This group tour takes you inside the Sisi Museum, Imperial Apartments, courtyards and gardens of the Hofburg Imperial Palace complex. With skip-the-line tickets and an expert guide, you can enjoy a high-quality experience with easy-to-understand commentary in only one language.

Discover the imperial heritage of Vienna in a nutshell. With pre-booked timed tickets, you can save time and access the Sisi Museum and the Imperial Apartment at Hofburg. Inside the imperial palace, you will visit the private bedrooms, salons and offices of Emperor Franz Joseph and his wife, Elisabeth "Sisi" of Bavaria and see the world-famous collection of Sisi’s personal items.

You will also venture out into the inner courtyards, see the buildings of the world-renowned Spanish Riding School, and admire the numerous statues and fountains of Heldenplatz and Burggarten. You'll be surprised how much the Hofburg Palace complex still has to offer the people of Vienna as a treasure trove of Austrian history and cultural heritage.

Explore the Hofburg Palace Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Skip the lines to the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments at Hofburg
Learn all about the empress "Sisi" and the imperial House of Habsburg
Discover the Hofburg Palace courtyards, Heldenplatz and Burggarten
Enjoy a well-organized group tour with live commentary in Italian

Important to know

Accessibility:

This tour is not suitable for people with disabilities

Not allowed:

Pets

Know in advance:

It’s recommended to arrive 10 minutes early, as latecomers won't be able to join the group or receive a refund
Tours are conducted only in 1 language, as selected while making a booking
There will be a maximum of 25 participants per group
There is no luggage storage for bags
Skip-the-line tickets to Hofburg include timed entry so you don't have to wait in line for your tickets. Admission is for the Sisi Museum and the Imperial Apartments
Be aware that the corridors in the Sisi Museum are narrow, so you'll need to stay close to the guide
There is free entry to the palace courtyards, Heldenplatz and Burggarten
The gardens are not green or lit up in winter, so it’s best to book a morning tour or visit in spring, summer and autumn
In case of extreme weather conditions (such as snow), the gardens will be excluded from the itinerary for the safety of the guests. From 08.11 to 06.01, you will have a chance to visit a local Christmas Market instead

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Guided tour
Skip-the-line tickets

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Michaelerplatz 3, 1010 Vienna, Austria

Meeting point:

Meet your guide in front of Raiffeisen Bank, Michaelerplatz 3. It's a white building with a green-grey marble facade, the inscription "Raiffeisen Bank Wien" in gold, and 4 columns at the entrance.