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
Travel through the world at the Weltmuseum Wien. See unique treasures from different cultures and epochs, including a part of James Cook's collection.
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.
Vienna Hofburg Orchestra: Mozart and Strauss Concert Tickets
Book your tickets for the Mozart and Strauss concert, by the Vienna Hofburg Orchestra. Enjoy a Viennese evening in one of the concert halls of the Hofburg Palace.
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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.
Travel through the world at the Weltmuseum Wien. See unique treasures from different cultures and epochs, including a part of James Cook's collection.
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.
Vienna Hofburg Orchestra: Mozart and Strauss Concert Tickets
Book your tickets for the Mozart and Strauss concert, by the Vienna Hofburg Orchestra. Enjoy a Viennese evening in one of the concert halls of the Hofburg Palace.
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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.
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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Vienna PASS for up to 90 free attractions
Book your Vienna PASS for 1, 2, 3, or 6 days and enjoy free entry to up to 90 popular attractions and museums and unlimited use of the sightseeing bus.
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.
Time Travel Vienna: Magical time travel through Viennese history
Learn more about Vienna and its history on a time travel. Enter to a magic place, in which historical content is combined with modern technology. This is a unique experience!
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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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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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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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Reviews Hofburg Palace
“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.”
“One lady at stop 12 very rude asked a question was told to look with my eyes she was more intrested being on her phone also the bus was difficult to navigate”
“The bus was fine - it was recorded information. The bus driver did not mention where the earphones were so we didn't hear some of the tour until we worked out where the earphones were. There was a marathon the following day and the buses stopped in the afternoon. There was no information on the recording or from the driver so we did not know this. We walked a distance to get to the bus stop to rejoin the tour in the afternoon to discover the buses were no longer running! Very disappointed.”
“All in All the bus drivers themselves were great. The TUI rep Scott informed us that we had to walk 15 minutes to a bus as it couldn't get close to the ship, however we did see other buses closer to the ship?? My husband can't walk to far and if we had known this we wouldn't have booked the Hop on Hop off bus. We had to to get an Uber . Also, once we were in the centre we had lots of problems getting a bus back as there was a Marathon was taking place & rds were closed we were not told this.”
