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Highlights
- Join an 80-minute guided tour of the Spanish Riding School available in English or German. An expert guide will reveal insights about the building beyond its performances.
- Visit the Winter Riding School to appreciate its Late Baroque proportions, crafted for both riders and the precise movements of Lipizzaner stallions.
- Ascend into a 250-year-old roof structure where original wooden trusses continue to support the expansive hall without modern reinforcements.
- Gain access to areas typically unseen by most visitors, including attic levels and hidden viewpoints, providing new perspectives on Vienna’s historic inner district.
- Did you know? The Spanish Riding School has been in continuous operation since 1572, making it the world's oldest riding school still practicing classical horsemanship.
Your Experience
This architectural guided tour of the Spanish Riding School offers exclusive access beyond the arena, including stables, attic levels, and the Baroque roof structure.
Getting Started
Gather at the Spanish Riding School to meet your guide at the scheduled time. The introduction is brief before you start exploring this historic complex in either English or German.
The tour delves into the architectural and historical significance of Vienna's renowned institution, established in the 16th century and still operational today. Discover how its design caters to both riders and horses.
Features:
- Stallburg Imperial Stables: Tour the stables housing Lipizzaner stallions and learn about their layout that supports training routines.
- Winter Riding School: Enter the Late Baroque riding hall to appreciate its proportions and symmetry, crafted for classical horsemanship.
- Baroque roof structure: Ascend into the 250-year-old attic to view original wooden trusses supporting the hall without modern reinforcements.
- Hidden viewpoint: Gain access to a seldom-seen window offering views over Vienna’s inner district, providing an exclusive perspective.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Guided architectural tour
- Access to the Winter Riding School
- Entry to the Baroque roof structure of the Winter Riding School
- Visit to Stallburg Imperial Stables
- English or German-speaking guide
- Horse Performance
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.
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