Esterhazy Palace Guided Tour

Discover the delights of Esterházy Palace on this guided tour. By booking in advance, your confirmation is received instantly for a place on a popular tour of the baroque palace. You’ll hear the stories behind the private art collection of the Esterházy dynasty, and gain a glimpse into the lives of the Esterházy wives as you explore their apartment with a guide. Visits to the palace chapel and the Haydn Concert Hall are also included.

• Book online and secure a spot on the tour instantly for your chosen date
• Waste no time and go straight to the Esterházy Palace highlights
• Hear the secrets behind the Esterházy family from a palace guide
• Listen to stories of Lord Nelson, Joseph Haydn, and more as you explore

Esterhazy Palace Guided Tour

This tour introduces you to personalities from the past and brings their moving and fascinating stories to life. You will also discover the mezzanine story, 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.

Right in the heart of Eisenstadt, the capital of Burgenland, stands the elegant Esterházy Palace—one of Austria’s most beautiful baroque residences. Once the seat of the influential Esterházy family, this palace is more than just a historical landmark; it’s a living testament to art, music, and aristocratic grandeur.

Inside, you can stroll through richly decorated halls, admire glittering chandeliers, and step into the legendary Haydn Hall, famous worldwide for its acoustics and for hosting the great composer Joseph Haydn himself. Beyond its opulent interiors, the palace still buzzes with life today, hosting concerts, exhibitions, and festivals that carry its cultural legacy into the present. Whether you’re a lover of history, music, or simply stunning architecture, Esterházy Palace offers a journey into Austria’s golden past with a vibrant modern twist.