Hofburg & the Imperial Rooms: 15 Ways In

1.Skip-the-Line Sisi Museum, Hofburg and Gardens Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,918 reviews · 2h 30m · from $61Our pick

Spend 150 minutes with a licensed guide at Vienna’s Hofburg. Visit the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments, then walk through palace courtyards, Heldenplatz, the Spanish Riding School area, and Burggarten. Guides such as Alex, Mario, Nicole, and Mirko are praised for lively storytelling in English, Spanish, German, French, or Italian.

“The tour was an absolute delight. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and captivating, making the experience truly memorable. Her English was impeccable, and her storytelling skills were simply remarkable.”

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2.Tickets for the Albertina Exhibitions

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,126 reviews · 1 - 365 days · from $23

Visit Vienna’s Albertina Museum for Monet-Picasso, changing exhibitions, and 20 restored Habsburg State Rooms. Your ticket covers the main museum and temporary exhibition areas. Allow at least two hours, or much longer if you read every label. Audio guides are available separately in several languages, subject to availability.

“Very beautiful exhibitions. Those who love art I recommend to go and enjoy there.”

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3.Imperial Treasury in the Hofburg Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,791 reviews · 1 day · from $18

Enter the Swiss Wing of Vienna’s Hofburg for a self-guided look at Habsburg crowns, imperial regalia, religious relics, emeralds, Sisi’s jewelry, and legendary objects such as the Holy Lance and unicorn horn. Allow about one to one and a half hours. An audio guide is available separately, and some visitors have found a personal guide especially helpful.

“The exhibit simply WOWED us! There was so much history and beauty all wrapped into one. We enjoyed the experience thoroughly and would have been very disappointed if we had not experienced this tour. We think this is a must for anyone visiting the city...plus...throughout other exhibits and tours in the city, many references relate back to what we saw and learned on this tour - having done this early in our stay added to the experience of our other excursions. KUDOS - job well done - and amazing exhibit! WE LOVED IT!”

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4.Imperial Crypt Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,507 reviews · 1 day · from $17

Visit Vienna’s Imperial Crypt beneath the Capuchin Church and see the ornate sarcophagi of Maria Theresia, Franz Joseph, Empress Elisabeth, and other Habsburgs. Plan roughly 30 minutes to 1.5 hours, or longer if you read every panel. The ticket is wheelchair accessible, valid for one day, and can be paired with an evening concert.

“Fascinating to see and know more about the royal family Very interesting place and you can take as long or short as wanted”

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5.Hofburg and Empress Sisi Museum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,460 reviews · 2 hours · from $56

Meet at Albertinaplatz and walk through central Vienna to the Hofburg with a live English, Spanish, or German guide. Visit the Augustinian Church, Lipizzaner stables, imperial courtyards, Sisi Museum, and apartments of Sisi and Franz Joseph. Guides such as Siri, Dieter, Anna, and Michael are praised for vivid storytelling and clear explanations.

“Great tour with Siri! She really did a good job explaining the history of the Hapsburgs and Empress Sisi”

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6.Entry Ticket Upper Belvedere, Klimt’s Kiss & Permanent Collection

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 831 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $23

Book timed admission to Vienna’s Upper Belvedere and explore its palace rooms and art collection at your own pace. You’ll see Klimt’s The Kiss, works by Monet, van Gogh, Schiele, and Kokoschka, plus formal gardens outside. This is an entry ticket, not a guided tour. An optional audioguide costs EUR 5.

“We opted to view the museum without a guide but we did use the headset to get more details on the art we wanted to know more about. This is a great option as we were able to go at our own pace.”

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7.Skip-the-Line Hofburg and Empress Sisi Museum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 801 reviews · 2 hours · from $55

Follow a professional guide through Vienna’s Hofburg, Sisi Museum, and Imperial Apartments, then walk across Heroes’ Square and past the Spanish Riding School. You’ll hear the personal story of Empress Sisi, see grand Habsburg rooms, and benefit from reserved museum entry. English, German, and Italian tours are available.

“Pietra was such an amazing guide. Fun discovery of Sisi story with her.”

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8.Combo Ticket: Kunsthistorisches Museum & Imperial Treasury

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 785 reviews · 2 hours · from $37

Use one ticket for Vienna’s Kunsthistorisches Museum, Kunstkammer, and Imperial Treasury. See works by Rubens, Rembrandt, Raphael, Velázquez, Titian, and Dürer, then view Habsburg crowns, imperial insignia, jewels, and the world’s largest cut emerald. The venues are within walking distance, and you can visit them on separate dates within one year.

“A very thorough and interesting look into the history of the Empire and it’s rulers. Especially nice due to low number of visitors.”

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9.“Sisi’s Amazing Journey” Virtual Reality Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 673 reviews · 30 min · from $14

Join Empress Sisi for a 30-minute virtual reality tour through old Vienna. Ride a simulated boat along the canals, follow her wedding journey to Linz, meet imperial family members at Schönbrunn Palace, explore underground Vienna, and finish with a 360-degree flight over the city. Entrance and the VR experience are included.

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10.Imperial Treasury & New Hofburg Palace Combo Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 614 reviews · 10 days · from $40

Use one ticket across 10 days to visit Vienna’s Imperial Treasury and the New Hofburg Palace. See the Austrian Imperial Crown, Holy Roman regalia, Habsburg jewels, armor, historic instruments, Mozart’s fortepiano, and a Joseph Haydn wax bust. The New Hofburg includes an audio guide in 10 languages, while the Treasury is self-guided.

“Exchanging the voucher for a ticket was super easy, and I found the audio guide very informative! The imperial Treasury was impressive, loved getting close look at the actual crowns!”

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11.New Hofburg Palace Audio-Guided Tour & Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 566 reviews · 1 hour · from $27

Enter the New Hofburg Palace at Heldenplatz and follow an audio guide through the Weltmuseum Wien, Imperial Armoury, and Historic Musical Instruments collection. You’ll hear the story of the Habsburg dynasty, see costly armor and weapons, and find a fortepiano once played by Mozart. The tour lasts about one hour, but the building invites a longer visit.

“Easy to find ticket counter. Overall nice place. Signage pointing out the numbers of exhibits for audio guide could be clearer. Exhibit is comprised of 50% suits of armor and 50% antique music instruments- or it felt like it. If those aren’t your main interests- just photograph the outside.”

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12.Skip-the-Line Sisi Museum, Hofburg and Gardens Tour Vienna

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 449 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $57

Meet your guide at Michaelerplatz for a focused tour of imperial Vienna. You’ll visit the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments with timed entry, then walk through Hofburg courtyards, Heldenplatz, Burggarten, and past the Spanish Riding School. Guides such as Alex, Alexander, Mario, and Janka bring the Habsburg story to life.

“Very knowledgeable and fun presentation. The group size could be a little smaller. It was very nice to get a lot of information in the allowed amount of time.”

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13.Imperial Carriage Museum in Schönbrunn Palace Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 339 reviews · 1 day · from $14

Visit Vienna’s Imperial Carriage Museum at Schönbrunn Palace for one day and follow the Habsburg story through grand coaches, travel carriages, children’s vehicles, and Empress Elisabeth’s Sisi Trail. Choose the audio guide for extra context, but bring a printed voucher and exchange it for your museum ticket.

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14.Concert Tickets for Vienna Hofburg Orchestra

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 330 reviews · from $63

Spend 90 minutes with up to 40 musicians performing Mozart, Strauss, Lehár, and Kálmán, joined by opera soloists and ballet dancers. Your concert may take place in the Hofburg Palace, Vienna Konzerthaus, or Gartenpalais Liechtenstein. The venue changes by date, so check your ticket carefully and arrive early for the best chance at a comfortable seat.

“Only one complaint: the conductor should introduce each piece so we know what is being played.”

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15.Lower Belvedere Entry Ticket & Temporary Exhibitions

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 275 reviews · from $17

Visit Vienna’s Lower Belvedere, Orangery, Palace Stables, and temporary exhibitions with a one-day ticket. You’ll enter at the palace, without a guided tour or transport, and can take your time with Baroque rooms, medieval art, gardens, and changing shows. Upper Belvedere and Klimt’s *The Kiss* require a separate ticket.

“The Lower Belvedere is a stunning building with an interesting collection of art inside. It’s a lovely walk through the gardens from Upper Belvedere which takes no more than 7/8 minutes. I found it was a lot less busy than the Upper Belvedere which I really enjoyed.”

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