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Vienna Sightseeing Bus Tours
Routes
TimelineMap
1. Staatsoper (Abfahrt)
Vienna State Opera
1 minute walk
Albertina Museum
3 minutes walk2. Kunsthistorisches Museum
Kunsthistorisches Museum
1 minute walk
Maria Theresa Square
5 minutes walk3. Westbahnhof/Mariahilfer
Westbahnhof Railway Station
Mariahilfer Straße
1 minute walk4. Schloss Schönbrunn
Schönbrunn Palace
3 minutes walk
Schönbrunn Zoo
6 minutes walk5. Hauptbahnhof/Sonnwendg
Vienna Central Station
Sonnwendviertel
4 minutes walk6. Belvedere 21
Belvedere 21
Arsenal
3 minutes walk7. Schloss Belvedere
Belvedere Palace
8. Schwarzenbergplatz
Schwarzenbergplatz
1 minute walk
Karlskirche
9 minutes walkTimelineMap
1. Kunsthistorisches Museum
Kunsthistorisches Museum
1 minute walk
Naturhistorisches Museum
5 minutes walk2. Mariahilfer Straße/MQ
Mariahilfer Straße
11 minutes walk
MuseumsQuartier
2 minutes walk3. Burgtheater/Rathaus
Burgtheater
Rathaus (Vienna City Hall)
9 minutes walk4. Rathausplatz 4
Rathausplatz
4 minutes walk
Parliament Building
6 minutes walk5. Votivkirche/Altes AKH
Votivkirche
1 minute walk
Altes AKH
7 minutes walk6. Schwedenplatz
Schwedenplatz
3 minutes walk
Anker Clock
7 minutes walk7. MAK/Wien Mitte
MAK – Museum of Applied Arts
3 minutes walk
Wien Mitte Shopping Mall
2 minutes walk8. Hotel Hilton/Stadtpark
Stadtpark
6 minutes walk9. Kursalon
Kursalon Wien
TimelineMap
1. MAK/Wien Mitte (Abfahrt)
MAK - Museum of Applied Arts
3 minutes walk
St. Stephen's Cathedral
9 minutes walk2. Hotel Hilton / Stadtpark
Stadtpark
6 minutes walk3. Kursalon
Kursalon Hübner
Viennese Coffeehouse
8 minutes walk4. Staatsoper
Vienna State Opera
6 minutes walk
Albertina Museum
7 minutes walk5. Kunsthistorisches Museum
Kunsthistorisches Museum
1 minute walk6. Mariahilfer Strasse/MQ
MuseumsQuartier
2 minutes walk
Leopold Museum
2 minutes walk7. Burgtheater / Rathaus
Vienna City Hall (Rathaus)
9 minutes walkBurgtheater
8. Liebenberg Denkmal
Liebenberg Monument
3 minutes walk
Schottentor
2 minutes walk9. Liechtensteinstrasse
Liechtenstein Museum
3 minutes walk10. Votivkirche / Altes AKH
Votive Church
1 minute walk
Sigmund Freud Museum
4 minutes walk11. Morzinplatz
Morzinplatz Memorial
2 minutes walk12. Schwedenplatz
Schwedenplatz
2 minutes walk
St. Rupert's Church
6 minutes walk13. Kunst Haus
Kunst Haus Wien
14. Prater / Riesenrad
Prater Amusement Park
3 minutes walk
Prater Museum
1 minute walk15. DDSG (Pier 6)
Vienna International Centre (UNO City)
7 minutes walk
Donaupark
6 minutes walk16. Donauturm
Donauturm
17. Alte Donau
Alte Donau
2 minutes walk
Gänsehäufel
9 minutes walk18. UNO City
DC Tower
3 minutes walk
Donau City Park
6 minutes walk19. Reichsbrücke / Donauinsel
Danube Island
8 minutes walk
Copa Cagrana
6 minutes walk20. Praterstern
Wiener Prater
11 minutes walk
Madame Tussauds Vienna
4 minutes walk21. Taborstrasse
Augarten
5 minutes walk
Johann Nepomuk Church
2 minutes walk22. Schwedenbrücke
Museum Judenplatz
10 minutes walkTimelineMap
1. Votive Church
Wiener Minoritenkirche
7 minutes walk2. Palais Liechtenstein
Strudlhofstiege (historic staircase)
6 minutes walkTravel with Vienna's only 4-route bus operator with kids' audio guides & self-guided tours!
- 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, kids audio guides and with free Wi-Fi.
- Witness the city's iconic landmarks like the Vienna State Opera, Danube Island, and the Hundertwasser House.
Travel with Vienna's only 4-route bus operator with kids' audio guides & self-guided tours!
- 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, kids audio guides and with free 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 & Polish
- Kids channel in German & English
- Self-guided music walking tour
You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
Hop-on hop-off tour - Blue Route
Flit between one collection and the next on the blue route connecting Vienna's most popular museums.
Popular stops: State Opera, National Theatre/ City Hall, Danube Tower, Giant Ferris Wheel
Hop-on hop-off tour - Yellow Route
Discover Vienna's imperial palaces and sights at your own pace along the yellow route.
Popular stops: Schönbrunn Palace, Museum of Contemporary Art, Belvedere Palace
Hop-on hop-off tour - Red Route
Vienna's civic monuments and contemporary sights await along the red route.
Popular stops: Heroes' Square, Austrian Parliament, City Hall
Hop-on hop-off tour - Green Route
To discover the city's undiscovered gems, glide along the green route.
Popular stops: House of Strauss, Cobenzlgasse Wine Village, Palais Liechtenstein
What's not allowed
- Due to tour restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
Accessibility
- 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.
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.
Routes
TimelineMap
Two-part festive fun! Bus ride past Christmas lights, then roam Schönbrunn's markets/gardens.
- Take a cheerful 3-hour holiday loop past Vienna’s shimmery sights that wraps up with a gentle stroll through the beautifully lit Schönbrunn Gardens.
- Shifting from Ringstrasse sparkle to radiant palace greens, this evening path gives you Vienna’s festive charm in one sweep, with extra flair added in.
- In the tour’s second half, stroll 1.3 km of sparkling palace grounds at Schönbrunn as baroque-style lights guide your steps through.
- You’ll hear your guide’s chatty empire tales and audio stories in eight languages that add colorful twists to every Vienna landmark with gently warm humor.
- Expect heritage vibes mixing with fresh light art as you roll toward Vienna’s largest sound-synced show glowing across its treasured UNESCO setting.
Two-part festive fun! Bus ride past Christmas lights, then roam Schönbrunn's markets/gardens.
- Take a cheerful 3-hour holiday loop past Vienna’s shimmery sights that wraps up with a gentle stroll through the beautifully lit Schönbrunn Gardens.
- Shifting from Ringstrasse sparkle to radiant palace greens, this evening path gives you Vienna’s festive charm in one sweep, with extra flair added in.
- In the tour’s second half, stroll 1.3 km of sparkling palace grounds at Schönbrunn as baroque-style lights guide your steps through.
- You’ll hear your guide’s chatty empire tales and audio stories in eight languages that add colorful twists to every Vienna landmark with gently warm humor.
- Expect heritage vibes mixing with fresh light art as you roll toward Vienna’s largest sound-synced show glowing across its treasured UNESCO setting.
Inclusions
- 3-hour Christmas lights evening tour of Vienna
- Entry to Imperial Lights at Schönbrunn Palace Gardens
- Live English-speaking guide (on the evening tour)
- Audio guide in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic & Russian (on the evening tour)
Vienna Christmas lights tour & Imperial Lights at Schönbrunn Palace Gardens
Your 3-hour Christmas journey begins at Albertina, whisking you through Vienna's festively illuminated Ringstrasse, before arriving at Schönbrunn Palace's Christmas Market. You enter the Imperial Lights experience to explore a 1.3 km illuminated path through light sculptures and installations, culminating in Vienna's largest sound-to-light show.
Schedule
- Departure: 4:30pm from Stop #1, Albertina
- Frequency: One tour per evening
- Duration: 3 hours (1.5 hours for the bus tour)
Note:
- The tour will depart from Schönbrunn Palace at 7:30pm and bring you back to the city center.
- The tour runs only on specific days: November: 28, 29 & 30 | December: 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 &14 | Daily from Dec 19, 2025 – Jan 6, 2026 (Except on Dec 24)
What to bring
- Wear warm clothing and comfortable walking shoes since the open-top bus tour outdoor gardens can get chilly in the winter.
Accessibility
- The bus tour is wheelchair accessible; contact the operator for Imperial Lights accessibility details.
Additional information
- Arrive 15 minutes before the tour’s departure.
- The Imperial Lights experience is self-guided after 6pm.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Why choose the Vienna Sightseeing bus tours
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
Highlights of your Vienna Sightseeing bus tour
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Suggested itineraries for your Vienna Sightseeing bus tour
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
From happy customers
Sandra
GermanyOct, 2025
Great experience in Vienna, would love to come back to marvel at other sights that I unfortunately couldn't see in 2 days!
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Langenegger
SwitzerlandOct, 2025
The Vienna Card makes visiting the sights very easy and uncomplicated. We had the passes digitally and could simply show them at the turnstile or the ticket office. It was therefore not necessary to collect the pass. To justify the price, you have to visit a few sights, otherwise you can also buy individual tickets. At Schönbrunn Palace it is worth getting there early to get an early slot, for all other activities it works very well by walk in.
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Vienna Pass: Choose 1 to 6 Days
Mr
Dec, 2025
Being with family and learning about places in Vienna we had never seen before.The audio guide was very informative and interesting.
Vienna Sightseeing: Vienna Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Yuliana
PolandAug, 2025
Buying a tour was a great decision! It was possible to get an idea of the sights of Vienna in a short time. Thank you so much for this service!
Vienna Sightseeing: Vienna Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour