Skip the Line Empress Sisi Museum, Hofburg and Gardens Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Join a guided skip-the-line tour of Vienna’s Hofburg Imperial Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where you’ll discover the rich history of the Habsburg dynasty. Your journey begins at the statue of Emperor Franz I, where your guide will share fascinating stories about Empress Elisabeth, also known as Sisi, as you explore the stunning Sisi Museum and the elegant Imperial Apartments. After visiting the palace, take a leisurely walk through the beautiful Hofburg Courtyard and Heroes’ Square. You’ll also pass by the Spanish Riding School to see the famous Lipizzaner stallions. The tour concludes at the historic Augustinian Church, where many Habsburg weddings took place, including that of Marie Antoinette, and wraps up at Josefplatz.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Meet you guide at Emperor Franz I statue.
Sisi Museum
Explore the Imperial Palace and uncover the captivating life of Empress Elisabeth, fondly known as Sisi.
What‘s Included
Guided tour led by a professional tour guide
Visit to the Hofburg Courtyards, Heroes' Square and Augustinian Church
Skip-the-line access to the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments
Transportation
Options
Italian Group Tour
Italian Live Guide: Regular Group with maximum 25 participants.
German Group Tour
German Live Guide: Regular Group with maximum 25 participants.
English Group Tour
English Live Guide: Regular Group with maximum 25 participants.
Reviews
39 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good talk and walk with Claudia
chrisdH1456SE,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoyed Claudia’s knowledge sharing, gentle voice and conversational pace. She added a dimension to the Sisi persona by describing her husband and humanising him as humble and hardworking. It balanced the legend. Also liked her hints about observing and understanding historical motifs and symbols. Thank you Claudia for a good way to spend the day
To be reimbursed as soon as possible
Yves M,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Never book tickets through this unrecognized partner who did not transmit the tickets!!@
How important a good guide is.
paulvE2732NM,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We got lucky. At the German speaking group we were 4 people. That resulted in a private tour. With a friendly guide who, well prepared, knew a lot about Sisi (with an S), which is not mentioned in the films. For questions about the history of Austria and the Habsburgs, we came to the right place. Plus a very successful tour of the palace.
Claudia was really...
Kellie B,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Claudia was really knowledgeable and very friendly. She kept a large group entertained and even my 14 year old daughter was very impressed. Thank you Claudia 🫶
A wonderful experience even in freezing temperatures!
Inspire710358,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mikail is so knowledgeable about the Habsburg family, the buildings and the grounds. He had great stories about the architecture and statues.
Excellent
Niels K,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Super experience, very competent guide, and recommendable instead of walking around with an Audiguide.
A very pleasant experience
pauloR1052XV,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very pleasant experience, although it is in English, the guide Celini speaks with great clarity and sympathy, showing in detail the Sissi Museum and the Hofburg Palace.
Information about the...
Artemis H,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Information about the Habsburgs, their long domination in Europe, details regarding the 2-3 most prominent Habsburgs, details on the architecture of the Hofburg and, mainly, details on Sisi, her life and lifestyle.
Great tour.
Jennifer H,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00So happy I booked this tour. We were there around Christmas and the museum was sold out on the day we visited. The tour was great and a perfect length for the kids (11 and 14). The guide did a wonderful job and the museum was very interesting. I would definitely recommend this tour.
Visit to Hofburg
U9766OEkarenm,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour. Our guide was so informative and entertaining. The palace and museum were beautiful. Highly recommend
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