Vienna Essential
TOUR DESCRIPTION

Enjoy Vienna with a 48-hour hop-on, hop-off bus ticket. Travel across two routes covering over 20 different stops, plus enjoy a guided walking tour.

2 Day Hop-on, Hop-off
Tour our City & Palace Routes
Self Guided Audio Tour
Guided Inner City Walking Tour
Free Christmas Punch
Ticket for round-trip shuttle bus from Vienna to Westfield Shopping City Süd
DDSG River Cruise
HIGHLIGHTS
MORE INFORMATION

Discover Vienna with our 2-day Essential Ticket. Hop on and hop off our 2 routes from over 20 different stops, and enjoy a guided inner city walking tour in Vienna's inner City. Explore the city on foot with our Self-Guided Audio tour.

Important Information
Tour Vienna on our City & Palace Routes

Your ticket entitles you to hop on and hop off both our City Route & Palace Route as much as you like within our hours of operation throughout your ticket's validity period.

Is there a commentary available in my language?

The Big Bus Vienna sightseeing tour offers a pre-recorded commentary in 8 different languages, including: English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic and Russian. The commentary is available via complimentary headphones that you will receive when you board the bus.

Route Information

City Route: First Bus: 09:30 from Stop 1: Opera/Walfischgasse. Last Bus: 17:30 from Stop 1: Opera/Walfischgasse. Full Circuit Time: 110 minutes (approx.). Bus Frequency: every 20 to 30 minutes.

Palace Route: First Bus: 09:30 From Stop 1: Opera/Albertina. Last Bus: 17:30 from Stop 1: Opera/Albertina. Full Circuit Time: 110 minutes (approx.). Bus Frequency: every 20 to 30 minutes.

On which days does the tour operate?

The Big Bus Tour runs every day of the year.

How do I redeem my ticket?

Show your printed/electronic ticket to a member of staff at one of our stops or aboard the bus. They'll issue you a receipt that you'll be able to use to hop on the bus throughout the validity of your ticket.

What is the child policy?

A child ticket is available for children between the ages of 5 - 15. Children under 5 may travel free of charge. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Are the buses wheelchair accessible?

Yes, most of our buses are wheelchair accessible. We do not allow electric wheelchairs. Please contact us for further information.

Can I take my dog on the bus?

Dogs are only permitted if they are muzzled and leashed. Only one dog per bus is permitted. The dog must not exceed knee height.

I bought the ticket but it’s for someone else. It has my name on it, is this ok?

No, problem. Show your printed/electronic voucher to a member of staff at one of our stops or on-board the bus. They'll issue you a receipt that you'll be able to use to hop on the bus throughout the validity of your ticket.

Guided Walking Tour

The Imperial City Walk introduces you to the lives of the Habsburgs and touches on some of the city's famous composers. The City Walk is led by an entertaining and informative guide, providing insight into the area’s history and culture. Tours depart from Stop 1: Opera/Albertina and last for 90 minutes. Available in English daily at 11.30am and in German daily at 13:30pm.

Can I use a two day ticket on different days?

You’ll need to enjoy your Ticket across consecutive days, so a two-day pass redeemed on Monday means your pass is valid Monday and Tuesday.

What is a Family Ticket?

A family ticket for Big Bus tour consists of 2 Adults (Age 16+) and 2 Children (Age 5 – 15).

Day Tour Departure Times

First tour of the day departs at 09:30 am from Stop 1 at the Opera / Walfischgasse, and buses will come every 20 minutes until 5.00 pm depending on the of time of year. Other popular stops to start the tour include Stop 12 at Lower Belvedere at the Danube Tower / Donauturm and Stop 12 at the Danube Tower / Donauturm however you can redeem your ticket at any of the over 20 Big Bus stops. Please see more details on your voucher.

Refunds

To request a refund, if booked directly with Big Bus Tours visit the Big Bus Tours App or by using the enquiry form available on the website bigbustours.com/contactVIE. If you booked via a 3rd partner, please go back to the original booker agent for your refund request.

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