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Guided tourDay ticket Sisi Museum (School groups 6-18)
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per ticket€8
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Guided tourNew Hofburg Palace Audio-Guided Tour & Entry Ticket
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per ticket€23
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ComboImperial Treasury & New Hofburg Palace Combo Ticket
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per ticket€34
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The Official site option, “Day ticket Sisi Museum,” is listed at 20 EUR, lower than the partner options.
See the offers →Audio guidance with entry
This GetYourGuide product explicitly combines Hofburg Palace entry with an audio-guided tour.
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The 34 EUR GetYourGuide product combines Imperial Treasury and New Hofburg Palace admission.
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Lowest listed price for a standard visitOfficial site — Day ticket Sisi MuseumOfficial inventory is unavailable but a partner option still has availabilityGetYourGuide — Vienna: New Hofburg Palace Audio-Guided Tour & Entry TicketYou want the most focused visit without adding another attractionOfficial site — Day ticket Sisi MuseumYou want more historical context during the visitGetYourGuide — Vienna: New Hofburg Palace Audio-Guided Tour & Entry TicketYou want access to two attractions in one purchaseGetYourGuide — Vienna: Imperial Treasury & New Hofburg Palace Combo TicketYou are comparing family or reduced-entry suitabilityOfficial site — Day ticket Sisi Museum
Good to know
Practical notes before your visit.
TimingHofburg Palace is open daily from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, with last admission at 4:30 pm. Weekday mornings are generally the best choice for a calmer visit, while busy periods can bring waiting even with a fixed admission time, so reserve an earlier slot when possible.
EntranceThe Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments entrance is beneath the Michaelerkuppel. The exit is at Ballhausplatz, in a different location from the entrance. The venue does not provide left-luggage storage for clothing, bags or umbrellas, and bulky luggage such as suitcases, large bags, scooters and similar objects is not allowed on the tour, so arrive with only small essential items.
PriceThe official benchmark is 20 EUR for the Day ticket Sisi Museum. The partner options shown are 23 EUR and 34 EUR, so compare the included experience—such as audio guidance or the Imperial Treasury combination—and check the final checkout total before buying.
DiscountsAt Hofburg Palace, children aged 6–18 qualify for a reduced admission price, while students aged 19–25 and visitors with a valid disability ID can also receive reduced admission. A valid international student card is required for the student reduction, and school groups of 10 or more must present signed, stamped school confirmation. One companion may enter free with a blind or wheelchair user when the companion is recorded on the visitor’s disability ID. Children under 14 must be accompanied by a supervising adult, and every visitor should reserve the fixed admission time shown on the ticket; late arrival can make the ticket invalid.
Planning your visit
Hofburg Palace was the winter residence of the Habsburg dynasty. The Sisi Museum explores Empress Elisabeth’s life through personal objects, while the Imperial Apartments show the former living quarters of Franz Joseph and Elisabeth. The official day ticket covers the Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments. The Silver Collection is currently closed until further notice, so check the official visitor information before planning around it.
The wider Hofburg complex also includes attractions such as the Imperial Treasury, Austrian National Library, Burgkapelle and Spanish Riding School; these are separate attractions unless a specific combination ticket says otherwise. The Sisi Museum is entered beneath the Michaelerkuppel. Opening hours are daily from 9:00 to 17:30, with last admission at 16:30.
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Concrete caveats: security, bags, cancellation, time slots.
- The official “Day ticket Sisi Museum” is 20 EUR, while the comparable GetYourGuide audio-guided option is 23 EUR; the partner premium may matter if you do not need the added audio-guided format.
- The 34 EUR Imperial Treasury and New Hofburg Palace combo is a separate higher-priced product, so do not assume the 20 EUR day ticket covers the Imperial Treasury.
- Both GetYourGuide options have limited availability, which can reduce your choice of visit time when booking close to the visit.
- Suitcases, bulky bags and scooters are not permitted, and the visitor information states that no left-luggage storage is available; arriving with large luggage can therefore create an access problem.
- A timed or partner ticket does not remove the possibility of admission checks: Hofburg visitor rules allow searches of clothing, bags and other carried items, so security can still add time at entry.
- Last admission can be earlier than closing; standard visitor information lists last admission at 4:30 pm, so arriving near the end of the day can shorten the usable visit window.
Frequently asked questions
The things people ask most.
Do I need a mobile ticket or a timed entry for Hofburg Palace?
A booked admission time is the safest option because admission is guaranteed only for an online ticket with a reserved time slot. Keep the mobile ticket ready and follow the entry time printed on it.
Can I cancel or get a refund if I cannot visit Hofburg Palace?
The official visitor rules state that online tickets are generally non-refundable and that missing a guided-tour start time does not qualify for reimbursement. Partner cancellation terms can differ, so confirm the exact refund deadline before paying.
Is buying from the official seller better than buying from a partner?
The official seller is the clearest choice for venue-issued admission and access to special conditions or reductions, which the venue says are handled at its ticket offices. Partner tickets can be useful when they add an audio guide or combine Hofburg Palace with another attraction, but check the final inclusions and cancellation terms.
Can I bring bags into Hofburg Palace?
Do not arrive with bulky luggage, suitcases, large bags or scooters: these are not permitted inside the visitor areas. Security or access checks may still apply, so a skip-the-line or timed ticket does not automatically bypass them.
What happens if I arrive late for my Hofburg Palace time slot?
Late arrival is a serious risk: the official rules state that a ticket can become invalid when the printed entry time is missed, and guided-tour payments are not refundable when the tour start is missed. Go to the specified gate on the second floor in good time.
How do free or reduced-admission visitors book Hofburg Palace?
Special conditions and reductions are handled through the venue’s ticket offices, and valid proof of eligibility is required. Do not assume that a partner ticket includes a reduction or free companion admission; confirm the documentation and booking method before purchase.
What is the main bottleneck when visiting Hofburg Palace?
The main bottleneck is the fixed admission time at the entrance gate on the second floor, combined with access and security controls. Online tickets help secure the time slot, but you should still allow time for entry checks and avoid bringing bulky bags.
