The 15 Best Hofburg & Sisi Museum Tours in Vienna

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

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

Explore Vienna’s Hofburg with a licensed guide such as Alex, Mario, Nicole, or Mirko. You’ll visit the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments, then walk through palace courtyards, Heldenplatz, the Spanish Riding School area, and Burggarten in a single language.

“Excellent communication from the tour provider before the tour to ensure the meeting point was easy for everyone to find. The tour guide, Mario, was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic and kept the tour running well. Plenty of opportunities to take photos.”

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2.Imperial Treasury in the Hofburg Palace

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

Enter the Hofburg’s Swiss Wing to see Habsburg crowns, imperial regalia, religious relics, Empress Elisabeth’s jewelry, and legendary objects such as the Holy Lance and agate Holy Grail. The $18 ticket is self-guided, with audio guidance available separately.

“Unfortunately, I did not give myself enough time to appreciate this experiance. give yourself plenty of time as it is well presented.”

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3.Hofburg and Empress Sisi Museum Guided Tour

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

Walk from Albertinaplatz to the Hofburg with a live English, Spanish, or German guide. Hear Sisi’s story, visit the Augustinian Church, Lipizzaner stables, imperial courtyards, Sisi Museum, and apartments. Guides such as Siri, Dieter, Anna, and Michael are praised for clear, lively storytelling.

“This tour was wonderful and I would happily recommend it. Anna, our guide, was so friendly and pleasant, so knowledgeable on the topic and gave a thorough and professional tour, taking into account individual abilities. This was so much better than using an audio guide as you could ask questions and Anna gave lots of hints and tips on other things to do / places to go in the locality. I will definitely book another of tours given by this organisation in the future.”

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

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

Spend two hours exploring the Hofburg’s Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments with a live English, German, or Italian guide. Guides such as Claudia, Michael, Petra, and Kristina are praised for lively stories and clear history. You’ll also see Heroes’ Square, Josefplatz, and the Spanish Riding School.

“Our guide Karen was very friendly and very informative during the tour and always ready to answer questions.A very enjoyable couple of hours.”

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

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

Follow Empress Sisi through old Vienna in a 30-minute virtual reality show. Ride a simulated boat along Vienna’s canals, hear 20 humorous stories, visit the city’s underworld, meet the imperial family at Schönbrunn Palace, and finish with a 360-degree flight over Vienna.

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6.Imperial Treasury & New Hofburg Palace Combo Ticket

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

See the Habsburgs’ Imperial Treasury in the Swiss Wing, then explore New Hofburg Palace with a multilingual audio guide. Your ticket also covers the Imperial Armoury, historic instruments, and Weltmuseum Wien. It is self-guided, wheelchair accessible, and valid for 10 days after first use.

“The treasury was great seeing all the wonderful jewels on display. The Hofburg Palace was also good seeing the history of Vienna.”

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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 at Heldenplatz for a self-guided audio tour in nine languages. See the Imperial Armoury, historic instruments, Mozart’s fortepiano, a Haydn wax bust, and rooms tied to the Habsburg dynasty. Allow an hour for the main route, or longer for the full museum.

“Easy to find ticket counter. Overall nice place. Signage pointing out the numbers of exhibits for audio guide could be clearer. Exhibit is comprised of 50% suits of armor and 50% antique music instruments- or it felt like it. If those aren’t your main interests- just photograph the outside.”

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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

Explore Vienna’s Hofburg Palace with a licensed guide, timed entry to the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments, and walks through Michaelerplatz, Heldenplatz, Burggarten, and the Spanish Riding School area. Expect lively storytelling, a group of up to 25, and about two and a half hours on foot.

“Alex was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable, he gave us an overview of the area before delving into the particulars of each museum. We had a great time!”

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9.Concert Tickets for Vienna Hofburg Orchestra

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

Spend 90 minutes with up to 40 musicians performing Mozart, Strauss, operetta favorites, vocal duets, and ballet selections. Concert locations vary among the Hofburg, Konzerthaus, and Liechtenstein Palace. Arrive early for the best chance at comfortable, well-positioned seats.

“Only one complaint: the conductor should introduce each piece so we know what is being played.”

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

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

Meet your private guide near Michaelerplatz for a focused tour of Hofburg Palace, Sisi Museum, and the Imperial Apartments. Upgrade for the Imperial Treasury, an Old Town walk, or hotel transfers. Tours are available in 12 languages, with private groups and timed entry.

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11.Strauss and Mozart Concert at Hofburg Palace

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

Spend 90 minutes in Vienna’s Hofburg Palace with the Vienna Hofburg Orchestra. Hear Mozart, the Strauss family, Kalman, and Lehár performed by up to 40 musicians, opera singers, and ballet dancers, with musical jokes, polkas, waltzes, and several seating categories.

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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 Hofburg Palace. See 24 Imperial Apartment rooms, the ministerial conference room, and Sisi’s personal belongings. Guides include Romana and Ute, with tours in seven languages.

“Our guide was excellent, really professional and warmly to me and my family. 2 hours passed quickly with learning lots of historical things with an excited way. We appreciated for every minute with her, thank you Romana 😊”

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

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

Explore Vienna’s Hofburg with a local English-speaking guide, visit the Sisi Museum and Augustinerkirche, and finish in the Volksgarten. Guides such as Siri, Lisa, Raphael, and Alessandra bring Habsburg stories to life. The two-hour walk costs $57.52 and includes palace admission.

“We had a wonderful experience with Lisa our tour guide! She was very knowledgeable and taught us so much!! We highly recommend this tour and if you can get Lisa as your tour guide you will be so glad!”

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14.Vienna Hofburg Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket Sisi Museum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $254

Meet near Michaelerplatz for a private, English-language tour of Vienna’s Hofburg. Your guide leads you through 24 imperial rooms, the Sisi Museum, and court collections, adding stories about Elisabeth, the Habsburgs, and palace life. Guides such as Ute, Karin, Amela, and Robert are praised for lively, tailored explanations.

“Romana had so many great stories to tell that brought the objects on display to life. She obviously loves what she does, and the history of Austria, sharing this throughout the tour.”

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15.Empress Sisi – The Lady Di of Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Follow Empress Elisabeth, known as Sisi, through Vienna’s historic center with a guide such as Lisa. Visit a memorial garden, walk old aristocratic paths, and finish at the Capuchin Crypt. The two-hour English tour starts and ends at Café Mozart, with groups capped at 10.

“Non abbiamo trovato la Guida all’appuntamento previsto e nell’orario stabilito Ho già chiesto il rimborso ma per ora nessuna notizia”

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