Enjoy a magical Christmas Lights Tour to explore Vienna’s lit-up landmarks
Listen to engaging stories and fun facts from a live English-speaking guide
Ride aboard an open-top double-decker bus, offering clear, uninterrupted views
Get entry to the Schönbrunn Palace grounds, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Walk through the Imperial Lights trail, a beautifully designed illuminated route
Access to warm winter snacks, punch, mulled wine, and family-friendly drinks
Smartphone Voucher Accepted! No need to print tickets.

The Christmas Lights Tour in Vienna takes you through the most iconic landmarks and sights as they glow under twinkling festive lights. With a live English-speaking guide, you will learn about Vienna’s culture, traditions, and imperial past. Board an open-top double-decker bus for a panoramic evening tour as you ride past the famous landmarks. Admire the glittering light displays at the grand Ringstraße. Explore the Christmas markets, dazzling in festive lights. Marvel at the city that sparkles around you from the open-top double-decker bus. The Christmas Lights Tour also includes an entry to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Schönbrunn Palace, where your guide will take you through the charming Christmas Market. Wander between cosy stalls, discover handmade gifts and enjoy delicious winter treats. Also enjoy a walk through the Imperial Lights Trail along an illuminated route in the Schönbrunn Palace Gardens. You can enjoy snacks, punch, mulled wine, and family-friendly drinks. When you finish your walk, return to the bus to get back to the city centre with memories of an unforgettable day.

Discover Austria’s capital in its most enchanting season as Vienna glows with festive charm. Begin your Christmas Lights Tour in Vienna as you board the open-top double-decker bus taking you around the decorated streets. Enjoy uninterrupted panoramic views that offer a unique adventure for your magical evening in the city. As the tour sets off, the live English-speaking guide welcomes you on board and begins sharing stories about Vienna’s imperial past, festive traditions, and the cultural heritage that shaped the city. Ride past the city’s most iconic sights illuminated for the season. From the grand Ringstraße to glittering light displays and vibrant Christmas markets, our open-top double-decker bus gives you a front-row seat to the city as it sparkles around you. See illuminated landmarks, bright avenues, and colourful lights display, creating an unforgettable ambiance.

Your Christmas Lights Tour continues at Schönbrunn Palace, where you can explore the charming Christmas Market and soak up the festive atmosphere. Wander between cosy stalls, discover handmade gifts, and enjoy delicious winter treats at this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover this World Heritage Site as never before with the festive charm. Next, enjoy an enchanting stroll through the Imperial Lights along an illuminated route in the Schönbrunn Palace Gardens. This illuminated light displays and art installations bring imperial history to life in a dazzling new way. This offers a fresh perspective on Vienna’s cultural heritage and imperial history. Along the way, you can warm up with snacks, punch, mulled wine, and family-friendly drinks, the perfect recipe for an enchanting winter evening. After completing the tour, board the bus for a return journey to the city center. The sparkling lights and festive decorations will leave a lasting impression, showcasing Vienna's charm during this special time of year with the Christmas Lights Tour.

Christmas Lights Panoramic Tour
Live English Guide
Entry to the Schonbrunn Palace
Walk through the Imperial Light Trail
Pre-recorded commentary available in English - French - German - Italian - Spanish - Portuguese - Arabic - Russian
Complementary headphones provided on board

Entrance Fees (Unless specified)
Hotel Transfers
Food and Beverages

Show the Mobile/ Printed ticket to the staff member at the bus stop Stop #1: Opera - Walfischgasse. You will receive a receipt that you will use to hop on the Big Bus.

This receipt is must throughout the validity period of your ticket.

A staff member of Big Bus Tours will check the code present on the ticket during bus boarding.

Tickets must be used on the date chosen at purchase. Seats are subject to availability.
Mobile App: Customers are advised to download the "Big Bus Tours" app to see the most up to date bus stop locations, timings and live bus tracking.
Suggestible to use the Big Bus app, add your booking and activate your ticket on the day before boarding. The tour team will provide a printed receipt, which you’ll need to board the night tour and enter the garden.

Voucher information: Mobile or Paper Vouchers both are accepted!

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Pets Allowed: No

Live Guide: Yes

This is not a Hop On Hop Off bus Tour.

Multilingual Audioguide: English - French - German - Italian - Spanish - Portuguese - Arabic - Russian.

Disclaimer: Due to traffic issues, public holidays, weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances, there might be sudden changes in the route or in the schedule. Traffic congestion and road closures- may cause delays and changes to the route. We’ll do all we can to provide a smooth and frequent service! No refund will be offered for any changes or cancellations due to any unforeseen circumstances.

You must cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience to get a complete refund.
If you cancel your booking less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience, you will not be reimbursed.
Any modifications made less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience will not be allowed.
The cut-off times are determined by the activity/experience's local start time.
This activity/experience is weather dependent. If it is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will be given an alternate date or a full refund.