Skip-the-Line Sisi Museum, Hofburg and Gardens Tour Vienna

Overview

Available languages

German

English

Italian

French

Spanish

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Hear the true story of Sisi and experience the opulent lifestyle of Habsburgs on a guided tour of the Hofburg Palace complex, including the Sisi Museum, Imperial Apartments, courtyards and gardens. We'll skip the lines and discover the imperial Vienna!

Highlights:

• Explore the Hofburg Palace Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a 5-Star Tour Guide

• Skip the lines to the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments at Hofburg

• Learn about the beloved empress "Sisi" and the imperial House of Habsburg

• Discover the secrets of the Hofburg Palace courtyards, Heldenplatz and Burggarten

• Enjoy a small, well-organized group tour with live commentary in only 1 language

No lines, no hassle—just history! Discover imperial Vienna on an exciting group tour of the Hofburg Palace Complex. With skip-the-line tickets, a 5-Star Licensed Guide and easy-to-understand commentary in 1 language only, enjoy a seamless journey through the Sisi Museum, Imperial Apartments, courtyards and gardens.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Arrive 10 minutes early, as latecomers won't be able to join the group or get a refund.

Tours are in 1 language only, as selected when booking.

Headsets will be provided if the group reaches 18+, with a max of 25 participants.

This activity is not suitable for individuals with disabilities.

No luggage storage for bags, extra clothing etc. Pets are not allowed.

Hofburg tickets (Sisi Museum & Imperial Apartments) include timed entry to skip the ticket line.

The corridors in the Sisi Museum are narrow, crowded and loud, so you will need to stay close to the guide.

2025: Sisi Museum is under renovation, so access to certain rooms and exhibitions is restricted.

Free entry to courtyards, Heldenplatz & Burggarten.

The gardens are not green or lit in winter—book a morning tour or visit in spring, summer or autumn. For guest safety, if the weather is bad (e.g. snowy day), we will offer an alternative route. From 08.11 to 31.12, you will have a chance to visit a local Christmas Market instead.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Guided Tour of the Sisi Museum, Imperial Apartments, Hofburg Courtyards and Gardens

5-Star Licensed Guide with commentary in only 1 language selected during booking

Headsets provided for clear listening (for groups of 18 or more)

Sightseeing in Hofburg Courtyards and Gardens

Skip-the-Line Tickets to Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments at Hofburg

What To Expect

Meet your guide in front of Schullin, Michaelerplatz 3, 1010 Vienna (48.208338, 16.366696). It's a white building with a green-grey marble facade, the inscription "SCHULLIN" in gold, and 4 columns at the entrance.

5 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

The Hofburg

Join a 2.5-hour group tour of the Hofburg Palace and Gardens with a Professional Guide for an in-depth exploration of Vienna’s imperial legacy. With skip-the-line tickets for priority access, step inside the magnificent Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments, where Emperor Franz Joseph and his wife, Empress Elisabeth “Sisi,” once lived. Admire the opulent private chambers, salons, and offices, and see Sisi’s famous personal items up close. Beyond the palace walls, stroll through the grand courtyards, see the historic Spanish Riding School of the world-renowned Lipizzan horses, and admire the elegant statues and fountains of Heldenplatz and Burggarten. This expertly guided group tour ensures a smooth and engaging experience, combining fascinating history, breathtaking architecture, and the timeless elegance of Austria’s royal past. Don’t miss out!

2 hours 25 minutes•Admission Included

Options

2,5-hour:Live Guide in English

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: Visit the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments at Hofburg with skip-the-line tickets and explore the Palace Courtyards
,: and Gardens: Heldenplatz and Burggarten (free parts).
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ATVI058 (Group)

2,5-hour: Tour in German

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: Visit the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments at Hofburg with skip-the-line tickets and explore the Palace Courtyards.
,: and Gardens: Heldenplatz and Burggarten (free parts).
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - ATVI058.

2,5-hour: Tour in Italian

2,5-hour: Tour in French

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: Visit the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments at Hofburg with skip-the-line tickets and explore the Palace Courtyards and.
,: Gardens: Heldenplatz and Burggarten (free parts).
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - ATVI058.

2,5-hour: Tour in Spanish

Reviews

4.50

331 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

251

Sidi
Brant M,
Jul 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Ute is an excellent guide for the tour. She brought the story of the Empress Elizabeth to life very enjoyable.
Worth the time
April M,
Jul 5, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Super interesting to learn about this history. The tour was super informative and enjoyable. The tour guide was goodish. She was dealing with some challenges, some self inflicted (like not having spare headphones if one broke) and some poor planning (Japanese couple who didn’t realize it was an English tour and she spent a ton of time trying to figure that out). All that being said, interesting and one of the highlights of the trip.
Loved this tour!
Michele R,
Jul 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great tour and information about Empress Sisi and Franz Joseph. Our guide was very knowledgeable and went at a good pace throughout the tour.
Mirko the magnificent!! What a tour guide… five stars!!
Rakesh G,
Jul 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Amazing guide. Mirko (hopefully I had his name right) was so enthusiastic, entertaining and talented. Just a wonderful, delightful experience. He is perhaps the best guide I have ever encountered during my travels. He had the entire group in splits with his oratory, jokes, acting and sound effects…. Highly recommend him as your guide…
Too slow and in depth for us
Sullie,
Jul 1, 2025
- Viator
3.00
Our guide Alex was an art professor and very detailed which was great for those that wanted that much information but made the tour much too slow for us. We had already been on tours for a week so we were drowning in information already. So should have booked differently. He referred to himself in 3rd person which was odd. And didn’t like us talking at all. It did give us access to the museum and grounds but would have preferred to just do it with audio guides.