Vienna: Hofburg and Empress Sisi Museum Guided Tour

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Vienna: Hofburg and Empress Sisi Museum Guided Tour
Top rated
4.6957626 out of 5 stars
4.7
4.6957626 out of 5 stars
1180 reviews

Learn about the amazing life of Empress Sisi of the Hapsburg monarchy on a guided walking tour in Vienna. Explore the Hofburg Imperial Palace, containing the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments.

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Duration 2 - 2.5 hours
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English, German, Italian, Russian, Korean, Chinese, Spanish
Private or small groups available

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Athena – United States

The tour was great! Very informative, the best way to see this museum plus everything was arranged! Dieter was a great guide, I highly recommend him and this tour!

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Denise – Spain

Rafael told us so many interesting stories about Sissie

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Highlights

  • Roam the imperial apartments of Empress Elisabeth and Emperor Francis Josef
  • Skip the line and explore the Hofburg imperial palace and the Sisi Museum
  • Explore the Augustinian Church, where the Habsburgs held their lavish weddings
  • Walk through Hofburg's historic squares, filled with 600 years of architecture
  • Relive the lives and events of the historic sites with insights from your guide

Full description

Discover the illustrious world of the Habsburg family on a guided tour of the UNESCO-listed Hofburg Imperial Palace, encapsulating both the Sisi Museum and the Imperial Apartments. Walk in the footsteps of this great European family and Empress Sisi.

Meet your guide in the heart of Vienna at Albertinaplatz and start your tour by walking through Vienna's city center towards the Imperial Palace. As you walk, hear details about Empress Elisabeth’s story as well as her day-to-day life, both in Vienna and on her travels.

Gain insight into the real Empress Elisabeth of Austria-Hungary, also known as Sisi. During the short walk, visit the church where the Habsburgs got married, including the French queen Marie Antoinette, who was born and raised in Vienna.

See the stables where the famous Lipizzan horses live and cross the main courtyards of the imperial palace. After visiting the palace, the tour will end in the stunning Volksgarten, one of Vienna’s most popular picture spots.

Includes

  • Guide
  • Walking tour
  • Entrance ticket to Hofburg Imperial Palace,
  • Entrance to the Sisi Museum (Imperial Apartment at the Hofburg)
  • Food and drinks

Meeting point

We will be waiting for you Albertina Platz with a green umbrella next to the fountain, Big Bus, and the hot dog stand with the green rabbit on the roof. Please arrive on time, as this is a live guide tour. Latecomers and no-shows will not be entitled to a refund.

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4.7 /5

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Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.4/5

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Athena – United StatesMay 13, 2025 – Verified booking
The tour was great! Very informative, the best way to see this museum plus everything was arranged! Dieter was a great guide, I highly recommend him and this tour!
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Denise – SpainMay 10, 2025 – Verified booking
Rafael told us so many interesting stories about Sissie
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Niki – BelgiumMarch 2, 2025 – Verified booking
Very Nice tour around Hofburg and a lot of interesting facts about the life of SiSi. Museum of SiSi was a little bit to crowded on a saturday but the guide handeled it well.

Product ID: 377306

Activity provider:Good Vienna Tours

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