Things to do in Hofburg Palace
Built in the 13th Century, the Hofburg Castle was originally a Medieval fortress and expanded over the centuries to become the beautiful castle we know today: a symbol of the Austrian culture and royalty. The most recent part of the Palace was added at the beginning of the 20th century, and the only remaining part dating back to the Medieval Times is the Chapel or Burgkapelle. The Palace itself was home to some of the most powerful monarchs in Europe such as the Habsburg dynasty and kept expanding as did their power in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. For centuries, the Hofburg Palace has been the Imperial Palace in the heart of Vienna and the principal winter residence, Schönbrunn Palace being the summer residence. Today, it is the official seat of the Austrian President and an iconic architectural landmark that no traveller should miss.
Our recommendations in Hofburg Palace
Skip-the-line Schönbrunn Palace visit and Vienna city tour in the morning
Discover the majestic Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna during a guided tour in the morning and learn more about the city's highlights on a tour through the center.
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Skip-the-line Sisi Museum, Imperial Apartments and Hofburg tour
Experience the best of Hofburg on a 2.5-hour tour of Hofburg Palace and Gardens in Vienna, and get skip-the-line tickets to Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments.
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Vienna City Card with Discounts and Public Transport
Buy your Vienna City Card in advance to get free public transport plus great discounts at museums, attractions, restaurants, shops, shows and much more.
See Vienna's best sights including Hofburg, Schoenbrunn or the State Opera on a comfortable hop-on hop-off Big Bus tour.
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Skip-the-line Schönbrunn Palace visit and Vienna city tour in the morning
Discover the majestic Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna during a guided tour in the morning and learn more about the city's highlights on a tour through the center.
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Skip-the-line Sisi Museum, Imperial Apartments and Hofburg tour
Experience the best of Hofburg on a 2.5-hour tour of Hofburg Palace and Gardens in Vienna, and get skip-the-line tickets to Sisi Museum and Imperial Apartments.
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Vienna City Card with Discounts and Public Transport
Buy your Vienna City Card in advance to get free public transport plus great discounts at museums, attractions, restaurants, shops, shows and much more.
See Vienna's best sights including Hofburg, Schoenbrunn or the State Opera on a comfortable hop-on hop-off Big Bus tour.
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2.30-hour best of Vienna walking tour
Let yourself be captivated by the charm of the Habsburg capital and discover the fascinating history of the city through the tales of an authorized guide.
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Explore Vienna at your own pace! Enjoy an app containing over 130 points of interest, famous transport routes, sightseeing itineraries and walking tours.
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Imperial Vienna 72-hour hop-on hop-off bus
Vienna has a lot of ground to cover, so hop on board a bus of the four lines and see what the city has to offer.
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Royal Vienna 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus
Discover Vienna's many sights with the Royal ticket. Enjoy a 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour and learn all about the city's history from an audio guide.
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Vienna 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Highlights Bus Tour
Book a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour in Vienna and explore top sights like Schönbrunn Palace and St. Stephen's Cathedral with an included audio guide.
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Travel through the world at the Weltmuseum Wien. See unique treasures from different cultures and epochs, including a part of James Cook's collection.
Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna and Imperial Treasury Vienna combo ticket
Experience the Kunsthistorisches Museum and Imperial Treasury. See the collections of the Habsburgs and get a unique panorama of over 1000 years of history.
Tickets for the Imperial Treasury at Vienna Hofburg Palace
Visit the Imperial Treasury at Hofburg Palace in Vienna and see precious historic treasures of the Holy Roman Empire and the Austrian Catholicism.
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Reviews Hofburg Palace
“It would have been helpful to make the experience more relevant to TUI, for instance being informed that the pick up point for the bus a was 3 min walk from the boat NOT the city centre wasting a lot of time, Queuing and boarding was very disorganised, both in the city centre for the main bus and the road train tour of the palace grounds. The bus itself was clean and the tour commentary was clear and informative, but overall a lot of room for improvement of the experience.”
“The bus had no air conditioning. The audio was playing music most of the time rather than pointing out the landmarks There is little of interest outside of the old town so it would be cheaper to take a metro into the town and nack”
“Cost 34 euros was on the yellow line tour for 90 minutes mostly no commentary and could only see places at a distance much better value was a 1 day travel card on the underground for 8 euros was quicker and easier to use”
“The bus stop was quite a walk from the mooring and not easy to spot. The bus route close to the ship does a comprehensive 2 hrs round circuit but if you miss a stop you cant go back on yourself. It takes you first over to the other side of the river rather than into the city centre. The commentary is pleasant but not always very informative. Bus stops are sometimes hard to find. Buses run frequently and to time. Once into the city more routes are available to take you to all main areas.”
