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Big Bus Vienna Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour

4.0 (1,847 reviews) 1 h 25 min – 1 h 50 min Free cancellation
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Big Bus Vienna Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour

About this activity

Vienna’s imperial heritage comes to life across its elegant city centre, from grand boulevards to historic palaces and cultural landmarks. Discover the city at your own pace with the Big Bus hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour, designed for flexible and effortless exploration.

Choose between a 24-hour, 48-hour or 72-hour ticket depending on how much time you have. The 24-hour option is perfect for a comprehensive overview, while the 48-hour and 72-hour ticket allows for a more relaxed pace, with time to hop off, visit attractions, and enjoy Vienna’s cafés and culture.

Travel along two carefully planned routes aboard a modern, fully electric bus fleet, offering a quiet, smooth ride and a more sustainable way to explore the city. On board, enjoy audio commentary, free Wi-Fi, and the freedom to hop on and off as often as you like.

Selected tickets can be combined with additional experiences such as a guided walking tour, a Danube river cruise, or a ride on Vienna’s iconic Giant Ferris Wheel.

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At a glance

Duration
1 h 25 min – 1 h 50 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
People per booking
1–30
Audio guide
Arabic, German, Russian, Portuguese, Chinese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by
Big Bus - Austria

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

What is included

Included

  • Included: Live Guided City Walking Tour (with Select 48h Option)
  • Included: Swarovski Intro Tour & Gift (with 48h and 72h Options)
  • Included: Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
  • Included: Audio commentary in 9 languages and free WiFi
  • Included: Free VOX Digital Walking Tour Download
  • Included: Choose between a 24-hour, 48-hour or 72-hour ticket to suit your itinerary
  • Included: Viennese Hot Dog Plate (with Select Options)
  • Included: Seine River Cruise (with 24-Hour Bus, Boat & Wheel option)

Not included

  • Not included: Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off

Itinerary

Red Route

Full Circuit Time: 110 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 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.

  1. Stop 1

    Stop 1 - Opera / Walfischgasse

  2. Stop 2

    Stop 2 - House of Music / Haus der Musik

  3. Stop 3

    Stop 3 - Museums Quartier / Mariahilferstrasse (Opposite Spar Supermarket)

  4. Stop 4

    Stop 4 - Museums / Hofburg

  5. Stop 5

    Stop 5 - City Hall / Rathaus

  6. Stop 6

    Stop 6 - Votive Church / Votivkirche

  7. Stop 7

    Stop 7 - Schwedenplatz/ DDSG River Cruisese A+C

  8. Stop 8

    Stop 8 - Prater

  9. Stop 9

    Stop 9 - Uno City / DC Tower

  10. Stop 10

    Stop 10 - Danube Island / Donauinsel

  11. Stop 11

    Stop 11 - Blue Danube / PIER 3

  12. Stop 12

    Stop 12 - Blue Danube River Cruises B / PIER 8

  13. Stop 13

    Stop 13 - City Park / Stadtpark

Blue Tour - 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 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.

  1. Stop 1

    Stop 1 - Opera / Albertina

  2. Stop 2

    Stop 2 - Mariahilfer Straße / Ibis Hotel

  3. Stop 3

    Stop 3 - Technical Museum

  4. Stop 4

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

  5. Stop 5

    Stop 5 - Main Train Station / Hauptbahnhof

  6. Stop 6

    Stop 6 - Upper Belvedere / Oberes Belvedere

  7. Stop 7

    Stop 97 - Lower Belvedere / Unteres Belvedere

Non-Stop Panoramic Evening Tour

Hop on our Evening Tour at Stop #1 on the Blue Route (#1: Opera (Walfischgasse 2, 1010 - Opposite Zara Home) The tour departs at 5:00pm and the duration is 1.5 hour. Please redeem your ticket with a staff member before boarding. 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.

  1. Stop 1

    STOP 1 OPERA

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.

You can activate your ticket in one of two ways:

1.Download the Big Bus app from the App Store or Google Play. Open the app and tap "Add Booking" and enter your booking reference. On the day of travel, open your ticket and press "Activate" then show your activated ticket to the driver at any stop along the route. Plus, use the app for route information and live bus tracking.

2.Present your printed or mobile ticket with a Big Bus team member at any stop on the route during operating hours.

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

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • The Guided City Walking Tour starts from Stop 1: Opera. Departures: English Tour – daily at 11:30am. Duration: 90 minutes

  • The 48-Hour and 72-Hour Tour tickets include a free Viennese Sausage Plate at ZUM KAISER Sausage Stand, located a one-minute walk from Big Bus Stop 1

  • The 24-Hour Bus, Boat & Wheel ticket includes Seine River Cruise. 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.

  • The 48-hour and 72-Hour option include Swarovski Intro Tour & Gift

  • The Swarovski tours run Monday to Saturday at 10:30 and 17:00 in English, departing from the Swarovski Kristallwelten Store Wien, Kärntner Straße 24, 1010 Vienna, approximately a 5-minute walk from Stop #1 on the Red and Blue Lines. No advance booking is required, and customers can collect their gift without joining the tour.

Options

  • 70 Minute Panoramic Tour

    Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes: 2.00pm Pick up at Stop 1 Albertina - Big Bus Blue Line

    Non-stop panoramic city tour: Pass by the majestic Vienna State Opera, the historic Austrian Parliament Building, the imperial Hofburg Palace and many more

  • 24-Hour Ticket

    Duration: 1 day: Unlimited use valid for 24 hours from time of first use.

    2 Hop-on, Hop-off Routes: Departures every 30 minutes on both the Red City Route and Blue Schönbrunn Route.

  • 48-Hour Hop on Hop off Ticket

    Swarovski Intro Tour & Gift

    Duration: 2 days: Unlimited use for 48 hours from first time of use.

    Free Viennese Hotdog

    2 Hop-on, Hop-off Routes: Departures every 20-30 minutes on both the Red City Route and Blue Schönbrunn Route.

  • 24-Hour Bus, Boat & Wheel

    Duration: 1 day: Unlimited use valid for 24 hours from the time of first use.

    2 Hop-on, Hop-off Routes: Departures every 30 minutes on both the Red City Route and Blue Schönbrunn Route.

    Giant Ferris Wheel

    DSSG river cruise

  • 6pm Guided Evening Tour

    Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: 6pm - Panoramic Single-Loop Tour of the Heart of Vienna.

    Guided Evening Tour: Live Guided in English, with audio commentary available in 8 languages. Departing from Stop 1: Opera at 6pm.

  • 72-Hour Ticket & Walking Tour

    Swarovski Intro Tour & Gift

    Duration: 3 days: Unlimited use valid for 72 hours from time of first use.

    Free Viennese Hotdog

    Guided Inner City Walking Tour: 90-minute, Live-guided Tour starting from Red Stop 1 (Opera) – daily departures in English 11.30am.

Traveller ratings

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