Spanish Riding School: From Stables to Attic Floors Tour Tour in English
ID: GYG176598-588161
Category:
Country: Austria
Duration:
01:20 hours
Description
Catch a glimpse into the Lipizzanerstables at the Stallburg and then take a tour of the Winter Riding School. Embark on a special architecture route with over 170 steps. Look out over the stunning Baroque roof construction and take in views of Vienna.
A tour to provide you with a new perspective of Spanish riding school, from stables to the attic floors. You can visit the Baroque roof structure and see the more than 250 year old wooden roof structural system, which is built from over 2000 wooden pieces.
As a highlight of this tour you can climb a ladder and enjoy a unique view (through a small window) of Vienna and come back home with stunning & unique pictures of Vienna's old town.
During your guided tour you will also visit the horse stables and see the magnificent winter riding school which presents one of the main works of the Austrian late Baroque. The hall was the largest interior of the Hofburg until the 19th century.
Highlights
- Visit a traditional Stallburg
- View a traditional Baroque roof structure consisting of over 2000 wooden pieces
- Obtain a unique view of Vienna city
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please wear proper shoes in order to climb and move through the rooftop construction
• Children under 12 years are not allowed to take the tour
• You must exchange your mobile voucher for a ticket at the cashier's desk
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
At the main entrance of the Spanish Riding School, Michaelerplatz 1, 1010 Vienna. 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.
