The secrets of Hofburg Tour
Dive into the heart of Austrian royalty with our exclusive Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments Tour. On this private tour you will uncover the life of Empress Elisabeth, affectionately known as Sisi, through her personal artifacts and portraits, offering a rare glimpse into the private world of a figure shrouded in myth and beauty. It’s your chance to explore the depths of an empress’s soul, making the Sisi Museum an unforgettable experience for history buffs and culture enthusiasts alike.
We will then continue the royal adventure in the Imperial Apartments, where the lavish lifestyle of Europe’s longest-reigning dynasty comes to life. Each room is a showcase of the richness, the power and the elegance of imperial living. After the tour, you will be equipped with much knowledge and insights that will enrich the rest of your Vienna visit.
Tour highlights
Discover Hofburg Palace: Hear the story of one of Europe’s largest palaces.
Get to know Sisi: Understand why she is one of the most famous royals who’s admired and loved to this day.
Witness true imperial beauty: Learn about the life of the imperial family and see how they used to live.
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Why book our Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments Tour?
This tour is perfect for those who want to get the most out of their visit to Hofburg Palace. Instead of merely walking through the displays or palace rooms, our guides will bring them to life with fascinating tales. The tour will add depth not only to the Sisi museum and imperial apartments visit but in general to your experience in Vienna. Much of what you will hear will also be relevant as you explore the beautiful streets of the old town.
Important details:
Tour time: This tour is an exclusive, private tour. Simply contact us to choose the time in advance.
Duration: The tour lasts approximately 1.5-2 hours.
Guide: One of our awesome guides is looking forward to meeting you.
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Children: This tour is excellent for children who love stories, secrets and history.
Accessibility: This tour is wheelchair accessible.
What to wear: Comfortable shoes!
Interested in a public tour?
Upon request we can publish a public tour to reduce the tour’s price per person. A public tour costs 35 euros per participant (not including the entrance ticket’s price) and requires a minimum of 6 participants.
Tour conditions:
Minimum number of participants: The tour takes place as a private tour but can also be opened as a public tour upon request. It will take place as a public tour if at least 6 people are registered. In case there aren’t enough participants, we will unfortunately cancel the tour and issue you a full refund.
Cancellation policy: You can cancel your booking up to 48 hours in advance. If you cancel your booking less than 48 hours before the tour we won’t be able to issue a refund. Certain exceptions apply such as emergency situations. Please note, we reserve the right to cancel the tour up to 48 hours in advance too. We will do so if our guide is unavailable due to a sudden change or if we do not have the minimum number of participants required for the tour.
Pictures and videos: Please be aware that we might take photos and videos during the tour. If you don’t want to appear in any Secret Vienna promotional pictures, please let us know by sending us a message.
Copyrights: The content of the tour is produced by our hard working team of licensed guides. Therefore, recording the tour or taking pictures of artefacts and material used by the guide is strictly forbidden.
