English
English
Route name: Blue Route
Attraction timings: 8:30am to 6pm
Big Bus Tours Vienna
- Unlock maximum convenience as you hop on and off unlimited times during the day with 24 or 48-hour validity.
- Get access to the Red and Blue routes with over 27 stops dotted around the City of Dreams.
- Fancy a walking tour? The ticket includes free audio-guided walking tours and guided tours with 48-hour ticket taking you through historic neighborhoods.
- The open-top double-decker bus equipped with an audio guide in 13 languages will give you the best of city views and unknown stories.
- Some popular stops include the Vienna State Opera, Danube Island, and The Hundertwasser House.
Inclusions
- 24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus pass
- Access to Red Route & Blue Route
- Free Wi-Fi
- Complimentary headphones onboard
- Pre-recorded commentary in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, Arabic, Turkish, Korean, Hindi, Hebrew & Russian
- 2 VOX digital walking tours
- Digital guide for walking tours in Italian, English, Spanish, French, German & Chinese
- Guided walking tour in English & German (with the 48-hour pass)
Please click here for detailed route maps and boarding points.
Red Route
- First bus: 9:30am from stop #1 (Opera)
- Last bus: 5pm from stop #1 (Opera)
- Frequency: every 20mins
- Popular stops: House of Music, Lower Belvedere, Museums Quartier & Votive Church
Schönbrunn Palace – Blue Route
- First bus: 9:45am from Opera/Albertina
- Last bus: 5:15pm
- Frequency: every 20 to 30 mins
- Popular stops: Aqua Terre Zoo, Schönbrunn Palace & Zoo, Upper Belvedere & The Hundertwasser House
You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
Walking tours
90-min live tour
- English tour from Opera
- German tour from Opera (only from Fri to Sun)
Digital tour
- Secrets of Vienna tour from stop City Hall/Rathaus
- Vienna In The 19th Century tour from Museums/Hofburg stop
- Tip: Make time for an evening concert, featuring orchestras, chamber music, opera, or the renowned Vienna Boys’ Choir.
- The buses are wheelchair accessible.
- Bring your furry friend along, but make sure they're leashed, muzzled, and no taller than knee height.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
More details
Big Bus: Vienna Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Ferris Wheel & DDSG Danube River Cruise Tickets
- Grab your city map and explore Vienna with a hop-on hop-off pass, granting you unlimited access for 24 or 48 hours.
- Seamlessly traverse the city’s landmarks with buses arriving every 20-30 mins, hopping on and off at your whim across two stops and 15+ stops.
- Enjoy more perks! Choose a peaceful Danube River cruise for a scenic glide through Vienna or take a ride on the Giant Ferris Wheel for stunning city views.
- Hop on an open-top bus with free Wi-Fi and an audio guide. Cruise through the city's iconic sights and lively streets, snapping selfies as you pass by.
- See landmarks such as Upper Belvedere, Hundertwasser House, and House of Music along your route.
Inclusions
- 24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour
- Entry to Wiener Riesenrad Giant Ferris Wheel (optional)
- DDSG Danube River cruise (optional)
- Guided walking tour (optional)
- Pre-recorded commentary in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, Turkish, Arabic, Hebrew, Hindi & Russian
- Free VOX digital walking tour download
- Free Wi-Fi
- Complimentary headphones
Red route
- First bus: 9:30am from stop #1 (Opera)
- Last bus: 5pm from stop #1 (Opera)
- Frequency: Every 20mins
- Popular stops: House of Music, Lower Belvedere, Museums Quartier & Votive Church
Blue Schönbrunn route
- First bus: 9:45am from Opera/Albertina
- Last bus: 5:15pm from Opera/Albertina
- Frequency: Every 20 to 30 mins
- Popular stops: Aqua Terre Zoo, Schönbrunn Palace & Zoo, Upper Belvedere & The Hundertwasser House
Please click here for detailed route maps and boarding points.
Walking tour
- English tour at 11:30am from Opera
- German tour at 1:30pm from Opera
DDSG Danube River cruise
Route A (Mar 30-Nov 3)
- First cruise: 10:30am from stop #8 (Schwedenplatz/Danube Canal)
- Last cruise: 2pm from stop #8 (Schwedenplatz/Danube Canal)
- Frequency: Twice a day
Route B (Mar 30-Nov 3)
- First cruise: 12:30am from stop #11 (Blue Danube/Schifffahrtszentrum)
- Last cruise: 4pm from stop #11 (Blue Danube/Schifffahrtszentrum)
- Frequency: Twice a day
Route C (Jan 1-Dec 31)
- First cruise: 11am from stop #8 (Schwedenplatz/Danube Canal)
- Last cruise: 5:30pm from stop #8 (Schwedenplatz/Danube Canal)
- Frequency: 5 times a day
- Tip: Take a quick detour from the Museums Quartier stop to Nashmarkt, a vibrant open-air market known for international cuisine and local delicacies.
- The buses are wheelchair accessible.
- Bring your furry friend along, but make sure they're leashed, muzzled, and no taller than knee height.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
More details
- Get ready to dazzle your senses on a 90-min guided tour of Vienna as its iconic landmarks sparkle against the night sky.
- Enjoy the benefits of a live guide who will regale you with fascinating stories about the City of Music while you sit back and relax in your seat.
- Ride past the baroque-style Schönbrunn Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and take in the mesmerizing views of the Danube River in the evening.
Inclusions
- 90-min evening bus tour
- English-speaking guide
Please click here for a detailed route map.
Evening Tour
- First bus: 6:30pm from stop #1 (Opera)
- Frequency: once a day
- Duration: 90mins
- Tip: Try to arrive early so that you get the upper deck seats on the bus as these will give you some surreal sights of Vienna.
- The buses are wheelchair accessible.
- Download the mobile app to track your bus.
- Bring your furry friend along, but make sure they're leashed, muzzled, and no taller than knee height.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
More details
Combo (Save 18%): Giant Ferris Wheel Skip-the-Line Tickets + Vienna Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
from €55
€44.94
18% off
- Explore Vienna's iconic sites with a cost-saving combo: enjoy a 24/48-hour hop-on-hop-off pass and admission to the Giant Ferris Wheel.
- Discover the city with over 2 routes and 27 stops. Gain insights into the sites through pre-recorded commentary available in 14 languages.
- Explore the iconic Hundertwasser House, a prime expressionist marvel, and the Lower Belvedere, showcasing Austrian art.
- Bypass the queue with a skip-the-line entry to enjoy a 10 to 20-minute ride on the historic Giant Ferris Wheel.
- Experience panoramic views of Vienna Woods, the River Danube, Marchfeld, and the Pannonian Basin from 64.75 meters high, with a 2.7 km/h turning speed.
Inclusions
Giant Ferris Wheel
- Skip-the-line ticket to the Giant Ferris Wheel
Hop-On Hop-Off Vienna
- 24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus pass
- Audio guide in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, Arabic, Turkish, Korean, Hindi, Hebrew & Russian
Red Route
Climb off at any of the stops on this route! Hop on and off around the city center up to the Danube River. Learn about the history and culture of Vienna through pre-recorded commentary available in 13 different languages.
- 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
On this route, admire the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the imperial family, and learn about the iconic stops along this route.
- First bus: 9:45am from Opera/Albertina.
- 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.
Giant Ferris Wheel
- Tip: The best time to board the Ferris Wheel is during the evening due to the stunning sunset views.
- This experience is wheelchair accessible.
- The main entrance has no steps.
- Parking spaces for people with disabilities at the parking garage Ausstellungsstraße
- Guide dogs are allowed in this experience.
- Suitable access to all exhibition rooms and to the restaurant.
- All special wagons of the Ferris Wheel are suitable for extra-wide wheelchairs and have ramps.
Hop-On Hop-Off Vienna
- Tip: Near the Hofburg Palace, visit the Museum of Illusions for a fun, interactive and mind-bending exhibits.
- The facilities offered include wheelchair accessibility, pre-recorded commentary, a free mobile app, and open-top buses.
- This tour runs through attractions that may have unannounced closures or special events causing delays.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
More details
Combo (Save 18%): Direct Entry to the Upper Belvedere Palace + Big Bus 24/48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Vienna
from €59.60
€49.17
18% off
- Save more with this combo pass that gives direct access to the Upper Belvedere Palace and a 24/48-hr hop-on hop-off tour of Vienna.
- Experience the grandeur of the Baroque-style Upper Belvedere Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its stunning art collections.
- Lose yourself in the world's largest collection of Gustav Klimt's works at Upper Belvedere, including his iconic oil-on-canvas painting, 'The Kiss'.
- Hop-on and hop-off at over 27 stops, including the Vienna State Opera and Danube Island with the Vienna bus tour.
- With the evening tour option, take in the illuminated cityscapes of Vienna, and optionally enjoy a Danube River Cruise or ride on the Giant Ferris Wheel.
Inclusions
Upper Belvedere Palace
- Entry to Upper Belvedere
- Access to Klimt's 'The Kiss' & permanent collection
24/48-Hr Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Vienna
- 24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus pass
- Pre-recorded commentary in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, Arabic, Turkish, Korean, Hindi, Hebrew & Russian
- Free VOX digital walking tour download
- Guided walking tour (optional)
- 1.5-hour evening English-guided tour (optional)
- Danube River cruise (optional)
- Wiener Riesenrad Giant Ferris Wheel ticket (optional)
Upper Belvedere Palace
- Tip: Take a walk around the Belvedere Gardens, they're often overlooked but equally beautiful.
- Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Guide Dog Accommodation & Cloakroom.
- The parking lot for people with disabilities is located right next to the entrance gate of the Upper Belvedere, Prinz Eugen-Straße 27.
- With this ticket, skip the line to the ticket counter/box office and head straight to the museum entrance!
- Rental fees: Permanent collection tour €5.00, Austrian sign language multimedia guide permanent collection € 2.00.
- For reasons of hygiene, please use personal headphones (standard 3.5 mm connection). As an alternative, disposable headphones are provided.
- Note: With your time slot ticket you book a fixed access time to the museum. The duration of your stay is unlimited.
- The Upper Belvedere's north and west facades are set to undergo renovations from April 2024. Scaffolding will be disguised with a net replicating the facade. The entrance and access to the venue will remain unaffected.
24/48-Hr Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Vienna
- Tip: Don't forget to take advantage of the free mobile app that's included with your ticket. It provides real-time bus tracking, detailed maps, and other useful information.
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 Opera/Albertina
- 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.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
More details
HomeBig Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour Vienna
Why choose the Big Bus Vienna tours?
Flexibility
Enjoy a hop-on hop-off tour that lets you explore Vienna at your own pace, visiting museums, palaces, and grand monuments as you please.
Comprehensive coverage
Discover all of Vienna's top sights and attractions on two routes, ensuring you don’t miss out on any landmark.
Informative commentary
Access pre-recorded commentary in 13 languages, providing insightful information about the landmarks and attractions along the way.
Upgrades
Upgrade your ticket to include a river cruise, Ferris Wheel ride, or guided walking tour to enhance your Vienna experience.
Comfortable experience
Travel in open-top buses, which offer panoramic views and comfortable seating, ensuring a pleasant journey through Vienna's scenic streets.
Big Bus Vienna routes, stops and maps
Red Tour - Route
The Red Route covers Vienna's historic city center, showcasing landmarks like the Votive Church, Vienna State Opera, and Mozarthaus Vienna.
Overview:
- First stop: Opera / Walfischgasse
- Timings: 9:30am to 5pm
- Frequency: Every 20 minutes
- Number of stops: 16
- Full loop duration: 1 hour 50 minutes
Schönbrunn Blue Route
Explore Vienna's imperial architecture on our Blue Route bus, featuring Schönbrunn Palace, Belvedere, and the Tiergarten Schönbrunn, one of the world's oldest zoos.
Overview:
- First stop: Opera / Albertina
- Timings: 9:45am to 5:15pm
- Frequency: Every 20-30 minutes
- Number of stops: 11
Full loop duration: Every 1 hour and 50 minutes
Highlights of your Big Bus Vienna tour
Schönbrunn Palace
Read more
Suggested Big Bus Vienna Itineraries
Vienna in 1 day/24 hours
Vienna in 2 days/48 hours
The Red Route
If you have just one day in Vienna, explore the city's highlights with the Red Route of Big Bus Tours, including a visit to Schönbrunn Palace & Zoo.
- Start at the Vienna State Opera, then head to MuseumsQuartier for cultural insights.
- Visit Hofburg Palace for imperial history, then enjoy a stroll in Stadtpark.
- Hop off at Belvedere Palace to admire art and gardens.
- Explore Karlskirche and Naschmarkt for local flavors and architecture.
- End the day at Schönbrunn Palace & Zoo for a glimpse of royal life and wildlife.
Day 1: Red Route
Discover Vienna's top attractions over two days with the Big Bus hop-on hop-off tour, focusing on the Red Route on Day 1 and the Blue Route on Day 2.
- Start at the Vienna State Opera and explore its neo-Renaissance architecture.
- Visit the Museums Quarter and immerse yourself in Vienna's vibrant art scene.
- Marvel at the Gothic splendor of St. Stephen's Cathedral.
- Hop off at the Votive Church and stroll through the charming Freyung Passage.
- End your day at the iconic Prater Amusement Park for some thrilling rides.
Day 2: Blue Route
Discover Vienna's top attractions over two days with the Big Bus hop-on hop-off tour, focusing on the Red Route on Day 1 and the Blue Route on Day 2.
- Begin your day at the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace and its world-famous zoo.
- Visit the Aqua Terra Zoo and learn about the diverse marine life.
- Explore the Hundertwasserhaus, a unique and colorful apartment building.
- Stop at the Upper Belvedere to admire Gustav Klimt's masterpiece The Kiss.
- End your Vienna adventure with a relaxing walk through the beautiful City Park.
Big Bus Vienna: FAQ's
How do Big Bus hop-on hop-off buses work in Vienna?
Big Bus Vienna allows you to hop on and off at any designated stop along the route, giving you flexibility to explore at your own pace.
What is included in a Big Bus Vienna Tour ticket?
Tickets include unlimited rides on the hop-on hop-off buses, access to pre-recorded multilingual commentary, and the option to upgrade with additional experiences.
How often are the Vienna Big Bus hop-on hop-off buses?
Buses typically run every 15-30 minutes, depending on the season and route.
How many Big Bus Vienna routes are there?
There are two main routes - the Red Route covering the historic city center and the Blue Route visiting Schönbrunn Palace and the zoo.
Are there audio guides on the Big Bus Vienna hop-on hop-off bus tours?
Yes, audio guides in multiple languages are available onboard to enhance your sightseeing experience.
Are the Big Bus Vienna hop-on hop-off bus tours accessibility-friendly?
Yes, the buses are wheelchair accessible.
How long is my ticket valid for?
Your ticket is valid for 1 day or 2 consecutive days, depending on the option you choose.