Vienna 24-hour Hop-On Hop-Off with Ferris Wheel and River Cruise

3.7 (61 reviews) 1 h 25 min – 1 h 40 min Free cancellation

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About this activity

Vienna is famous for its imperial heritage, reflected throughout the beautiful city centre and its landmarks. See Vienna´s top highlights such as the famous Ring Street, Schönbrunn Palace, Belvedere Palace, Hofburg Palace, St Stephan’s Cathedral, Parliament, Vienna State Opera and the Prater Amusement Park.

Soak up 360-degree views of Vienna’s top sights with a 1 day hop-on, hop-off Sightseeing tour on our unique double-decker buses. Pass Schönbrunn Palace, St Stephen’s Cathedral, the Belvedere, the Opera House, Museums Quarter and more over 2 carefully planned routes, audio commentary on board & free WIFI.

Danube River cruise - Cruises last between 1.5 and 2 hours, allowing you to see the sights from a unique vantage point on the Danube River. Before you board the cruise you must redeem our Tours ticket voucher at the DDSG River Cruise Office to receive your river cruise ticket.

Bus Tours Private and Luxury Audio Guides Hop on Hop Off Buses City Tours Low Supplier Cancellation Rate Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate Short term availability

At a glance

Duration: 1 h 25 min – 1 h 40 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
People per booking: 1–30
Audio guide: Arabic, German, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Big Bus - Austria

Ages: Children (5–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Skip-the-line Wiener Riesenrad Giant Ferris Wheel ticket
Included: Audio commentary provided in 8 languages and free WiFi
Included: Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
Included: Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tickets valid for 24 hours.
Included: Enjoy breathtaking views of Vienna on a River Cruise

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Red Route

Full Circuit Time: 100 minutes (approx.) Bus Frequency: • Last bus: 16:30 • Monday to Thursday: every 30–45 minutes • Friday to Sunday: every 30 minutes Customers are advised to our website or to download Our app to see the most up-to-date bus stop locations and timings. For on-the-day live bus tracking please download our App in advance.

Stop 1

Stop 1 - Opera / Walfischgasse
Stop 2

Stop 2 - House of Music / Haus der Musik
Stop 3

Stop 3 - Museums Quartier / Mariahilferstrasse
Stop 4

Stop 4 - Museums / Hofburg
Stop 5

Stop 5 - City Hall / Rathaus
Stop 6

Stop 6 - Votive Church / Votivkirche
Stop 7

Stop 7 - Schwedenplatz / Danube Canal (River Cruise)
Stop 8

Stop 8 - Prater
Stop 9

Stop 9 - Uno City / DC Tower
Stop 10

Stop 10 - Danube Island / Donauinsel
Stop 11

Stop 13 - City Park / Stadtpark
Stop 12

Stop 11 - Blue Danube/ Pier 3
Stop 13

Stop 12 - Blue Danube River Cruises B/ Pier 8

Blue Route - Schönbrunn

Full Circuit Time: 85 minutes (approx.) Bus Frequency: • Last bus: 16:45 • Monday to Thursday: every 45 minutes • Friday to Sunday: every 30–45 minutes Customers are advised to visit our website or download our app to see the most up-to-date bus stop locations and timings. For on-the-day live bus tracking please download our App in advance.

Stop 1

Stop 1 - Opera / Albertina
Stop 2

Stop 2 - Mariahilfer Straße / Ibis Hotel
Stop 3

Stop 3 - Technical Museum
Stop 4

Stop 4 - Schönbrunn Palace & Zoo / Schloß & Tiergarten Schönbrunn
Stop 5

Stop 5 - Main Train Station / Hauptbahnhof
Stop 6

Stop 6 - Upper Belvedere / Oberes Belvedere
Stop 7

Stop 7 - Lower Belvedere / Unteres Belvedere

Meeting point and pickup

Using your ticket

Departure point: Bus routes starts at Opera and Hofburg; however you may board the bus and exchange your voucher at any of the stops.

Danube River Cruise - Cruises last between 1.5 and 2 hours, allowing you to see the sights from a unique vantage point on the Danube River. Before you board the cruise you must redeem Big Bus Tours ticket voucher at the DDSG River Cruise Office to receive your river cruise ticket. Cruise/Route C: Board near Big Bus Stop #8 (Schwedenplatz / Danube Canal)

Customers are advised to visit the Big Bus website or to download the Big Bus app to see the most up to date bus stop locations and timings. For on the day live bus tracking please down load the Big Bus App in advance.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Redeem your ticket at any of our designated stops
River Cruise departures may vary due to heavy rain, high- water or other circumstances – Please ask a Big Bus Staff member for detailed info.
Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.