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Highlights
- Experience a 55–60 minute guided tour of the Spanish Riding School with experts who explore its history, architecture, and equestrian traditions.
- Discover the Winter Riding School, an exquisite Baroque riding hall designed to precise proportions for classical dressage.
- Explore the Summer Riding School, which houses one of the largest oval horse walkers globally, showcasing modern training within a historic environment.
- Visit Stallburg in Vienna, a significant Renaissance building where Lipizzaner stallions have been housed for centuries.
- Did you know? Founded in 1565, the Spanish Riding School is unique worldwide as it continues to practice Renaissance-era classical horsemanship exactly as it was over 460 years ago.
Your Experience
Begin a journey back in time with this 55–60 minute guided tour at the Spanish Riding School, where you'll explore its long history and explore the riding halls, stables, and living equestrian traditions that have been preserved for over 460 years.
Getting started
Gather your group at the Visitor Centre a minimum of 5 minutes before your scheduled tour. Exchange your mobile voucher for an actual ticket at the cashier’s desk (valid up to one hour prior), and then join your guide for a brief introduction.
The Spanish Riding School offers you a glimpse behind the scenes of Vienna's iconic cultural institution, where classical equitation has thrived since the 16th century. Discover architectural spaces that facilitate both daily training sessions and ceremonial performances.
- In the Winter Riding School: Step into the Baroque riding hall to appreciate its design elements—proportions, symmetry, and lighting—that are ideal for classical dressage.
- At the Summer Riding School: Explore a training area featuring one of the largest oval horse walkers globally, providing insights into contemporary conditioning techniques.
- In the Stallburg Imperial Stables: Visit Vienna’s most significant Renaissance structure that has housed Lipizzaner stallions for over 460 years.
- Learn about Equestrian Tradition: Discover how the Haute École methods from the Renaissance era continue to be practiced today, preserved through generations of riders.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Guided behind-the-scenes tour
- Access to Winter Riding School, valid for 460 years
- Access to Summer Riding School
- Visit to Stallburg Imperial Stables
- English or German-speaking guide
- Personal expenses
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Must Know
- Arrive at least 5 minutes before your tour starts to exchange your mobile voucher for a physical ticket at the Visitor Centre's cashier desk.
- Wear comfortable clothing suitable for standing and walking indoors, as you'll need to carry all personal items with no storage available.
- Carry only light essentials since large bags are not permitted inside the Spanish Riding School.
- Please note that cameras, phones for photography, and video recording equipment are strictly prohibited during the tour.
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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