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Elegant marble staircase and hall inside Hofburg Palace with crystal chandeliers.

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Imperial Living Quarters

Walk through the private rooms and historic residences of the Habsburg monarchs.

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This section of the Hofburg Palace covers the primary winter residence of Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth. You will walk through a dedicated museum and the surviving 19 rooms of their living and working quarters.

Standard admission to these areas costs around €25 for adults, or €33 with a guided tour. Large bags are not allowed inside, and flash photography is strictly prohibited.

Family walking through a museum hall displaying antique musical instruments.
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Sisi Museum

45 minutesCrowded at midday

This museum focuses on the life, beauty routines, and tragic death of Empress Elisabeth. You will see her personal artifacts and clothing on display.

Spacious interior hall with marble columns and seating areas at Hofburg Palace.
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Imperial Apartments

45 minutesOne-way route

These 19 preserved rooms served as the living and working quarters for Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Elisabeth. You walk through them immediately after finishing the Sisi Museum. They sit on the same one-way ticketed route.

Interior architectural details at Hofburg Palace with marble balustrades and arches.
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Imperial Silver Collection

30 minutesReopens late 2026

This extensive display holds the lavish dining sets, centerpieces, and porcelain used for Habsburg banquets.

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Grand marble staircase and ornate walls inside the historic Hofburg Palace.
Skip-the-Line Sisi Museum, Hofburg and Gardens Tour Vienna2 h 30 min 4.5 (526)from $54
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