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Big Bus Tours: Vienna Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour

Big Bus Tours: Vienna Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour

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Vienna, Austria

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Highlights

  • Explore the city of Vienna, with 2 different routes with over 25 stops.
  • Hop-on Hop-off as many times
  • Book Explore Ticket and experience Vienna City with land and water
  • Pre-recorded Commentary available in 13 languages on all buses.
  • Free Wi-Fi on board and free app facility!
  • Extra hygiene measures
  • Smartphone Voucher Accepted! No need to print.

Overview

Vienna is the popular city of Austria and is famous for its splendor beauty gardening all over the area in the form of monuments, archeological structure, and historical sites. Stepping into the city for exploring it can give wholesome of memories to remember. The popular attractions like St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Vienna State Opera, Burggarten Court Garden, House of Music, Museums Quarter, and Schonbrunn Palace are must visit place in the city.

Itinerary

Vienna, a musical city is popular for its culture and heritage. The city of music is beautiful and treasures several landmarks. There are popular attractions such as the Opera House, Burgtheater, Schönbrunn Palace, the Museum Quarter, Belvedere, and Prater which are made in ancient Roman style. Immerse in the panoramic views of these mesmerizing sights with this tour. 
 
Hop-on hop-off double-decker buses pass Schönbrunn Palace, the Belvedere, St Stephan’s Cathedral, Museums Quarter, the Opera House, and more. Choose between a Discover, Essential, Explore ticket with strategically planned routes. Free Wi-Fi, audio commentary, and English guided city walk are included in this tour. Discover the amazing city at your convenience. You can get on and off as you want and explore attractions at your leisure. You may choose from the three different ticket options. 
 
1. DISCOVER TICKET
With this ticket, you can witness all the major attractions and top sights of Vienna in 1 day. Hop on the bus for 1 day and see Vienna as you like. Hop on and off over 22 stops across the city. Know about the history of the Habsburg dynasty at the Hofburg Palace or witness the Baroque structures along the “Ringstrasse”. Recorded commentary is also available in 13 languages. 
 
2. ESSENTIAL TICKET
The ticket gives you an opportunity to discover the popular sights of the city in 2 days. With a hop-on hop-off bus, you can visit famous landmarks of the city at your leisure. Delve into the beauty of imposing buildings such as Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna State Opera, St Charles’ Church, and Belvedere Palace. 
 
Hop off the bus and see the spectacular landmarks and immerse in the beauty of “Stadtpark”. A personal tour guide will tell you about the city while going on a city walk. Recorded commentary in 13 languages is available.  
 
3. EXPLORE TICKET
The 2 days EXPLORE Ticket allows you to know in-depth of Vienna. With hop-on hop-off bus, you can explore the best attractions including St Charles’ Church, Vienna State Opera, Schönbrunn Palace, and Belvedere Palace. Satisfy your taste buds by enjoying coffee at the Viennese coffeehouses. A personal guide will take you on a city walk where buses are restricted. The Explore Ticket gives you an opportunity to choose between a ride on the Giant Ferris Wheel at the Prater Amusement Park or River Cruise along the Danube River. 
 
CITY ROUTE
This is an absolute must route combining the old city center and the famous Danube River and the new city of Vienna. The bus journey will take you along the famous Ring Street (Ringstrasse) where you discover the Opera House, Parliament, Hofburg Palace, Town Hall, the City Park, Schwedenplatz, and the Danube Canal. From here, you will visit the Prater Amusement Park where one of the world’s oldest Ferris Wheel is located before crossing the Danube River to explore the new and exciting area of Vienna.
 
PALACE ROUTE 
Explore the famous palace of Vienna with the Palace Route option. Witness the popular Museum Quarter, Opera House, Hofburg Palace, Belvedere Palace, Schönbrunn Palace, and more. Hop off at any palace and delve into the spectacular garden where you can enter freely. En route, you can witness the new Modern Main Train Station, the City Park, and the Hundertwasser House. 
 
Thus, no need to wait in the queue when in Vienna, Book your tickets now!

Schedule

Red Route:
First Bus: 09:30am, Last Bus: 5:00pm
Full Loop: 110 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: 5:15pm
Full Loop: 110 Minutes (Approx.)
Frequency: Every 30-40 Minutes
Departure: Stop # 1, Opera / Albertina, Walfischgasse 2 (Opposite Zara Home on the corner)
 
Vienna Walking Tours:
Tour Times: 11:30am (English), 1:30pm (German)
Operation: Daily
Duration: 90 Minutes
Starting Point: Stop # 1, Opera (Walfischgasse 2, Vienna 1010)

Inclusions

Discover Ticket

  • 24-Hours Vienna Hop-On, Hop-Off
  • Pre-recorded commentary in 13 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, Turkish, Arabic, Hebrew, Hindi and Russian.
  • Valid on Red & Blue Routes
  • Wi-Fi, Ear Phones
  • Free VOX digital walking tour download

Essential Ticket

  • 48-Hours Vienna Hop-On, Hop-Off
  • Pre-recorded commentary in 13 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, Turkish, Arabic, Hebrew, Hindi and Russian.
  • Valid on Red & Blue Routes
  • Guided Walking Tour
  • Wi-Fi, Ear Phones
  • Free VOX digital walking tour download

Explore Ticket

  • 48-Hours Vienna Hop-On, Hop-Off
  • Pre-recorded commentary in 13 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, Turkish, Arabic, Hebrew, Hindi and Russian.
  • Valid on Red & Blue Routes
  • Guided Walking Tour
  • DDSG River Cruise OR Giant Ferris Wheel
  • Wi-Fi, Ear Phones
  • Free VOX digital walking tour download

Exclusions

  • Entrance Fees (Unless specified)
  • Hotel Transfers
  • Meals

Redemption Info

Show the Mobile/ Printed ticket to the staff member at our bus stops, and 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.
All vouchers will now be valid for 06 months from the date of purchase.
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.

Know Before You Go

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Pets Allowed: No
Multiday tickets can only be used on consecutive days.
Tours operate in all weather, rain or shine. Refunds due to weather will not be granted unless the service is suspended as a result of weather.
Disclaimer: Due to traffic issues, public holidays, weather conditions, cruise ship arrivals and unforeseen circumstances, there might be sudden changes in the route or on the schedule. In "normal times" Vienna is a busy city, especially during special events, summer holidays and at weekends. Traffic congestion and road closures - may cause delays, reduced frequency and changes to the route. We’ll do all we can to provide a smooth and frequent service!
 
Dunabe River Cruise:
Cruises depart either near from our Stop #8 “Schwedenplatz/Danube Canal” or Stop #11 “Blue Danube/Cruises”. Please make sure to exchange your voucher with Big Bus Tours first. Your Big Bus Ticket needs then to be exchanged into a River Cruise ticket before entering the boat. Please ask our Big Bus staff for detailed information on where to find the office to exchange the ticket.
Departure Time: Daily - Cruises may be cancelled due to high water or other unusual weather conditions. Up to 12 departures daily from 10:30 until 17:00.
Please refer to timetable available from Big Bus brochure or speak to one of our friendly Big Bus Customer representatives.

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Cancellation Policy

No Cancellation Charges up to 24 hours before the chosen travel date. 100% cancellation fee applied within 24 hours of travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is the commentary available on Big Bus Vienna tour in my language?

A. It includes pre-recorded commentary in 13 different languages- English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, Arabic, Turkish, Korean, Hindi, Hebrew & Russian. The commentary is available via complimentary headphones that you will receive when you board the bus.

Q. How can I redeem the Big Bus Vienna Tickets?

A. Show your printed ticket to a member of staff at one of our stops or aboard the bus. They'll issue you a ticket receipt that you'll be able to use to hop on the bus throughout the validity of your ticket. If you requested to have your tickets sent via SMS, remember that there is no need to print your tickets. Just bring your phone with you with the ticket page open to show it to one of our on street staff who will then issue you your ticket receipt.

Q. Are the Big Bus Vienna buses wheelchair / stroller accessible?

A. Yes, all of the Big Bus Vienna buses are wheelchair and stroller accessible. Every bus has a dedicated space for wheelchair and stroller on its lower deck. The upper deck on entire fleet is not accessible to the wheelchair or stroller.

Q. Are pets allowed in Big Bus Vienna Tour?

A. Yes, dogs are permitted on board only if they are muzzled and leashed. Only one dog per bus is permitted. The dog must not exceed knee height.

Customer Reviews

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Jaana Huusko
2024-04-14

The experience would have been better if there would have been a screen in the bus which would inform of the next sight.... Read More

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Jaana Huusko
2024-04-14

The experience would have been better if there would have been a screen in the bus which would inform of the next sight. There were also many sights which did not have any audio presentation at all.

Jaana Huusko
Sightseeingo

Thank you for your valuable feedback. Happy to hear your thoughts. It is always interesting to see what our travelers think of our service.

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Alan KELLY
2024-03-29

Easy to use, great commentary and friendly staff. Read More

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Alan KELLY
2024-03-29

Easy to use, great commentary and friendly staff.

Alan KELLY
Sightseeingo

Thank you for your valuable feedback. Happy to hear your thoughts. It is always interesting to see what our travelers think of our service.

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