Spanish Riding School Tickets

The Spanish Riding School is the only place in the world where you can see the white Lipizzaner stallions, the lasting legacy of the Habsburg Empire.

UNESCO has granted the status of Intangible Cultural Heritage to the Spanish Riding School for breeding and training these horses.

You would expect the city center to be the last place where you will find horses performing classical dressage.

This art has been in Vienna since 1572, and the wooden stables and riding grounds were later integrated into the Hofburg Imperial Palace.

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How do I Buy Tickets for the Spanish Riding School?

There are two ways to buy tickets for the Spanish Riding School. You can purchase the tickets at the venue or online from the comfort of your home.

There are many benefits of booking online tickets:

• You can choose the best time, date, and seats for the performance.

• The entry tickets tend to be cheaper online than at the venue.
• You can avoid long lines at the ticket counter. 
• You get a confirmed slot with online bookings, avoiding last-minute disappointments.

How do Online Tickets Work?

You can start by visiting the ticket booking page. Select the number of tickets, the time slot, and the date of your visit on the page.

After you purchase your Spanish Riding School tickets, they will be delivered to your email address.

For the smoothest experience, keeping a printed copy of your ticket while entering the venue is better.

Spanish Riding School Vienna Ticket Price

The Standard Training Standing Ticket is the cheapest and most accessible way to see the Lipizzaner horses. Adult tickets are just €16 for visitors older than 19 years. 

For children between six and 18 years, the reduced price is €9. 

However, the price of a Standard Training Seating Ticket is nominally higher at €18 and €10, respectively.

Entry is free for children between three and five years of age.

Best Tickets for Spanish Riding School

There are five options to enjoy your visit to the Spanish Riding School. You can make the best choice for your visit with the details below.

Ticket Link	Adult Ticket	Discounted Ticket
Training Session	€16 (19 years+)	€9 (6-18 years)
Guided Tour	€21 (19 years+)	€12 (7-18 years)
Attic and Stables Tour	€23 (19 years+)	€16 (4-18 years)
The Spanish Riding School and the Imperial Treasury(Combo)	€25 (4 to 64 years)	€18 (65 years+)
Performances of the Lipizzaner Horses	€108 (Seating, 4 years+)	€35 (Standing, 4 years+)
Lipizzaner Special Admission Ticket	€70 (Seating, 4 years+)	€26 (Standing, 4 years+)

Spanish Riding School Training Tickets

This is the standard and cheapest ticket to see the mighty and graceful Lipizzaner stallions in action from Tuesday to Friday.

While you are in Vienna, make sure you witness this once-in-a-lifetime experience of their training routine. 

This is a great option for people unfamiliar with horse riding to get familiar with the whole range of activities during this hour-long session.

With a price difference of €2 per adult ticket, you can upgrade to a seated ticket from a standing ticket.

Ticket price

Adult ticket (19 years+): €16
Child ticket (6 to 18 years): €9
Infant ticket (4 to 5 years): Free Entry 

Spanish Riding School Guided Tour

Covering the 450 years of history of the Spanish Riding School is more fun and educational with an expert who can answer all your questions.

If you want to make sure that you visit the home of the Lipizzaner horses during your trip to Vienna, this is the tour for you. 

In a small group of 20, you will learn about the Habsburg Empire’s contribution to the survival of this tradition.

Discover the Stallburg, where the horses will be resting, before you also visit the Winter and Summer Riding Halls to wrap up your tour.

Ticket price

Adult ticket (19 years+): €21
Youth ticket (7 to 18 years): €12

Spanish Riding School: From Stables to Attic Floors Tour

This guided tour focuses on the Baroque architecture of the Winter Riding School, the central feature of the Spanish Riding School.

You will get to walk through the wooden roof structure of 2000 wooden pieces to discover an exceptional view of Vienna through the attic.

If you seek a thrilling and informative activity, this tour of the oldest ballroom in Waltz is a must-try experience.

The tour also includes a visit to Stallburg, where you can see the stars of the Spanish Riding School. 

Ticket price

Adult ticket (19 years+): €23
Child ticket (13-18 years): €16

Spanish Riding School & Imperial Treasury Combination Ticket

Enjoy the accessibility of the Spanish Riding School, and take this chance to make two stops inside the Hofburg Imperial Palace.

First, you will attend the morning training session of the Lipizzaner horses, following which you can visit the Imperial Treasury.

This combo ticket is great for independent travelers who enjoy many activities at their own pace.

Over seven centuries, the Habsburg acquired many unique items from their large area of influence. 

Ticket price

Adult ticket (4-64 years): €25
Senior ticket (65 years+): €18

Lipizzans Performance at the Spanish Riding School

These 70-minute performances are the peak of the 450-year-old tradition of the Spanish Riding School that will make your trip to Vienna worth it.

No doubt it is the best option for those interested in horse riding and enjoy watching this rare breed in action.

If you would like commentary with the different stunts showcased, the 1.5-hour gala performance is the right choice.

The Lipizzaner horses showcase the polished art of classical dressage, which is followed by a tour of the Spanish Riding School afterward.

Ticket price

Performance – Visitor Ticket (4 years+)

• Standing Area – €35
• Long Side Seats (Gallery 1) – €108
• Long Side Seats (Gallery 2) – €65

Gala Performance – Visitor Ticket (4 years+)

• Standing Area – €48
• Long Side Seats (Gallery 1) – €169
• Long Side Seats (Gallery 2) – €85

Lipizzaner Special Admission Ticket

A 45-minute preview of the three most fancy tricks of the Spanish Riding School is a bit-sized display of what the institution preserves.

If you are in Vienna during the limited time these tickets are offered, you will be introduced to the new world of classical dressage.

Enjoy the Levade, the Capriole, and the Quadrille, with brief commentary between the displays.

Catch a glance of this 450-year-old established institution that houses the oldest European breed of stallions.

Visitor Ticket Price (4 years+)

• Standing Area – €26
• Long Side Seats (Gallery 1) – €70
• Long Side Seats (Gallery 2) – €41

Best Seats at Spanish Riding School

The best place to sit for Spanish Riding School is where you have an unobstructed view of the performances.

The seats are given on a first-come, first-serve basis in each area, so the earlier you come, the higher your chance of getting a suitable seat.

If you choose a seated ticket, you can take a break from standing in between the different acts, as you will be standing to get a closer look at everything.

What to Expect?

You will be able to see the Lipizzaners during their practice sessions in two shifts from Tuesday to Sunday. The first starts at 10 am, and the second starts at 11.30 am.

With guided tours, you can explore the entire Spanish Riding School. The Baroque architecture reflects the peak of the Hapsburg Empire.

The guardian of the oldest breed of horses in Europe, the Lipizzaner stallions are flexible and graceful when they participate in dressage.

Book your tickets to see their performances and capture this intangible cultural heritage.

How Long Does it Take

The morning exercises run for an hour. Make sure you stay until the end to enjoy the rising difficulty of the drills.

The performances last 45 minutes, 70 minutes, or 90 minutes, depending on your chosen performance.

The guided tour of the Spanish Riding School is one hour long and covers the main features of the history and architecture for the visitors.

Nearby Attractions to the Spanish Riding School

Book a Vienna City Pass and choose between one, two, three, or six days access to more than 70 attractions around the city, more than 20 with skip-the-line access.

Make the most of your trip with an audio guide, guidebook, and free access for children below six per adult ticket holder.

Also, use the free access to the Hop-On and Hop-Off Bus that covers four routes with 50 stops. Make sure you activate and collect your card at the meeting point.

Nearest Attractions to the Spanish Riding School:

Ticket Link	Distance from Spanish Riding School	Travel time
Sisi Museum	10 m (33 ft)	1 min
Hofburg	87 m (285 ft)	1 min
Albertina Museum	400 m (0.2 miles)	5 min
Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien	600 m (0.4 miles)	8 min
St. Stephen’s Cathedral	650 m (0.4 miles)	9 min
Leopold Museum	850 m (0.5 miles)	12 min

FAQs

Ticket Link	Adult Ticket	Discounted Ticket
Training Session	€16 (19 years+)	€9 (6-18 years)
Guided Tour	€21 (19 years+)	€12 (7-18 years)
Attic and Stables Tour	€23 (19 years+)	€16 (4-18 years)