Big Bus tour of Vienna
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Choose from three options:
- Discover (24h): Hop-on hop-off bus tour
- Essential (48h): Bus tour + audio tour + Viennese hotdog + Swarovski intro tour with gift
- Explore (72h): Bus tour + audio tour + guided walking tour + Viennese hotdog + Swarovski intro tour with gift
Discover Vienna at your own pace with a flexible 24- or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour. Travel aboard a double-decker bus and explore the city’s blend of imperial grandeur and modern architecture, from the Hofburg Palace and Ringstrasse to Schönbrunn Palace and the Vienna State Opera. Enjoy engaging audio commentary as you uncover the city’s rich history and culture.The 48-hour ticket includes a guided walking tour through the heart of Imperial Vienna, led by a licensed guide. Visit key landmarks such as the Albertina, Hofburg Palace, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral while learning about the Habsburg dynasty and Vienna’s famous composers. Depending on your tour type selection (Essential or Explore) you can also enjoy a 15-minute introduction to Swarovski’s 130-year heritage at the Swarovski Kristallwelten Store Wien and receive a complimentary crystal gift.This is a convenient and comprehensive way to experience Vienna’s top sights in 1 or 3 days.
Highlights
- You'll see Vienna from above on a comfortable hop-on, hop-off double-decker bus
- There's the freedom to explore Vienna's museums, palaces and grand monuments at your own pace
- You can upgrade to a 72-hour pass that includes a guided walking tour of Vienna's imperial history
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
Available in English, Italian, French, Arabic, German, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Korean
What's included
- Audio-guided tour
- Downloadable APP
- Multilingual audio commentary
- 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket
- 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket
- Walking tour
Where you'll meet
You can redeem your bus tour voucher at any Big Bus hop-on hop-off stops with a member of the staff, or directly on board the bus with the driver. The walking tour (only included with the Explore ticket option) departs from Stop #1 Opera (Walfischgasse 2, Vienna 1010) at 11:30.
Important information
Know in advance:
* Children 4 and under can access the tours for free
* Tickets valid for more than 1 day must be used across consecutive days
* The City Route runs daily from 09:30 to 16:30, its frequency is 20 to 30 minutes, and the duration is about 1 hour and 50 minutes. The Palace Route runs daily from 09:45 to 16:45, its frequency is 20 to 30 minutes, and the duration is about 1 hour and 50 minutes
* The Explore ticket option includes a 90-minute walking tour that departs daily at 11:30 from stop #1
* The Essential and Explore ticket options include a code for a free walking tour that can be downloaded from the Vox POPGuide App. Your download code will be supplied on the printed ticket receipt you get when you redeem your ticket with the on-street staff. Simply download the POPGuide app, activate the code on your ticket receipt, and enjoy your chosen walking tour
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