Esterhazy Palace Guided Tour
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Esterhazy Palace Guided Tour

By Schloss Esterhazy
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Ages 0-99, max of 30 per group
Duration: 1h
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Live guide: German, English
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  • Guided Tour
  • Entry/Admission - Schloss Esterhazy
What's not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation to/from attractions


Start:
  • Esterházy Palace, Esterhazypl. 1, 7000 Eisenstadt, Austria
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 16048P14

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Most travellers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travellers

    • All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

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    • Esterhazypl. 1, 7000 Eisenstadt, Austria
    • 1
      This tour introduces you to personalities from the past and brings their moving and fascinating stories to life. You will also discover the mezzanine storey, where the personal servants of the princess once lived. Another of the many tour highlights is the 17th-century palace chapel. The organ in the chapel partly dates from the time of Joseph Haydn and was regularly played by him.
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    • Schloss Esterhazy
      284
      Eisenstadt, Austria
      Joined in September 2013
    • primelens
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fabulous
      The highlights were the winery and the treasures carefully preserved through centuries of upheaval. The decor was very Andy Warhol on the way in which was horrific especially so close to the actual gold carriage of the Magister. I feel this banal attempt to modernise is unnecessary especially in a listed building. Overall it was a stunning privilege to visit and the QR codes in each room were a welcome addition.
      Written 7 January 2025
    • Grabyrdy
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      For musicians, but not olny
      Very interesting castle, especially for a musician due to the connection with Haydn. Lots of stuff about him, although I could have probably done without the odd wallpaper in the Haydn rooms. Pleasant staff.
      Written 10 August 2024
    • Soccca
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nice palace
      A nice Esterhazy Palace in Eisenstadt. But I must admit I expected some more. Some years ago I was in Esterhazy Palace in Fertod (Hungary) and it had impressed me more than this one in Eisenstadt.
      Written 16 August 2023
    • Martin H
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      A nice day out from Vienna
      This is just over an hour from Vienna by bus or train ( expect to pay c 25 euros for a return trip by train - 2023 prices). Palace is c 15/ 20 minute walk from the station (slightly uphill) Lots of exhibitions and items of interest. I would strongly advise paying the extra and taking one of the guided tours, particularly if you are a Haydn fan, as you get into areas, that are less open and that are very Haydn related.
      Written 14 August 2023
    • Faithfultravelerrev
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Excellent day strolling around
      Another excellent day walking around this palace and grounds and the old town. Impressive history. See pics...
      Written 13 August 2023
    • db1349
      0 contributions
      1.0 of 5 bubbles
      Truly awful, tacky and tasteless
      I had wanted to visit for about 40 years. The attraction was Haydn. What a disappointment. Everything was awful. The booking on line did not work properly and although I got a ticket for the next day at 10pm, the ticket I had received was for the day I had booked. No guided tour available. The train journey was surprising. A very flat landscape and uninspiring. The walk up through Eisenstadt was sobering. Very run down and a bit edgy. The Schloss was badly organised and the Haydn 'explosion' was completely awful in every way. The objects were badly displayed, had little authenticity and set within atrocious decor. If you are interested in Haydn and his music please do not go. The Schloss exhibition was a random collection of items from the family. It made no sense, was badly organised and I could not wait to leave. The redeeming features: None, although the lady in the shop who sorted out the ticket was helpful.
      Written 29 October 2022
    • Bianca R
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great experience
      It's a beautiful destination for an afternoon, a walk in the park and other activities. It's a museum where children as well as adults can discover many interesting things and do not get bored.
      Written 12 December 2021
    • Csapob
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      An eye-opener
      Teenager always know everything. It is very hard to tell them something new... They will have to draw their own conclusions. For me, it was great! I always knew that the Esterházys were very open and progressive, but when you see how much they cared for their staff you get another feeling. Many things they did back then would be welcome even today. Extraordinary! Having the financial means is the prerequisite, but when you know how things were managed elsewhere, you can not have but awe! The guide was excellent, thank you! I can only recommend this place for everyone with an eye for culture and history.
      Written 19 July 2020
    • chrisrferdi
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Eisenstadt Highlight
      As a daytrip from Vienna , I would thoroughly recommend a visit to Eisenstadt to see the Esterhazy Palace. Full of history, this wonderfully maintained Palace was visually stunning and having a guided tour gave us a wonderful overview of Joseph Hadyn’s influence as Music director. This influence carried over from the Palace throughout the town of Eisenstadt,particularly in the Local church, named in his honour. Eisenstadt was easily accessed from Vienna by train.
      Written 2 October 2019
    • Nancy L
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Small but charming
      I was in Eisenstadt for a classical music festival and had a wonderful time listening to musicians from all over the world. Haydn worked there! No AC, but we survived.
      Written 11 September 2019
    • mrcurlywhirly
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Excellent palace tour
      Esterhazy Palace is a highly recommended day trip. We allowed a full day to tour the old village, palace and palace gardens, opting for a day train ticket from Vienna @34.7 euros (per couple) - which covers all REX trains for 24hrs. The trip to Einstadt is around an hour and a quarter from Vienna HBF on the REX, which scoots along very quickly through the wind turbine littered countryside, the palace is a 15 minute walk up the hill from Einstadt station. We chose a combination ticket (20 Euros) to view the palace, which included a very informative tour, and viewing of the various exhibitions - one covering the tragic history of Melinda Esterhazy. The old village is also well worth the visit, with many little cafes serving the local delicacies - ie chocolate layered cake, cake, and more cake, then coffee. Walk it off with a pleasant loop through the palace park.
      Written 8 April 2019
    • ivornjen
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A great day out
      Esterhazy ticket office staff and guide were both really helpful. The enthusiasm is palpable and infectious. We were fortunate to have Charlotte guide us through the Palace - warm and theatrical, she really added value to this unique experience. We bought the combined ticket for the Palace tour and other exhibitions. Cost was 20 euros each plus 2 euros per camera to take photos inside. We were moved by the Melinda Esterhazy story and the self-guided exhibition is evocative - came out wrung out by the wartime experience. We were lucky to go through quietly without being crowded. We travelled easily by train about 1 hour 20 minutes from Vienna - 34 euros for a couple for one day from any OBB station. Bus from the train station at Eisenstadt to Esterhazy is a further 3 euros, but we elected to walk the 15 minutes up the hill to the Palace.
      Written 8 April 2019
    • apdemas
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Do the Haydn Explosiv
      If you're a classical music fan, then this is definitely a must-visit. We did the Haydn Ticket, and it was well worth it. The performance hall is beautiful and well-maintained, and it was interesting to read a bit about the last Prince and Princess Esterhazy. The Haydn Explosiv is both fascinating and hilariously weird. They've got excellent pieces from Haydn's past, including old sheet music, instruments from the 1700s, and explanations for both the historical context and the music itself. And then there's the decor, which can't really be described, it can only be seen. Logistical Information-it's about a 5 minute walk from the bus stop, there's plenty of English in the captions, and you do have to pay an extra 2 Euros to take pictures.
      Written 7 April 2019
    • Caroline C
      0 contributions
      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      Worth it for the Haydn Saal
      The Haydn Saal is beautiful and well worth a visit as is the guided tour of the state rooms. But please please give the new Haydn exhibition a miss. It’s awful! Totally baffling and gives no insight or feeling for Haydn’s life and music. The walls and floor have been decorated with some psychedelic patterns which is totally out of keeping with the rest of the palace. The exhibits are strange and not original. There’s no ‘flow’ so you don’t know where to go or where to start. Don’t bother!
      Written 5 September 2018
    • William C
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Wine museum
      As wine lovers, we did the underground tour through the cellars. It was interesting to discover more about the history of wine-making in the area. Eisenstadt has lots of vineyards around. Lovely park to walk around and the town is very quaint.
      Written 27 August 2018
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    seahawksXLVIII
    Budapest, Hungary486 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We took the castle guided tour and our guide was fantastic. She tried to provide as much info as possible during the one our tour. The building is nice. Ticket was 18 euro per adults
    Written 25 July 2021
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    Susan C
    Hightstown, NJ37 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2019
    Haydn worked for 30 years at Esterhazy Palace, composing and conducting. It was an excellent experience to visit where he worked, particularly Haydn Hall, and the museum in the palace. We took the self-guided Haydn tour, much interesting historical information about Haydn and the Esterhazy family. We took the train from Vienna, about 1.25 hours, then a taxi to the palace. Very worthwhile day trip!
    Written 24 September 2019
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    Diana R
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The guide was excellent and happy to answer any questions. There was also an interesting exhibition on the history of Jewish settlement.
    Written 10 July 2024
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    White rose
    209 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2024 • Family
    Nice day trip from Vienna. Beautiful village on the border with Hungary, Eisenstadt has a nice old town with period houses that are worth a walk.
    At the beginning of the "course", stands the Esterhazy palace, which is definitely worth a visit, would be better guided because the audio guides do not offer explanations in Italian (hence the reason for the 3 stars).
    It is very interesting to visit the basement of the palace that houses the wine museum.
    The castle does not offer furniture to admire, some paintings, some musical instruments, but not to be missed is the Haydn theater
    Visit a little disappointing because there are rooms that without a guide you can not visit.

    Date of experience: December 2024
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    Written 29 December 2024
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