Hofburg Palace, Sisi Museum Vienna Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
At a glance
Hofburg Palace, Sisi Museum Vienna Skip-the-Line Guided Tour is a 2h – 4h private experience in Vienna, Austria, operated by Rosotravel - Vienna Tours. Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 71 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $242.19 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Private tour of the Hofburg Palace Complex, Imperial Treasury and Old Town Highlights -, 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your preferred language, Walking tour of the Old Town (4-hour option only).
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 6 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h – 4h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- Arabic, German, Russian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup or meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Travellers
- 1–15 per booking · adult required
- Ages
- Adult 0–99
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Options & availability
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4H: Hofburg,Treasury&Old Town
from $107.84
Duration: 4 hours: Pick this tour to explore the Hofburg Imperial Palace, with Sisi Museum, Silver Collection, the Imperial Treasury ,: and join a walking tour around Old Town. Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ATVI011
- Days:
- Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Start times:
- 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00
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2H: Hofburg Imperial Complex
from $63.98
Duration: 2 hours: Enjoy a guided tour of the Hofburg Imperial Palace, Sisi Museum and Silvercollection. Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ATVI011
- Days:
- Every day
- Start times:
- 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00
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3H: Hofburg&Treasury
from $99.38
Duration: 3 hours: Join this tour for a guided tour of the Hofburg Imperial Palace, Sisi Museum and Silver Collection and the Imperial Treasury Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ATVI011
- Days:
- Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Start times:
- 09:00, 10:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00
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2,5H: Hofburg&Car Transport
from $125.65
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: Choose this tour to explore Hofburg Imperial Palace, Sisi Museum and Silver Collection and take advantage of private car. Expert Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ATVI011 Pickup included
- Days:
- Every day
- Start times:
- 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
Overview
How true to facts is The Empress? Find out on a private tour of the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments in Hofburg Palace.
Choose one of our excelalent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-hour: Hofburg Palace (No Transfer)
Discover the secrets of the Hofburg Imperial Palace! Visit the Sisi Museum and the Imperial Apartments with skip-the-line tickets.
2,5-hour: Hofburg Palace & Transfer
Book an estimated 30-minute round-trip transfer and a 2-hour tour of the Hofburg Imperial Palace! Visit the Sisi Museum and the Imperial Apartments.
3-hour: Hofburg Palace & Treasury (No Transfer)
Discover the secrets of the Hofburg Imperial Palace! Visit the Imperial Treasury, the Sisi Museum and the Imperial Apartments with skip-the-line tickets.
4-hour: Hofburg Palace, Treasury & Old Town (No Transfer)
Discover the Hofburg Imperial Palace and Vienna's Old Town! Visit the Imperial Treasury, the Sisi Museum and the Imperial Apartments. See St Stephen's Cathedral.
What's included
What's included
- Private tour of the Hofburg Palace Complex, Imperial Treasury and Old Town Highlights -
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your preferred language
- Walking tour of the Old Town (4-hour option only)
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Imperial Treasury (3 and 4-hour options only)
- Skip-the-line tickets to Hofburg: the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments (all options)
- Round-trip transfer with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Vienna (2,5-hour option only)
- - (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
Not included
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Imperial Treasury (in the 2- and 2,5-hour options)
- Walking tour of the Old Town (in the 2-, 2,5- and 3-hour options)
- Round-trip transfer with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Vienna (in 2,3 & 4H options)
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 10m
Meet your guide in front of Schullin "Watches in the Looshaus", Michaelerplatz 3, 1010 Vienna
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Stop 2 · 1h
Private tour of the Hofburg Imperial Palace Complex you will visit Sisi Museum and the Imperial Apartments. Skip-the-line tickets are included to give you more time to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site without waiting in long queues at the ticket office. The tour will be led by an Expert Guide, who will tell you all about the palace’s history and inhabitants. At the Sisi Museum you will see over 300 personal items that belonged to Empress Elizabeth (Sisi), including her dresses, parasols, gloves, and beauty preparations. It illustrates Sisi’s cult of beauty and obsession with being slim and athletic.
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Stop 3 · 30m
You will also visit 24 rooms of the Imperial Apartments, including the Conference Room, which was used for the ministerial conferences that were chaired by the emperor, the private bedrooms of the imperial couple, their Guest Salons, and Elisabeth's Dressing Room.
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Stop 4 · 50m
Take advantage of private car transfers between Hofburg and your accommodation in Vienna. We offer a round-trip transfer in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle exclusively for your group. Our English speaking driver will ensure you get to the meeting point on time, and that you safely return to your accommodation after the guided tour.
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Stop 5 · 30m
Discover more imperial history and heritage by visiting the Imperial Treasury (Kaiserliche Schatzkammer Wien), Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments of Hofburg. We provide skip-the-line tickets to all 3 museums. Come and explore the rich collection of crown jewels and other priceless treasures of the Holy Roman Empire and Austria. See the Imperial Crown, the famous Holy Lance, the Order of the Golden Fleece and much more!
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Stop 6 · 1h
Visit the Imperial Treasury, Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments of Hofburg, and see other highlights of Vienna’s Historic Center. Follow your Private Guide through the elegant streets of the Old Town, immerse yourself in local history and legends, and see iconic sights such as St. Stephan’s Cathedral, St. Peter's Church and the Column of The Trinity. Discover the best of Vienna!
Meeting point
Meet your guide in front of Schullin "Watches in the Looshaus", Michaelerplatz 3, 1010 Vienna
Traveller ratings
4.5
71 reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor
- 5 ★ 54
- 4 ★ 10
- 3 ★ 2
- 2 ★ 0
- 1 ★ 5
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option.
- Skip-the-line tickets are reserved for a specific time slot, so it's important to arrive on time. You will save time by skipping the line at the ticket office. You can’t skip the security checks.
- The 2.5-hour option includes a 2-hour guided tour and an estimated 30-minute transfer from your accommodation (two-ways) with pickup and drop-off service. Transfer time will vary depending on the distance and traffic.We offer a standard car (sedan) for 1-4 people, or a larger van for groups of 5 people and more. You can book a 5-people tour for a larger vehicle.
- 3- and 4-hour tours: due to museum regulations, 1 licensed guide can lead a group of 1-15 people, so the price of the tour will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.
- PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SILVER COLLECTION IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Hofburg Palace, Sisi Museum Vienna Skip-the-Line Guided Tour take?
The experience lasts about 2h – 4h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $242.19 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Private tour of the Hofburg Palace Complex, Imperial Treasury and Old Town Highlights -; 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your preferred language; Walking tour of the Old Town (4-hour option only); Skip-the-line tickets to the Imperial Treasury (3 and 4-hour options only); Skip-the-line tickets to Hofburg: the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments (all options); Round-trip transfer with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Vienna (2,5-hour option only).
Where does it start?
Meet your guide in front of Schullin "Watches in the Looshaus", Michaelerplatz 3, 1010 Vienna
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in Arabic, German, Russian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, English, Croatian, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 71 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Vienna.