Vienna: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour

Grinzing, Vienna



Explore Vienna at your own pace on the largest hop-on hop-off bus tour oporator in town!. Get on and off whenever and whereever you want all over the city, or remain seated for a full city tour!

Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour in Vienna for Flexible City Sightseeing

Explore Vienna's main attractions at your own pace with a flexible Hop On Hop Off bus ticket covering up to four routes around the city.

Highlights

  • See Vienna's key sights quickly and at your own pace
  • Hop on or off at any stop as often as you want, starting from any point
  • Access up to four different routes
  • Free Wi-Fi available on all buses
  • Audio guide available in 19 languages, including Polish, Korean, and Serbian

Description

Discover Vienna's landmarks including Schönbrunn Palace, Belvedere Palace, the State Opera, Hofburg Palace, Kunsthistorisches Museum, the Giant Ferris Wheel, UNO City, and the Danube Tower. The ticket includes multilingual audio guides to enhance your experience and digital features such as HopPlay by Vienna Sightseeing, available with 24-hour and 72-hour tickets (can be added to the 24-hour ticket for €2).

Routes

Red Route – Historic City Centre

Explore Vienna's Ring Road and see the State Opera, Hofburg Palace, Heldenplatz, Parliament, Burgtheater, Votiv Church, Sigmund Freud Museum, MAK – Museum of Applied Arts, and Stadtpark.

  • Stops: State Opera, Museum of Art History/Heldenplatz, Mariahilfer Straße, Burgtheater/City Hall, University, Liebenberg Monument, Sigmund Freud Museum, Votiv Church, Vienna Airport Lines, DDSG City Cruises, MAK, City Park, Strauss Monument, State Opera
  • Frequency: every 30 minutes
  • Duration: approx. 60 minutes
  • Operating hours: daily 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Yellow Route – Palaces & Architecture

Visit Schönbrunn Palace, Belvedere Palace, Schwarzenbergplatz, and the Museum of Contemporary Art.

  • Stops: State Opera, Westbahnhof, Schönbrunn Palace, Main Station, Museum of Contemporary Art, Belvedere Palace, Lower Belvedere, State Opera
  • Frequency: every 20 to 25 minutes
  • Duration: approx. 90 minutes
  • Operating hours: daily 9:15 AM to 5:15 PM
  • State Opera to Schönbrunn Palace travel time: approx. 35 minutes

Blue Route – Danube & Modern Vienna

See Vienna's modern side including Prater, Giant Ferris Wheel, KunstHausWien, Hundertwasser Museum, Danube Tower, UNO City, Danube Island, and Old Danube.

  • Stops: MAK, City Park, Strauss Monument, State Opera, Museum of Art History/Heldenplatz, Mariahilfer Straße, Burgtheater/City Hall, University, Liebenberg Monument, Sigmund Freud Museum, Votiv Church, Vienna Airport Lines, DDSG City Cruises, KunstHausWien, Giant Ferris Wheel, DDSG Pier 6, Danube Tower, Old Danube, UNO City, Danube Island, Praterstern, Museum of Crime, DDSG City Cruises, MAK
  • Frequency: every 20 minutes
  • Duration: approx. 120 minutes
  • Operating hours: daily 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Green Route – Vienna Wine Region (Summer Only)

Enjoy panoramic views from Grinzing and Cobenzl on this seasonal scenic route available with valid 24, 48, or 72-hour tickets.

  • Frequency: every 60 minutes
  • Duration: approx. 60 minutes
  • Operating hours: daily 10:45 AM to 4:00 PM

Includes

  • Hop On Hop Off ticket valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours depending on the option booked
  • Access to up to four bus routes (Green Line included with 24, 48, or 72-hour tickets only during summer)
  • GPS live tracking via website
  • Wi-Fi on all buses
  • Audio commentary in 19 languages
  • Children’s commentary channel in German and English
  • Interactive sightseeing game HopPlay (included with 24h and 72h tickets; optional €2 add-on for 24-hour ticket)
  • Self-guided walking tour app

Excludes

  • Entrance fees to sights and attractions

Important Information

  • Audio commentary languages: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Romanian, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Serbian, Korean, Polish, Arabic

Cancellation Policy

Full refund available for cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance.

Book tickets in advance to secure your preferred date. Bring comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing for the best experience. The service runs daily from morning until early evening; consider starting early to cover all routes.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a flexible bus ticket that allows you to explore Vienna's main attractions by hopping on and off at various stops across up to four routes.
The tour covers up to four different routes around Vienna, giving you broad access to the city's attractions.
Yes, you can hop on or off at any stop as often as you like throughout your ticket's validity.
Yes, there is an audio guide available in 19 languages including Polish, Korean, and Serbian.
Free Wi-Fi is available on all buses on the Vienna Hop-On Hop-Off tour.
The bus stops include major attractions such as Schönbrunn Palace, Belvedere Palace, and the Vienna State Opera.
Check the official website for the most current operating hours and schedule details.
Yes, you can begin the tour from any stop along the routes at your convenience.
Ticket policies for children vary, so check the website for specific age and pricing information.
Yes, it’s ideal for first-time visitors who want flexible access to Vienna’s top sights at their own pace.

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