Vienna Hofburg Palace Tour with Skip-the-Line Sisi Museum and Gardens
by Rosotravel Vienna Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€104.32Overview
Participants meet their guide at Michaelerplatz in front of the Schullin building to begin a walking tour of Vienna’s Hofburg Palace complex. The tour lasts about two and a half hours and includes visits to the Sisi Museum, Imperial Apartments, the courtyards, Heldenplatz, and Burggarten. The guide starts with an introduction at Michaelerplatz, a historic square surrounded by Baroque architecture. Next, the group passes the Spanish Riding School stables to learn about the Lipizzaner horses and Austria’s equestrian tradition. The tour then moves inside with skip-the-line access to the Sisi Museum, where visitors see personal belongings of Empress Elisabeth and explore the Imperial Apartments, learning about the daily life of the Habsburg rulers. After the museum, the group visits Heldenplatz, Vienna’s Heroes’ Square, where the guide explains its historical significance and points out views of the Ringstraße landmarks including the Parliament and City Hall. The walk continues to Burggarten, a quiet garden once private to the imperial family, where guests can see the Mozart statue and views of nearby cathedrals. The tour concludes with a walk through the Hofburg Palace courtyards and wings, highlighting architectural features and historical points such as the Imperial Treasury and Vienna Boys’ Choir, finishing with a group photo. The tour includes a licensed guide speaking one language, headsets for groups of 18 or more, and skip-the-line tickets to the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments. The garden areas are free to enter. The tour is not suitable for people with disabilities and requires punctual arrival. Some areas of the Sisi Museum may be closed during 2025 renovations. In winter months, garden visits may be replaced with a visit to a local Christmas Market if weather conditions require.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Michaelerplatz
Meet the guide in front of Schullin "Watches in the Looshaus" at Michaelerplatz 3. The building features a green-grey marble facade with four columns and a gold "SCHULLIN" sign above the entrance. The guide introduces Michaelerplatz, a historic square surrounded by Baroque architecture and the Hofburg Palace.
10 min
Spanish Riding School
View the stables of the Spanish Riding School, home to the Lipizzaner horses. The guide explains Austria’s long-standing equestrian tradition.
10 min
Sisi Museum
Enter the Sisi Museum with skip-the-line access to see Empress Elisabeth’s personal belongings and learn about her life. Visit the Imperial Apartments to understand the daily routines of Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth, including the palace’s rich décor and courtly stories.
60 min
Heldenplatz
Visit Heldenplatz, Vienna’s Heroes’ Square, and learn about its historical events. The guide points out views of Ringstraße landmarks such as the Parliament, City Hall, National Theater, Museum of Fine Art, and Natural History Museum.
30 min
Burggarten
Walk through Burggarten, once the imperial family’s private garden. See the Mozart statue and enjoy views of St Stephen’s Cathedral and St Augustine’s Church in this quiet green space.
30 min
Hofburg Palace Courtyards
Explore the Hofburg Palace’s grand courtyards and wings, the former seat of the Habsburg emperors. The guide highlights the Imperial Treasury, the Oldest Chapel, and Vienna Boys’ Choir. The tour ends with a group photo.
10 min
Meeting point
Meet your guide in front of Schullin, Michaelerplatz 3, 1010 Vienna (48.208338, 16.366696). It's a white building with a green-grey marble facade, the inscription "SCHULLIN" in gold, and 4 columns at the entrance.
End point
Meet your guide in front of Schullin, Michaelerplatz 3, 1010 Vienna (48.208338, 16.366696). It's a white building with a green-grey marble facade, the inscription "SCHULLIN" in gold, and 4 columns at the entrance.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Vienna Hofburg Palace Tour with Skip-the-Line Sisi Museum and Gardens
by Rosotravel Vienna Tours
Choose from 5 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€104.32Overview
Participants meet their guide at Michaelerplatz in front of the Schullin building to begin a walking tour of Vienna’s Hofburg Palace complex. The tour lasts about two and a half hours and includes visits to the Sisi Museum, Imperial Apartments, the courtyards, Heldenplatz, and Burggarten. The guide starts with an introduction at Michaelerplatz, a historic square surrounded by Baroque architecture. Next, the group passes the Spanish Riding School stables to learn about the Lipizzaner horses and Austria’s equestrian tradition. The tour then moves inside with skip-the-line access to the Sisi Museum, where visitors see personal belongings of Empress Elisabeth and explore the Imperial Apartments, learning about the daily life of the Habsburg rulers. After the museum, the group visits Heldenplatz, Vienna’s Heroes’ Square, where the guide explains its historical significance and points out views of the Ringstraße landmarks including the Parliament and City Hall. The walk continues to Burggarten, a quiet garden once private to the imperial family, where guests can see the Mozart statue and views of nearby cathedrals. The tour concludes with a walk through the Hofburg Palace courtyards and wings, highlighting architectural features and historical points such as the Imperial Treasury and Vienna Boys’ Choir, finishing with a group photo. The tour includes a licensed guide speaking one language, headsets for groups of 18 or more, and skip-the-line tickets to the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments. The garden areas are free to enter. The tour is not suitable for people with disabilities and requires punctual arrival. Some areas of the Sisi Museum may be closed during 2025 renovations. In winter months, garden visits may be replaced with a visit to a local Christmas Market if weather conditions require.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Michaelerplatz
Meet the guide in front of Schullin "Watches in the Looshaus" at Michaelerplatz 3. The building features a green-grey marble facade with four columns and a gold "SCHULLIN" sign above the entrance. The guide introduces Michaelerplatz, a historic square surrounded by Baroque architecture and the Hofburg Palace.
10 min
Spanish Riding School
View the stables of the Spanish Riding School, home to the Lipizzaner horses. The guide explains Austria’s long-standing equestrian tradition.
10 min
Sisi Museum
Enter the Sisi Museum with skip-the-line access to see Empress Elisabeth’s personal belongings and learn about her life. Visit the Imperial Apartments to understand the daily routines of Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth, including the palace’s rich décor and courtly stories.
60 min
Heldenplatz
Visit Heldenplatz, Vienna’s Heroes’ Square, and learn about its historical events. The guide points out views of Ringstraße landmarks such as the Parliament, City Hall, National Theater, Museum of Fine Art, and Natural History Museum.
30 min
Burggarten
Walk through Burggarten, once the imperial family’s private garden. See the Mozart statue and enjoy views of St Stephen’s Cathedral and St Augustine’s Church in this quiet green space.
30 min
Hofburg Palace Courtyards
Explore the Hofburg Palace’s grand courtyards and wings, the former seat of the Habsburg emperors. The guide highlights the Imperial Treasury, the Oldest Chapel, and Vienna Boys’ Choir. The tour ends with a group photo.
10 min
Meeting point
Meet your guide in front of Schullin, Michaelerplatz 3, 1010 Vienna (48.208338, 16.366696). It's a white building with a green-grey marble facade, the inscription "SCHULLIN" in gold, and 4 columns at the entrance.
End point
Meet your guide in front of Schullin, Michaelerplatz 3, 1010 Vienna (48.208338, 16.366696). It's a white building with a green-grey marble facade, the inscription "SCHULLIN" in gold, and 4 columns at the entrance.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.