Big Bus Vienna Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour

Vienna, Austria

High interest

Booked 5+ times today.

1 hour 50 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.0

· Anne_K ·

Apr 2026

We had purchased the 48 hr package and made great use of it. The Big Bus App is so helpful when planning your day. The drivers were very adept at navigating the narrow streets and heavy traffic. We enjoyed the commentary via the headphones while we travelled on both the Blue and the Red Lines

· David_W ·

May 2026

An affordable and flexible option for those looking for a good overview of Vienna’s key attractions. The recorded narrative, available in multiple languages, was helpful.

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Overview

Soak up 360° views of Vienna’s top attractions—and see the best of the city—with a 24- or 48-hour hop-on hop-off ticket for a double-decker Big Bus. Pass Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Belvedere, and disembark whenever an attraction captures your attention. Enjoy flexible sightseeing on two different routes, plus audio commentary on board and free Wi-Fi.

Discover Vienna at your own pace with this convenient, flexible option
For an alternative experience, set out to see the city after dark
The onboard audio commentary shares the stories behind the sights
Check off multiple city highlights without hours of walking

What's Included

Choose between a 24-hour or 48-hour ticket to suit your itinerary
Live Guided City Walking Tour included with selected tickets
Audio commentary in 9 languages and free WiFi
Free VOX Digital Walking Tour Download
Viennese Hot Dog Plate (with Select 48h Option)
Seine River Cruise (with 24-Hour Bus, Boat & Wheel option)
Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)

Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Departure Point

You may start this tour at any of the stops listed.

Itinerary

Your Vienna Big Bus ticket is valid from the time of first use. Enjoy the option of two routes as you pass all the capital city’s must-see attractions.

If you’d like to sit back, relax, and watch the world go by, stay on board for the entire loop. Audio commentary is available to provide a richer understanding of each major landmark that you pass. To discover Vienna on foot, hop off at any of the stops.

Soak up the imperial architecture, the blue waters of the Danube or check out the delectable cake shops and cafes. See the former residence of the Habsburg dynasty at the Hofburg Palace, and have your camera on hand to capture St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Other top attractions include Schönbrunn Palace, the Vienna State Opera and more.

Enjoy your choice between a 24- or 48-hour options.

Alternatively, book a nighttime bus tour for a different view of the city.

Red Route

13 Stops

36 Points of Interest

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.

Vienna State Opera

House of Music

Babenbergerstraße 9

Burgring 7

Vienna City Hall

Votive Church

Schwedenplatz

Viennese Giant Ferris Wheel

Vienna International Centre (VIC)

Reichsbrücke

City Cruises Vienna - DDSG Blue Danube

DDSG Blue Danube Schiffahrt GmbH

Stadtpark

Points of interest passed by on this route

Peterskirche

Albertina

Wiener Staatsoper

St. Stephen's Cathedral

Haus der Musik

Karlskirche

Belvedere Museum

Volksgarten

Kaiserliche Schatzkammer Wien

Volkstheater

The Hofburg

Naturhistorisches Museum Wien

Burggarten

St. Michael's Church

Heldenplatz

Museum of Modern Art Ludwig Foundation (MUMOK)

Kunsthalle Wien Museumsquartier

Leopold Museum

Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna

MuseumsQuartier Wien

Naschmarkt

Rathaus

Beethoven Pasqualatihaus

Votivkirche

Am Hof

Hoher Markt

St. Rupert's Church (Ruprechtskirche)

Prater

Wiener Riesenrad

Madame Tussauds Wien

River Danube -Vienna

Danube Tower

Alte Donau

Donauinsel

Stadtpark

Mozarthaus Vienna

Blue Tour - Schönbrunn

7 Stops

8 Points of Interest

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.

Albertina

Mariahilfer Gürtel 22-24

Mariahilfer Str. 212

Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 52

Am Hauptbahnhof

Vienna

Lower Belvedere

Points of interest passed by on this route

Schonbrunn Palace

Belvedere Museum

Haus Des Meeres Zoo

Mariahilfer Strasse

Technisches Museum Wien

Tiergarten Schoenbrunn - Zoo Vienna

Museum of Military History

Hundertwasserhaus

Non-Stop Panoramic Evening Tour

1 Stop

1 Point of Interest

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.

Walfischgasse 2

Points of interest passed by on this route

Schonbrunn Palace

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
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
The 24-Hour Bus, Boat & Wheel ticket includes Seine River Cruise. River Cruise departures may vary due to heavy rain, high- water or other circumstances – Please ask a Big Bus Staff member for detailed info.
Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.0

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We enjoyed our tour of...

Anil_P, Jul 2026

We enjoyed our tour of Vienna on the a big bus. The audio narration was good. Could have been a bit more explicit as we neared places of interest. Loved the music on the audio as well.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Hello! Thank you for the lovely review! We are glad you enjoyed the tour and loved the classical music on the audio guide. We appreciate your feedback about making the narration more explicit near landmarks, and we will use it to improve our timing. Hope to welcome you back to Vienna soon! Melisa@BigBusTours

Easy to use and helpful staff

Victoria_I, Jul 2026

Fun with the family, you get to see lots of great sights easily. Lots of meeting spots and buses available.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Hi, Victoria! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're delighted to hear that you and your family had a fun experience exploring the city with us. It's wonderful to know that you found it easy to see so many great sights and appreciated the number of convenient stops and buses available. Thank you for choosing Big Bus Tours. We hope to welcome you and your family on board again for another memorable sightseeing adventure! Andreea@BigBusTours!

See Vienna

Deborah_P, Jul 2026

Good way to see Vienna and learn about the sites. Gave a good foundation for the rest of our trip! Highly recommend it!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Hi Deborah_P. We wish to thank you for your feedback. We are happy to learn that the tour was a great way to discover Vienna and learn about the city. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again soon. Best regards, Vlad @BigBusTours

Trolley is great…takes...

Marilynvankley, Jun 2026

Trolley is great…takes you so many places. Only issue was one bus the air conditioning wasn’t working well and it was a 100 degree day

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Hello, Marilyn! Thank you for the great feedback! We're thrilled you loved the trolley tour and found it convenient for exploring. We sincerely apologize for the issues with the air conditioning on that 100-degree day. We've passed this directly to our maintenance team to ensure it's checked and fixed. We appreciate your patience and hope to welcome you back for a much cooler ride next time! Mihaela@BigBusToursTeam

very good experience

ellenrutenberg, Jun 2026

very good excursion on the comfortable bus. we really enjoyed narration, very informative with a pinch of humor.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the excursion and found the bus comfortable. It’s especially great to know that the narration was both informative and engaging, with just the right touch of humor. We truly appreciate your comments and hope to welcome you on another enjoyable tour again soon! Alex@BigBusTours

No to Sunday

Sandra_M, Jun 2026

Wish I’d known that shops are closed on Sundays. Felt wasteful but on a weekday it would be worthy. Not much else to say.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for your feedback! We understand how shops being closed impacted your experience and felt limiting. We appreciate your comments and are glad to hear it would be more worthwhile on a weekday. We kindly invite you to contact us at info@bigbustours.com so we can review this in more detail with you. Adrian @BigBusTours

Big Bus review

John_C, Jun 2026

The Big Bus Hop on and Hop off bus made it easy to get around town and to see and visit most of the sights on our list.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Hi John, Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear that the tour made it easy for you to get around Vienna and visit so many of the sights on your list. That's exactly what we aim for. We appreciate you choosing Big Bus Tours and hope to welcome you on board again for another great adventure in the future! Madalina@BigBusTours

No reply to my message to...

Hassan_A, Jun 2026

No reply to my message to get more information about the meeting point so because of that I missed the tour

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Hi Hassan_A. We are truly sorry that your experience on our tour did not align with your expectations and we appreciate your feedback. We have taken note of your suggestions and will work towards making enhancements. Please reach out to us directly to assist you. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a more enjoyable experience in the future. Thank you for choosing Big Bus Tours. Razvan B @Big Bus Tours

Just buy direct from vendor

Loryn_F, Jun 2026

They sold me a ticket I could not use then gave me directions that don’t exist I did the live chat and they told me to walk to a location to catch the bus But there was no way for me to attend

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for your feedback! We’re very sorry to hear that you were unable to use your ticket and that the directions provided did not lead you to a valid boarding point. We understand how frustrating this must have been and regret the inconvenience caused. We kindly invite you to contact us at info@bigbustours.com so we can take a closer look into this matter with you. Adrian @BigBusTours

Excellent intro to Vienna

Judith_C, Jun 2026

I do a hop on/hop off bus tour in every city that I tour. This bus tour is great because with one ticket, you get access to both routes….one route keeps you within the city center, the other takes you to the outskirts, including past Schoenbrunn Palace.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

We really appreciate your thoughtful review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the flexibility of accessing both routes and exploring both the city center and outer highlights like Schönbrunn Palace. It’s great to hear you found the tour a convenient way to see more of the city with one ticket. Adrian @BigBusTours

It was a great...

VeraHelman_H, Jun 2026

It was a great experience, good comfortable bus, on time. ..........................................

Response from Host, Jun 2026

We really appreciate your kind review! We’re delighted to hear you had a great experience with a comfortable and punctual service. It’s wonderful to know everything ran smoothly for you. Adrian @BigBusTours

We could not find where...

Karen_F, May 2026

We could not find where to get on the bus (for this evening’s tour), thus missing the tour COMPETELY by 2 minutes…we watched it drive away (and it was virtually empty).

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for your feedback, and we’re very sorry to hear this happened. We understand how frustrating it must have been to miss the tour, especially by such a small margin. We’ll take your comment on board to improve how clearly our departure locations are communicated. We truly hope to have the chance to welcome you on board for a better experience in the future. Raul@BigBusTours

Good way to see the City

John_W, May 2026

Preferred the red route to the blue where there were many great architectural buildings. It was a really hot day, so the covered area up top helped!

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the Red Route and appreciated the beautiful architecture along the way. It’s great that the covered seating on the top deck provided some comfort during the hot weather. We’re pleased you had a positive experience overall and hope to welcome you on board again soon! Ciprian @ Big Bus Tours

Regular service and informative

Valerie_D, May 2026

Staff very helpful. Regular service with an informative audio recording.Gave you a flavour of Vienna.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted to hear our staff were helpful and that you found the service regular and informative. It’s wonderful to know the tour gave you a great introduction to Vienna. We’re so glad you enjoyed the experience and hope to welcome you on board again soon! Ciprian @ Big Bus Tours

Great tourist experience

George_P, May 2026

Good hop on hop off bus experience for us. We stopped at many landmark hubs around Vienna. We chose to use the red route.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for your feedback! We’re delighted to hear you had a good hop on hop off experience in Vienna and enjoyed visiting many of the key landmarks along the Red Route. It’s great to know the tour helped you explore the city with ease. We hope to welcome you on board again soon! Ciprian @ Big Bus Tours

Affordable and flexible option for overview of Vienna

David_W, May 2026

An affordable and flexible option for those looking for a good overview of Vienna’s key attractions. The recorded narrative, available in multiple languages, was helpful.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear you found the tour an affordable and flexible way to explore Vienna’s key attractions. It’s great to know the multilingual audio commentary was helpful throughout your journey. We’re glad you enjoyed the experience and hope to welcome you on board again soon! Ciprian @ Big Bus Tours

Don’t take this tour

sue_d, May 2026

Horrible… the bus never showed! There were many other people also waiting for this tour… all very frustrated.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear that the bus did not arrive and that you and other guests were left waiting. We completely understand how frustrating this must have been, especially when plans depend on reliable service. Your comments have been shared with our team so we can investigate and improve reliability. We truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention and regret the inconvenience caused. Ciprian @ Big Bus Tours

Postponed big bus tour

Paul_W, May 2026

Euro vision was being set up and marsthon run took priority over bus tour Did palace tour the next day and it was good

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your understanding during the Eurovision setup and marathon events, which did impact normal tour operations. We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the Palace tour the following day and hope it helped make your visit more enjoyable overall. Thank you for choosing to explore the city with us! Denis @Big Bus Tours

Enjoyable ride

Dennis_R, May 2026

It was very enjoyable although it was quite warm on the bus. I was surprised how large Vienna was. It did give an idea of what we would want to go back and see the next day

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the tour and that it helped you get a great overview of Vienna and plan what to explore next. We appreciate your comment regarding the warmth on board and will share this with our team. It’s wonderful to know the experience added value to your visit, and we hope to welcome you back again soon. Ciprian @ Big Bus Tours

Poor customer service

danherghhi, May 2026

We had to change our itinerary due to change in riverboat because of low water and I sent a message 12 hours prior to time of departure and was never answered I asked if we could CHANGE the date of the tour by 24 hrs and I was told no changes within 24 hrs no exceptions very disappointing I did not want a refund just move the date forward 1 day

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re very sorry for the disappointment caused by the disruption to your plans and the delay in our response. We understand how frustrating this must have been, especially given the unexpected change to your river itinerary and your request to simply move the tour by one day. While our policy has set timeframes, we regret that this situation was not handled in a more flexible or timely manner. Your feedback has been shared with our customer care team for review, and we genuinely appreciate you taking the time to let us know. Ciprian @ Big Bus Tours

NICE enjoyable Big Bus Tour!

steven_v, Apr 2026

Nice Big Bus ride that gave us a good sense of our new surroundings in Vienna. English translator contraption worked perfectly.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for your review! We’re pleased to hear that the Big Bus tour helped you get a great sense of Vienna and settle into your new surroundings. It’s also wonderful to know the English audio commentary worked perfectly for you. We hope you enjoyed the experience and would love to welcome you back on board again. Ciprian @ Big Bus Tours

Love The App

Anne_K, Apr 2026

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for your great feedback! We’re delighted to hear you made the most of the 48‑hour package and found the Big Bus app helpful in planning your days. It’s wonderful to know our drivers navigated the city with ease and that you enjoyed the audio commentary on both the Blue and Red Lines. We’re glad you had such a smooth and enjoyable experience and hope to welcome you back on board again soon. Ciprian @ Big Bus Tours

Disappointed.

Charles_R, Apr 2026

Directions concerning meeting spots are vaguely articulated concerning the panoramic tour. We missed the meeting completely due to instructions leading us to random pickup stops on the circuit. Apparently a specific spot is designated but not clearly communized. Big Bus did however refund our money and allowed us to ride the basic bus service tour.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the meeting point instructions for the panoramic tour were unclear and led to a missed departure. We understand how frustrating this can be and appreciate you bringing it to our attention, as clarity around designated meeting spots is essential. We’re glad we were able to refund your panoramic tour and offer access to the basic service, and your comments have been shared with our team to help improve communication for future guests. Ciprian @ Big Bus Tours

Beautiful Vienna from a mobile greenhouse

Darren_G, Apr 2026

Positives: We got to see some beautiful buildings / scenery, and learned a thing or two. Not-so-positives: The bus was rather warm and uncomfortable (a bit like a greenhouse, which I know is not easy for the operator to control); The commentary was repeated several times throughout (although this may have been because of traffic and / or diversions); My partner found the headphones to be a little uncomfortable (mine were fine). All in all, it gave us what we wanted given we were only in the city a short time, and we'd have probably enjoyed it more had we had the time to hop off as well as on.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re glad you were able to enjoy the beautiful sights of Vienna and found the tour informative overall. We’re sorry to hear that the temperature on board and the comfort of the headphones affected your experience, as well as the repetition in the commentary. Your comments are very helpful and will be shared with our team as we continue to improve the comfort and overall quality of the tour. We appreciate your balanced feedback and are pleased the tour still provided a good overview during your short visit. Kind regards, Raul (@BigBusTours)

Great way to see Vienna!

Ellen_B, Apr 2026

Always love to ride the Hop On and Off buses. The audio narrative in multiple languages was good. Great way to see an overview of a city. Wish the buses ran at night, yet they don’t.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour and found it a great way to get an overview of Vienna. We appreciate your comment about evening operations—this is a helpful suggestion, and we’ll share it with our team as we continue to enhance our offerings. We hope to welcome you on board again soon! Kind regards, Raul (@BigBusTours)

Vienna in a relaxing way.

Barbara_R, Apr 2026

It’s a wonderful way to see Vienna. We rode on both the blue and red and really enjoyed the day. Be sure and get on top if you can.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear you had a relaxing day exploring Vienna and enjoyed experiencing both routes. Great tip about the top deck—it really does offer the best views! We hope to welcome you on board again soon. Kind regards, Raul (@BigBusTours)

Sit and watch!

Sam_s, Apr 2026

I 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

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the comfort of the tour and the opportunity to see Vienna’s highlights from the top deck. It’s great to know you found it worthwhile and perfect for taking photos along the way. We hope to welcome you on board again soon! Kind regards, Raul (@BigBusTours)

For a first timer in...

ClaudiaShirley_M, Apr 2026

For a first timer in Vienna- Vienna is history haven... tech central.. and combined- no wonder it is one of the richest countries on earth.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for sharing your impressions. We’re glad to hear you found Vienna to be such a fascinating destination and enjoyed discovering its rich history and modern character during the tour. We hope to welcome you on board again for more city explorations in the future! Kind regards, Raul (@BigBusTours)

Hop on and see Vienna

helen_c, Apr 2026

The 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.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed both routes and had a great overall experience exploring Vienna. We’re sorry for any confusion caused by multiple operators in the city. Your comment about clearer directions is very helpful, and we will share it with our team to improve guidance for our guests. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope to welcome you on board again soon. Kind regards, Raul (@BigBusTours)

Informative

Tapiwa_S, Mar 2026

Great 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.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Hello Tapiwa! We truly appreciate your wonderful review. It brings us joy to know that you enjoyed our tours as a fantastic way to explore the city. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Best, Ana from Big Bus Tours.