Vienna Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours

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Vienna Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour

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€29
Free Cancellation
Instant Confirmation
Mobile Ticket
Flexible Duration
Audio Guide
  • 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 HOHO bus schedule.

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.
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Big Bus 24/48-Hr Hop-On Hop-Off & Evening Tour of Vienna

€29
Free Cancellation
Instant Confirmation
Mobile Ticket
1 hr.
Guided Tour
  • Explore the best of Vienna with maximum convenience as you hop on and off unlimited times during the day and experience the city during the evening.
  • Get access to the Red and Blue routes with over 2 routes and over 27 stops dotted around the City of Dreams with your 24 or 48-hour HOHO pass.
  • The 48-hour pass includes a guided walking tour, an idyllic cruise on the Danube River, or a Giant Ferris Wheel at Praterfor.
  • The open-top double-decker bus will give you the city's best views – perfect for sightseeing.
  • Some popular stops include the Vienna State Opera, Danube Island, the House of Music, and The Hundertwasser House.

Inclusions

24-Hour Discover Pass

  • 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus pass
  • Pre-recorded commentary in 13 languages
  • Free VOX digital walking tour download

48-Hour Essential Pass

  • 48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus pass
  • Pre-recorded commentary in 13 languages
  • Free VOX digital walking tour download
  • Guided walking tour

48-Hour Explore Pass

  • 48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus pass
  • Pre-recorded commentary in 13 languages
  • Free VOX digital walking tour download
  • Guided walking tour
  • Danube River cruise or Giant Ferris Wheel

Evening Tour

  • 1.5-hour evening tour
  • Live English-speaking guide

Red Route

  • First bus: 9:30am from stop #1 (Opera)
  • Last bus: 5pm from stop #1 (Opera)
  • Frequency: Every 20 to 30 mins
  • Popular stops: House of Music, Lower Belvedere, Museums Quartier & Votive Church

Schönbrunn Palace – Blue Route

  • First bus: 9:45am from Grosvenor Garden.
  • Last bus: 5:15pm.
  • Frequency: Every 20 to 30 mins
  • Popular stops: Aqua Terre Zoo, Schönbrunn Palace & Zoo, Upper Belvedere & The Hundertwasser House

Please click here for a detailed red route map and its boarding points & here for a detailed blue route map and its boarding points.

Evening Tour

  • Departure: 6:30pm from stop #1 (Opera)
  • Duration: Approx 90 mins
  • Frequency: 1 tour per evening
  • Popular stops: Ring Street, Danube Canal & Schönbrunn Palace
  • Tip: Experience Vienna’s musical legacy at an evening concert, featuring orchestras, chamber music, opera, or the renowned Vienna Boys’ Choir.
  • Facilities: Wheelchair accessibility, Pre-recorded commentary, Free mobile app, Open-top buses.
  • The pre-recorded commentary is available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, Arabic, Turkish, Korean, Hindi, Hebrew & Russian.
  • For the evening tour, there is a live English-speaking guide.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Vienna: City Card & 24 Hour Hop On Hop Off Tour

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Extended Validity
Instant Confirmation
Mobile Ticket
Flexible Duration
  • 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 Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours

Perfectly embodying the old and the new, Vienna is filled with elegant streets and historic buildings. This makes it a paradise for art and history buffs. The city is also called the “City of Music” because it was home to famous classical composers like Schubert, Mozart, Strauss, Brahms, Beethoven, and more. 

But navigating this large city can be a bit daunting for a new visitor. With Vienna’s Hop On Hop Off Buses, you can get to explore all the top spots in the city. And, with this convenient mode of transport, all you need is one ticket!

Read along to learn more about Vienna hop-on hop-off bus tours.

Why Choose Vienna Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours?

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  • 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

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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

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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 Hop-On Hop-off

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 Hop-On Hop-Off

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.  

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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

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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.

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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)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

Vienna Hop On Hop Off Visitor Tips and Guidelines

  • Get HOHO Tickets Online: Book tickets in advance online, so you can get on the tour without any delays.
  • Know the Routes: Find out the routes that your hop-on hop-off bus will take, so you can decide which stops you would like to get off at beforehand.
  • Research the Attractions: Learn about the attractions along the route that you want to stop at and explore in Vienna.
  • Buy Attraction Tickets: Many attractions require separate entry tickets, so, be sure to purchase these in advance to avoid long queues. 
  • Set out early: It is best to start the day early and get enough time to explore the city. 
  • Comfortable Clothing: Wear comfortable clothing and sturdy walking shoes as you might be on your feet for hours. 
  • Protect Yourself: Wear sunglasses and remember to put on some sunscreen to protect your skin, especially if you plan to sit on the exposed upper decks. Also carry a jacket, raincoat, or umbrella in case of rain.
  • Carry Snacks: Keep some light snacks and a water bottle to tide you over when sightseeing.

Frequently Asked Questions About Vienna Hop On Hop Off

Q. Does Vienna have a hop-on hop-off bus tour?

A. Yes, Vienna has a hop-on hop-off bus tour.

Q. Where can I buy Vienna hop-on hop-off tickets?
Q. Are Vienna hop-on hop-off tickets available online?

A. Yes, Vienna hop-on hop-off tickets are available online.

Q. How much does hop-on hop-off bus cost in Vienna?

A. The hop-on hop-off bus tour tickets in Vienna start from  €22.50

Q. How do hop-on hop-off buses work in Vienna?

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.

Q. How often are the hop-on hop-off buses in Vienna?

A. Vienna hop-on hop-off buses run between 9 AM to 5 PM and arrive at a frequency of 30-40 minutes.

Q. Are there audio guides on the Vienna hop-on hop-off bus tours?

A. Yes, there are audio guides available in up to 16 languages on the Vienna hop-on hop-off bus tours.

Q. What languages are the Vienna hop-on hop-off audio guides available in?

A. The audio guides are available in: English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Turkish, Arabic, Hebrew, Hindi, and Russian.

Q. Are Vienna’s hop-on hop-off bus tours accessibility-friendly?

A. Yes, Vienna’s hop-on hop-off bus tours are accessible to wheelchair users.