Hofburg Palace, Sisi Museum Vienna Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
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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 excelalent 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.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
What To Expect
Meet your guide in front of Schullin "Watches in the Looshaus", Michaelerplatz 3, 1010 Vienna
Sisi Museum
Private tour of the Hofburg Imperial Palace Complex you will visit Sisi Museum and the Imperial Apartments. Skip-the-line tickets are included to give you more time to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site without waiting in long queues at the ticket office. The tour will be led by an Expert Guide, who will tell you all about the palace’s history and inhabitants. At the Sisi Museum you will see over 300 personal items that belonged to Empress Elizabeth (Sisi), including her dresses, parasols, gloves, and beauty preparations. It illustrates Sisi’s cult of beauty and obsession with being slim and athletic.
Options
4H: Hofburg,Treasury&Old Town
Duration: 4 hours: Pick this tour to explore the Hofburg Imperial Palace, with Sisi Museum, Silver Collection, the Imperial Treasury ,: and join a walking tour around Old Town. Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ATVI011
2H: Hofburg Imperial Complex
Duration: 2 hours: Enjoy a guided tour of the Hofburg Imperial Palace, Sisi Museum and Silvercollection. Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ATVI011
3H: Hofburg&Treasury
Duration: 3 hours: Join this tour for a guided tour of the Hofburg Imperial Palace, Sisi Museum and Silver Collection and the Imperial Treasury Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ATVI011
2,5H: Hofburg&Car Transport
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: Choose this tour to explore Hofburg Imperial Palace, Sisi Museum and Silver Collection and take advantage of private car. Expert Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ATVI011 Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private tour of the Hofburg Palace Complex, Imperial Treasury and Old Town Highlights -
5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your preferred language
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: the 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)
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)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
66 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Our guide was very...
Miguel R,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was very energetic and showed much emotion about the topic. We enjoyed it very much and would recommend.
Fascinating insite into the styles of that time.
timm516,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We met our guide in front of Schullin on Michaelerplatz. It was a fair size group but we were fitted up with headphones so were could always hear our guide. After the Sisi Museum and Imperial apartments we skipped the courtyards and gardens as weather was not too great. It was a super tour and I'd highly recommend it,
We had an excellent...
j76xyrfym4,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an excellent experience on the Hofburg Palace and Sisi Museum tour, and Mariola was absolutely outstanding. She was beyond knowledgeable—not just about the history of the palace and the Habsburgs, but also about Vienna itself and all the details that brought everything to life. She made the tour feel engaging and personal rather than just a standard walkthrough. Her explanations were clear, interesting, and full of stories that made the history memorable. She was patient, warm, and answered every question with so much depth and insight. You can tell she genuinely loves what she does. The skip-the-line access made everything smooth, and having a guide like Mariola made the experience so much more special. Highly recommend this tour, and if you can request Mariola, do it!
Organized tour of the Hofburg Palace and visit to the Sisi Museum
KarinM557,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great guided tour with Volker through Hofburg & Sisi Museum! Very exciting and well explained guided tour with interesting insights into the life of Empress Elisabeth and the history of the Habsburgs. The showrooms are impressive and the organization was top. Highly recommended!
our guide was very nice ,...
Elida M,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00our guide was very nice , polite and very knowledgeable. he gave great explanations about the place and the history. Highly recommend this tour, it also provided background and references for other musical events and concerts.
Wonderful tour of Sisi museum & the area
Lisa K,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very knowledgeable about Austrian & world history! Her love & passion for the Hapsburgs is infectious! We were lucky to have her as our guide because she wrote a book about Sisi. Highly recommend this tour with Mojca!
Amazing tour
935idany,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alex is an incredibly engaging and helpful tour guide who will keep you captivated the whole tour and give you many valuable tips and recommendations.
Amazing and knowledgable...
ALI H,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing and knowledgable tour. Loved our guide and the palace is amazing. Would use them again on our next trip
Vienna Sisi Museum
Michael D,Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Maria was excellent, set a pace appropriate for older folks, very knowledgeable, good English, nice person
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Donna P,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interesting and informative tour Exhibits are really fascinating Guide Ewald was excellent and synthesized much information in an understandable and enjoyable format
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