Vienna Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours
Vienna Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
- Sightsee the city of Vienna on your own schedule with this HOHO bus tour with 3 different routes.
- Take advantage of the free WiFi on the bus and don't miss documenting the fascinating Sigmund Freud Museum, Schönbrunn Palace, the Giant Ferris Wheel, and more.
- Experience a Self-Guided Music Walk and learn about musical masters like Mozart and Beethoven.
- Tune in to an engaging audio guide available in 16 languages as you tour the City of Music. Children won't have a dull moment with the kids' channel in German and English at hand.
- Click here for the HOHO bus route map and here for HOHO bus schedule.
- Upgrade your tickets and choose from a 1, 2, 3 or 6-day Vienna Pass with fast-track entry to over 70 attractions and unlimited HOHO bus rides.
Inclusions
- 24-hour, 48-hour, or 72-hour HOHO bus pass
- Audioguide available in 16 languages
- Extra kids' channel in German and English
- Free WiFi
- Gratis download for the Self-guided Music Walk light
Exclusions
- Live guide
- Meals and drinks
- Other public transportation
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Vienna: City Card & 24 Hour Hop On Hop Off Tour
- Simple and easy to use, the ivie app lets you activate your pre-validated Vienna City Card so you can go exploring at your own pace!
- Get the most efficient and wallet-friendly way to tour the city of Vienna and discover the city center on a free audio-guided walking tour.
- Save more than €45 per day (up to 50%) with major discounts and reduced rates.
- Enjoy unlimited access to the city’s tram, bus, and metro lines for 24/48/72 Hrs.
- Vienna’s 24-hour HOHO bus tour allows you to hop on and off between 25 stops laid across 2 distinct routes.
- Visit Vienna’s top attractions like St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the Hofburg Palace by redeeming your discounted rates.
- With discounts at 210 locations, including museums, landmarks, restaurants, and more, the more you spend, the more you save.
- Click here for detailed bonus booklet and click here for the HOHO bus route map.
Inclusions
- 24Hr/48Hr/72Hr access to public transport
- 24Hr HOHO bus tour
- Guided city walking tour
- Discounts at 210 locations (valid for 7 days post-redemption)
- The app is available on both iOS and Android.
- Your card can be activated within a period of 365 days from purchase. It is valid for 24/48/72 Hrs (depending on options selected) from your first use.
- These tickets can't be cancelled. However, you can use them any time until 30 July, 2024.
- These tickets are valid until 30 July, 2024.
Vienna Pass: 70+ Attractions
- Discover Vienna's top tourist attractions at your leisure, with access to 70+ sights in the city.
- Save up to 40% with this city pass compared to normal gate prices.
- Select the pass that suits you the best: 1, 2, 3, or 6-day Vienna Pass and upgrade to include an audio guide.
- Take advantage of the unlimited access to Hop On Hop Off sightseeing bus tours at the 'City of Dreams'.
- Visit the city's most famed landmarks including Schönbrunn Palace, Hofburg, Albertina, Sisi Museum, and Belvedere.
- Click here for the complete list of exciting attractions.
Inclusions
- Validity: 1,2, 3, or 6 days
- One-time free access to 70+ Vienna attractions
- Online audio guide in Chinese, German, English, French, Italian, Spanish (optional)
- Unlimited use of the hop-on hop-off Vienna sightseeing tour buses
- Fast track entry to most attractions (wherever applicable)
- Free guidebook
Exclusions
- Public transport (Wiener Linien)
- Meals and drinks
- The optional audio guide covers 140+ top attractions.
- Redeem your city pass at an easily accessible location in the city near the Vienna State Opera.
- The pass can be used only once at each attraction or sight.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Why Choose Vienna Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours?
- Visit Iconic Landmarks: The hop-on hop-off bus tours run different routes that cover almost all top landmarks across the city.
- Easy and Convenient: Explore the best of the city without worrying about your commute with just one ticket.
- Save Money: Hop-on hop-off bus tours will help you save money as you won’t have to spend on local transport fares when you go from one spot to the other.
- Complimentary Add-Ons: Get free WiFi, complimentary headphones, guided walking tours, and more with your tickets.
- Pre-Recorded Commentary: There are audio guides in 16+ languages which will give you information on all the attractions you will visit.
For more information on the special features and inclusion, please check your tickets.
Your Vienna Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour Options Explained
Vienna Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
- Get a 24-hour, 48-hour, or 72-hour hop-on hop-off tickets and explore Vienna
- With 35 stops, across 3 routes, you will be able to visit all the top attractions in Vienna.
- Popular highlights include Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephan's Cathedral and Kunst Haus Wien, and more.
- Enjoy buses equipped with amenities like WiFi and comfortable seats.
- Listen to an audio guide in 16 languages (plus a special kids' channel in German and English) and learn more about the history of Vienna.
Flexible Cancellation Policy: You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Discounted tickets: Infants aged 1 can go for free. Children aged 2-12 enjoy reduced price tickets
Big Bus: 1/2/3 Day Vienna Hop On Hop Off Tour
- Choose from 1, 2, or 3-day hop-on hop-off tickets to explore Vienna
- With 2 routes and over 25 stops, experience the best of Vienna.
- Popular stops include Vienna State Opera, St Charles's Church, and St Stephen’s Cathedral.
- With the 2-day or 3-day ticket, enjoy a guided walking tour or an idyllic cruise on the Danube river.
- Listen to an audio guide in 13 languages and learn more about the city’s history and culture.
Flexible Cancellation Policy: You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Discounted Tickets: Children aged 5-15, and families with 2 adults and 2 children enjoy reduced price tickets
Vienna Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour Timetable
Vienna City Tour
- Timings: 9:30 AM to 5 PM
- Frequency: Every 30-90 minutes.
Big Bus Vienna
- Timings: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
- Frequency: Every 20-30 minutes.
Big Bus Danube River Cruise
- Timings: 11 AM to 5:15 PM
- Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
Vienna Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour Route
Vienna City Tour
There is 3 route with 35 stops.
The Red Route begins at the State Opera and has 12 stops. These include Hero’s Square, Sigmund Freud Museum, Kunsthistorisches Museum, Ringstrasse, Hofburg Palace, and Strauss Monument.
The route operates between 9:30 AM to 5 PM, and a full loop takes 1 hour.
The Yellow Route also starts at the State Opera and has 4 stops. These include Schonbrunn Palace, Belvedere Palace, and Lower Belvedere.
The route operates between 9:45 AM to 4:15 PM, and a full loop takes 1 hour.
The Blue Route starts at the State Opera and has a total of 16 stops. Popular stops are City Hall, Kunst Haus Wien, the Giant Ferris Wheel, DDSG Cruises, Danube Tower, Museum of Crime, and City Park.
The route operates between 9:30 AM to 4 PM, and a full loop takes 1.5 hours.
Big Bus
There are two routes with a total of 27 stops
The Red Route begins at the State Opera and has 16 stops. These include Lower Belvedere, Hofburg, Museums Quartier, Votive Church, City Hall, DDSG River Cruises, Danube Tower, City Park, and more.
The route operates between 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and a full loop takes 1 hour 50 minutes.
The Blue Route also starts at the State Opera and has a total of 11 stops. Popular stops are Museums Quartier, Hofburg, Main Train Station, Schönbrunn Palace & Zoo, Upper Belvedere, The Hundertwasser House, Mozarthaus, and more.
The route operates between 9:45 AM to 5:45 PM, and a full loop takes 1 hour 50 minutes.
The 1-2 hour Danube River Cruise is included with the 3-Day ticket, and departs from the Schwedenplatz / Danube Canal stop. It operates on Thurs-Sun and runs between 11 AM to 5:15 PM.
Vienna Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour Highlights
Schonbrunn Palace
Schonbrunn Palace was the summer palace of the Habsburg rulers and is known for its Baroque architecture, beautiful staterooms, and grand French-style gardens. Don’t miss the Grand Gallery and its magnificent gilt interior.
St. Stephen’s Cathedral
This cathedral dates back to 1160 and is the seat of the Archbishop of Vienna. It is famous for its exquisite multi-colored tile roof and for having 22 bells in its various towers. Standing at a height of 137 m, it dominates the skyline.
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Hofburg Palace
The palace was once the official winter residence of the Habsburg royal family. It was built in the 13th century and since 1946, is the official residence of the President of Austria. Don’t miss the Court Library (now the Austrian National Library)
Imperial Treasury
Located in the Swiss Wing, one of the oldest part of the Hofburg Palace, the Imperial Treasury is a sight to behold. See the Austrian Crown Jewels, including some of the world’s largest diamonds and emeralds.
Sigmund Freud Museum
One of Vienna’s most famous residents was Sigmund Freud. Stop at No 19 Berggasse to see the former apartment and workplace of the celebrated psychologist, and see the artifacts, documents, and photographs housed here.
Belvedere Palace
The Belvedere Palace is known for its architectural beauty and well-manicured gardens. The Upper Belvedereis now a museum housing works by great artists, while you can still visit the grand staterooms of the Lower Belvedere.
St. Charles Church
Also known as the Karlskirche, this is one of the most outstanding Baroque churches in Vienna. Completed in 1737, it is dedicated to Saint Charles Borromeo, and is known for its stunning alter with paintings portraying the ascension of the saint.
Welt Museum
The Welt Museum is one of the world's leading ethnographical museums. Located in the heart of Vienna, it has 14 distinct exhibition galleries filled with cultural treasures from Asia, Africa, the Pacific region, and America.
Kunsthistorisches Museum
The Kunsthistorisches Museum is one of the finest art museums in all of Europe. In this palatial museum, you can admire masterpieces by renowned artists from the ancient world up to the 18th century, like Titian, Rembrandt, and Bruegel.
Leopold Museum
The Leopold Museum houses over 6,000 works of Austrian art from the Modern Age, along with traditional handicrafts, and more. Don’t miss the works by expressionists like Egon Schiele, Richard Gerstl, and Oskar Kokoschka
Mozarthaus
Discover the Viennese apartment where The great composer Mozart lived between 1784 and 1787. The preserved rooms of the Mozarthaus show how he lived his life and display some of his most important works.
Vienna State Opera
Don’t miss this chance to listen to the works of Mozart, Strauss, and Wagner at the Vienna State Opera. Built in the late 19th century, it is also the home of the Vienna State Ballet, and the annual Vienna Opera Ball.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vienna Hop On Hop Off
A. Yes, Vienna has a hop-on hop-off bus tour.
A. You can buy Vienna hop-on hop-off tickets online.
A. Yes, Vienna hop-on hop-off tickets are available online.
A. The hop-on hop-off bus tour tickets in Vienna start from €22.50
A. Hop-on hop-off buses in Vienna allow you to get on and leave the bus at any of the designated stops to see the major city landmarks whenever you want.
A. Vienna hop-on hop-off buses run between 9 AM to 5 PM and arrive at a frequency of 30-40 minutes.
A. Yes, there are audio guides available in up to 16 languages on the Vienna hop-on hop-off bus tours.
A. The audio guides are available in: English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Turkish, Arabic, Hebrew, Hindi, and Russian.
A. Yes, Vienna’s hop-on hop-off bus tours are accessible to wheelchair users.