In 1854 Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria married Elizabeth, who with her charm and natural grace soon became a fairy-tale princess in the eyes of the public. Empress Elisabeth of Austria, affectionately known to millions as 'Sisi', was as intelligent as she was extravagant, and was decades ahead of her time.

This tour you will acquaint you with Vienna's culture as you stroll through the old city discovering some of its delightful features. You will start the walk with a visit to the Imperial Crypt, the burial place of the Habsburgs, where Empress Elizabeth "Sisi" is also buried. Then follow Sisi's footsteps on a guided tour through the glittering Hofburg, official residence of Empress Elizabeth and Emperor Franz Joseph.

Even a century after her death, Sisi's hold on the popular imagination remains undiminished. This can be seen in the popularity of Sisi films and the musical "Elisabeth", which has run for years in Vienna. The sites where the empress lived, including the Hofburg, continue to draw tourists from the world over.

Sisi was also possibly the world's best, female equestrian. She trained as hard as a professional sportswoman for years to achieve this goal. Whilst you are at the Hofburg, you will have the opportunity to watch the training of the world famous "Lipizzaner horses", where the tradition of the High School of Riding is still cherished (entrance fee not included).

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

Seasonal
April 01 to June 29 and August 19 to December 31
Tuesday to Saturday

Unavailable Dates:

• May 01 (Labour Day)
• November 01 (All Saint's Day)
• December 24 (Christmas Eve)
• December 25 (Christmas Day)
• December 26 (St Stephen's Day)

Departure Point:

Ecke Laxenburger Strasse/Wiedner Gurtel (about 300 meters from Sudtirolerplatz. The meeting point is easy to locate and your guide will be waiting for you.

Departure Time:

Departs at 9:45am. Please be ready at 9:15am.

Return details:

Tour concludes at Hofburg.

Hotel Pickup:

Hotel pick up is available from most Vienna centrally located hotels. Please advise your full hotel name and address at time of booking. If you are staying outside of the central city area, please make your own way to the main departure point.

Additional Information

Inclusions:

• Entrance of the Imperial Crypt and Hofburg Palace
• Hotel pick up
• English / German speaking guide

Exclusions:

• Entrance to St. Stephen's
• Hotel drop off
• Optional gratuities
• Food and drink, unless specified

Additional Info:

• This tour must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of your travel date
• Confirmation for this product will be received at the time of booking
• Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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