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Hofburg Palace Tour: Sisi Museum & Imperial Apartments
4.5
56 Ratings
Wien
Immerse yourself in Austrian heritage with a tour of Hofburg Palace. Explore the Imperial Apartments, Sisi Museum, Silver Collection, and the treasures of the Holy Roman Empire.
Immerse yourself in Austrian heritage with a tour of Hofburg Palace. Explore the Imperial Apartments, Sisi Museum, Silver Collection, and the treasures of the Holy Roman Empire.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Schullin “Watches in the Looshaus” - Meet the guide at Schullin “Watches in the Looshaus,” located at Michaelerplatz 3, 1010 Vienna.
- Sisi Museum - Enjoy a private tour of the Hofburg Imperial Palace Complex, including visits to the Sisi Museum and the Imperial Apartments. Skip-the-line tickets are provided, allowing more time to explore this…
- Schullin “Watches in the Looshaus” - Meet the guide at Schullin “Watches in the Looshaus,” located at Michaelerplatz 3, 1010 Vienna.
- Sisi Museum - Enjoy a private tour of the Hofburg Imperial Palace Complex, including visits to the Sisi Museum and the Imperial Apartments. Skip-the-line tickets are provided, allowing more time to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site without waiting in long lines. An Expert Guide will share insights about the palace’s history and its residents. At the Sisi Museum, view over 300 personal items of Empress Elizabeth (Sisi), such as her dresses, parasols, gloves, and beauty products, showcasing her beauty rituals and dedication to fitness.
- Imperial Apartments Schönbrunn - Explore 24 rooms of the Imperial Apartments, including the Conference Room used for ministerial meetings chaired by the emperor, the private bedrooms of the imperial couple, their Guest Salons, and Elisabeth’s Dressing Room.
- Vienna - Benefit from private car transfers between Hofburg and your accommodation in Vienna. Enjoy a round-trip transfer in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle exclusively for your group. Our English-speaking driver will ensure timely arrival at the meeting point and a safe return to your accommodation after the guided tour.
- Kaiserliche Schatzkammer Wien - Delve into more imperial history and heritage by visiting the Imperial Treasury (Kaiserliche Schatzkammer Wien), Sisi Museum, and Imperial Apartments of Hofburg. Skip-the-line tickets are available for all three museums. Explore the extensive collection of crown jewels and other invaluable treasures of the Holy Roman Empire and Austria, including the Imperial Crown, the renowned Holy Lance, the Order of the Golden Fleece, and more!
- St. Stephen’s Cathedral - Visit the Imperial Treasury, Sisi Museum, and Imperial Apartments of Hofburg, and discover other highlights of Vienna’s Historic Center. Follow your Private Guide through the charming streets of the Old Town, immerse in local history and legends, and see iconic landmarks such as St. Stephen’s Cathedral, St. Peter’s Church, and the Column of The Trinity. Experience the best of Vienna!
What's Included
- 5-Star Licensed Guide fluent in your preferred language
- Private tour of Hofburg Palace Complex, Imperial Treasury, and Old Town Highlights
- Walking tour of the Old Town (4-hour option only)
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Imperial Treasury (3 and 4-hour options only)
- Skip-the-line tickets to Hofburg: Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments (all…
- 5-Star Licensed Guide fluent in your preferred language
- Private tour of Hofburg Palace Complex, Imperial Treasury, and Old Town Highlights
- Walking tour of the Old Town (4-hour option only)
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Imperial Treasury (3 and 4-hour options only)
- Skip-the-line tickets to Hofburg: Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments (all options)
- Round-trip transfer with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Vienna (2.5-hour option only)
- Number of attractions depends on the selected option
What's Not Included
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Imperial Treasury (in the 2- and 2,5-hour options)
- Walking tour of the Old Town (in the 2-, 2,5- and 3-hour options)
- Round-trip transfer with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Vienna (in 2,3 & 4H options)
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Imperial Treasury (in the 2- and 2,5-hour options)
- Walking tour of the Old Town (in the 2-, 2,5- and 3-hour options)
- Round-trip transfer with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Vienna (in 2,3 & 4H options)
Additional Information
How true to facts is The Empress? Find out on a private tour of the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments in Hofburg Palace.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-hour: Hofburg Palace (No Transfer)
Discover the secrets of the Hofburg Imperial Palace! Visit the Sisi Museum and the Imperial Apartments with…
How true to facts is The Empress? Find out on a private tour of the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments in Hofburg Palace.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-hour: Hofburg Palace (No Transfer)
Discover the secrets of the Hofburg Imperial Palace! Visit the Sisi Museum and the Imperial Apartments with skip-the-line tickets.
2.5-hour: Hofburg Palace & Transfer
Book an estimated 30-minute round-trip transfer and a 2-hour tour of the Hofburg Imperial Palace! Visit the Sisi Museum and the Imperial Apartments.
3-hour: Hofburg Palace & Treasury (No Transfer)
Discover the secrets of the Hofburg Imperial Palace! Visit the Imperial Treasury, the Sisi Museum and the Imperial Apartments with skip-the-line tickets.
4-hour: Hofburg Palace, Treasury & Old Town (No Transfer)
Discover the Hofburg Imperial Palace and Vienna’s Old Town! Visit the Imperial Treasury, the Sisi Museum and the Imperial Apartments. See St Stephen’s Cathedral.
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option.
- Skip-the-line tickets are reserved for a specific time slot, so it’s important to arrive on time. You will save time by skipping the line at the ticket office. You can’t skip the security checks.
- The 2.5-hour option includes a 2-hour guided tour and an estimated 30-minute transfer from your accommodation (two-ways) with pickup and drop-off service. Transfer time will vary depending on the distance and traffic.We offer a standard car (sedan) for 1-4 people, or a larger van for groups of 5 people and more. You can book a 5-people tour for a larger vehicle.
- 3- and 4-hour tours: due to museum regulations, 1 licensed guide can lead a group of 1-15 people, so the price of the tour will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.
- PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SILVER COLLECTION IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
Location
Schullin "Watches in the Looshaus"
Michaelerplatz
Meet your guide in front of Schullin "Watches in the Looshaus", Michaelerplatz 3, 1010 Vienna
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(56 Ratings)
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Sam
Jul 21, 2025
A thorough tour of the Hofberg inVienna - Our guide really knew the history of Vienna and Austria, and of the Hofburg dynasty. She gave us more than our moneys worth, walking us thru sisi’s living quarters, the treasury, and the exterior of the Hofburg. Her English was perfect and she was able to provide detailed explanations whenever we asked any questions. We wish she could be our tour guide for each and every future tour.
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Escape760346
Jul 2, 2025
Great tour - This ended up being a private tour and Peter did a fabulous job of walking us through the tour locations and providing interesting and thorough historical background. These are definitely a must see and were even better with an expert tour guide.
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Patriciasr9497fo
Apr 20, 2025
Recommended! - Very interesting visit. Skip the line. We've seen the essentials! Guided tour in French and friendly and passionate guide.
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Heather_n
Dec 1, 2024
Highly recommend this... - Highly recommend this tour. The palace is so huge and overwhelming we could not have done this without a guide. Ute, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable and very good at highlighting the important pieces for us. We learned so much!
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Jennifer_k
Oct 30, 2024
Wonderful morning excursion - Our guide was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The palace museum while crowded is amazing to see.
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Angela_y
Jul 20, 2025
Eastern Europe - Good. Ewald told us a lot of history. He is knowledgeable. We enjoyed the tour. I would recommend this tour to someone else.
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Lainie007
Dec 18, 2024
Great tour! - My tour guide, Alex, was great. He was friendly , engaging, and knowledgeable about Sisi and Hofburg Palace. My only caveat is that these guided tours don't allow much time for sightseeing at your own pace. The rooms, depending on their size, can get crowded very fast as other tour groups or individuals on an audio tour are also passing through. Afterwards, Alex took us on a quick tour of the outside grounds and gardens and gave us helpful tips on how to get a seat at Cafe Demel. Incredibly useful!
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Clarebarrow
Jun 10, 2025
I wouldn't go if I was you - No disrespect to the tour guide who was very good but the tour was a bit boring and not worth the money we paid. The guide's English was good. We felt that the Sisi Museum was overhyped and the outside areas/sights of the Hofburg and gardens could have been visited for free and we would have enjoyed them more. I would save your money and go for a tour by yourself. The Sisi museum isn't that interesting as much is currently being refurbished.
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Debbypolan
May 4, 2025
Dissatisfied - I always use Viator and this was a disappointment
The tour was not interesting and the guide was very nice ande accommodating but hard to understand with his accent which made it difficult to be engaged. I wrote to the company and they took off 10% which is very little considering the cost of a private tour
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Invab2021
Jan 7, 2025
Bad, they steal money, and they don't guarantee service, - Viator, I don't recommend. Bad customer support, unclear in finding the guide, the only indication given is to follow the green umbrella. But there were several green umbrellas. I do not recommend it, and better make reservations before going ob line from the official sites.
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