"The hop on hop off service made exploring the city straightforward. We saw several landmarks, enjoyed great views, and appreciated being able to continue our journey whenever convenient."
Big Bus Tours: Vienna Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour
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Overview
In the form of monuments, archaeological structures, and historical sites, Vienna, the well-known city in Austria, is renowned for its splendour and beauty. Entering the city and exploring it can create memorable experiences. The city's must-see destinations include the well-known St. Stephen's Cathedral, Vienna State Opera, Burggarten Court Garden, House of Music, Museums Quarter, and Schonbrunn Palace. You won't have to lose out on amazing vistas and photo opportunities while travelling thanks to our top-deck seats. Don't let the opportunity slip to make priceless memories! Start your journey by reserving your tour right now!
About the activity
Free Cancellation
Mobile Voucher
Wheelchair Access
Flexi: 6 Months
Family Friendly
Instant Confirmation
Audio Guide
English
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Portuguese
Russian
Arabic
Highlights
- Explore Vienna with 2 sightseeing routes and more than 25 convenient stops.
- Hop on and off as often as you like to discover the city at your own pace.
- Choose the Explore Ticket for a combination of Vienna sightseeing by land and water.
- Enjoy multilingual audio commentary available in 13 languages on all buses.
- Stay connected with free Wi-Fi and access helpful features through the free sightseeing app.
- Mobile E-Voucher Accepted – No Need to Print!
Itinerary
Discover the musical and cultural heart of Austria on a Vienna Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour. Travel through the city aboard comfortable double-decker sightseeing buses and enjoy panoramic views of Vienna’s most famous landmarks.
Choose from carefully planned routes and convenient stops near top Vienna attractions, including Schönbrunn Palace, Belvedere Palace, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Vienna State Opera, MuseumsQuartier, Burgtheater, and Prater. With a flexible hop-on hop-off ticket, you can get off at any stop, explore the sights at your own pace, and rejoin the bus whenever you're ready.
Select the Discover, Essential, or Explore Ticket according to your sightseeing plans. The Explore option also combines land and water sightseeing for an enhanced Vienna experience. Throughout your journey, enjoy multilingual audio commentary, free Wi-Fi, and an English-guided city walk. This flexible Vienna sightseeing bus tour is an ideal way to explore the city’s historic landmarks and cultural highlights.
Discover Ticket:
You can see all of Vienna's main sights and attractions in a 24-hour period with this ticket. Take a 24-hour bus ride and explore Vienna as you see fit. Get on and off at 22 different locations throughout the city. Visit the Hofburg Palace to learn about the Habsburg dynasty's past. Thirteen languages are also available for recorded commentary.
Essential Ticket:
With the ticket, you have 48 hours to explore the city's most well-known attractions. You can take a hop-on, hop-off bus to see the city's well-known sites whenever you like. Explore the splendour of enormous structures including the Museum of Modern Art, St. Charles' Church, and Vienna State Opera.
Get off the bus, explore the breathtaking sights, and take in the splendour of "Stadtpark." During a city stroll, a personal tour guide will give you an overview of the city. There is recorded commentary available in thirteen different languages.
Explore Ticket:
You can learn everything there is to know about Vienna with the 48-Hour EXPLORE Ticket. You may see the top sights, such as the Hofburg Imperial Palace, Vienna State Opera, and St. Charles' Church, by using a hop-on, hop-off bus. Enjoy coffee at the Viennese coffeehouses to satisfy your palate. You will be escorted by a personal guide on a city walk where buses are prohibited.
BUS ROUTES:
Red Route: Join the Vienna Red Route bus trip to see the city's most famous sites and attractions, including Votivkirche, the Museums Quartier, and the Blue Danube. You can get on and off the bus at any stop. Pre-recorded commentary is offered in eight languages.
Blue Route: Discover the architectural treasures of Vienna's imperial past, such as Schönbrunn Palace, Belvedere Palace, and Arsenal, by taking our Blue Route Vienna bus tour. From any stop, you can get on and off. There are eight languages available for the pre-recorded commentary.
Free Vox Self-Guided Walking Tours
A coupon for a complimentary walking tour download from the Vox POPGuide App is included with your ticket. With the help of the interesting facts and tales in your digital guide, you can discover the history of Vienna and tour some of its ancient areas. Listen in six languages (Italian, English, Spanish, French, German, and Chinese) and select from two distinct excursions ('Secrets Of Vienna' departs from our stop at City Hall/Rathaus, and 'Vienna In The 19th Century' departs from our Museums / Hofburg stop).
When you redeem your ticket with our on-street staff, you will receive a printed ticket receipt with your download code on it. Enjoy your selected walking tour after downloading the POPGuide app and entering the code found on your ticket receipt!
Westfield Shopping City Süd Shuttle
Explore the largest shopping mall in Austria, Westfield Shopping City Süd, which has more than 300 stores and eateries. The return trip on the Westfield shuttle service is included in this ticket. It takes 30 minutes to get from Albertinaplatz 2 (in front of the Tourist Information Centre) to entrance 10 at Westfield Shopping City Süd.
What's Included
What's Included
- 24 & 48-Hour Hop On, Hop Off (Based on option)
- Valid Red & Blue Routes
- Wi-Fi Onboard & Earphones
- Free Viennese Hotdog
- Free VOX Digital Walking Tour Download (With Essential & Explore Ticket)
- Guided Walking Tour (With Explore Ticket)
- Complimentary authentic Viennese hotdog from ZUM KAISER (With Essential Ticket)
Schedule
Red Route:
- First Bus: 09:30am, Last Bus: 04:30pm
- Full Loop: 120 Minutes (Approx.)
- Frequency: Every 20-30 Minutes
- Departure: Stop # 1, Opera / Albertina, Walfischgasse 2 (Opposite Zara Home on the corner)
Blue Route:
- First Bus: 09:45am, Last Bus: 04:45pm
- Full Loop: 75 Minutes (Approx.)
- Frequency: Every 20-30 Minutes
- Departure: Stop # 1, Opera / Albertina, Walfischgasse 2 (Opposite Zara Home on the corner)
Vienna Walking Tours:
- Tour Times: 11:30am (in English) & 01:30pm (in German) (Please arrive 20 minutes prior to the start time)
- Duration: 90 Minutes
- Starting Point: Stop # 1, Opera (Walfischgasse 2, Vienna 1010)
Redemption Info
- Passengers can board at any stop.
- Your booking voucher will expire after you exchange it for a ticket.
- The company or bus operator will not provide a refund if a voucher or ticket is misplaced.
Introducing Digital Tickets
We’ve made boarding even easier with digital tickets, available in the Big Bus Tours app. Your ticket will no longer be emailed to you - instead, you’ll manage everything directly in the app. It’s the fastest way to access your ticket, track buses in real time, and plan your day.
How it works:
- Download the Big Bus Tours app: Before your tour, download our free app from the App Store or Google Play.
- Add your booking: Open the app, tap ‘Add Booking’, and enter your booking reference number.
- Activate on the day: On the day of your tour, tap ‘Activate’ in the app to start your ticket. Your ticket will then be valid to show the driver and board the bus. Activation can only happen on your booked travel date.
Important Notes: Each group ticket must travel together using one device. If you want to travel separately, please print individual tickets before activating or contact us to split the booking. Keep your phone charged – your active ticket must be shown to board, and it works offline once activated.
Free Vox Digital Walking Tours: This ticket includes a code for a free walking tour download from the Vox POPGuide App. Your download code will be supplied on the printed ticket receipt you get when you redeem your ticket with our on-street staff. Simply download the POPGuide app, activate the code on your ticket receipt, and enjoy your chosen walking tour!
Westfield Shopping City Süd Shuttle: After purchase, you must download your ticket from bigbustours.com/booking-portal. On the day, present your ticket to BBT staff or go directly to the boarding point.
Know Before You Go
Voucher Validity:
- Remember that your vouchers will remain valid for the 6 months from the date of purchase.
Important Info:
- There may be disruptions due to weather, traffic, and events. Refunds due to weather will not be issued unless the service is suspended due to weather.
- Infants will continue to travel free of charge and without a ticket while placed on the lap of a paying adult (up to two infants per adult). If the infant needs a separate individual seat, a kid category ticket must be ordered.
- Multiday tickets may only be used on consecutive days.
- Complimentary ear phones are provided, or you may use your own wired earbuds with a jack plug.
- Mobile App: Download "Big Bus Tours" mobile app to find the nearest bus stops, interactive route map, daily operational updates and city monuments.
- Road closures and heavy traffic can result in delays, reduced trips, and route modifications. We'll make every effort to deliver a seamless and regular service! Under these circumstances, there will be no refund.
- Complimentary authentic Viennese hotdog from ZUM KAISER (With Essential Ticket): Guests can redeem this offer at ZUM KAISER (Krügerstraße 1, 1010 Vienna), just a 1-minute walk from Big Bus Stop #1 (Opera / Walfischgasse).
Cancellation Policy
- To get the full refund, you must cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the activity/tour start time.
- If you cancel your booking less than 24 hours before the activity/ tour start time, you will not get any refund.
- Modifications/ changes are allowed at least 24 hours before the activity/ tour start time.
- You must contact us through email. The activity/tour's local start time determines the cut-off times.
Disclaimer
- There may be unexpected changes in the route or timetable due to traffic, public holidays, weather conditions, cruise ship arrivals, or other unanticipated situations. During major events, summer vacations, and weekends, the city will be quite busy. We will do everything we can to provide a smooth and consistent service! In such cases, no reimbursement is allowed.
- Tours run regardless of the weather. Weather-related refunds will not be issued unless the service is discontinued due to inclement weather.
- The service provider preserves the right to amend or cancel the itinerary due to city events or force majeure.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can easily book tours and activities through our website. Simply browse our destinations, select your preferred tour, choose your date and number of participants, and complete the secure online payment process. You'll receive a confirmation email with your booking voucher immediately after purchase.
After booking, you'll receive a voucher via email. For hop-on-hop-off tours, exchange your voucher with the bus driver or staff at any designated stop to receive your physical ticket. For other activities, present your voucher (digital or printed) at the meeting point specified in your booking confirmation. Keep your ticket safe throughout the tour validity period.
We accept all major credit/debit cards. You can pay with a VISA debit or credit card, a MasterCard debit or credit card, Maestro, Visa Electron or American Express card.
Please note: We are based in the United Kingdom. Depending on your bank, an international transaction fee may apply. For more details about potential charges, please contact your card provider directly.
Yes. Your payment is absolutely safe with us. All transactions are protected with SSL encryption and processed securely. With our secure online payment system, your information is encrypted and protected against fraud. We use industry-standard SSL (Secure Socket Layer) protocols to safeguard data transfer, and all personal information is stored in secure environments not accessible to the public.
You will receive a confirmation email with your booking voucher immediately after purchase. If you do not receive it within a few minutes, please check your spam/junk folder.If any activity requires manual confirmation from the supplier/ tour operator, your booking will be confirmed within 24 hours.
Still haven’t received it? Contact us at booking@activity-crest.com and our team will be happy to assist you.
Your reference number will be displayed on the confirmation page after you complete your booking and in the confirmation email you receive once your tour is confirmed. All booking reference numbers begin with “ACTXXXX”.
If you don't receive your confirmation email within 30 minutes of booking, please check your spam/junk folder first. If it's not there, contact our customer support at booking@activity-crest.com with your payment details and booking information. We'll resend your confirmation and voucher immediately.
Yes. You can modify your booking after purchase. Modifications depend on the specific tour's terms and conditions. Some bookings allow date changes up to 24-48 hours before the tour, while others may have stricter policies. Contact us at booking@activity-crest.com as soon as possible if you need to modify your booking. Please note that changes may be subject to availability and additional fees.
Please bring a printed copy of your ticket voucher. Some local suppliers also accept vouchers shown on a mobile device (check the activity page for details). A valid photo ID is required for the traveler named on the ticket. For certain activities, a valid ID for each participant may be required – this will be clearly stated on your ticket.
Our cancellation policy varies by tours. Most tours offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. For specific cancellation terms and refund conditions, please check the individual tour page before booking. To cancel your booking, contact us at booking@activity-crest.com with your booking reference number.
Customer Reviews
4.5
based on 2,226 reviews
Rating Distribution
"This tour was a convenient way to explore popular attractions. We enjoyed informative commentary, comfortable transportation, and the flexibility to spend extra time at places we liked."
"We loved seeing the city from the upper deck. The route covered many interesting areas, and the freedom to hop off whenever we wanted was extremely useful."
"The entire tour was enjoyable from beginning to end. Beautiful views, helpful commentary, and convenient stops made it easy to experience the city without feeling rushed."
"The service made our sightseeing day much easier. We enjoyed comfortable seats, excellent city views, and convenient stops that allowed us to explore attractions without unnecessary travel."
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