Vienna Sightseeing: 24/48 Hour Big Bus Tour
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Discover Vienna’s imperial heritage and top landmarks on a Big Bus hop-on hop-off tour. See Schönbrunn Palace, St Stephan’s Cathedral, and more with a 24 or 48 hour ticket. Explore at your own pace and enjoy audio commentary, free WIFI, and an English guided city walk.

Duration: 5 hours, 10 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Red Route (Route)

Operating Schedule: Full Circuit Time: Approximately 110 minutes

Bus Frequency: Every 20 - 30 minutes.

Customers are encouraged to visit the Big Bus website or download the Big Bus app for the latest bus stop locations and timings. For live bus tracking on the day, please download the Big Bus App in advance.

1. Vienna State Opera
Stop 1 - Opera / Walfischgasse

2. House of Music
Stop 2 - House of Music / Haus der Musik

3. Belvedere Palace
Stop 3 - Lower Belvedere / Unteres Belvedere

4. Hofburg
Stop 5 - Museums / Hofburg

5. Rathaus der Stadt Wien
Stop 6 - City Hall / Rathaus

6. Votivkirche
Stop 7 - Votive Church / Votivkirche

7. Schwedenplatz
Stop 8 - Schwedenplatz / Danube Canal (River Cruise)

8. Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel
Stop 9 - Prater

9. City Cruises Vienna - DDSG Blue Danube
Stop 10 - Blue Danube / PIER 3

10. DDSG Blue Danube Schiffahrt GmbH
Stop 11 - Blue Danube River Cruises B / PIER 8

11. Danube Tower
Stop 12 - Danube Tower / Donauturm

12. Alte Donau
Stop 13 - Old Danube / Alte Donau

13. Vienna International Centre (VIC)
Stop 14 - Uno City / DC Tower

14. Donauinsel
Stop 15 - Danube Island / Donauinsel

15. Stadtpark
Stop 16 - City Park / Stadtpark

Points of Interest

  • Peterskirche
  • Albertina
  • Wiener Staatsoper
  • St. Stephen’s Cathedral
  • Haus der Musik
  • Karlskirche
  • Belvedere Museum
  • Volksgarten
  • Kaiserliche Schatzkammer Wien
  • Volkstheater
  • The Hofburg
  • Natural History Museum (Naturhistorisches Museum)
  • Burggarten
  • St. Michael’s Church
  • Heldenplatz
  • Museum of Modern Art Ludwig Foundation (MUMOK)
  • Kunsthalle Wien Museumsquartier
  • Leopold Museum
  • Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna
  • MuseumsQuartier Wien
  • Vienna Naschmarkt
  • Rathaus
  • Beethoven Pasqualatihaus
  • Votivkirche
  • Am Hof
  • Hoher Markt
  • St. Rupert’s Church (Ruprechtskirche)
  • Prater
  • Wiener Riesenrad
  • Madame Tussauds Vienna
  • River Danube - Vienna
  • Danube Tower
  • Alte Donau
  • Donauinsel
  • Stadtpark
  • Konzerthaus
  • Mozarthaus Vienna

Blue Tour - Schönbrunn (Route)

Operating Schedule: Full Circuit Time: Approximately 110 minutes

Bus Frequency: Every 20 - 30 minutes.

Customers are encouraged to visit the Big Bus website or download the Big Bus app for the latest bus stop locations and timings. For live bus tracking on the day, please download the Big Bus App in advance.

1. Albertina
Stop 1 - Opera / Albertina

2. Hofburg
Stop 3 - Museums / Hofburg

  1. Stop 4 - Haus des Meeres / Aqua Terra Zoo

4. Mariahilfer Straße
Stop 5 - Mariahilfer Straße / Ibis Hotel

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

6. Wien Südbahnhof
Stop 7 - Main Train Station / Hauptbahnhof

7. Belvedere Palace
Stop 8 - Upper Belvedere / Oberes Belvedere

8. Lower Belvedere
Stop 9 - Lower Belvedere / Unteres Belvedere

9. Hundertwasser House
Stop 10 - The Hundertwasser House / Hundertwasserhaus

10. Stadtpark
Stop 11 - City Park / Stadtpark

Points of Interest

  • Schönbrunn Palace
  • Belvedere Museum
  • Haus des Meeres - Aqua Terra Zoo
  • Mariahilfer Straße
  • Tiergarten Schönbrunn - Zoo Vienna
  • Heeresgeschichtliches Museum
  • Hundertwasserhaus

Non-Stop Panoramic Evening Tour (Route)

Operating Schedule: Hop on the Evening Tour at Stop #1 on the Blue Route (#1: Opera (Walfischgasse 2, 1010 - Opposite Zara Home). The tour departs at 6:30pm and lasts 1.5 hours. Please redeem your ticket with a staff member before boarding.

Customers are encouraged to visit the Big Bus website or download the Big Bus app for the latest bus stop locations and timings. For live bus tracking on the day, please download the Big Bus App in advance.

1. Walfischgasse 2
STOP 1 OPERA

Points of Interest

  • Schönbrunn Palace
What's Included
  • Audio commentary in 13 languages and free WiFi
  • Upgrade for a Danube River cruise or a ride on the Giant Ferris Wheel
  • Free VOX Digital Walking Tour Download
  • Live Guided City Walking Tour included with the 48-hour ticket options
  • Choose between a 24-hour or 48-hour ticket to suit your itinerary
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Vienna is celebrated for its regal past, which is evident throughout its attractive urban center and its notable landmarks. Visit Vienna’s key attractions such as the renowned Ring Street, Schönbrunn Palace, Belvedere Palace, Hofburg Palace, St Stephan’s Cathedral, Parliament, Vienna State Opera, and the Prater Amusement Park.

With a 24 or 48 hour pass for the Big Bus tour, enjoy panoramic views of Vienna on our distinct double-decker buses. Stop at Schönbrunn Palace, St Stephen’s Cathedral, the Belvedere, the Opera House, Museums Quarter, and more. Choose between a Classic, Premium, or Deluxe ticket, each offering access to two meticulously planned routes, onboard audio commentary, complementary WIFI, and one guided city walk into the city center in English.

Tour the stunning city at your leisure, hopping on and off as it suits you to explore and experience Vienna’s must-visit highlights.

  • 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 and German Tour - Friday-Sunday 1:30pm. Duration: 90 minutes
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Coulla_g
Aug 17, 2024
Must do , evening bus ( open top ) your - Bus On time & interesting guide .. would recommend this trip at the beginning of Vienna break, thank you
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Sandypisan
Jul 13, 2024
Stella the star!!!!⭐️ - I have to say we did have an issue with a Viator. They booked us the evening BUS TOURS rather than the 24 hour BUS tour and when we contacted Viator they said there was nothing they could do and that we would have to speak to the tour operator. They were no help at all however, the fabulous representative stationed at the initial bus stop was absolutely incredible! She went over and above to resolve the problem that wasn’t her problem to resolve. She wanted to make sure that we were looked after and that we had an incredible time in Vienna. Her name was Stella and she truly is very exceptional at what she does. She was so friendly kind not only to ask but to everybody. She made sure everybody on the bus was OK and that everybody had water and understood the route. Thank you again, STELLA you made our trip a memorable one. The two Canadian sisters ❤️
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Vinod_k
Aug 28, 2024
Enjoyable trip - I didn’t have enough time to plan the trip, so, I booked this tour. It takes to the important place.
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Vilma
Aug 18, 2024
Good experience but sooo hot inside - Very good idea to see the city quickly, however when it’s hot outside (like 30 degrees), everyone on the topof the bus are literally melting, mo fresh air.
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Dalmatian7
Jun 8, 2024
Tour fine but beware. - Took the blue route to visit the Schonbrunn Palace. The agent on board sold tickets for the palace on the basis that we would avoid queuing. THIS IS FALSE - YOU STILL HAVE TO QUEUE UP AND CONVERT THE TICKET INTO AN OFFICIAL TICKET . WORSE STILL WE WENT DIRECTLY TO THE PALACE ENTRANCE AND HAD TO WALK BACK TO THE MAIN GATE. DO NOT BUY ANY TICKETS OFF THESE PEOPLE AND AM SURPRISED THE PALACE AUTHORISES THIS COMPANY TO SELL TICKETS ON THEIR BEHALF. It is not always clear where the bus stops are -eg:at the Opera the red bus and the blue bus do not start from the same point so although we arrived in good time, we ended up sprinting from the red bus stop to the blue bus stop - maybe we missed something in the pamphlet. Otherwise the tour was OK. Beware of traffic in certain areas which prolongs the journey times.
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Travellovers2
Jun 6, 2024
Gets you around - This bus is always good to get around, but don't expect much. It was extremely hot. Only 1 bus had ac inside the bus, but not on the top area. The problem was that the top was enclosed, so that made it worse. It's worth it to reach places that would require a lot of walking.
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Ronnam970
Aug 8, 2024
Horrible experience - We took the 48 hours deal and it was a horrible experience. It was super hot on the bus as there was no air condition; their map is very confusing and difficult to understand: we wasted about one hour every day trying to figure it out. It took so long to arrive to the various attractions, so much that we just stopped using the bus and started using public transportation instead which was much faster and easier. This is a total scam, I recommend using public transportation.
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626haykk
Jul 18, 2024
The worst in the summer, no A/C! - This was by far the WORST bus tour I have taken in the summer. NO air conditioning makes it literally a torture chamber, despite hefty price. Do yourself a favor and avoid this operator in the summer. This was borderline abuse and torture.
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Patriciasj6898ft
Jun 26, 2024
ATROCIOUS! - Really expensive for what you get. We waited ages for the blue line and gave up. The app is confusing and useless, especially with regard to live updates. The roof of the bus is made of glass, making the top deck an absolute hot house. I had to use my blackout parasol to get some shade. On one of the buses I couldn't turn the volume down, so couldn't listen to the commentary. The seats are hard and uncomfortable. What a waste of money - next time we'll use the trams and underground.
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Neil
Jun 17, 2024
Disaster! - What a waste of money. This is one of Europes most expensive BigBusTours and of the four I’ve experienced the worst value . The Red route tours the inner ring plus visiting the island across the Danube. The blue route takes in Schonbrunn and stop 5 was right outside our hotel. So day one, on the blue at 5, Schonbrunn stop 6 , ok so far, long run into stop 7 The Hauptbahnhof then stop 9 is a change stop onto the Red route, stop 3. Same place , just different number for each route. Glad we changed here as I was actually going to go to blue stop 2 , which is red 4. However we didn’t get to stop 2 or 3 as the road was closed for major parade. No one told us the route was changing, no info at all. Anyway onto Red route, stop start, stop start, heavy traffic. Again couldn’t see buildings as trees in full leaf. Across the Danube bridge at speed, up an down the side of the Danube between moored cruise ships and a railway line! Wonderful views, not ! I’m sure the only reason the bus comes here is stops 10 & 11 to encourage passengers from the the cruise ships, which is rather hopeful as many cruise ships have their own bus tours on their own coaches ! Backup the other direction and then round the very modern Danube turn and ugly modern edicts then into what is termed the old Danube. Not at all interesting for us.back over the bridge again at speed heading for stop 16 then the guide says the bus is diverting. No reason, no apology. We get dumped at red3/ blue 9! There is no where close to buy drinks/ snacks, no shelter and when we asked the four incompetent BigBusTours staff there, they treated it as a joke. When I asked when the next blue bus to get back to stop 5 , all I got was a shrug, a glance at his watch and a May be 25 mins . That’s was it . Hopeless. About half an hour later we get on the blue line back. The lack of information was dreadful. The next day after walking into Vienna centre we were approached by a BigBusTours tour seller , and I told him what I thought of his company, he did offer us a live guided evening tour. I declined . Later we did catch the blue again to get back to the hotel and one of the staff said that we should have been informed by the company that Vienna route would be affected by the road closures for the parade. Too little too late . My advice for all Big Bus tours is check, check, check , use it for one day only to see the city, then switch to local city tourist pass and do your own thing! The other thing about Vienna Big Bus is that the authorities do not allow the buses to be open top. They have a Perspex roof, are hot, with uncomfortable seats and more music than commentary through issued cheap earbuds. Way way too much money for what you get. RIP OFF. Big Bus you should be embarrassed, but you’ve taken my money so will not be bothered. Caveat Emptor
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