Sisi & Franz - insights of a royal family

Sisi & Franz - insights of a royal family

For the first time ever you will get very personal insights of the famous imperial couple. On this tour you will be able to touch, smell and feel objects of their everyday life such as Sisi's personal fragrance or the shoes of emperor Franz Joseph.

- Taste the emperor's fragrances and other imperial traditional Viennese fragrances
- Choose an original Viennese perfume to take home with you
- Discover the original shoes of the emperor and his family
- Gain access to the private "Museum of Shoe History" in a hidden cellar
- Touch, feel and smell everyday objects of the imperial couple Sisi & Franz

Itinerary

Which perfume did Empress Sisi wear and where did Emperor Franz Joseph buy his shoes? On this tour, you will learn about these questions and much more about the private life of Austria's most famous royal couple. The first part of your tour is entirely dedicated to Sisi's husband, Emperor Franz Joseph. Known as a workaholic and a very quality-conscious person, Franz attached great importance to his appearance and the clothes he wore, especially his shoes. Learn about the reigning fashions of Franz Joseph's days and why they mattered to him as you tour the renowned K.u.K cobbler shop of the Scheer family. The emperor's preferred shoe supplier has been making quality footwear for conscious patrons since the beginning of the 19th century.
After the first part of your tour you will also make a short stop at one of Vienna’s most famous buffets to taste traditional sandwiches including a drink by your choice.
Continuing the tour by visiting Vienna's oldest perfumery you will lern about the secret recipe behind the perfume specially created for Sisi. Besides Sisi's perfume you will sample many other Viennese perfumes before selecting your favorite to take home as a small souvenir.