Big Bus Vienna Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour

Overview

Available languages

Arabic

German

Russian

Portuguese

English

Italian

French

Spanish

Mobile ticket

Vienna’s imperial heritage comes to life across its elegant city centre, from grand boulevards to historic palaces and cultural landmarks. Discover the city at your own pace with the Big Bus hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour, designed for flexible and effortless exploration.

Choose between a 24-hour or 48-hour ticket depending on how much time you have. The 24-hour option is perfect for a comprehensive overview, while the 48-hour ticket allows for a more relaxed pace, with time to hop off, visit attractions, and enjoy Vienna’s cafés and culture.

Travel along two carefully planned routes aboard a modern, fully electric bus fleet, offering a quiet, smooth ride and a more sustainable way to explore the city. On board, enjoy audio commentary, free Wi-Fi, and the freedom to hop on and off as often as you like.

Selected tickets can be combined with additional experiences such as a guided walking tour, a Danube river cruise, or a ride on Vienna’s iconic Giant Ferris Wheel.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

River Cruise departures may vary due to heavy rain, high- water or other circumstances – Please ask a Big Bus Staff member for detailed info.

The Guided City Walking Tour starts from Stop 1: Opera. Departures: English Tour – daily at 11:30am. Duration: 90 minutes

The 48-Hour + Walking Tour ticket includes a free Viennese Sausage Plate at ZUM KAISER Sausage Stand, located a one-minute walk from Big Bus Stop 1

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Red Route

Duration:1 hour 50 minutes

Operating Schedule:Full Circuit Time: 110 minutes (approx.) Bus Frequency: • Last bus: 16:00 • Monday to Thursday: every 30–45 minutes • Friday to Sunday: every 30 minutes Please note that during the winter season, the Red Line will not serve the following four stops: • Stop 9: Blue Danube • Stop 10: Blue Danube River Cruises B • Stop 11: Danube Tower • Stop 12: Old Danube Customers are advised to visit the Big Bus website or to download the Big Bus app to see the most up to date bus stop locations and timings. For on the day live bus tracking please down load the Big Bus App in advance.

Stop 1 - Opera / Walfischgasse

Stop 2 - House of Music / Haus der Musik

Stop 3 - Museums Quartier / Mariahilferstrasse (Opposite Spar Supermarket)

Stop 4 - Museums / Hofburg

Stop 5 - City Hall / Rathaus

Stop 6 - Votive Church / Votivkirche

Stop 7 - Schwedenplatz / Danube Canal (River Cruise)

Stop 8 - Prater

Stop 9 - Blue Danube / PIER 3

Stop 10 - Blue Danube River Cruises B / PIER 8

Stop 11 - Danube Tower / Donauturm

Stop 12 - Old Danube / Alte Donau

Stop 13 - Uno City / DC Tower

Stop 14 - Danube Island / Donauinsel

Stop 15 - The Hundertwasser House / Hundertwasserhaus

Stop 16 - City Park / Stadtpark

Blue Tour - Schönbrunn

Duration:1 hour 25 minutes

Operating Schedule:Full Circuit Time: 85 minutes (approx.) Bus Frequency: • Last bus: 16:15 • Monday to Thursday: every 45 minutes • Friday to Sunday: every 30–45 minutes Customers are advised to visit the Big Bus website or to download the Big Bus app to see the most up to date bus stop locations and timings. For on the day live bus tracking please down load the Big Bus App in advance.

Stop 1 - Opera / Albertina

Stop 2 - Museums Quartier / Mariahilferstrasse

Stop 3 - Museums / Hofburg

Stop 4 - Mariahilfer Straße / Ibis Hotel

Stop 5 - Museum of Science and Technology Vienna / Technisches Museum Wien

Stop 6 - Schönbrunn Palace & Zoo / Schloß & Tiergarten Schönbrunn

Stop 7 - Main Train Station / Hauptbahnhof

Stop 8 - Upper Belvedere / Oberes Belvedere

Stop 9 - Lower Belvedere / Unteres Belvedere

Non-Stop Panoramic Evening Tour

Duration:1 hour 30 minutes

Operating Schedule:Hop on our Evening Tour at Stop #1 on the Blue Route (#1: Opera (Walfischgasse 2, 1010 - Opposite Zara Home) The tour departs at 5:00pm and the duration is 1.5 hour. Please redeem your ticket with a staff member before boarding. Customers are advised to visit the Big Bus website or to download the Big Bus app to see the most up to date bus stop locations and timings. For on the day live bus tracking please down load the Big Bus App in advance.

STOP 1 OPERA

What‘s Included

Audio commentary in 8 languages and free WiFi

Free VOX Digital Walking Tour Download

Viennese Hotdog Plate (if option selected)

Live Guided City Walking Tour included with selected tickets

Choose between a 24-hour or 48-hour ticket to suit your itinerary

Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off

Options

Half-Day Hop-on, Hop-off Tour

Duration: 3 hours: Unlimited use valid for 3 hours from the time of first use.
2 Hop-on, Hop-off Routes: Departures every 30 minutes on both the Red City Route and Blue Schönbrunn Route.

48-Hour Hop on Hop off Ticket

Duration: 2 days: Unlimited use for 48 hours from first time of use.
2 Hop-on, Hop-off Routes: Departures every 20-30 minutes on both the Red City Route and Blue Schönbrunn Route.

24-Hour Ticket

Duration: 1 day: Unlimited use valid for 24 hours from time of first use.
2 Hop-on, Hop-off Routes: Departures every 30 minutes on both the Red City Route and Blue Schönbrunn Route.

24-Hour Bus, Boat & Wheel

Duration: 1 day: Unlimited use valid for 24 hours from the time of first use.
2 Hop-on, Hop-off Routes: Departures every 30 minutes on both the Red City Route and Blue Schönbrunn Route.
Giant Ferris Wheel
DSSG river cruise

6pm Guided Evening Tour

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: 6pm - Panoramic Single-Loop Tour of the Heart of Vienna.
Guided Evening Tour: Live Guided in English, with audio commentary available in 8 languages. Departing from Stop 1: Opera at 6pm.

48-Hour Ticket & Walking Tour

Duration: 2 days: Unlimited use valid for 48 hours from time of first use.
Guided Inner City Walking Tour: 90-minute, Live-guided Tour starting from Red Stop 1 (Opera) – daily departures in English 11.30am.

Reviews

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1,735 reviews

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A bit more commentary would help
Liam33Frank,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
We did both the full red and blue loops Aside for convenience to train station and stop at the palace the BLUE route was pretty much a waste of time the RED route had multiple stops and a bit more commentary This bus is great for seeing the sights but not necessary getting a lot of information The staff without exception were extremely good and willing to help
Good bus tour
Paul W,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
The Red bus route was the better of the 2 routes with more things to see in my opinion. obviously. It was nice to sit and see the sites after walking 60000 steps.
I was in Vienna in the...
Fe P,,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
I was in Vienna in the middle of winter and wasn’t sure if the top level of the bus would be open or covered. I wanted to be at the top level so I could have a better view of the city tour but not to freeze. I was happy to find out that it was covered from the winter cold and I could see clearly throughout the tour.
Tour with insights and history- what a breeze
LaSandra H,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a breeze. Once I had my QR code. I downloaded the big bus app which gave me a map of the closest bus stop we walked over and hopped on. We hopped off in a beautiful part of the Internet to enjoy lunch hopped back on to head back to our hotel and saw amazing sites. We loved using the headphones with the option for various languages to hear about the history and sites. Highly recommended.
Beautiful
Claudia G,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Seeing Vienna from a tour bus is wonderful... and the talking guide who explains the history of Vienna nn has price and comparison... A unique and fantastic journey to discover Vienna
Big bus
jane r,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00
Staff were good-friendly and helpful.we waited at some stops a long time even though the timetable said we should be on time.we bought a 25 hour pass but the bus finishes at 6pm and starts 9am
Do not buy the 48 hours Vienna esssntial
MariannaMassa83,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
I bought the 48 hours Vienna essential tour. It included two free services that did not work (the free punsch and the free walking tour). The bus tracking system didn’t work properly and I had to take public and private transport means.
Vienna: Walking Through the City
Guide38122608883,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Visiting Vienna feels measured and well structured from day to day. The city moves at a steady pace, supported by reliable public transport and clearly defined urban spaces. Historic architecture remains prominent, yet integrated into daily routines rather than isolated as spectacle. Cafés, parks, and residential streets guide movement naturally.
Very pleasant visit to...
tomatis s,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Very nice city tour (blue line and red line) with lots of information. The tour is a bit long if you get on the way because the bus stops long at stop n°1 (red line in particular) There are not necessarily seats for everyone when you get on the road.
Felt poorly run
DadLife1,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
We enjoy these a lot but had a few issues than other cities. Day 1 1. Ticket was booked via Viator and I could not get it to work. Had to reach out to Big Bus and they fixed it. It was a bad voucher on their end. 2. Driver didn’t know what my voucher was once I got it fixed. Had to find a rep and had to get off bus. 3. Long waits over 25 minutes in the cold. 4. Blue Tour was informative. 5. Driver and rep were stressed and got into a screaming match in front of us. I understand tension but not in front of customers. The rep apologized to us. Day 2 5. Walked 20 minutes to the closest stop to see it was closed for NYE from 10-1. Checked service update page and it was never updated. Lost 30 minutes of a short day. 4. Walked to the next stop and it was full. Driver told us to walk to stop 1. Lost another 30 minutes. 5. Walked to stop 1 and a large line and no bus. Waited 30 minutes and lost another 30 minutes. . Bus arrived. Lots of workers but no one directing people and everyone fighting to get on and sneaking in middle door. 6. Once we got on it was nice. Felt like we couldn’t leave due to long waits and massive crowds. First city that I have seen the top had the see through cover. Very smart Vienna.