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Big Bus Vienna Explore - 48hr Hop-on Hop-off Ticket & Guided Walking Tour
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Discover Vienna at your own rhythm with a hop-on, hop-off tour on a double-decker bus. Enjoy the flexibility to explore the city’s blend of baroque elegance and contemporary highlights. Along the way, engaging audio commentary brings Vienna’s rich history and culture to life as you pass famous landmarks such as the Vienna State Opera, Hofburg Palace, and Schönbrunn Palace. Your ticket includes a guided walking tour led by a licensed expert. This Imperial Vienna walk offers deeper insight into the city’s royal heritage, featuring stops like the Albertina Museum, Hofburg Palace, the Spanish Riding School, Michaelerplatz, and the Graben, before ending at St. Stephen’s Cathedral in the heart of the Old Town. The City Route showcases both historic and modern Vienna, from the cultural hub of the Museum Quarter to the striking architecture of UNO City and Danube Island. Meanwhile, the Palace Route ventures դեպի the outskirts, highlighting landmarks such as Belvedere Palace and the distinctive Hundertwasserhaus. Whether you’re visiting for a day or longer, this tour provides a convenient and flexible way to experience Vienna’s charm, history, and vibrant atmosphere—on your own terms. Each walking tour is led by a qualified guide who provides engaging insights into the area’s history and culture. Along the way, you’ll learn about the fascinating lives of the Habsburgs—one of Europe’s most powerful and influential royal dynasties—as well as hear stories and facts about Vienna’s legendary composers, including Schubert, Beethoven, Mozart, Strauss, and Brahms. The tour operates daily at 11:30am in English, lasts approximately 90 minutes, and begins at Stop 1: Opera (Walfischgasse 2, Vienna 1010).
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Discover Vienna’s history with a hopon, hopoff bus tour by doubledecker bus
- Explore Vienna’s grand palaces: Schönbrunn, Hofburg, and Belvedere
- Enjoy a 48hour pass for a guided walking tour of Vienna’s imperial history
- See iconic sights like the Museums Quartier and the Vienna State Opera
- Travel through old and modern Vienna, from Hofburg Palace to Danube Island
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
RED ROUTE - Operates: 930 am - 430 pm - Tour Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes - Frequency: 20 - 30 minutes 1. Opera / Walfischgasse 2. House of Music / Haus der Musik 3. Museums Quartier / Mariahilfer Straße 4. Museums / Hofburg 5. City Hall / Rathaus 6. Votive Church / Votivkirche 7. Schwedenplatz / DDSG River Cruises 8. Prater 9. UNO City / DC Tower 10. Danube Island / Donauinsel 11. Blue Danube / Pier 3 12. Blue Danube River Cruises B / Pier 8 13. City Park / Stadtpark BLUE ROUTE (Schönbrunn / Palace Route) - Operates: 945 am - 445 pm - Tour Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes - Frequency: 20 - 30 minutes The Blue Route focuses on imperial landmarks and outer districts: 1. Opera / Albertina 2. Mariahilfer Straße / Ibis Hotel 3. Museum of Science & Technology (Technisches Museum Wien) 4. Schönbrunn Palace & Zoo 5. Main Train Station / Hauptbahnhof 6. Upper Belvedere 7. Lower Belvedere Download our free mobile app for the perfect pocket companion for your sightseeing adventure. Our live bus arrival times feature lets you spend a little longer sipping that latte, browsing at the museum, or taking that all-important selfie, so you can simply arrive 5 minutes early at the bus stop. In addition to live bus arrival times, you'll also get detailed maps and route information, live bus tracking, walking directions, facts about famous landmarks and attractions, ticket offers, and more.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
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Local Flavor at Albertina.
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Sightseeing at Schönbrunn Palace.
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Leisure at Stadtpark, Vienna.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
2 Day Hop-on, Hop-off Tour our City & Palace Routes Self-Guided Audio Tour Guided Inner City Walking Tour Viennese Hotdog (redeemable at the ZUM KAISER sausage stand)
Restrictions
Our buses are wheelchair accessible, with ramps enabling access to all vehicles within the fleet. There is space for one wheelchair per bus (unless the second customer is able to transfer to a fixed seat, in which case a second wheelchair can be accommodated in a fixed position). We do have some restrictions in place due to weight and stability, and advise that we do not carry mobility scooters. We also may not be able to accommodate larger wheelchairs for the same reason. The maximum weight allowed on the ramp is 300kg, which is the weight of the wheelchair when occupied. The wheelchair also cannot exceed the width of the designated wheelchair seating area.
Meeting & Pickup
Tour start point will be disclosed upon confirmation or you can also find the start point at the beginning of your Audio in the city where you booked.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic
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