Vienna Sightseeing Bus Tours

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Vienna sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus near MuseumsQuartier.
Tourists enjoying a Vienna sightseeing bus tour.
Vienna sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus driving through city.
Vienna sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus in front of historic building.
Tourists enjoying a Hop On Hop Off bus tour in Vienna.
Tourist enjoying a Vienna sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour.
Vienna sightseeing hop-on hop-off buses near Votivkirche.
Tourists on Vienna sightseeing bus holding route map.
Tourists seated on an open-top Vienna sightseeing bus.
Vienna sightseeing bus in front of the Austrian Parliament Building.
Vienna sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus near MuseumsQuartier.
Tourists enjoying a Vienna sightseeing bus tour.
Vienna sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus driving through city.
Vienna sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus in front of historic building.
Tourists enjoying a Hop On Hop Off bus tour in Vienna.
Tourist enjoying a Vienna sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour.
Vienna sightseeing hop-on hop-off buses near Votivkirche.
Tourists on Vienna sightseeing bus holding route map.
Tourists seated on an open-top Vienna sightseeing bus.
Vienna sightseeing bus in front of the Austrian Parliament Building.
Vienna sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus near MuseumsQuartier.
Tourists enjoying a Vienna sightseeing bus tour.
Vienna sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus driving through city.
Vienna sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus in front of historic building.
Tourists enjoying a Hop On Hop Off bus tour in Vienna.
Tourist enjoying a Vienna sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour.
Vienna sightseeing hop-on hop-off buses near Votivkirche.
Tourists on Vienna sightseeing bus holding route map.
Tourists seated on an open-top Vienna sightseeing bus.
Vienna sightseeing bus in front of the Austrian Parliament Building.
4.1(764)

Vienna Sightseeing: Vienna Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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Flexible duration
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Long-han Goossens

Long-han

Jul 2025
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I was unpleasantly surprised that I had to pick up the tickets in the city center. I ordered and paid online and was planning to hop on a location close to my appartment. I however had to book a taxi to go to the city center to pick up my tickets. What's the use of ordering online then? How easy is it to provide a code when ordering online that serves as a ticket? Sorry, this is really old fashioned and will not consider ordering online again
Martina Zuegner

Martina

Jul 2025
Verified booking
The staff were very friendly and the buses arrived at the stops on time. Changing buses, e.g. from the yellow to the blue line, also went quickly and without any problems. The background noise and the music of the announcer were a little annoying, so that the announcements were not always clear to understand. We would have preferred music only between the explanations. We can recommend the tour.
Ole Doering

Ole

Jul 2025
Verified booking
A very comprehensive insight into the history and geography of this time-honored city! The multilingual guide is informative and entertaining, thankfully not gendered. Broad and deep introduction, well structured, broken up by appropriate music. Unfortunately some technical glitches - please wait more carefully! The real departure times should be communicated more transparently, there is no air conditioning in the heat.
Routes
TOTAL DURATION90 minutes
FREQUENCY20-25 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
FIRST DEPARTUREStaatsoper (Abfahrt) at 9:20 AM
LAST DEPARTUREStaatsoper (Abfahrt) at 5:00 PM
TOTAL DURATION60 minutes
FREQUENCY30 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
FIRST DEPARTUREKunsthistorisches Museum at 9:34 AM
LAST DEPARTUREKunsthistorisches Museum at 5:15 PM
TOTAL DURATION2 hours
FREQUENCY20 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
FIRST DEPARTUREMAK/Wien Mitte (Abfahrt) at 9:20 AM
LAST DEPARTUREMAK/Wien Mitte (Abfahrt) at 5:00 PM
TOTAL DURATION2 hours
FREQUENCYHourly from 10:45am to 1:45pm, then hourly again after 3:00pm.
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
FIRST DEPARTUREPalais Liechtenstein at 10:45 AM
LAST DEPARTUREPalais Liechtenstein at 5:00 PM
Timeline
Map

1

Staatsoper (Abfahrt)

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2

Kunsthistorisches Museum

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2 attractions

3

Westbahnhof/Mariahilfer

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2 attractions

4

Schloss Schönbrunn

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5

Hauptbahnhof/Sonnwendg

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6

Belvedere 21

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7

Schloss Belvedere

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8

Schwarzenbergplatz

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Kunsthistorisches Museum

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2

Mariahilfer Straße/MQ

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3

Burgtheater/Rathaus

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4

Rathausplatz 4

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5

Votivkirche/Altes AKH

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2 attractions

6

Schwedenplatz

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7

MAK/Wien Mitte

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8

Hotel Hilton/Stadtpark

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9

Kursalon

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10

Johann Strauss Museum/Naschmarkt

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MAK/Wien Mitte (Abfahrt)

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2

Hotel Hilton / Stadtpark

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3

Kursalon

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4

Staatsoper

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5

Kunsthistorisches Museum

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6

Mariahilfer Strasse/MQ

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7

Burgtheater / Rathaus

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8

Liebenberg Denkmal

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9

Liechtensteinstrasse

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10

Votivkirche / Altes AKH

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11

Morzinplatz

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12

Schwedenplatz

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13

Kunst Haus

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14

Prater / Riesenrad

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15

DDSG (Pier 6)

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16

Donauturm

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17

Alte Donau

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18

UNO City

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19

Reichsbrücke / Donauinsel

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20

Praterstern

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21

Taborstrasse

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22

Schwedenbrücke

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Palais Liechtenstein

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2

House of Strauss / Schlumberger

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3

Grinzing Sandgasse

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4

Grinzing Cobenzlgasse

Sights covered: More wine taverns, charming lanes of Grinzing

5

Cobenzl

Sights covered: Cobenzl hill & panoramic viewpoint

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Grinzing Himmelstraße

Sights covered: Wine taverns, forested walking paths

  • Explore the best of Vienna, with this unlimited hop-on hop-off bus pass valid for 24/48/72 hours.
  • Frequent bus arrivals eliminate long wait times, allowing you to hop on and off at your rhythm across 4 routes over 50 stops.
  • Experience Vienna's mesmerizing history, culture, and music through an inclusive audio guide available in 19 languages with free onboard Wi-Fi.
  • Witness the city's iconic landmarks like the Vienna State Opera, Danube Island, and The Hundertwasser House.
  • Explore the best of Vienna, with this unlimited hop-on hop-off bus pass valid for 24/48/72 hours.
  • Frequent bus arrivals eliminate long wait times, allowing you to hop on and off at your rhythm across 4 routes over 50 stops.
  • Experience Vienna's mesmerizing history, culture, and music through an inclusive audio guide available in 19 languages with free onboard Wi-Fi.
  • Witness the city's iconic landmarks like the Vienna State Opera, Danube Island, and The Hundertwasser House.

Inclusions

  • 24/48/72-hour hop-on hop-off tour
  • Access to Red Line, Blue Line &Yellow Line and Green Line (during summer season)
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Audio guide in German, English, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Romanian, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, Korean, Serbian and Polish
  • Kids channel in German & English
  • Self-guided music walking tour

Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.
Blue Line

  • First bus: 9:20am from Museum of Applied Arts
  • Last bus: 6:40pm from Museum of Applied Arts
  • Frequency: every 20mins
  • Popular Stops: State Opera, National Theatre/ City Hall, Danube Tower, Giant Ferris Wheel

Yellow Line

  • First bus: 9:20am from State Opera
  • Last bus: 6:20pm from State Opera
  • Frequency: every 20mins
  • Popular Stops: Schönbrunn Palace, Museum of Contemporary Art, Belvedere Palace

Red Line

  • First bus: 9:15am from State Opera
  • Last bus: 6:45pm from State Opera
  • Frequency: every 20 to 30mins
  • Popular Stops: Heroes' Square, Austrian Parliament, City Hall

You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

  • Tip: Grab a Sacher Torte, Vienna's famous chocolate cake, from the historic Sacher Cafe near the State Opera.
  • Due to tour restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
  • The buses are wheelchair accessible.
  • Your guide dogs are welcome on the buses.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Martina
Jul 2025Verified booking
4/5

The staff were very friendly and the buses arrived at the stops on time. Changing buses, e.g. from the yellow to the blue line, also went quickly and without any problems. The background noise and the music of the announcer were a little annoying, so that the announcements were not always clear to understand. We would have preferred music only between the explanations. We can recommend the tour.

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Ole
Jul 2025Verified booking
4/5

A very comprehensive insight into the history and geography of this time-honored city! The multilingual guide is informative and entertaining, thankfully not gendered. Broad and deep introduction, well structured, broken up by appropriate music. Unfortunately some technical glitches - please wait more carefully! The real departure times should be communicated more transparently, there is no air conditioning in the heat.

View original review in German

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Long-han
Jul 2025Verified booking
4/5

I was unpleasantly surprised that I had to pick up the tickets in the city center. I ordered and paid online and was planning to hop on a location close to my appartment. I however had to book a taxi to go to the city center to pick up my tickets. What's the use of ordering online then? How easy is it to provide a code when ordering online that serves as a ticket? Sorry, this is really old fashioned and will not consider ordering online again

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Isa
Jul 2025Verified booking
3/5

The bus had no/very little AC and so it was extremely hot, especially when stuck in traffic. Other than that there were some good stops and interesting facts. Most stops cost extra, so getting the Vienna card is smart.

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Richard
Jul 2025Verified booking
5/5

We saw a lot of Vienna and the three lines were well organized. The staff were very helpful with questions.

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Ana
Jul 2025Verified booking
5/5

The frequency of buses makes it easy to visit the important points of the city. New and comfortable buses, the audio guide explains in detail everything you see.

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Elfriede
Jun 2025Verified booking
5/5

I learned a lot of information about the history and the city, very interesting. Simply a great idea to explore the city!

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Juliane
Jun 2025Verified booking
3/5

I was expecting to be able to board a bus straight away when I bought online. That wasn't clear to me when I made the purchase. Only after booking did I receive the information that I had to travel to a certain stop to redeem the ticket first. I hadn't planned for that. In addition, as a group of 11 people, we deliberately didn't get off the bus because we were afraid that we wouldn't be able to get back on together at an intermediate stop because the buses were so full and only a few people got off at a time. It would be better if you knew in advance that you would get a seat. For example, if you can reserve seats or similar.

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Anja-Melanie
May 2025Verified booking
3/5

You can get around Vienna, but the buses don't always run as frequently as indicated. Instead of every 20 minutes, the bus should come every hour. So you can't really plan your tour effectively.

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Melanie
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5

We really enjoyed it. Thank you

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Madelaine
Jul 2025Verified booking
4/5

The staff is very friendly and had an answer to every question, buses arrive on time, were clean.

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Martina
Jul 2025Verified booking
4/5

That you can really hop on hop off

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Volker
Jul 2025Verified booking
4/5

The routes have changed in recent years, but it is still a wonderful experience to explore the city.

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Peter
Jul 2025Verified booking
5/5

The ride was ok. The staff were friendly. The route was also interesting

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Auggie
Jun 2025Verified booking
5/5

Good route to see the most popular tourists spots

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Marcello
Jun 2025Verified booking
5/5

Beautiful day, everything perfect. Highly recommended for those with limited time

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George
Jun 2025Verified booking
5/5

The tour route was very satisfactory and on schedule.

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Hochstetter
Jun 2025Verified booking
5/5

Every employee we spoke to and asked questions was very helpful. helped us very nicely.

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Brian
May 2025Verified booking
3/5

Couldn't hear audio guide, even with volume up because of other people talking too loud or shouting.

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Maria
Aug 2025Verified booking
5/5

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Jul 2025Verified booking
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Vienna Pass card in front of Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna, with gardens and visitors.
Vienna Pass attractions list featuring Schönbrunn Palace, Albertina, Hofburg Palace, Schönbrunn Zoo, Belvedere Palace.
Albertina Museum entrance with equestrian statue, Vienna Pass includes access.
Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna exterior with manicured gardens, included in Vienna Pass.
Vienna sightseeing bus on city street, part of Vienna Flexi Pass tour.
Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna with gardens and visitors.
Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel in Prater Park on a sunny day.
Lemur with baby on back at Schönbrunn Zoo, Vienna.
Danube Tower in Vienna against a blue sky.
Madame Tussauds Vienna entrance with Vienna Pass inclusion sign.
Vienna Pass card in front of Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna, with gardens and visitors.
Vienna Pass attractions list featuring Schönbrunn Palace, Albertina, Hofburg Palace, Schönbrunn Zoo, Belvedere Palace.
Albertina Museum entrance with equestrian statue, Vienna Pass includes access.
Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna exterior with manicured gardens, included in Vienna Pass.
Vienna sightseeing bus on city street, part of Vienna Flexi Pass tour.
Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna with gardens and visitors.
Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel in Prater Park on a sunny day.
Lemur with baby on back at Schönbrunn Zoo, Vienna.
Danube Tower in Vienna against a blue sky.
Madame Tussauds Vienna entrance with Vienna Pass inclusion sign.
Vienna Pass card in front of Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna, with gardens and visitors.
Vienna Pass attractions list featuring Schönbrunn Palace, Albertina, Hofburg Palace, Schönbrunn Zoo, Belvedere Palace.
Albertina Museum entrance with equestrian statue, Vienna Pass includes access.
Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna exterior with manicured gardens, included in Vienna Pass.
Vienna sightseeing bus on city street, part of Vienna Flexi Pass tour.
Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna with gardens and visitors.
Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel in Prater Park on a sunny day.
Lemur with baby on back at Schönbrunn Zoo, Vienna.
Danube Tower in Vienna against a blue sky.
Madame Tussauds Vienna entrance with Vienna Pass inclusion sign.
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Vienna Pass: Choose 1 to 6 Days

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The pass allows you to see all the main-sights, most of them with a skip-the-line option which will in the end save you a precious amount of time - and time is not only money but also super important when you visit this beautiful city.

Explore unlimited Viennese attractions with just one card!

  • Everything you get: Discover Vienna with this city pass valid for 1/2/3/6 consecutive calendar days. You can access 90+ top sights like the Hofburg Palace & Schönbrunn Zoo for free, while also enjoying a Vienna Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off bus tour for the validity period of your pass.
  • Why choose this: Forget the hassle of buying multiple tickets and skip long queues with this one physical pass. Display it at your venue to gain seamless entry.

Explore unlimited Viennese attractions with just one card!

  • Everything you get: Discover Vienna with this city pass valid for 1/2/3/6 consecutive calendar days. You can access 90+ top sights like the Hofburg Palace & Schönbrunn Zoo for free, while also enjoying a Vienna Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off bus tour for the validity period of your pass.
  • Why choose this: Forget the hassle of buying multiple tickets and skip long queues with this one physical pass. Display it at your venue to gain seamless entry.

Inclusions

  • Validity: 1/2/3/6 days

Access to:

  • Museums: Sisi Museum Hofburg, Kunsthistorisches Museum, Leopold Museum & more
  • Landmarks: Schönbrunn Palace, Orangery Garden, Danube Tower & more
  • Bus tours & cruises: Vienna Sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour, City Cruises Vienna, Panoramabahn Schönbrunn & more
  • Guided tours: Tour of the Vienna State Opera, House of Habsburg Tour & more
  • Discounts at Madame Tussauds, the Upper Belvedere, Schönbrunn Zoo & more
  • Digital audio guide in English, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese & German
  • Guidebook in English, German, Italian, Spanish & French.
  • Get all details here
  • Each attraction or landmark can only be visited once with this card.
  • The pass collection address will be shared post-booking.
  • After booking, collect your Vienna Pass from the Vienna Sightseeing & Vienna PASS Service Center. It's open daily from 9am to 6pm.
  • Your Vienna Pass is activated the first time the QR code on your pass is scanned at an attraction.
  • Display your pass to get entry to the attractions of your choice.
  • The Vienna Pass is transferable, provided it is issued to the person who will use it, and not the person purchasing it.

Validity:

  • Activated: Your pass is valid for the full number of consecutive calendar days you purchased.
  • Non-activated: Your pass is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
  • Vienna Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour: This tour is valid for the same duration of your pass.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Romina
Jun 2025Verified booking
5/5

The pass allows you to see all the main-sights, most of them with a skip-the-line option which will in the end save you a precious amount of time - and time is not only money but also super important when you visit this beautiful city.

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May 2025Verified booking
5/5

The pass is great, includes many services and gives you a good overview of everything there is to see in Vienna.

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Vienna Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off tours

Explore the best of Vienna with Vienna Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off tours. Explore attractions like Mozarthaus, Belvedere Palace, Schönbrunn Palace, and more with a 24/48/72-hour pass. Get off at any of the stops along your routes and discover the city’s culture and history at a flexible pace.

Why choose the Vienna Sightseeing bus tours

Woman sticking out of the window bus to see Vienna Opera House's architectural exterior

Flexible exploration

A Hop-on Hop-off bus tour lets you explore Vienna at your own pace. Visit palaces, museums, and monuments as quickly or leisurely as you please.

Family enjoying a sightseeing tour on an open-top bus in a city.

Ideal for families

A Hop-on Hop-off pass is a godsend when you travel with kids and seniors. You can take your time to explore sights and avoid the crowds and ticket booking hassle of public transportation.

Tourists on a hop-on-hop-off bus in Vienna with audio guide and map.

Audio guides

Hop aboard the Vienna Sightseeing bus tours and stay connected with free Wi-Fi as you enjoy audio commentary in 16 languages, including English, German, Fresh, Dutch, and more.

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Budget-friendly

A Hop-on Hop-off pass is much lighter on your pocket than paying for individual public transport tickets. So, if you’re a student or solo traveler on a budget, consider getting one when you visit Vienna.

Vienna Sightseeing: Bus routes & stops

View of Danube Tower in Vienna, Austria, overlooking the cityscape and lush greenery.

Blue Route

Want to see Vienna’s highlights near the Danube Tower? Then hop on the Blue Route and discover iconic spots like the Prater, where you can have a fun-filled adventure, visit the Hundertwasser Museum, and soak up the view from atop the Danube Tower.

Overview:

  • First stop: MAKWien Mitte (Abfahrt)
  • Timings: 9:20am to 5pm
  • Frequency: 10 to 20 minutes
  • Number of stops: 22
  • Full loop duration: 2 hours
Imperial Treasury Vienna showcasing historical artifacts and royal regalia.

Red Route

Admire some of Vienna’s most majestic sights on the Red Route. You get to explore the Imperial Treasury, housing the royal family’s jewelry collection, marvel at the impressive State Opera, and wander through the halls of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, discovering the world’s largest collection of Bruegel paintings.

Overview:

  • First stop: Kunsthistorisches Museum
  • Timings: 9:15am to 5:15pm
  • Frequency: 30 minutes
  • Number of stops: 10 stops
  • Full loop duration: 60 minutes
Schönbrunn Palace facade with gardens in Vienna, Austria, showcasing Baroque architecture.

Yellow Route

The Yellow Route takes you to the most popular landmarks in Vienna, including the Schönbrunn Palace and Belvedere Palace. Explore the well-manicured gardens and the zoo housed in the former and admire Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss and other art collections in the latter.

Overview:

  • First stop: Staatsoper (Abfahrt)
  • Timings: 9:20am to 5pm
  • Frequency: 20 minutes
  • Number of stops: 8
  • Full loop duration: 70 minutes

Suggested itineraries for your Vienna Sightseeing bus tour

Vienna in 24 hours
Vienna in 48 hours
Vienna in 72 hours
Belvedere Palace gardens with manicured lawns and ornate fountains in Vienna, Austria.

Only have one day to spend in Vienna? Then, explore major sights in the city by hopping on Vienna Sightseeing’s Yellow route.

  • Start your day at Kunsthistorisches Museum, where you’ll need about two hours to admire the masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Raphael, and other renowned artists. The museum’s grand architecture and extensive collection make it a must-see for art lovers.
  • Head next to Schönbrunn Palace, the lavish former summer residence of the Habsburgs. Walk through the opulent staterooms and learn about Vienna’s rich history. After you tour the palace tour, take a short break for lunch before heading to the next spot on your list.
  • Spot giant pandas, polar bears, and exotic birds for about two hours at the Schönbrunn Zoo, located within the palace gardens.
  • End your day with a visit to Belvedere Palace, known for its stunning Baroque architecture and impressive art collection, including Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss.
  • Grab dinner at a classic Viennese restaurant near the city center.

Two days gives you a lot more time to soak up the sights of Vienna. Here’s how you can see major highlights with the time you have.

Hofburg Imperial Palace in Vienna with tourists exploring the historic architecture.

Day 1

  • Begin your day at Kunsthistorisches Museum, and explore the extensive collection of works by Vermeer, Rembrandt, and Bruegel. 
  • After a couple of hours, head to the Imperial Treasury in the Hofburg Palace complex. Here, you can see the Austrian imperial crown, the Holy Roman Empire regalia, and other priceless historical artifacts.
  • After a quick lunch at a local restaurant, head to Belvedere Palace, your last stop for the day. This stunning Baroque monument is home to the world-famous The Kiss by Gustav Klimt, along with many other works of Austrian art. Also make time to stroll through the manicured gardens. 
  • End your day with a relaxed dinner at a traditional Austrian restaurant, where you can try Wiener Schnitzel or Tafelspitz.
Orangutan at Schonbrunn zoo

Day 2

  • The Schönbrunn Palace offers a glimpse into the life of the Habsburgs. Spend your morning touring the gilded staterooms and well-manicured gardens. 
  • Head next to Schönbrunn Zoo, located within the palace grounds. As the world’s oldest zoo, it is home to giant pandas, elephants, and exotic birds. If you’re traveling with kids, this place is a must-see. 
  • Stop at Café Residenz for lunch and take a bite of their classic apple strudel. Spend your afternoon at the Museum of Applied Arts (MAK), known for its impressive collection of design, furniture, textiles, and contemporary art. 
  • Spend about an hour exploring its unique exhibitions before wrapping up your day with a quiet dinner, reflecting on your two-day adventure.

Three days in Vienna is all the time you need to explore major sights and off-beat destinations. Not sure where to begin? Perhaps this itinerary could help.

Imperial Treasury Vienna entrance with historical artifacts and ornate displays.

Day 1

  • Begin your day by admire masterpieces by Bruegel, Rembrandt, and Vermeer at the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
  • After a couple of hours in the museum, head to the Imperial Treasury, where you can see the Austrian imperial crown, Holy Roman Empire regalia, and other legendary relics.
  • After a quick lunch, head to Belvedere Palace, where you can marvel at the stunning Baroque architecture and Gustav Klimt’s famous painting The Kiss
  • Wind down with a stroll through the gardens before grabbing dinner at a nearby restaurant.
Visitors exploring the art exhibits at the Leopold Museum, one of the stops included in the Combo: Leopold Museum + Kunsthistorisches Museum Tickets in Vienna

Day 2

  • Explore the luxurious rooms of Emperor Franz Joseph and Empress Sisi at Schönbrunn Palace. If you have a bit more time on your hands, take a stroll through its well-manicured gardens.
  • Next, visit the Schönbrunn Zoo, the world’s oldest zoo, where you can see giant pandas, polar bears, and plenty of local and exotic birds. 
  • Grab a quick bite to eat before heading to Leopold Museum. It houses an impressive collection of modern Austrian art, including works by Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele.
  • Wind down with a small dinner at a neighborhood restaurant.
A couple talking and waitng for their meal at a restaurant by the Danube river during the day.

Day 3

  • Spend your morning wandering through exhibits on furniture, design and contemporary art at the Museum of Applied Arts (MAK).
  • After your visit, grab brunch at a restaurant down by the Danube Canal.
  • Head to the Danube Tower in the early afternoon, where you can ride the high-speed elevator to the observation deck. Soak up panoramic views of the Danube River and the city at large before heading back to solid ground. 
  • End your trip on a high note at a fine dining restaurant of your choice. Be sure to make reservations beforehand.

Tips to make the most of your Vienna Sightseeing bus tour

  • Book in advance: Pre-book tickets to the attractions on your bucket list. This way, you won’t waste precious sightseeing time standing in ticketing queues.
  • City pass: Get a Vienna Pass and get discounted access to popular attractions in the city.
  • Check attraction timings: When planning your day, pay attention to attraction timings. You don’t want to arrive too early, too late, or on a day when the venue doesn’t operate.
  • Dress appropriately: Wear comfortable shoes as you will spend a lot of your time walking around the city. Dress in light linens and cotton during the summer months, and opt for scarves and warmer layers during the winter.

Frequently asked questions about Vienna Sightseeing bus tours

Do my kids need separate tickets for the Vienna Sightseeing bus tours?

Yes, they do. However, children under 6 years of age can travel for free with an adult accompanyign them. You can get discoutned tickets for your kids aged between 6 and 16 years. Please read the instructions on the check-out page carefully before purchasing your tickets.

Are the Vienna Sightseeing buses wheelchair accessible?

Yes, they are. Please get in touch with the operator in advance so they will be able to assist you better.

Are my pets and guide dogs allowed on the buses?

While your pets are not allowed on board, your guide dogs are welcome.

Do the Vienna Sightseeing buses offer hotel pick-ups?

No, they do not offer hotel pick-ups.

Are there restrooms available on the Vienna Sightseeing buses?

No, there are no restrooms available on the buses. You can, however, access public bathrooms at major attractions along the bus routes.

How many days should I spend sightseeing in Vienna?

1 to 3 days is an ideal timeline for you to see Vienna's highlights with a Hop-on Hop-off pass. If you're not sure about how to plan your trip, take a look at our 1-day, 2-day & 3-day guides.

From happy customers

Romina Penkalla

Romina

Jun, 2025
The pass allows you to see all the main-sights, most of them with a skip-the-line option which will in the end save you a precious amount of time - and time is not only money but also super important when you visit this beautiful city.
Vienna Pass: Choose 1 to 6 Days
Johannes Adrianus de vries

Johannes

Jun, 2025
Der u bahn😀😀😀😀😀😀🤶😀🤶🤶🤶🤶🤶🤶🤶🤶🤶🤶🤶🤶🤶🤶🤶🤶😀🤶🤶
Vienna Pass: Choose 1 to 6 Days
JESSNER Antoine
FR

Jessner

France
May, 2024
Good welcome and explanations at the VIENNA PASS office. Convenient bus for getting around the city's "strategic" points.
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Viktorija Berstein
LT

Viktorija

Lithuania
Jan, 2024
We had 2 day Pass. It was convenient, but I’m not sure that the value it gives is worth the price. Because you have limited ability as a human to visit many places per day :) 2-3 spots per day - that’s normal, so that you don’t feel totally exhausted. So you feel unhappy that you could use much more from the pass, but there is not enough time in a day, especially when most of places work only till 5-6 p.m. Good thing is skip the line feature, very convenient. What is totally 0 value - included in pass audioguide. I wouldn’t recommend to take pass with audioguide, not worth it at all. Buy just pass. We didn’t use hop on bus at all, cause didn’t see on our routes where are the stops. Vienna metro system is just perfect and fulfilled all our needs. So in general - not bad, but that feeling ’didn’t i pay too much’ is quite strong...Especially when some places appeared to be free entrance for children...
Vienna Pass: Choose 1 to 6 Days
Zanini Giacomo
IT

Zanini

Italy
Oct, 2023
Il Vienna pass è stato decisamente utile. Tutte le attrazioni che ci interessavano erano incluse. Nessuna coda. Unico neo non sono inclusi i mezzi pubblici utili, tram, metro e bus normali per cui abbiamo fatto un abbonamento a parte.
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Grundke, Lydia Hildegard

Grundke,

Jul, 2022
Wir haben uns am Vortag, aus den 60 Sehenswürdigkeiten jene ausgesucht, welche wir besuchen wollten. Am Tag haben wir dann den Hop on-Hop off-Bus so genutzt das er uns bequem von einer Attraktionen zur nächsten bringt. Für das Schloß Schönbrunn empfehle ich, sich einen ganzen Tag Zeit zu nehmen.
Vienna Pass: Choose 1 to 6 Days
Martina Zuegner

Martina

Jul, 2025
The staff were very friendly and the buses arrived at the stops on time. Changing buses, e.g. from the yellow to the blue line, also went quickly and without any problems. The background noise and the music of the announcer were a little annoying, so that the announcements were not always clear to understand. We would have preferred music only between the explanations. We can recommend the tour.
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Vienna Sightseeing: Vienna Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Ole Doering

Ole

Jul, 2025
A very comprehensive insight into the history and geography of this time-honored city! The multilingual guide is informative and entertaining, thankfully not gendered. Broad and deep introduction, well structured, broken up by appropriate music. Unfortunately some technical glitches - please wait more carefully! The real departure times should be communicated more transparently, there is no air conditioning in the heat.
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Vienna Sightseeing: Vienna Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour