Spanish Ride School performance
Meet the splendour of Lipizzaner horses performing in part of old Emperors Palace Hofburg.
For centuries the horses, whose ancestors were brought from Spain, served in Austria’n cavalry, being the pride of Habsburg family.
You will be picked up from the hotel and taken on a guided city tour and then to the Spanish Riding School.
The tour drives through the Prater and along the Danube to reach famous Hundertwasserhaus.
Next is the drive along the iconic street Ringstrasse which encompasses the old city of Vienna.
On both sides of Ringstrasse are located the most important buildings in Vienna, including State Opera House, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Natural History Museum, the Museum Quarter, the former Habsburg winter residence, the Hofburg Palace, the Parliament, the City Hall, and the Burgtheater.
The city tour ends at the Spanish Riding School, where you will see the Horse Show.
Guide in English, German, Italian French or Spanish
Duration
3½ hours
Tour commences
Sundays
01 Apr till 29 Jun & 31 Aug till 19 Oct
Start time
8:30 am
Price from
€ 66.15
[photo courtesy of brianscott]