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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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Slide 1 of 17, Horse-drawn carriage in front of Hofburg Palace, Vienna, Austria.
Horse-drawn carriage in front of Hofburg Palace, Vienna, Austria.
1 hr 30 mins - 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Skip the lines and step straight into the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments for a guided tour, and explore the Hofburg Palace complex.

  • Discover Empress Elisabeth “Sisi’s” personal world, from her private chambers to her legendary legacy.

  • Stroll through grand courtyards, Heldenplatz, and Burggarten, and spot the Spanish Riding School’s Lipizzan horses.

  • Select your preferred guide language from English, German, Italian, French, or Spanish, and upgrade to a small-group tour or city walk for a more immersive experience.

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  • Skip the lines and step straight into the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments for a guided tour, and explore the Hofburg Palace complex.

  • Discover Empress Elisabeth “Sisi’s” personal world, from her private chambers to her legendary legacy.

  • Stroll through grand courtyards, Heldenplatz, and Burggarten, and spot the Spanish Riding School’s Lipizzan horses.

  • Select your preferred guide language from English, German, Italian, French, or Spanish, and upgrade to a small-group tour or city walk for a more immersive experience.

from Original price€42
€40.74

3% off

Slide 1 of 9, Armory display inside New Hofburg Palace, Vienna, featuring suits of armor and historical artifacts.
Armory display inside New Hofburg Palace, Vienna, featuring suits of armor and historical artifacts.
Flexible
Audio guide
  • Explore the New Hofburg Palace with a self-guided audio tour, including access to the Imperial Armoury and historic musical instruments.

  • Dive into 650 years of Habsburg history, from royal intrigue to legendary artifacts, at Vienna’s iconic palace museum.

  • Marvel at treasures like suits of armor, historic weapons, and a fortepiano once played by Mozart.

  • Audio commentary brings the rise and fall of the Habsburg dynasty to life, available in 10 languages.

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  • Explore the New Hofburg Palace with a self-guided audio tour, including access to the Imperial Armoury and historic musical instruments.

  • Dive into 650 years of Habsburg history, from royal intrigue to legendary artifacts, at Vienna’s iconic palace museum.

  • Marvel at treasures like suits of armor, historic weapons, and a fortepiano once played by Mozart.

  • Audio commentary brings the rise and fall of the Habsburg dynasty to life, available in 10 languages.

from
€23
Slide 1 of 9, Imperial crown adorned with pearls and jewels at the Imperial Treasury, Vienna.
Imperial crown adorned with pearls and jewels 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.
from
€16
Slide 1 of 5, Riders practicing morning exercises with horses at the Spanish Riding School, Vienna.
Riders practicing morning exercises with horses at the Spanish Riding School, Vienna.
1 hr
  • Watch the Lipizzaners at work during their daily morning exercise inside the Baroque Winter Riding School, accompanied by classical Viennese music for an authentic, unfiltered experience.

  • See real training as riders focus on loosening, gymnastic work, suppleness, and muscle development tailored to each horse’s age and training level.

  • Observe different phases of a Lipizzaner’s journey, from young, still-dark stallions learning the basics to fully trained white stars refining precision and balance.

  • Choose how you watch, with reserved seating or standing areas offering different perspectives on the arena and the quiet rhythm of classical horsemanship.

  • Fun fact: The famous jumps like levade, courbette, and capriole are rarely practiced during the morning exercise. The focus is on long-term health, balance, and muscle conditioning that allows the horses to perform safely for decades.

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  • Watch the Lipizzaners at work during their daily morning exercise inside the Baroque Winter Riding School, accompanied by classical Viennese music for an authentic, unfiltered experience.

  • See real training as riders focus on loosening, gymnastic work, suppleness, and muscle development tailored to each horse’s age and training level.

  • Observe different phases of a Lipizzaner’s journey, from young, still-dark stallions learning the basics to fully trained white stars refining precision and balance.

  • Choose how you watch, with reserved seating or standing areas offering different perspectives on the arena and the quiet rhythm of classical horsemanship.

  • Fun fact: The famous jumps like levade, courbette, and capriole are rarely practiced during the morning exercise. The focus is on long-term health, balance, and muscle conditioning that allows the horses to perform safely for decades.

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€18
Slide 1 of 10, Horse-drawn carriage in front of Hofburg Palace, Vienna, with blooming cherry blossoms.
Horse-drawn carriage in front of Hofburg Palace, Vienna, with blooming cherry blossoms.
2 hrs 30 mins
  • 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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  • 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.

from
€48
Slide 1 of 9, Weltmuseum Wien entrance facade in Vienna, Austria.
Weltmuseum Wien entrance facade in Vienna, Austria.
Extended validity
Flexible
  • Step into the world of foreign cultures and cultural treasures from Asia, Africa, the Pacific & America.

  • One of the world's leading ethnographical museums, the Weltmuseum Wien boasts 14 galleries.

  • Gasp at the impressive listed pillar hall of the museum as you walk your way between exhibitions.

  • Notice the world-famous antique of the Mexican feathered Penacho and the collections of James Cook.

  • Admire objects from the Cabinet of Curiosities, Emperor Rudolf II, and 19th-century voyages.

  • 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.

More details
  • Step into the world of foreign cultures and cultural treasures from Asia, Africa, the Pacific & America.

  • One of the world's leading ethnographical museums, the Weltmuseum Wien boasts 14 galleries.

  • Gasp at the impressive listed pillar hall of the museum as you walk your way between exhibitions.

  • Notice the world-famous antique of the Mexican feathered Penacho and the collections of James Cook.

  • Admire objects from the Cabinet of Curiosities, Emperor Rudolf II, and 19th-century voyages.

  • 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.

from
€16
Slide 1 of 9, New Hofburg Palace exterior and musical instrument exhibit in Vienna, Austria.
New Hofburg Palace exterior and musical instrument exhibit in Vienna, Austria.
Flexible
Audio guide
  • Unlock two experiences in one: self-guided Hofburg Palace entry plus a 2.5-hour guided Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments tour.

  • Dive into the grandeur of the Hofburg, exploring private quarters and treasures from the House of Habsburg with an audio guide in 10 languages

  • Marvel at global artifacts in the Weltmuseum Wien and admire rare instruments and ceremonial armor in the Imperial Armory.

  • Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments and stroll through Hofburg courtyards, Heroes' Square, and the Augustinian Church with a guide.

  • Guided tours are offered in English, German, Italian, French, or Spanish. Choose your preferred language for a tailored experience.

More details
  • Unlock two experiences in one: self-guided Hofburg Palace entry plus a 2.5-hour guided Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments tour.

  • Dive into the grandeur of the Hofburg, exploring private quarters and treasures from the House of Habsburg with an audio guide in 10 languages

  • Marvel at global artifacts in the Weltmuseum Wien and admire rare instruments and ceremonial armor in the Imperial Armory.

  • Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments and stroll through Hofburg courtyards, Heroes' Square, and the Augustinian Church with a guide.

  • Guided tours are offered in English, German, Italian, French, or Spanish. Choose your preferred language for a tailored experience.

from Original price€65
€60.55

7% off

Plan your visit

Hofburg Vienna

Monday8:00am–6:00pm
Tuesday8:00am–6:00pm
Wednesday8:00am–6:00pm
Thursday8:00am–6:00pm
Friday8:00am–6:00pm
Saturday8:00am–6:00pm
Sunday8:00am–6:00pm

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What our guests say

Marjorie M

Couple
3 weeks ago

+6 more

Firstly very easy to find our guide with instructions provided, and throughout the tour Stefan was very informative as well as throwing in a few jokes as well. The tour wouldn't have been as interesting without him. Loved it .

Sisi Museum & Hofburg Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Meyer C

Group
Sep 2026
A knowledgeable and educational guide; as for the museum, it really needs to rethink its scenes, which are often dark and overly intellectualized...

Sisi Museum & Hofburg Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Phillip G

Canada
Couple
Sep 2026
We wanted to go see the practice of the riding school and we noted you had tickets available for the morning we could attend.

Morning Exercise with Music

Mauro G

Brazil
Couple
Sep 2026
Poor show without any real ateactive. There is nothing special with the spannish horses and the ridders. The show was tiring.

Morning Exercise with Music

Alison K

Canada
Solo
2 weeks ago
The tour guide was really knowledgeable. It was one of the best tours if you enjoy learning about history. Would highly recommend

Imperial Treasury Vienna Admission Ticket

Detlef H

Germany
Solo
3 weeks ago
Visiting with an audio guide makes a lot of sense given the sheer volume of items on display—during the tour, you can simply choose the explanations for the pieces you're truly interested in learning more about.

New Hofburg Palace Entry Ticket with Audio Guide

Elizabeth S

United Kingdom
Couple
Oct 2026
Tour guide was very knowledgeable and made the tour fun with quirky facts and stories. Would definitely recommend to others

Combo: Sisi Museum & Hofburg Guided Tour + New Hofburg Palace Audio Tour

Silvana G

Italy
Couple
Sep 2026
A very positive experience, especially thanks to the highly knowledgeable and wonderful guide Ms. Margot, without whom we wouldn't have been able to participate due to a misunderstanding about the meeting. So, a special thank you to Ms. Margot.

Combo: Sisi Museum & Hofburg Guided Tour + New Hofburg Palace Audio Tour

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