
Sisi Museum, Hofburg Palace, and Gardens: Skip The Line + Guided Tour

About
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 a 5-star licensed guide, all guests can enjoy a high-quality experience with easy-to-understand commentary in English.
With pre-booked timed tickets, you will save time and skip the ticket line to the “Sisi Museum” and the Imperial Apartment at Hofburg. The 2.5-hour guided tour includes the Sisi Museum within the “Hofburg Palace,” and the courtyard and gardens. 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”.
What's Included
- Guided tour of the Sisi Museum, Imperial Apartments, Hofburg Courtyards, and Gardens
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments at Hofburg
- Free admission to the Hofburg Courtyards and Gardens
What's Not Included
- Gratuities (optional)
Must Know
- Luggage storage is not available; do not bring clothes, umbrellas, large bags, suitcases, scooters, or other such items
- The itinerary may be altered in case of extreme weather, such as heavy snow. From 8 November to 31 December, you can visit a local Christmas market instead
Good to Know
- The Sisi Museum is under renovation, so access to certain rooms and exhibitions is restricted. From 6 October to 18 November, the museum will be closed, so you will visit only the Imperial Apartments. A shorter 2-hour tour is provided during this period
- The gardens are not green or illuminated in winter. For this reason, book a morning tour
- Headsets will be provided for groups of more than 18 people
- Not suitable for people with disabilities
- Pets are not allowed
Instructions
On-site usage
- To meet your guide, wait on the street edge by the roundabout. Stand near the street curb, 10–15 m away from the Looshaus building. Do not enter the shop
- Meet your guide in front of Schullin “Watches in the Looshaus”. It is a white building with a green-grey marble facade, a gold Schullin inscription, and 4 columns at the entrance
- Arrive 10 minutes before the tour starts. Latecomers cannot join the tour or receive a refund
Some of the Landmarks Included


Sisi Museum

Sisi's Amazing Journey
Meeting Point
Get There
Michaelerkuppel, Vienna
1010
Reschedule and cancellation policy
Cancel for free until 1 day before your scheduled timeslot and get a full refund.
Free Cancellation
Cancel for free until 1 day before your scheduled timeslot and get a full refund.
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