The 15 Best Hofburg & Sisi Museum Tours

1.Skip-the-Line Sisi Museum, Hofburg and Gardens Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,918 reviews · 2h 30m · from $61Our pick

Spend 2.5 hours with a licensed guide at the Hofburg, including timed-entry access to the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments, palace courtyards, the Spanish Riding School and Burggarten. Tours run in one selected language, with guides such as Alex, Mario and Mirko appearing on different departures. Expect close-up palace history, lively storytelling and some crowded museum rooms.

“i loved it all! perfect to know more about sisi, franz joseph and franz! the guide was an actual austrian who spoke spanish, not a translation device, which made it even better!”

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2.Imperial Treasury in the Hofburg Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,791 reviews · 1 day · from $18

Visit the Imperial Treasury in the Hofburg Palace’s Swiss Wing, where you’ll see the Austrian Imperial Crown, Holy Roman Empire regalia, Empress Elisabeth’s jewelry and legendary objects such as the Holy Lance and a giant agate bowl. The ticket covers admission, not a guided tour or audio guide. Plan about an hour or more to explore.

“Alex was perfect. Extremely knowledgeable and did a great job!”

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3.Hofburg and Empress Sisi Museum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,460 reviews · 2 hours · from $56

Walk from Albertinaplatz through Vienna’s imperial center with a live guide, then visit the Hofburg, Sisi Museum and imperial apartments with skip-the-line entry. The two-hour tour also passes the Augustinian Church and Lipizzaner stables, ending in the Volksgarten. Tours run in English, Spanish and German, with a small-group option.

“raffi was an amazing guide, very knowledgeable, gave many details about the history of the palace and very entertaining with stories of the Hofburg family.”

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4.Skip-the-Line Hofburg and Empress Sisi Museum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 801 reviews · 2 hours · from $55

Walk through the Hofburg’s Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments with a live guide, then cross the courtyards and Heroes’ Square and pass the Spanish Riding School. Guides such as Claudia, Michael and Petra bring Sisi’s story and Habsburg history to life with clear explanations and personal anecdotes. The tour lasts two hours and costs $55 per person.

“Our guide Christine was so knowledgeable and engaging. Fantastic tour, We learned so much.”

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5.“Sisi’s Amazing Journey” Virtual Reality Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 673 reviews · 30 min · from $14Best value

Join Empress Sisi for a 30-minute virtual reality tour of old Vienna. Hear 20 humorous anecdotes, ride a simulated boat through the city’s canals, explore its underworld, meet the imperial family at Schönbrunn Palace, then fly over Vienna in a 360-degree panorama.

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6.Imperial Treasury & New Hofburg Palace Combo Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 614 reviews · 10 days · from $40

This flexible combo ticket covers the Imperial Treasury in the Hofburg’s Swiss Wing and the New Hofburg Palace, where an audio guide traces Habsburg history. See imperial crowns, a famed emerald, armor, historic instruments, and a fortepiano Mozart played. You can visit the two sites on separate days within 10 days of first use.

“Fantastic experience at the Hofman Palace. Grand setting. Lots of armoury pieces. It Was a bit hard to find the Imperial Treasury Museum. There was no sign or anything”

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7.New Hofburg Palace Audio-Guided Tour & Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 566 reviews · 1 hour · from $27

Enter the New Hofburg Palace at Weltmuseum Wien and explore its exhibitions with an audio guide in nine languages. Hear the story of the Habsburgs, see the Imperial Armoury and historic musical instruments, and look for a fortepiano once played by Mozart. Allow about an hour, or longer if you want to take your time.

“Great way to learn history of one of Viennas monarchs and understand the dichotomy of the joint Spanish / Austrian throne.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 449 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $57

In 2.5 hours, a licensed guide takes you from Michaelerplatz through the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments, then across Hofburg courtyards, Heldenplatz and Burggarten. Timed museum entry is included, while the Spanish Riding School stop is an exterior look at its famous Lipizzaner stables. Tours run in one selected language, with groups capped at 25.

“Alex our guide had excellent knowledge and made the experience great well worth doing and booking in advance!”

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9.Concert Tickets for Vienna Hofburg Orchestra

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 330 reviews · from $63

Spend 90 minutes with the Vienna Hofburg Orchestra, up to 40 musicians, opera soloists, and ballet performers. The concert features Mozart, the Strauss family, and operetta favorites. The venue varies by date, with performances at the Hofburg, Konzerthaus, or Gartenpalais Liechtenstein.

“Lovely evening listening to music in a beautiful concert hall. Only thing is they need to monitor cell phones better. I paid to watch a concert performance and not cell phones recording in front of me. But amazing performance and conductor was brilliant!”

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10.Hofburg Palace and Sisi Museum Skip-the-Line Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 223 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $249

Explore Hofburg with a private guide who brings Empress Sisi’s personal objects and imperial rooms to life. Choose a two-hour palace visit, add the Imperial Treasury, extend the walk through Vienna’s Old Town, or include private car transfers from your accommodation. Guides speak 12 languages; Mark is one guide named in tour feedback.

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11.Strauss and Mozart Concert at Hofburg Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 214 reviews · 1h 30m · from $106

The Wiener Hofburg Orchester performs a 90-minute concert of Mozart, Strauss family favorites, and operetta music in the Hofburg Palace. Expect up to 40 musicians, opera singers, and ballet dancers, plus the playful performance traditions associated with Vienna. Choose a seating category before booking; the program may change.

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12.Skip-the-Line Hofburg Ticket & Sisi Museum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 134 reviews · from $241

Meet your licensed guide at Michaelerplatz for a two-hour small-group tour of the Hofburg’s Imperial Apartments and Sisi Museum. See 24 rooms, including Elisabeth’s dressing room, and more than 300 personal items linked to her life. Guides include Romana and Ute. Timed entry skips the ticket-office line, though security checks may still mean a wait.

“Our guide Ute has high communication skills and a great knowledge of the museum”

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13.Ticket for Sisi’s Amazing Journey

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 73 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $14

Spend about 30 minutes with Empress Elisabeth, known as Sisi, in an indoor attraction in Vienna. A short introduction leads into a virtual reality boat ride through scenes including underground canals, palace rooms and a panoramic flight above the city. The experience also features Sisi’s wedding-day crowd, valet Ketterl and the boat’s helmsman. Admission is by mobile ticket.

“It's worth it if you're a fan of Sisi, or if you appreciate her story.”

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14.Hofburg Imperial Palace and Sisi Museum Skip the line tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 64 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $57

Walk from Augustinerkirche to the Hofburg and Sisi Museum, then finish in the Volksgarten. A licensed local guide connects Habsburg history with Sisi’s life; admission is included for the palace and museum. The tour lasts about two hours, though you may want to allow longer, and groups can reach 25 people.

“Anastasia, was my tour guide and I really enjoyed her company. She’s is very knowledgeable and passionate about her work.”

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15.Hofburg Palace, Sisi Museum Vienna Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 59 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $255

A private guide leads you through the Hofburg’s Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments, with timed-entry tickets included. Longer options add the Imperial Treasury and, on the four-hour tour, an Old Town walk to St. Stephen’s Cathedral. The 2.5-hour option includes hotel pickup and return transfer. Guides such as Ute, Maria and Robert have earned particular praise for clear, lively explanations.

“What a wonderful tour we took at sisi palace! Tour guide was soooo very knowledgeable and kept the tour very interesting!!! I think this tour is absolute must for Vienna!”

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