Attraction · Vienna
Spanish Riding School: free entry days, tickets & hours
The Lipizzaner stallions' classical riding school in the baroque Winter Riding School of the Hofburg: performances, Morning Exercise and guided tours of the stables.
Independent guide, not the official Spanish Riding School website. Official links are under Sources.
Spanish Riding School is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: Children aged 3-5 watch performances free on an adult's lap; Children aged 3-5 join guided tours free.
- Otherwise: performance, standing room (cheapest category) — €26.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- The Morning Exercise is not free: it is a paid, cheaper way (from €17) to see the horses work.
- Babies and toddlers under 3 are not admitted to any event.
- The building has no lift; the royal box and galleries are up stairs. Wheelchair spaces must be requested in advance (office@srs.at).
- Cameras and recording are forbidden; there is no cloakroom or luggage storage.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forChildren aged 3-5 watch performances free on an adult's lap | children under 6 | Ages 3 to 6, seated on an adult's lap ('Lap Child'). Children under 3 are not admitted; ages 6-12 pay a reduced rate. | No |
| Free forChildren aged 3-5 join guided tours free | children under 6 | Children under 3 are not admitted; ages 6-18 pay a reduced rate. | No |
Official prices
Spanish Riding School ticket prices
| Performance, standing room (cheapest category) — Performance seats €29-110 depending on category. Morning Exercise from €17 (standing) to €29 (Cat. 1 seat); guided tour €24. Minimum age 3 for all events. | €26 |
| Morning Exercise (training session with music), from — Watch the daily training of the Lipizzaners for about an hour. | €17 |
| Guided Tour in English (Winter Riding School, Summer Riding School, stables) | €24 |
| Performance, Cat. 1 seat (royal box / best view) | €110 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (performance, standing room (cheapest category)). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Spanish Riding School
Guided tourVienna Spanish Riding School Guided Tour★★★★★ 4.7 · 8.0k reviews55 minutesfrom €24
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Ticket & extrasHorse Training at the Spanish Riding School★★★★☆ 4.1 · 1.2k reviewsfrom €19
Guided tourSpanish Riding School: Guided Tour★★★★★ 4.7 · 474 reviews1 hoursfrom €24
Ticket & extrasLipizzaner Performance at the Spanish Riding School★★★★☆ 4.4 · 397 reviewsfrom €32.50
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
By event: Morning Exercise on most weekdays (e.g. 10:00-11:00, some days also 11:30), performances on set dates (Performance I/II about 70 min, short 45 min, gala 90 min), guided tours daily in several languages. Check the official date calendar.
Michaelerplatz 1, 1010 Vienna, Austria
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FAQ
Spanish Riding School: common questions
Is Spanish Riding School free?
Spanish Riding School has no free entry for everyone. Also free: Children aged 3-5 watch performances free on an adult's lap; Children aged 3-5 join guided tours free. Otherwise the official ticket costs €26.
Who gets free entry to Spanish Riding School?
Children under 6 — ages 3 to 6, seated on an adult's lap ('Lap Child'). Children under 3 are not admitted; ages 6-12 pay a reduced rate.. Children under 6 — children under 3 are not admitted; ages 6-18 pay a reduced rate..
How much is a ticket to Spanish Riding School?
Performance, standing room (cheapest category) costs €26 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- srs.at/en/tickets/performance · checked Wednesday, 28 October 2026
- srs.at/en/tickets/guided-tour-en · checked Wednesday, 28 October 2026
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