was quite expensive, even being charged for water. We had a prior visit to this museum so though the after hours tour was nice it was not necessary for us and having to be there at 5.00 pm was a bit of a rush. The night was very memorable and of course the surroundings magnificent.

The concert was fantastic and captivating. The palace tour was quite brief. There were no options provided for dinner, just one meat option.