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
English Group Tour
English Live Guide: Regular Group with maximum 25 participants.
German Group Tour
German Live Guide: Regular Group with maximum 25 participants.
Reviews
28 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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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
Great tour!! Highly recommend
Ruan B,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very easy to find. Very busy place but totally worth it. The tour provides so much knowledge on the family and history. I would absolutely recommend this tour.
Very different castle but...
Katya M,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very different castle but a lot to know from history Always better to have a tour guide in my own option. They give you more information
A good experience.
karin p,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. The palace and gardens were very interesting. It’s a good tour that I would recommend but, it was a very busy day at the site and I feel the group was too large for the small spaces we were viewing. We were often not in the same room as the guide while she was speaking because there were so many of us and the spaces were so small that we were constantly behind.
The tour guide was not...
Melanie S,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00The tour guide was not very good and the museum was very small and cramped. We were also forced to stand outside in freezing weather for 40 min to wait for latecomers.
Amazing Tour
Vahap B,,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a amazing tour. I learned many things about the history of Vienna, and our guide was really great as well. Thanks for everything…
Super recommended
MariaGabriela C,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide explains super well. Includes the Sisi Museum but Hofburg Palace is toured only on the outside, functions as a museum of exhibits that change according to the season
A lovely Tour in Vienna!
IvanN1872,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00That was a great tour! Our guide was engaging and clearly passionate about Vienna’s history. The stories about Sisi and the Habsburgs weren’t just interesting, they made the city feel more alive and meaningful. Walking through city and Hofburg with that context really added depth. Highly recommendable!
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