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Hofburg Vienna

Vienna Hofburg Palace or the Sisi Museum is dedicated to the enigmatic Empress Elisabeth, the wife of Emperor Franz Joseph. The palace features over 300 hundred objects, giving the guests an insight into Empress Elisabeth's eventful life and death. Take a look at the imperial apartments that show a more personal side of the Habsburgs, including their bedrooms, and salons.

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Hofburg Vienna
Horse-drawn carriage in front of Hofburg Palace, Vienna, Austria.
Tour guide explaining to guests in front of a statue at Hofburg Palace, Vienna.
Dining room in the Imperial Apartments, Hofburg Palace, Vienna, featuring ornate chandelier and artwork.
Fountain sculpture in the gardens of Hofburg Palace, Vienna.
Hofburg Palace gardens with people relaxing on the lawn, Vienna, Austria.
Mozart statue in the gardens of Hofburg Palace, Vienna, with floral treble clef design.
Horse-drawn carriage in front of Hofburg Palace, Vienna, with blooming cherry blossoms.
Hofburg Palace facade with Austrian flag, Vienna.
Entrance to the Sisi Museum with ornate wooden doors and purple banners in Vienna.
Hofburg Palace grand staircase with ornate marble columns in Vienna, Austria.
Dress of Empress Elisabeth displayed inside Sisi Museum.
Imperial Apartments in Hofburg Palace, Vienna, featuring ornate red decor and chandeliers.
Milan Centrepiece from the Imperial Silver Collection at Hofburg Palace, Vienna.
Dress on display at the Sisi Museum in Vienna, Austria, featuring intricate lace and a long train.
Imperial Apartments Sisi Museum interior with ornate red furniture and chandelier.
Fountain in the gardens of Hofburg Palace, Vienna, surrounded by lush greenery and flowers.
Hofburg Palace's Palm House exterior in Vienna, part of the Skip-the-Line Sisi Museum tour.
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2 hr 30 min
  • 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.

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  • 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.
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€48
Armory display inside New Hofburg Palace, Vienna, featuring suits of armor and historical artifacts.
New Hofburg Palace exterior in Vienna, Austria, illuminated at dusk.
Inside view of the New Hofburg Palace with marble columns and seating area.
Armoury display inside New Hofburg Palace, featuring historical suits of armor.
Interior of New Hofburg Palace in Vienna showcasing musical instruments and historical artifacts.
Interior view of musical instrument exhibit at New Hofburg Palace, Vienna, Austria.
Interior of New Hofburg Palace in Vienna with ornate ceilings and knight statue.
Interior arches and frescoes of New Hofburg Palace, Vienna, Austria.
Staircase inside New Hofburg Palace with projected artwork and architectural details.
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Flexible duration
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  • Explore the best of the Hofburg with a single all-in-one ticket that includes entry to the palace, three museums, and a rich tapestry of Habsburg history.

  • See lavish audience halls, private living quarters, and the empress’s personal treasures, offering a glimpse into the grandeur and intrigue of Habsburg court life.

  • Listen to captivating tales of political alliances, royal marriages, grand ceremonies, and private intrigues that shaped Austria’s destiny, all brought vividly to life as you explore at your own pace.

  • At the Weltmuseum Wien, explore global treasures from Asia, the Americas, Africa, and Oceania, collected through diplomatic missions, trade, and centuries of exploration.

  • Admire Stradivari violins, gilded harpsichords, ceremonial armor, and finely crafted weapons in the Collection of Old Musical Instruments and Imperial Armory.

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  • Explore the best of the Hofburg with a single all-in-one ticket that includes entry to the palace, three museums, and a rich tapestry of Habsburg history.

  • See lavish audience halls, private living quarters, and the empress’s personal treasures, offering a glimpse into the grandeur and intrigue of Habsburg court life.

  • Listen to captivating tales of political alliances, royal marriages, grand ceremonies, and private intrigues that shaped Austria’s destiny, all brought vividly to life as you explore at your own pace.

  • At the Weltmuseum Wien, explore global treasures from Asia, the Americas, Africa, and Oceania, collected through diplomatic missions, trade, and centuries of exploration.

  • Admire Stradivari violins, gilded harpsichords, ceremonial armor, and finely crafted weapons in the Collection of Old Musical Instruments and Imperial Armory.

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Imperial crown adorned with pearls and jewels at the Imperial Treasury, Vienna.
Ornate green and gold robe with intricate embroidery at Imperial Treasury Vienna.
Crown of the Holy Roman Empire displayed at Imperial Treasury Vienna.
Portrait and imperial cradle display at Imperial Treasury Vienna.
Ornate jeweled scepter with pearls and gemstones at Imperial Treasury Vienna.
Emerald vessel with intricate carvings at Imperial Treasury Vienna.
Imperial crown, orb, and scepter displayed at the Imperial Treasury in Vienna.
Golden crown with jewels at Imperial Treasury Vienna.
Golden ornate details of a ceremonial robe at the Imperial Treasury, Vienna.
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  • Dive deep into Austrian history as you peruse through one of its largest treasure troves.
  • Make your way to the Swiss Wing, one of the oldest parts of the Vienna Hofburg Palace.
  • Lay eyes on the Austrian Imperial Crown, along with the crown jewels of the Holy Roman Empire.
  • Uncover jewels and diamonds, some even part of Empress Elisabeth’s original collection.
  • You’ll get to see the world’s largest cut diamond and the world’s largest emerald here.
  • Upgrade your tickets to see more of Vienna with a 1, 2, 3, or 6-day Vienna Pass and save up to 40% on fast-track entry to 70+ attractions.

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  • Dive deep into Austrian history as you peruse through one of its largest treasure troves.
  • Make your way to the Swiss Wing, one of the oldest parts of the Vienna Hofburg Palace.
  • Lay eyes on the Austrian Imperial Crown, along with the crown jewels of the Holy Roman Empire.
  • Uncover jewels and diamonds, some even part of Empress Elisabeth’s original collection.
  • You’ll get to see the world’s largest cut diamond and the world’s largest emerald here.
  • Upgrade your tickets to see more of Vienna with a 1, 2, 3, or 6-day Vienna Pass and save up to 40% on fast-track entry to 70+ attractions.
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€16
Horse-drawn carriage in front of Hofburg Palace, Vienna, with blooming cherry blossoms.
Vienna Sisi Museum interior with portraits and ornate furnishings.
Horse-drawn carriage inside Hofburg Palace, Vienna, during Empress Sisi tour.
Elegant room in Empress Sisi’s Vienna with ornate mirrors and chandelier.
Horse-drawn carriage on a street in Vienna during a guided walking tour.
Visitor exploring the Sisi Museum in Vienna's Hofburg Palace.
Guide pointing out directions to tourist during Arc de Triomphe walking tour.
Vienna's Theseus Temple with St. Stephen's Cathedral in the background on a sunny day.
Empress Sisi's Vienna tour, ornate red room with chandeliers and historical portraits.
Fountain and flower garden in Vienna near Sisi Museum on a sunny day.
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2 hr 30 min
  • Walk through Vienna as Empress Sisi would have and see the world through her eyes on a 2-hour 30-minute guided walking tour.

  • Visit the Imperial Apartments where Sisi lived with her husband and their children and the Augustinian Church where she married Emperor Franz Josef.

  • Explore her favorite retail spots along with a guide speaking the language of your choice who will tell you exciting stories of her time in Vienna.

  • Don’t let a strict itinerary bother you when you’re having a good time in Vienna with flexible duration and entry included in your ticket.

More details

  • Walk through Vienna as Empress Sisi would have and see the world through her eyes on a 2-hour 30-minute guided walking tour.

  • Visit the Imperial Apartments where Sisi lived with her husband and their children and the Augustinian Church where she married Emperor Franz Josef.

  • Explore her favorite retail spots along with a guide speaking the language of your choice who will tell you exciting stories of her time in Vienna.

  • Don’t let a strict itinerary bother you when you’re having a good time in Vienna with flexible duration and entry included in your ticket.

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€48

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Nicola Block
GB

Nicola

United Kingdom
Sep 2025
5/5
Incredible treasures. We visited fairly early on a weekday and it was very quiet which meant we could easily admire and read the information labels.

Imperial Treasury Vienna Admission Ticket

Dory Severine
FR

Dory

France
Aug 2025
4/5
We arrived quite early and before the groups, so our visit went well. The sheer quantity of religious objects is not easy to grasp.

Imperial Treasury Vienna Admission Ticket

Ailish Murphy
IE

Ailish

Ireland
Oct 2024
5/5
Lisa was a really fabulous tour guide. She was interested in her tour people learning as much as possible. It wasn't rushed and gave us time to look at exhibits. I would recommend her to friends.

Sisi Museum: Skip-the-Line Imperial Apartments & City Guided Walking Tour

Chenouard-Charles Anne

Chenouard-charles

Nov 2024
4/5
The setting is splendid. We witness a daily work session with horses of varying ages, whose dressage is more or less advanced. The riders are dressed in costume. It's not a "big show". Rather, it's aimed at riders interested in classical riding or visitors interested in Viennese classical culture.

Vienna Spanish Riding School Training with Music Tickets

Albert Ströhle Montejano
ES

Albert

Spain
Jan 2025
5/5
The experience was great. The guide was very attentive and told us a lot of interesting facts about Vienna, the palaces and the life of Sisi. She stayed a while longer with us despite the cold temperatures. Highly recommended.

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

DANIEL KUBICA
FR

Daniel

France
Oct 2025
5/5
A nice visit to the new Hofburg Palace (not a new visit) ... The second floor (mezzanine, in fact) has a Musée du Quai Branly feel to it, which we loved, so here it is again. The rest of the tour is well worth it. We learn about the construction of this new palace, which lasted long after Sissi.

New Hofburg Palace Tour: House of Habsburg

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