Big Bus Vienna Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour
Overview
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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
Duration:1 hour 50 minutes
Operating Schedule:Full Circuit Time: 110 minutes (approx.) Bus Frequency: • Last bus: 16:30 • Monday to Thursday: every 30–45 minutes • Friday to Sunday: every 30 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 / 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/ DDSG River Cruisese A+C
Stop 8 - Prater
Stop 9 - Uno City / DC Tower
Stop 10 - Danube Island / Donauinsel
Stop 11 - Blue Danube / PIER 3
Stop 12 - Blue Danube River Cruises B / PIER 8
Stop 13 - City Park / Stadtpark
Duration:1 hour 25 minutes
Operating Schedule:Full Circuit Time: 85 minutes (approx.) Bus Frequency: • Last bus: 16:45 • 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 - Mariahilfer Straße / Ibis Hotel
Stop 3 - Technical Museum
Stop 4 - Schönbrunn Palace & Zoo / Schloß & Tiergarten Schönbrunn
Stop 5 - Main Train Station / Hauptbahnhof
Stop 6 - Upper Belvedere / Oberes Belvedere
Stop 97 - Lower Belvedere / Unteres Belvedere
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
Viennese Hotdog Plate (if option selected)
Audio commentary in 8 languages and free WiFi
Free VOX Digital Walking Tour Download
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
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.
70 Miniute Panoramic Tour
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes: 2.00pm Pick up at Stop 1 Albertina - Big Bus Blue Line
Non-stop panoramic city tour: Pass by the majestic Vienna State Opera, the historic Austrian Parliament Building, the imperial Hofburg Palace and many more
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.
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 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
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
1,744 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Sit and watch!
Sam s,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I always enjoy taking the big bus—it’s definitely worth it! You can sit comfortably while seeing the most important parts of the city. And of course, it’s a great opportunity to take photos from an elevated view too
For a first timer in...
ClaudiaShirley M,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00For a first timer in Vienna- Vienna is history haven... tech central.. and combined- no wonder it is one of the richest countries on earth.
Hop on and see Vienna
helen c,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The 2 tours were excellent the only concern was that there are 2 companies conducting hop on hop off bus tours and people kept sending us to the wrong one. Directions need to be clearer.
Informative
Tapiwa S,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to see the city. I wish it did not stop at 4 and 4:30 ..... but its worth it. The information about the city is interesting and gives you insight on what you are seeing.
Well worth it!
limpkorn,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. We took a bus from the stop 1 and jumped off at museums and then jumped back on to see some other things. The recording was very informative and interesting - we’ve learned a lot. But the best of all was Julian who sold us out tickets - a very nice and accommodating guy - made great experience even better! All in all it was time and money well spent!
Don’t waste your money!
tamarasJ6591LB,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Wish they had told us more specifically that, yes, out price (over $100 euros) does include the Shorn. Palace, but it’s a basic entry and in order to get to the “good stuff” requires a timed ticket with additional cost. It’s very confusing how to get to the palace on the bus and the commentary is confusing as well. We bought our ticket by the Votiv church so I felt like we got sold a bill of goods—not good.
The red route was much...
Joyce W,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The red route was much better than the blue route. Had more things to see. The blue route was good to get to Schonbrunn palace
Terrible experience, worse customer service.
Vacationer233123,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00It was a complete waste of time and money. Day 1, we waited over and hour and half for a bus that never showed up. By the time we walked to another stop, it was too late to take advantage of any hop offs, thus I couldn't use my Vienna card discounts. Day 2, the bus had an accident and we had to exit. Waited over an hour and half for the replacement bus. By this time it was to late to even finish the tour, let along utilize hop off to use discounts. No refund or compensation offered.
A bit more commentary would help
Liam33Frank,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We 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
4.00The 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.
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