Hofburg Palace Tour: Explore Habsburg History

Explore Vienna’s Hofburg Palace, uncover Habsburg secrets, and stroll through historic gardens. Discover Empress Sisi’s world with skip-the-line access.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Emperor Franz I - Meet the guide at the statue of Emperor Franz I.
  • Sisi Museum - Discover the Imperial Palace and delve into the fascinating life of Empress Elisabeth, affectionately called Sisi.
  • The Hofburg - Wander through the Hofburg Courtyard, where the splendor of imperial Vienna is showcased through historic architecture and…
What's Included
  • Guided tour with professional guide
  • Visit Hofburg Courtyards, Heroes’ Square, Augustinian Church
  • Skip-the-line access to Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments
What's Not Included
  • Transportation
Additional Information

Embark on a guided skip-the-line tour of Vienna’s Hofburg Imperial Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and delve into the fascinating history of the Habsburg dynasty. The adventure starts at the statue of Emperor Franz I, where the guide will share intriguing tales about Empress Elisabeth, affectionately known as Sisi, as participants explore the…

Location
Emperor Franz I
In der Burg
Your guide will be waiting by the Emperor Franz I statue at Hofburg Palace, holding a sign for easy recognition. Take the U3 subway to Herrengasse station. From there, walk about 5 minutes towards the Innerer Burghof courtyard inside the palace complex.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Vahap
Nov 18, 2025
Amazing Tour - It was a amazing tour. I learned many things about the history of Vienna, and our guide was really great as well. Thanks for everything…
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Mariagabriela_c
Nov 14, 2025
Super recommended - The guide explains super well. Includes the Sisi Museum but Hofburg Palace is toured only on the outside, functions as a museum of exhibits that change according to the season
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Ivann1872
Nov 10, 2025
A lovely Tour in Vienna! - That was a great tour! Our guide was engaging and clearly passionate about Vienna’s history. The stories about Sisi and the Habsburgs weren’t just interesting, they made the city feel more alive and meaningful. Walking through city and Hofburg with that context really added depth. Highly recommendable!
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Selman
Nov 10, 2025
Wonderful Experience in Vienna! - The tour was absolutely amazing! Our guide was super friendly and knowledgeable, and visiting the Sisi Museum was such a unique experience. I learned so much and really felt the imperial atmosphere of Vienna.
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Lonnie_m
Nov 5, 2025
Don't Miss This One! - Petra was a fantastic tour guide! This tour was a highlight for us. Petra was so knowledgeable, easy to follow and very friendly! She shared so many things that we did not hear elsewhere. We highly recommend this tour!
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Francotommaso_p
Nov 4, 2025
A journey into the past - A journey into the past thanks to the guide who with disarming enthusiasm introduced us to the story of Princess Sissi. Finally, it allowed us to participate in a classical music concert with a fabulous quartet. Great experience. Thank you.
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Jeanne_b
Nov 2, 2025
Sisi - Presented a different view of Sisi than what the Hungarian guide gave in Budapest. Gave info on other places to visit
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Rick_k
Oct 21, 2025
Hofburg Sisi museum - This was an informative and well-orchestrated tour of the Hofburg. Our guide was very knowledgeable and provided many details of the empire's history.
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Melanie_s
Nov 24, 2025
The tour guide was not... - The tour guide was not very good and the museum was very small and cramped. We were also forced to stand outside in freezing weather for 40 min to wait for latecomers.
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Lisa_k
Oct 23, 2025
Not good…the email... - Not good…the email With the directions were not enough information…went to The Joseph Franz statue nobody was there. We even got there early. Called the tour operator and he was going to send me his location on what’s app, never received it. Never found him nor did he look for us. I emailed requesting our money back and no response .
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From $53
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).