Learn about the amazing life of Empress Sisi of the Hapsburg monarchy on a guided walking tour of Vienna. Discover some of her favorite shops and visit the former Imperial Apartments.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2.5 hours - 195 minutes
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- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- German, Spanish
Experience
Highlights
- Learn about the everyday life of Empress Sisi, one of the most famous women in Austrian history
- Walk through the rooms of her former apartment at the Hofburg
- Visit Augustinian Church, the place where Sisi was married to Emperor Franz Josef
- Discover some of Sisi's favorite shops and boutiques
Full description
Learn about the life of Empress Elisabeth (commonly known as Sisi), of Austria-Hungary on a guided walking tour of Vienna. Meet your guide at the Albertina and make your way straight to the Hofburg, where you will explore the former Imperial Apartments. Discover more about the daily life of the Empress. Then, visit the Augustinian Church where the Bavarian princess married Emperor Franz Josef in 1854.
Afterwards, pay a visit to her favourite confectioner, her favourite jeweller, as well as other shops where Sisi liked to indulge in some retail therapy. Hear anecdotes and curiosities about the life of the famous empress and be amazed by her complex character and personality.
Finally, you have the option of booking an additional visit to the Imperial Crypt. Located beneath the Capuchin Church see Sisi's final resting place as well as the burial sites of other famous figures of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Includes
- Guided walking tour
- Entrance to the Sisi Museum (Imperial Apartment at the Hofburg)
- Entrance to the Imperial Crypt (if option is selected)
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- You must present one of the following: proof of full vaccination, proof of first vaccination administered at least 22 days ago, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before the activity starts, or a negative rapid test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts
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Meeting point
Meet at the Danubiusbrunnen, the fountain on the corner of Albertina, across the Opera.
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