The Spanish Riding School is one of the oldest and most magnificent institutions to survive time.
Famous for preserving the city’s traditions through the art of horse riding, the Spanish Riding School welcomes thousands of tourists every year.
Tourists get to experience the famous Lipizzan horse acts practiced to perfection.
The Spanish Riding School offers several activities other than splendid architecture.
Top Tickets
# Tickets for Morning Horse Training
# Guided tour of Spanish Riding School
# Spanish Riding School performancesWith high demand, tickets sell out fast. We strongly advise booking early so that you won’t miss out on this unforgettable experience.
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Spanish Riding School Tickets
Visiting Spanish Riding School can be an overwhelming experience for most tourists.
The World’s oldest riding school offers several ticket options, which tend to confuse visitors.
In this section, we explain the four different types of experiences these Spanish Riding School tickets provide.
Kids below three years aren’t allowed inside the Spanish Riding School.
Note: The use of cameras and recording equipment is strictly forbidden as they can scare the horses
Tickets for Morning Horse Training
Tickets for morning Training at Spanish Riding School get you a seat close by even as Europe’s oldest breed of horses – the Lippizan – do their morning workout.
As the horse and its handler do the morning training, classical Viennese music plays in the background, making it a breathtaking experience.
If you are lucky, you may even see the horses indulge in acrobatic jumps and jump kicks.
The morning training starts at 10 am. The horse training at the Spanish Riding School lasts for 1 hour.
The last admission is 30 minutes before the end.
Your ticket is valid for the full 1-hour period. The recommended viewing time is between 10-15 minutes
During this tour, you can also get access to a training session at the Spanish Riding School
Ticket price
Adult Tickets (Age: 19-99)
3rd Category Standing Room: €18.00
2nd Category Gallery Seat: €20.00
Youth Tickets ( Age: 6-18)
3rd Category Standing Room: €11.00
2nd Category Gallery Seat: €12.00
Note: Kids three years and younger aren’t allowed to enter. If you are traveling with kids aged 4-6 years you don’t need to buy tickets for them if they can sit on the parents’ lap.
Guided tour of Spanish Riding School
If you love horses and history, you will love the guided tour of the Spanish Riding school.
An equestrian expert guide walks you through the Winter Riding School, the Summer Riding School, and the stables.
This tour of the riding school starts at 1 pm.
This is only a tour of the historic school that started way back in 1735. You don’t get to see the horses perform.
Ticket prices
Adult ticket (18+ years): €24
Kids aged 3 to 5 years get in for free.
Buy This TicketSpanish Riding School performances
Spanish Riding School performance is a special equestrian show put together by the graceful Lipizzaners, Europe’s oldest breed of horses.
With this ticket, you get to watch horses in all stages of training, from young, boisterous colts to majestic stallions, perform at the baroque Winter Riding School.
The duration of this performance is approximately 70 minutes.
Note: Kids below 3 years of age and pets are not allowed. Kids aged 3 – 5 get in free as they sit on the parents’ lap.
These are ‘standing tickets’ for Spanish Riding School performances. Spectators must stand (as shown in the pic below) for the duration of the performance. However, these tickets are very much in demand, so book early.
Ticket prices
Adult Tickets (Age: 13-99)
Second Gallery Seats long side: €93
First Gallery Standing Room: €43
Visual Story: 11 must-know tips before visiting Spanish Riding School
Spanish Riding School Hours
Spanish Riding School is open from 10 am to 6 pm every day, except for Thursday. On Thursdays, the Vienna attraction stays open till 9 pm.
During the lean season of October to May, Spanish Riding School is closed on Mondays.
Visitor Center is open from 9 am to 4 pm all through the week.
For the latest information on the hours, you can call them at +43 1 533 90 31-0 or email them at office@srs.at.
Morning Exercise at Spanish Riding School
The morning exercise at the Spanish Riding School is as essential as the performance of the horses.
It comprises a light training session that displays the effort and determination that goes behind every act.
The exercises are done in the backdrop of light Vietnamese music to bring out the exotic Lippizan experience.
The focus of the morning exercise is to strengthen the muscles of the horses and ease them into different positions.
Regular morning exercises don’t put much strain on the horses, and they can easily mold into the dance.
Some moves like classical school jumps are not performed during the morning exercise, as they are only reserved for the acts.
Visitors can book tickets to watch the morning exercise.
Spanish Riding School with Vienna Pass
The Vienna Pass is an excellent way to save money and time while exploring the city of Vienna.
It provides free entry not just to the Spanish Riding School but 60 of Vienna’s other attractions.
Some of the top tourist attractions where this Pass can help you gain free entry are – Schönbrunn Palace, Giant Ferris Wheel, Vienna Zoo, Albertina Museum, etc.
The best part is that you won’t even have to wait in any lines – you can walk right in.
Vienna Pass is available for one day, two days, three days and six days. The price varies accordingly.
*Visitors 19+ years old are considered adults. Kids aged 6 to 18 years need to buy the child pass. Kids 5 years and below enter for free.
1 Day Pass
Adult Ticket (19+ years): €87
Child Ticket (6 to 18 years): €45
2 Day Pass
Adult Ticket (19+ years): €123
Child Ticket (6 to 18 years): €63
3 Day Pass
Adult Ticket (19+ years): €153
Child Ticket (6 to 18 years): €77
6 Day Pass
Adult Ticket (19+ years): €189
Child Ticket (6 to 18 years): €95
Best Seats at Spanish Riding School
If you’re going to the Spanish Riding School to watch a performance, you need to make sure you’ve got the best view.
Though the theatre’s shape makes it easy to observe the performance from every angle, there are still some seats that offer better views.
Most people prefer the seats in the front row of the Royal Box or the front row of the Parterreloge.
There are three categories of tickets that offer the best views.
Category 1: The front row of the Royal Box Hofloge.
Category 2: The front row of the Parterreloge, the box beneath the Royal box Hofloge.
Category 3: The Upper Short Side, Obere Stirnseite.
Other than these, the seats under Category 5 also have an impeccable view.
Try to get seats near the middle as they are the most comfortable and allow you to see all the beautiful formations.
If you’re looking for the best view, try category one.
But if you’re hoping to get a closer look at the horses, you should go for Category 2.
Note: The above recommendation on the best seats was applicable when visitors watched the performances sitting down. Nowadays, all spectators stand and watch.
Dress Code at Spanish Riding School
There is no official dress code for the Spanish Riding School.
But due to the expensive crowd that ends up near the royal boxes, visitors tend to dress up a little formally.
Dresses for women and suits for men are standard at the Spanish Riding School.
If you want to blend in or don’t want to come off, you can wear a dress.
But if you’re going for entertainment and enjoying the fantastic act prepared with utmost precision, you should visit wearing something comfortable.
Avoid something that will be ruined by horsehair.
