Vienna Spanish Riding School Guided Tour Guided Tour in German
ID: GYG120375-O-187544
Category:
Country: Austria
Duration:
55 min.
Description
Enjoy a look behind the scenes of the Spanish Riding School on this guided tour. Admire the stunning architecture of the centuries-old institution.
Vienna’s Spanish Riding School has been in continuous operation for more than 450 years. It continues to cultivate classical equitation in the Renaissance tradition of the Haute Ecole.
On an exclusive 55-minute behind-the-scenes tour, visit the Winter Riding School, a gem of Baroque architecture, the Summer Riding School which houses the world’s largest oval horse walker and the stables in the Stallburg.
The Stallburg is Vienna’s most significant Renaissance building, and features an arcade courtyard and the historical stables of the Lipizzaner stallions.
Learn about the history of the equestrian tradition and about the Lipizzaner stallions, who are the stars of the establishment.
Highlights
- Visit the Winter and the Summer riding schools
- Experience an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour
- Admire the Stallburg, Vienna's most significant Renaissance structure
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Taking photos or videos is not permitted
• Children under the age of 3 years are not allowed on guided tours
• Guided tours are not accessible by wheelchair
• You must exchange your mobile voucher for a ticket at the cashier's desk
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
Masks are required while indoors
All participants who are over 12 years old must present proof of full vaccination
All participants who are over 12 years old must present either proof of full vaccination or proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months. All participants between 6-12 years old must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, a negative PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts, or a negative Antigen test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts.
Michaelerplatz 1, Vienna, at the main entrance of the Spanish Riding School. Please show your voucher at the ticket counter.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
