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Hofburg & Sisi Museum

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Hofburg & Sisi Museum, Vienna

In a nutshell

The imperial palace of the Habsburgs, with the Imperial Apartments, the Sisi Museum about Empress Elisabeth and the silver collection.

Rating & popularity

#4 of 7

in our Vienna guide

Visit duration

3 h

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The imperial palace of the Habsburgs, with the Imperial Apartments, the Sisi Museum about Empress Elisabeth and the silver collection.

Know before you go

A combined ticket covers the apartments, the museum and the silver. Allow two hours.

What to book

A skip-the-line ticket with an audio guide.

What to check before you pay

  • Check the length – three hours in a museum is plenty for most people.
  • See whether the tour covers highlights or a theme.
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Hofburg & Sisi Museum tours & tickets

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Explore the Hofburg Palace Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with these skip the line tickets to the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments at Hofburg. Discover the imperial apartments of Empress Elisabeth and Emperor Francis Josef, inside the palace, delve into 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. Learn about the beloved empress "Sisi", the imperial House of Habsburg with audio guide. Discover the secrets of the Hofburg Palace Courtyards and Gardens, admire the numerous statues and fountains of Heldenplatz and Burggarten. This ticket includes audio guides and or tour descriptions in 13 languages depending on availability.

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