Skip the Line Empress Sisi Museum, Hofburg & State Apartments
Overview
Skip the ticket lines and discover the fascinating world of Empress Elisabeth (Sisi) on a guided tour of Vienna's iconic Hofburg Palace. Visit the Sisi Museum, explore the magnificent Imperial Apartments, and stroll through the historic Hofburg Courtyard while your licensed guide brings the Habsburg dynasty to life. Along the way, pass the famous Spanish Riding School to catch a glimpse of the renowned Lipizzaner stallions before concluding at the historic Augustinian Church and Josefplatz.
What's Included
- Visit to the Hofburg Courtyards, Heroes' Square and Augustinian Church
- Skip-the-line access to the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments
- Taxes and service fees included
- Guided tour led by a professional tour guide
- Transportation
Meeting Location
In der Burg
1010 Wien, Austria
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Josefsplatz
1010 Wien, Austria
Your tour concludes here.
What To Expect
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Sisi Museum
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
The Hofburg
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Heldenplatz
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Augustinerkirche
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Josefsplatz
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Please note that the museum has reserved entry times. It is important to arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes earlier, as late arrivals cannot be accommodated or refunded.
- After your guided visit to the Sisi Museum and the Imperial Apartments, continue on a walking tour through the historic Hofburg district. Explore Heldenplatz and Josefsplatz, pass by the famous Spanish Riding School and the Augustinian Church, and discover the fascinating history of Vienna's imperial center with your guide.
- Pets are not permitted inside the museum.
- Guests may visit the Augustinerkirche (the Augustinian Church) on their own, as guiding inside the church is not permitted.
- Large bags, suitcases, umbrellas, and baby strollers are not permitted inside the museum and cannot be stored on-site.
- The Sisi Museum will be closed for maintenance from 6 October to 18 November. The tour will still include the Imperial Apartments and Hofburg Gardens and will last approximately 2 hours. The tour price is reduced by €10 per person during this period.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Visit to the Hofburg Courtyards, Heroes' Square and Augustinian Church.
- Skip-the-line access to the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments.
- Taxes and service fees included.
- Guided tour led by a professional tour guide.
- Transportation.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Skip the Line Empress Sisi Museum, Hofburg & State Apartments is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Skip the Line Empress Sisi Museum, Hofburg & State Apartments will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Visit to the Hofburg Courtyards, Heroes' Square and Augustinian Church
- Skip-the-line access to the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments
- Taxes and service fees included
- Guided tour led by a professional tour guide
- Transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Please note that the museum has reserved entry times. It is important to arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes earlier, as late arrivals cannot be accommodated or refunded.
- After your guided visit to the Sisi Museum and the Imperial Apartments, continue on a walking tour through the historic Hofburg district. Explore Heldenplatz and Josefsplatz, pass by the famous Spanish Riding School and the Augustinian Church, and discover the fascinating history of Vienna's imperial center with your guide.
- Pets are not permitted inside the museum.
- Guests may visit the Augustinerkirche (the Augustinian Church) on their own, as guiding inside the church is not permitted.
- Large bags, suitcases, umbrellas, and baby strollers are not permitted inside the museum and cannot be stored on-site.
- The Sisi Museum will be closed for maintenance from 6 October to 18 November. The tour will still include the Imperial Apartments and Hofburg Gardens and will last approximately 2 hours. The tour price is reduced by €10 per person during this period.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
