Vienna: Big Bus Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour by Open-Top Bus
Schönbrunn Neighborhood, Vienna
Discover Vienna, the City of Music, on a hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour. Immerse yourself in the Imperial City’s charm as you explore sights like St. Stephen’s Cathedral and Schönbrunn Palace.
Vienna Hop-on Hop-off Double-Decker Bus Tour with Optional Guided Walking Tour
Explore Vienna on a hop-on, hop-off double-decker bus with 24- or 48-hour passes, suitable for independent travelers interested in the city's history and architecture.
Highlights
- Discover Vienna’s history aboard a double-decker hop-on, hop-off bus
- Visit grand palaces including Schönbrunn, Hofburg, and Belvedere
- Upgrade to a 48-hour pass for a guided walking tour of Vienna’s imperial history
- See iconic landmarks such as Museums Quartier and Vienna State Opera
- Travel through historic and modern Vienna, from Hofburg Palace to Danube Island
Description
Experience Vienna at your own pace with a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour on a double-decker bus. Choose a 24-hour or 48-hour pass to explore Vienna’s baroque splendor and contemporary architecture. The onboard audio commentary, available in nine languages, provides insights into Vienna's culture and history as you pass key landmarks like the Vienna State Opera, Hofburg Palace, and Schönbrunn Palace.
The 48-hour ticket includes a guided walking tour led by a licensed guide, focusing on Imperial Vienna. This walking tour covers the Albertina Museum, Hofburg Palace, Spanish Riding School, and historic sites such as Michaelerplatz and the Graben, ending at St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Old Town.
The bus routes cover both historic and modern Vienna. The City Route features the Museum Quarter, UNO City, and Danube Island. The Palace Route goes to architectural highlights outside the city center, including Belvedere Palace and the Hundertwasserhaus.
This flexible tour allows you to explore either in one or two days, offering a comprehensive overview of Vienna’s culture and architecture.
Includes
- 24- or 48-hour Big Bus hop-on, hop-off sightseeing ticket
- Free VOX digital walking tour download (48-hour options only)
- Guided walking tour with licensed guide (if selected)
- Audio commentary in nine languages onboard (headphones provided)
- Viennese hotdog plate at ZUM KAISER Sausage Stand (if selected)
- Panoramic night tour by double-decker bus (if selected)
Excludes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Important Information
- The first tour departs from Big Bus Stop #1: Opera at 9:30 AM, with buses every 30 to 45 minutes until 4:30 PM
- Activate your mobile voucher or QR code at any Big Bus stop
- Infants aged 4 and under travel free without a ticket
- Headphones are provided on board; you may also bring your own
- Download the free Big Bus App for live bus tracking, stop locations, and updates
- The 48-hour guided walking tour departs daily at 11:30 AM from Stop 1: Opera (Walfischgasse 2), lasts approximately 90 minutes, and is conducted in English
- 48-hour tickets include a code for the Vox POPGuide app that offers two self-guided tours (Secrets of Vienna and Vienna in the 19th Century) in six languages; the code is on the ticket receipt after activation
- The 48-hour ticket plus walking tour option includes a Viennese sausage plate at ZUM KAISER Sausage Stand, located a minute from Big Bus Stop 1
Easy cancellation
Cancel at least 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
