The 12 Best Museum Tours in Austria

1.Skip-the-Line Sisi Museum, Hofburg and Gardens Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,918 reviews · 2h 30m · from $61Our pick

Spend 150 minutes with a licensed guide such as Alex, Mario, Nicole, or Mirko exploring Hofburg Palace, Sisi’s personal world, imperial rooms, courtyards, Heldenplatz, and Burggarten. Choose English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish, and expect a lively walking tour with timed museum entry.

“Our tour guide, Mario, was fantastic—knowledgeable and informative. We enjoyed the tour immensely.”

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2.Vienna Kunsthistorisches Museum Day Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,690 reviews · 1 day · from $25

Spend a full day at Vienna’s Kunsthistorisches Museum, from Egyptian and Roman antiquities to paintings by Rubens, Raphael, Vermeer, and Velázquez. Explore the Kunstkammer, imperial jewels, Cellini’s goldwork, and Klimt’s staircase paintings. The ticket is self-guided, with an optional audio guide for €5.

“It was really great to see all the history through the years , the paintings were really beautiful and breathtaking, it’s huge and definitely a lot of walking but worth it”

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3.Tickets for the Albertina Exhibitions

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,126 reviews · 1 - 365 days · from $23

At Vienna’s Albertina, see Monet, Picasso, Klimt, Chagall, Degas, and more in the Monet-Picasso display, then tour 20 restored Habsburg state rooms. Your ticket also includes temporary exhibitions, with audio guides available separately in several languages.

“Seeing the actual work of artists that I’ve only read about….reading the story behind the various pieces. The exhibits of the Hapsburg dynasty were incredible!! Especially as I’d just visited the Schönbrunn palace the day before.”

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4.Chocolate Workshop in Chocolate Museum w/ Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,802 reviews · 1h 30m · from $55

At Vienna’s Chocolate Museum, a chocolatier guides you through tastings, chocolate tempering, three decorated bars, and an Aztec-style hot chocolate. English and German sessions suit adults and children, with museum entry, snacks, take-home chocolate, and a signed BO-YO certificate included.

“we didnt really know what to expect however it was absolutely fabulous. our host Jan̈a was brilliant and guided us through the whole experience. we made 3 chocolate bars each with a choice of dark, milk, pink and white chocolate. we got to pick our toppings and away we went! it finished with making our own version of a hot chocolate, which was delicious. would recommend this experience!!”

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5.Sigmund Freud Museum Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,668 reviews · 1 day · from $18Best value

At Berggasse 19, explore Sigmund Freud’s former home, practice, and family rooms. See rare films, first editions, original documents, Anna Freud material, and contemporary art. Use your phone for the Freud’s Couch AR installation, then finish with Viennese coffee and cake.

“Definitely worth a visit to discover about the infamous psychoanalyst, including his life and works. Incredibly fascinating stuff!!”

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6.St. Stephen’s Cathedral & Dom Museum Wien Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,652 reviews · 365 days · from $34

Start at Dom Museum Wien, where you exchange your voucher for entry to the museum, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, both towers, and a 30-minute catacombs tour. Explore the cathedral with an audio guide, climb the South Tower, ride the North Tower lift, and join a timed English or German underground tour.

“beautiful cathedral, museum was also amazing. our catacombs guide explained very well. we loved it”

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7.Hofburg and Empress Sisi Museum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,460 reviews · 2 hours · from $56

Meet at Albertinaplatz and walk with a live English, Spanish, or German guide to the Hofburg. You’ll see the Augustinian Church, Lipizzaner stables, imperial courtyards, Sisi Museum, and apartments before finishing in Volksgarten. Guides include Siri, Dieter, Anna, Lisa, and Michael.

“raffi was an amazing guide, very knowledgeable, gave many details about the history of the palace and very entertaining with stories of the Hofburg family.”

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8.Museum of Illusions Vienna Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,392 reviews · 1 day · from $18

Visit Vienna’s Museum of Illusions for a self-guided, family-friendly hour of optical tricks, brain puzzles, gravity-defying rooms, and clever photo scenes. Bring your phone for the Infinity Room, Ames Room, and Vortex Tunnel. A host or greeter is available, and the museum is wheelchair accessible.

“Fun and unique experiences that is perfect for hanging out with friends! I highly recommend it if you are looking for something different!!”

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9.Leopold Museum Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 968 reviews · 1 day · from $22

Spend a full day at Vienna’s Leopold Museum, home to the world’s largest Egon Schiele collection, major Klimt works, Wiener Werkstätte design, and changing special exhibitions. Your phone ticket covers the permanent galleries and special shows, but audio guides and food cost extra.

“Great exhibits - would be good to advertise a bit more what type of exhibits you have from the most famous artists”

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10.Skip-the-Line Hofburg and Empress Sisi Museum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 801 reviews · 2 hours · from $55

Spend two hours with an English, German, or Italian-speaking guide at Vienna’s Hofburg. You’ll see the Sisi Museum, Imperial Apartments, courtyards, Heroes’ Square, and Spanish Riding School, with reserved entry that helps you avoid the main ticket line.

“We had a truly wonderful experience on the guided tour of Hofburg Palace. The palace itself is breathtaking, but what truly made the visit exceptional were the fascinating explanations and storytelling of our guide, Kristina. Kristina was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate. Her explanations were clear, rich in historical detail, and delivered in a way that was both interesting and enjoyable for everyone. She brought the history of the palace and the Habsburg dynasty to life and made the tour feel personal and immersive. We enjoyed every moment of the tour and left with a deep appreciation for the history, culture, and beauty of the Hofburg. This guided tour was…”

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11.Combo Ticket: Kunsthistorisches Museum & Imperial Treasury

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 785 reviews · 2 hours · from $37

Use one ticket for Vienna’s Kunsthistorisches Museum, Kunstkammer, and Hofburg Imperial Treasury. See works by Rubens, Rembrandt, Raphael, Velázquez, Titian, and Dürer, then view Habsburg crowns, imperial insignia, jewels, and the world’s largest cut emerald. Print your voucher before arrival.

“Both museums are a “Must-see”! They are a walking distance from each other. Please check ahead of time to ensure the museum is open prior to getting there. I made the mistake of not checking and had to return another day for one of the museums. The Imperial Treasury can easily be seen in an hour or two. The crown jewels and fleece were the most fascinating in the collection. Depending on what interest you, it can take nearly 3 to 4 hours to view the entire Kunsthistorisches museum. I have no expertise in art but it has a variety of galleries on display ranging from paintings to sculptures and…”

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12.Tickets for Kunst Haus Wien: Museum Hundertwasser

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 651 reviews · 1 day · from $18

Visit Kunst Haus Wien for a one-day ticket covering the Museum Hundertwasser, contemporary art, and the current ecology, sustainability, and urbanity exhibition. You’ll see colorful paintings, organic architecture, building models, and ecological ideas, with Café Friedlich and a green courtyard nearby.

“Small unique museum that is worth a visit in Vienna.”

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