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based on 23 reviews of Schonbrunn Palace Evening: Palace Tour, Dinner and Concert
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We enjoyed very much each our tours we booked!
Reviewed by: Paulo L, Australia, September 2009
For the people who have few time, I suggest to do it. You have a taste of everything, the Hapsburg history, the gastronomy and the music Orchestra, ballet and operetta. I had a bonus because I went in the Easter time and I could have an idea of their traditions because the Schonbrunn had a Easter Market. Definitely worth doing.
Reviewed by: Cristina V, Portugal, April 2009
The tour of the palace and the show were absolutely delightful, the Soprano was simply amazing!!! Fantastic. However, I seriously recommend that you look into the dinner menu, it was NOT good, some dried chicken with polenta and the appetizer was nothing great either...not good at all. I recommend that you increase the price but serve a really nice meal instead, as this was pretty poor. Also the restaurant feels more like a canteen or cafeteria than a restaurant...here you had all these patrons very nicely dressed on a very poorly decorated spartan restaurant with absolutely no atmosphere. Please look into that as it is a shame. Thank you.
Reviewed by: Manuel G, United Arab Emirates, April 2009
An absolute "must". The beauty of the palace together with the quality and variety of the concert made it a magic evening. Of course, the fact that the concert that day has been moved to the Palace added charm to the whole program. Dinner was also very pleasant. Bravo!
Reviewed by: Louis C, Portugal, October 2008
Having previously seen the DVD Andre Rieu at Schonbrunn, we had this as a must-see. The palace and grounds are unbelievable, but you really need at least 2-3 hours to see it all. The dinner and concert were as we expected. Good food and a great concert. Would go back to Schonbrunn if we ever return to Vienna.
Reviewed by: John H, New Zealand, September 2008
Besides the Schonbrunn Palace being an absolutely beautiful place, a must-see in Vienna, the tour was very good. We appreciated the electronic hand held guide in our own language so we could go at our own pace. The dinner was delicious and the service was superb, both of the food and by the staff. The concert was more than we anticipated due not only to the fine musicians but to the acting of the vocalists and the ballet dancers. It was truly a memorable evening. Thank you!
Reviewed by: Deborah V, Canada, September 2008
I had the best time ever!! This was my favorite activity during our stay in Vienna. The Schonbrunn Palace is absolutely beautiful!! We decided to spend the whole day there. The Palace self-tour was very informative and we got to see many rooms. The audio guide was easy to use. I prefer it to a tour guide because you can go at your own pace and spend as much or little time as you want in a room. My only gripe was that I wished the rooms were better ventilated. It felt rather stuffy in there after a while. Otherwise, it was a great learning experience. The dinner at the Residenz Cafe was delicious, fancy, and just the right amount of food for me. The service was excellent and prompt. Just note that the 3 course meal is included but any beverages that you may order, you will have to pay for. I loved the smoked salmon appetizer! Yum.
The concert was the best!! We sat in Category A so we were up in the 4th row. The musical selection was well balanced between Mozart and Strauss. We had 2 delightful opera singers, and a cute dance couple, who took the stage during a few of the pieces. I enjoyed the concert very much!! Oh, and I loved clapping to the Radetsky March - one of my faves. The concert would not be complete without that and the famous Blue Danube. It was so much fun!
You MUST do this tour if you're planning a trip to Vienna!! I think it is absolutely necessary!! If you're thinking about going to a concert but not sure which one, pick this one!! You will not be disappointed!!!
Lived up to our expectations. Everything was great.
Reviewed by: Jordan K, United States of America, August 2008
We had VIP tickets, which were well worth the cost. We got a leisurely tour of the palace, with ample time for browsing the gift shop, and a wonderful three-course meal in a room filled with chandeliers. We also got front row center seats for the show, including champagne served during intermission. The best part: no waiting.
Reviewed by: Reneta L, United States of America, July 2008
Wonderful!
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United States of America, June 2008
A marvelous musical journey into the golden age of Mozart and Strauss, not to mention being entertained in the summer palace of the Hapsburgs!
Reviewed by: Walter S, United States of America, April 2008
This was a great afternoon and evening. One of the best memories of our trip.
Reviewed by: John S, United States of America, July 2006
A beautiful evening in a beautiful city. We booked online with Viator from Australia and encountered no problems. Even though the palace is out a bit, the subway or the tram takes you straight there. The palace and its history are fascinating, and dinner and the concert were very enjoyable. It is expensive, but this was our 'Big Night Out', and it was worth every penny.
Reviewed by: Faith R, Australia, November 2009
Lovely, really enjoyed the palace. The tour was informative but not too long. The food was very average and premade, and the service was good but the waiter asked for a tip before I had a chance to sort the bill. The concert was good, quite short but that suited us because opera & ballet is not really our thing.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United Arab Emirates, January 2009
It was a very enjoyable evening, but I thought it was too short. Dinner was good, but I was disappointed we had to pay for our glass of wine.
Reviewed by: Stephen M, Ireland, September 2008
