Sisi Museum & Hofburg Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Skip the lines and explore the Sisi Museum at the Hofburg Palace. See Empress Elisabeth’s personal items and learn about her life, then continue into the Imperial Apartments and stroll through the historic palace courtyards and gardens for a glimpse into Vienna’s imperial past.

  • Guided Tour
  • Duration: 2 to 2.5 hours
  • Skip-the-Line 
  • Free Cancellation

What's included

  • 2.5-hour guided tour of the Hofburg Palace complex
  • Guided in English, German, Italian, French, or Spanish
  • Skip-the-line access to the Sisi Museum and the Imperial Apartments
  • Includes visits to the Hofburg Courtyards, Heroes’ Square, and the Augustinian Church
  • Small-group experience (depending on the option chosen)
  • City walking tour included (based on the selected option)

What's not included

  • Transportation to/from the museum

Important information

  • Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • Duration: approximately 2 to 2.5 hours.
  • Skip‑the‑line entry to the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments is included.
  • Guided tour languages: English, German, Italian, French, or Spanish (depending on chosen option).
  • Includes access to palace courtyards and gardens, as well as historic areas such as Heldenplatz and Burggarten.
  • Group size is capped (max ~ 25 people); headsets provided when group reaches a certain size to ensure audio clarity.
  • Arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before start, late arrivals may be denied admission without refund.
  • Large luggage, tripods, and pets (except service animals) are not allowed inside; food and drinks are also prohibited.

Description:

Step into the world of Empress Elisabeth with a skip-the-line tour of the Sisi Museum at the Hofburg Palace. Explore her personal belongings, intimate stories, and beautifully preserved artifacts that reveal her life behind the crown. Your visit also includes access to the Imperial Apartments and a guided walk through the historic Hofburg courtyards and gardens, offering a rich glimpse into Vienna’s imperial past.

Highlights:

  • Skip the line and tour the Sisi Museum, Imperial Apartments, and the wider Hofburg complex.
  • Learn about Empress Elisabeth “Sisi,” her private rooms, and her legacy.
  • Walk through the courtyards, Heldenplatz, and Burggarten, and glimpse the Lipizzan horses.
  • Choose a guide in English, German, Italian, French, or Spanish.
  • Upgrade to a small-group tour or add a city walk for a deeper experience.

Sisi Museum & Hofburg Palace

Sisi Museum: Michaelerkuppel, 1010 Wien, Austria
Located in: Hofburg
Hofburg Palace: 1010 Vienna, Austria
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Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the tour start time.

Reviews & Rating

4.6 / 5  (68 Reviews) 

''All beautiful, excellent and very interesting explanation.''  Antonio, Nov. 2025.  >> See More Reviews

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