Sisi Museum and Hofburg Palace Tour: Dive into Vienna's Imperial History

Dive into Vienna’s imperial history on a guided tour of the Sisi Museum and Hofburg Palace. Skip the lines, learn about the Habsburgs, and explore the opulent courtyards and gardens.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Michaelerplatz 3 - Begin your tour by meeting your guide at Schullin “Watches in the Looshaus”, located at Michaelerplatz 3.
    Nearest Subway Station: Herrengasse, Bus Stop: Michaelerplatz.
    Wait in front of the white building with a green-grey marble facade, featuring 4 columns at the entrance and a gold “SCHULLIN” inscription above.
    Commence your…
What's Included
  • Guided Tour of the Sisi Museum, Imperial Apartments, Hofburg Courtyards and Gardens
  • Sightseeing in 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)
  • Skip-the-Line Tickets to Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments at Hofburg
Additional Information

Discover the fascinating tale of Sisi and immerse yourself in the luxurious lifestyle of the Habsburgs with a guided tour of the Hofburg Palace complex. This includes visits to the Sisi Museum, Imperial Apartments, courtyards, and gardens. Avoid the queues and explore imperial Vienna with ease!
Highlights:
• Visit the Hofburg Palace Complex, a UNESCO…

Location
Michaelerplatz 3
Michaelerplatz
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Beatrice_k
May 12, 2026
Very nice guided tour... - Very nice guided tour of the Sissi Museum and the Hofburg with Romana, who speaks excellent French. She narrates with talent and immerses us in the era of Sissi, while placing her story in the broader context of the Habsburg dynasty. The tour is lively, clear, engaging, and very well documented. A big thank you to Romana for this wonderful moment.
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Christine_f
May 3, 2026
Rene was an excellent... - Rene was an excellent tour guide. He answered questions and provided historical knowledge. Very friendly.
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Pat_b
Apr 30, 2026
Great guide made a great tour. - This was a fascinating tour. Our guide(I wish I could remember his name!!) was entertaining and a bit of a comedian. Had a good time!
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Steven_f
Apr 30, 2026
Vienna Sisi and Gardens tour with Christine. - Christine, our guide, was an amazing source of historical knowledge. How she kept track of centuries, dates, buildings, and the ruling Viennese family tree is beyond me. We never felt rushed but still covered an enormous amount of information. The Sisi Museum could use some updating, but Christine was a very good shepherd. A walk through the beautiful gardens to view monuments and government buildings provided some fresh air. This tour is a must to get you started in Vien.
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Andrea_s
Apr 28, 2026
Excellent tour; so glad we did it! - The tour was excellent—well worth the money. Our guide Gabby was amazing. She is a Vienna native and knew lots of facts about Vienna and about the palace that you won’t find in a guidebook. She was kind and thoughtful about pointing out restrooms, answering questions, and even took pictures for any travelers who wanted pictures together.
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Williamwr3586jp
Apr 28, 2026
Very happy with tour - Overall very good tour. Covered everything as advertised. Tour guide was amazing. Speaking almost continuously full the entire 2.5 hours.
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Gloria_f
Apr 26, 2026
Excellent tour of the... - Excellent tour of the Sisi museum, gardens and the surrounding areas. Our tour guide, Mario, was very informative and did a great job keeping all of us engaged until the end of the tour.
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Eric_b
May 15, 2026
Average - The building is magnificent, the rooms are sumptuous. The problem is that we rushed through the palace due to the number of groups doing the same.... and the guide keeps looking at his watch... and on top of that, he lectures about political morals! Let him provide historical references and allow people to vote for whom they want!
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Lousuarez
May 7, 2026
Sorry ..but disappointed with the Sisi Museum - Wow, this is difficult to say. I love visiting palaces, and the Hofburg is beautiful, but the Sisi Museum was a letdown. The guide escorting us was excellent, but the price doesn’t justify the time and money. I’m not a big Sisi fan, so that probably plays a part. A much better use of your time would be the Austrian National Library or the other museums and churches nearby. Sorry — it hurts me to say this.
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Daniel_o
May 2, 2026
Too many questions… - Tour guide was knowledgeable but had an irritating habit of asking too many questions throughout the tour. Who do you think did this…or can you guess etc. etc.. and when nobody answered, she had an irritated/exasperated response…as if we were all just dumb tourists, despite the fact we somehow managed to make it here from around the world! We just wanted to learn stuff, not to be insulted! Just saying
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).