Schönbrunn After Hours

Step into the imperial world of the Habsburgs with a rare after-hours experience at Vienna’s famed Schönbrunn Palace. As the gates close to the public, a personal historian welcomes you for a private tour through baroque corridors and richly decorated staterooms, once walked by emperors, empresses, and dignitaries of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Explore the Grand Gallery and the opulent Hall of Mirrors in complete tranquility, absorbing the atmosphere and history without interruption. The soft glow of candlelight and the quiet echo of your footsteps only deepen the intimacy of the moment. Your guide brings the palace’s storied past to life, weaving tales of Maria Theresa, Franz Joseph, and the young Mozart’s performance within these very walls.
As the tour concludes, you’re escorted to an enchanting dining space within the palace—perhaps the Orangery or a salon overlooking the palace gardens. There, a private candlelit dinner awaits, with a bespoke menu crafted by a top Viennese chef. Indulge in imperial dishes inspired by 18th-century court cuisine, accompanied by fine Austrian wines and live classical music played by a string quartet.
This is more than a meal—it’s a step back in time, an immersion into grandeur that lives on in one of Europe’s most magnificent royal residences. For lovers of history, elegance, and exclusivity, Schönbrunn After Hours is an unforgettable gateway into Vienna’s aristocratic soul.