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Vienna: Hofburg and Empress Sisi Museum Guided Tour

1. Vienna: Hofburg and Empress Sisi Museum Guided Tour

Hear about the life of Empress Elisabeth (commonly known as Sisi), of Austria-Hungary on a guided walking tour of Vienna. Meet your guide at the Albertina and make your way straight to the Hofburg, where you will explore the former Imperial Apartments. Discover more about the daily life of the Empress. Then, visit the Augustinian Church where the Bavarian princess married Emperor Franz Josef in 1854. Afterwards, pay a visit to her favourite confectioner, her favourite jeweller, as well as other shops where Sisi liked to indulge in some retail therapy. Hear anecdotes and curiosities about the life of the famous empress and be amazed by her complex character and personality. Finally, have the option of booking an additional visit to the Imperial Crypt. Located beneath the Capuchin Church, see Sisi's final resting place as well as the burial sites of other famous figures of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Vienna: Hofburg Palace, Sisi Museum & Silver Collection Tour

2. Vienna: Hofburg Palace, Sisi Museum & Silver Collection Tour

Discover the highlights of Vienna, including the Hofburg Imperial Palace Complex, the Silver Collection, the Imperial Treasury, and the quaint Old Town with a private guide. Choose between the 2-, 2.5-, 3-, and 4-hour tours and an optional pickup. Don't miss the Hofburg Imperial Palace Complex during your visit to Vienna. It was the residence of the Habsburgs for over 600 years and thus the center of the Holy Roman Empire. Get a feel for the essence and explore the whole area inside with a private guide. 2-hour tourDuring the 2-hour tour, step inside the Hofburg Imperial Palace Complex and discover the Conference Room, which was used for the ministerial conferences that were chaired by the emperor. See the whole interior with 24 different rooms, including the private bedrooms of the imperial couple, their Guest Salons, and Elisabeth's Dressing Room. The Silver Collection with valuable porcelain and crystal glasses will give you an insight into the court dining culture of the imperial dynasty. At the Sisi Museum, see over 300 personal items that belonged to Elizabeth, including her dresses, parasols, gloves, and beauty preparations. 2.5-Hour TourChoose the 2.5-hour option to take advantage of private transportation to the Hofburg Palace in an air-conditioned vehicle. Enjoy a hassle-free journey from your accommodation in Vienna. At the end of the 2-hour tour of the Palace, you will be driven back to your accommodation. 3-Hour Tour Extend the tour to 3 hours to also visit the Imperial Treasury (Kaiserliche Schatzkammer Wien). Use your entrance tickets to explore one of the largest collections of the Holy Roman Empire and Austrian heritage. Inside you will find the Imperial Crown, famous Holy Lance, Order of the Golden Fleece, and much more. 4-Hour Tour If you choose the 4-hour option you will also see the selected highlights of Vienna Old Town. Learn interesting facts and legends about the city and see St. Stephan’s Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, and the Column of The Trinity. Your local guide will lead you through multiple alleys and areas of the city.

Vienna: Sisi Museum, Imperial Apartments, and Hofburg Tour

3. Vienna: Sisi Museum, Imperial Apartments, and Hofburg Tour

Immerse yourself in the fascinating history and legends of the Hofburg inside (Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments) and/or outside (Heldenplatz and Burggarten). Join our passionate Local Guide on a group tour of up to 25 people and discover the imperial secrets! Explore the heritage of the House of Habsburgs in an easy-to-understand way. Book a 1-hour 15-minute tour inside the Hofburg Palace to visit the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments with a Professional Guide. With skip-the-line timed tickets you can enter the palace without waiting in line and enjoy a guided tour of its most visited exhibitions. The Sisi Museum displays over 300 personal items of Empress Elisabeth, including her beautiful dresses, elegant parasols, and expensive beauty products. Your Expert Guide will bring you closer to Sisi and her tragic life story, and show you the private apartments of the Empress and Emperor Franz Joseph. Throughout the tour, you will discover the imperial heritage of the Habsburg family along with interesting stories about their court life. The tour will be conducted in English with no other language commentary that could be distracting on other group tours. Book a 1-hour tour of the Hofburg Gardens to explore the palace's exterior grounds, including the elegant inner couryards, Heldenplatz and Burggarten, with a Professional Guide. On this group tour you can discover the palace’s rich history and impressive architecture from the outside, as your Expert Guide will show you the best place views, monuments and gardens. The palace exteriors and surroundings are a great place to experience the living history of the Hofburg. If you're lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of the world-famous White Stallions from the Spanish Riding School entering their stables or strolling around the Burggarten. Book a 2-hour 15-minute tour to visit the Sisi Museum, Imperial Apartments, Heldenplatz and Burggarten at Hofburg! This combined experience allows you to admire the imperial palace and gardens inside and out and go deeper into the history of the imperial House of Habsburgs. The group size will be limited to 25 people.

Vienna: Skip-the-Line Hofburg Ticket & Sisi Museum Tour

4. Vienna: Skip-the-Line Hofburg Ticket & Sisi Museum Tour

Enjoy priority entry access and step inside the famous the Hofburg Imperial Palace, as well as the Sisi Museum, alongside a knowledgeable guide who will lead you on a guided tour of the impressive complex.  Walk inside this magnificent castle and discover the conference room, which was used for the ministerial conferences that were chaired by the emperor.  See 24 different rooms including the private bedrooms of the imperial couple, their saloons for guests, and Elisabeth's dressing room. Enter the Sisi Museum with over 300 personal items that belonged to Elisabeth like her dresses, parasols, gloves, and her unique beauty preparations.

Vienna: City Introduction in-App Guide & Audio

5. Vienna: City Introduction in-App Guide & Audio

Explore the beautiful city of Vienna on a self-guided walking tour. You will receive the instructions on your voucher after booking. See the Clock Museum, Natural History Museum, City Hall, and many more highlights of Vienna at your own pace. After downloading the app, start your tour at the City Hall of Vienna. See the University of Vienna, Clock museum, and Anker Clock and learn about Vienna's symbol St. Stephen's Cathedral.  Admire the immense Hofburg and click photos of the Peterskirche. Then head to the Natural History Museum and get transported to another world. Learn about the world-famous Mozart and admire the Vienna State Opera with its excellent acoustics.  You will also visit the House of Music, and Albertina Museum, and learn about Kaisergruft.  The icing on the cake of this unique tour will be the Johann Strauß Denkmal, with its imposing monument. During the tour, choose to pause the app at any time to take a break or spend some more time seeing the sights.  Learn about stories and urban legends associated with the city or monuments of the city. Enjoy the tour with your friends and family and learn about the city as you wander around.

Skip-the-line Imperial Treasury Vienna Private Guided Tour

6. Skip-the-line Imperial Treasury Vienna Private Guided Tour

"The Imperial Treasury at the Hofburg Palace is considered the most important treasury in the world, containing a priceless collection of secular and ecclesiastical treasures assembled by the Imperial House of Habsburg over the centuries. On this private tour you can skip the lines and discover the history of these rare treasures with an Expert Guide. See historical symbols of power! Book a 2-hour tour of the Imperial Treasury Vienna to go on a journey through 1000 years of European history. Your Private Guide will surprise you with discoveries and insights that reveal the secrets of the Burgundian inheritance, the Holy Roman Empire and the Austrian Empire. You will follow the story of the rise and fall of the imperial House of Habsburg, one of the most prominent and important dynasties in European history. The Imperial Treasury contains symbols of power designed to attest to the political sovereignty of the Hofburg family, such as the priceless Imperial Crown and Sword of the Holy Roman Empire and the Austrian Crown Jewels. On display are also the Burgundian Treasury, Bohemian Crown Jewels, the treasury of the Order of the Golden Fleece, various valuable gems and rare treasures like the Agate bowl from Late Antiquity. Together with your Expert Guide you will discover the fascinating stories and myths surrounding each of the items. You will also take a walk around the Hofburg Palace and Heldenplatz, learning more about the imperial history of Austria. Choose the 3-hour option to book an estimated 1-hour round-trip transfer and a 2-hour guided tour of the Imperial Treasury Vienna with skip-the-line tickets. Private car transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation can save you a lot of time and effort if you're staying outside the Gothic Quarter. We will arrange a 5-Star Driver and a private car exclusively for your group to make it easier to join this tour. Book a 4-hour tour to visit the Imperial Treasury, Sisi Museum, Imperial Apartments and Silver Collection at the Hofburg Palace! Skip-the-line tickets are included to save time. This extended tour allows you to dive deeper into the history of Austria and see how the imperial family lived and worked until the end of the monarchy in 1918. You will see the private apartments of Franz Joseph and Elisabeth of Bavaria, their valuable silver collection and Sisi’s personal items. Choose the 5-hour option to enjoy private car transfers with an extended 4-hour guided tour of the Imperial Treasury, Sisi Museum, Imperial Apartments and Silver Collection at the Hofburg Palace. The estimated 30-minute round-trip transfer includes pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in a clean, air-conditioned car, van or minibus, depending on the size of your group. "

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What people are saying about Sisi Museum

Overall rating

4.7 / 5

based on 280 reviews

Excellent commentary and description by our guide put the Habsburg dynasty in perspective. Our guide, Ute, brought people and events to life for a fascinating experience. Would highly recommend this tour!

The 3-hour tour of the Imperial Apartments was very interesting and, thanks to our guide "Franz-Josef", very entertaining and funny. Definitely highly recommended!

Tour guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating with us. It was great to have a private tour so we could go at our own pace.

Excellent. Very interesting and informative. A must do for any visitor.

Very detailed and thorough tour, taught us a lot about Vienna!