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Guided tour
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Join a 55–60 minute guided tour of the Spanish Riding School, led by experts who unpack its history, architecture, and equestrian traditions.
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Step inside the Winter Riding School, a Baroque riding hall built to exact proportions for classical dressage.
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Visit the Summer Riding School, home to one of the world’s largest oval horse walkers, offering a rare look at modern training within a historic setting.
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Explore the Stallburg, Vienna’s most significant Renaissance building, where Lipizzaner stallions have been stabled for centuries.
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Fun fact: Founded in 1572, the Spanish Riding School is the only institution in the world where Renaissance-era classical horsemanship is still practiced exactly as it was over 460 years ago.
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Guided behind-the-scenes tour
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Access to Winter Riding School
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Access to Summer Riding School
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Visit to Stallburg Imperial stables
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English or German-speaking guide
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Step inside a 460-year-old institution on a 55–60 minute guided tour of the Spanish Riding School, exploring its riding halls, stables, and living equestrian traditions.
Getting started
Arrive at the Visitor Centre at least 5 minutes before your tour begins. Exchange your mobile voucher for a physical ticket at the cashier’s desk (available up to 1 hour before start time), then meet your guide for a short introduction.
What to expect
Spanish Riding School
This guided tour takes you behind the scenes of one of Vienna’s most enduring cultural institutions, where classical equitation has been practiced since the 16th century. You’ll explore the architectural spaces that support both daily training and ceremonial performances.
Inside the school
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Winter Riding School: Enter the Baroque riding hall and learn how its proportions, symmetry, and light were designed specifically for classical dressage.
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Summer Riding School: Visit the training area that houses one of the world’s largest oval horse walkers, offering insight into modern conditioning methods.
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Stallburg Imperial Stables: Explore Vienna’s most significant Renaissance building, home to the Lipizzaner stallions for over 460 years.
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Equestrian Tradition: Hear how Renaissance-era methods of the Haute École are still followed today, passed down through generations of riders.
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What to bring
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Mobile voucher to exchange for a physical ticket at the cashier’s desk before the tour.
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Comfortable clothing suitable for standing and walking indoors for about an hour.
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Light essentials only because you’ll need to carry everything with you, as no storage is available.
What’s not allowed
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Cameras, phones for photography, and video recording equipment are strictly prohibited during the tour.
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Pets, including dogs, are not permitted inside the Spanish Riding School.
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Children under 3 years are not allowed to join guided tours.
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Large bags, coats, or luggage cannot be stored on-site.
Accessibility
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Due to limited wheelchair availability, visitors must email a request in advance to the Spanish Riding School.
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Access is only confirmed once written approval is received and must be shown when collecting tickets.
Additional information
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Tickets can be collected up to 1 hour before the scheduled start time.
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Children aged 3–6 enter free; ages 6–18 receive a reduced rate.
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The tour takes place inside a working historic institution, so rules around movement and photography are strictly enforced.
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- 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.
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