Guided Tours

Sisi Museum: Skip-the-Line Hofburg & Gardens Guided Tour

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Woman sitting on a lawn at the background of Hofburg palace in Vienna

A female tourist exploring Sisi Museum in Vienna

Hofburg Palace entrance with tourists on Skip-the-Line Sisi Museum and Gardens Tour, Vienna.

Get ready to discover the tucked-away secrets of Vienna on this small group guided tour of the Hofburg Palace and visit its remarkable sites to know more.

Highlights

Enjoy a 2.5-hour guided tour of the Hofburg Palace Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit the impressive Sisi Museum, and Imperial apartments.
Get to know more about Empress Elisabeth's lifestyle and adore her magnificent jewelry collection with skip-the-line tickets to the Sisi Museum.
The Imperial apartments take you through private bedrooms, offices, salons, and exercise rooms that belonged to Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth.
Uncover the secrets of the Hofburg Palace courtyards in a small group setting with a guide who speaks in your language.
Fun fact: Burggarten was used as a venue for one of the Beatles concerts in 1965.

Inclusions

2.5-hour tour of the Hofburg Palace complex
English/German/Italian/French/Spanish-speaking guide
Small group of 25 people
Skip-the-line entry to Sisi Museum and Imperial apartments at Hofburg
Entry to Hofburg Courtyards and Gardens

Exclusions

Headsets

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Reviews

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Niamh

4/5

Aug, 2024

Petra was a wonderful guide, informative and easy to follow. Beautiful place to visit and she really captured how unique the place is. Only downside is I felt it would've been nice to have some more commentary or a broader view of the people featured, as at times I felt it was over simplified or brushed over (such as Sisi's obvious mental health issues). Otherwise would definitely recommend!

Alina

5/5

Sep, 2024

The tour was the perfect lenght, the guide had a list of the participants and all went smooth.

Barbara

5/5

Aug, 2024

Alex was knowledgeable and engaging

Bernhard

5/5

Aug, 2024

Very friendly and competent tour guide; interesting and varied

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Michael

5/5

Aug, 2024

Lots of information and a very likeable guide with a sense of humor

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Your experience

Visit the wonderful attractions of Vienna and teleport yourself into a world where culture, heritage, and amazing architecture coexist, along with noteworthy history.

Hofburg Palace complex

Located in the heart of Vienna, Austria, this sprawling complex is all about rich history and architectural grandeur. The Hofburg served as a political and social center of the Habsburg empire for centuries. On your 2.5-hour guided tour in English, German, Italian, French or Spanish you will visit some of the crucial places of interest in the complex like the Sisi Museum and the Imperial apartments.

Sisi Museum and Imperial apartments

"Sisi" refers to Empress Elisabeth of Austria who was known to have an incredible jewelry collection that you can admire here. Find exquisite clothing, travel items, beautifying tools, and other artifacts at the museum.

Moving to the Imperial apartments, the former winter residence of the Habsburg royal family, you can walk through relevant quarters that tell a lot about the royal family. Private chambers, dressing rooms, and bathrooms are so aesthetically done, that it will leave you amazed. One of the key highlights of the apartment is her exercise room which surely talks about her interest in keeping fit.

Of Courtyards and Gardens

The open area of the complex is visually breathtaking with its statues, fountains, flowerbeds, and well-designed open spaces. Your 5-star guide will tell you about Heldenplatz and Burggarten and how they were used as venues for important events and Nazi rallies. You will see the famous Spanish Riding School with Lipizzaner horses, a unique breed known for their haute école (high school) equestrian movements. If you visit around winter, there are performances held at the Hofburg Palace.

Know before you go

What to bring

Bring along a small backpack with a sunhat, sunglasses, and a water bottle.
Carry a pair of comfortable shoes to ensure you have a seamless walk.

What's not allowed

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
Large luggage is not allowed due to space limitations.
Nobody likes a crowd. A single group has a maximum of 25 people.

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.
Choose safety and comfort: This experience is not the best fit for mobility issues.

Additional information

The Sisi Museum has narrow corridors. For a smooth tour experience, stay close to your guide.
Your tour will proceed as planned, even if extreme weather restricts access to the free outdoor areas including the courtyards, Heldenplatz, and Burggarten.
The weather here tends to bring unexpected twists. Dress in layers for adaptable comfort.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide at Looshaus.
Address: Michaelerplatz 3, 1010 Wien, Austria.
Landmark: In front of the Raiffeisen Bank. It is a white building with a grey-green marble facade, the inscription "Raiffeisen Bank Wien" in gold and 4 columns at the entrance.

Get directions to the meeting point