Immerse yourself in Vienna's rich equestrian history with a guided tour of the Spanish Riding School. This experience takes you behind the scenes to magnificent baroque riding halls, the expansive Summer Riding School, and the ancient Lipizzaner stallion stables. Learn about centuries-old horsemanship traditions and the institution's cultural significance in a prominent Renaissance setting.
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This guided tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Spanish Riding School, exploring the baroque Winter Riding School, the Summer Riding School, and the historic stables. Visitors will learn about the institution's history, equestrian traditions, and the Lipizzaner stallions.
Step behind the scenes at the Spanish Riding School for an immersive guided tour that reveals the heart of this historic equestrian institution. You will explore the magnificent baroque Winter Riding School, the expansive Summer Riding School with its unique oval horse walker, and the ancient stables of the Lipizzaner stallions, housed within the Stallburg for over 450 years. The tour delves into the rich history of the school, its enduring equestrian traditions, and offers a close-up look at its stars – the magnificent Lipizzaner stallions. This experience provides insight into the daily life and the preservation of centuries-old horsemanship techniques within one of Vienna's most prominent Renaissance buildings.
Tickets are available for specific time slots, with prices starting at €24.00. Reduced rates are offered for children aged 6 to 18, and children aged 3 to 6 are admitted free. Children under 3 are not admitted. Due to limited wheelchair spaces, advance booking via email to [email protected] is required for wheelchair users.
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