See Vienna at your own pace with Big Bus
From €30 per personDuration depends on how the pass is used and the selected option. The listing gives a range of 70 minutes to 2 days but does not state the official duration of each daytime circuit.Final booking with external provider
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Vienna sightseeing bus

See Vienna at your own pace with Big Bus

★★★★★ 24 or 48 h · 4.4/5 Visible rating
From €30 per person Listed reviews

Connect Vienna’s palaces, historic districts and modern areas from an open-top double-decker bus. During the 24- or 48-hour validity period, you decide where to get on and off while allowing for operating times and possible waits.

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⚡ Extras available only with selected options · Price, availability and included services vary by option. Confirm the current amount and conditions on GetYourGuide.

Confirm on GetYourGuide the option, meeting point, extras, current schedule and whether the formal mention of hotel pickup and drop-off actually applies to your booking. Accessibility and policies for luggage, pets and strollers are not specified in the supplied information.

✔ 24- or 48-hour hop-on hop-off passes
✔ City Route and Palace Route across different parts of Vienna
✔ Audio commentary and headphones included
✔ Extras available only with selected options

Quick summary before booking

Who is it for?

  • Getting an initial overview of Vienna
  • Combining panoramic transport with independent stops
  • Seeing historic areas, palaces and modern districts
  • Choosing between a 24- or 48-hour pass

How long does it take?

Duration depends on how the pass is used and the selected option. The listing gives a range of 70 minutes to 2 days but does not state the official duration of each daytime circuit.

What's included?

  • Use of Big Bus routes for 24 or 48 hours, depending on the option
  • Onboard audio commentary
  • Headphones, with the option to use your own
  • Vox POPGuide code with 48-hour tickets
  • Extras only when specified for the selected option

Is it worth it?

It can be worthwhile if you value a broad introduction and the freedom to leave the bus at different points. It is less compelling when a 30- to 45-minute wait would significantly disrupt your plans or you need late service.

💡 TourBookGo tip

Use the Big Bus app to track vehicles and identify your priority stops first. Avoid planning tight connections around the published frequency.

Get your bearingsThe tour provides an overview of Vienna and connects sights such as the State Opera, Hofburg, Schönbrunn and Belvedere.
Choose your stopsYou can get on and off while your pass remains valid instead of staying aboard for the entire circuit.
Hear the contextThe ticket includes audio commentary and headphones, although you may use your own.
Add another experienceSelected options add a walking tour, a plate of Viennese sausage or a panoramic non-stop night tour.

📖 How the Big Bus pass works

Choose a 24- or 48-hour option and activate the ticket by showing your mobile voucher or QR code to staff at any Big Bus stop. You can then use the routes for the purchased validity period.

The first listed departure leaves stop 1, Opera, at 9:30. The published frequency is every 30 to 45 minutes and the final listed departure is at 16:30, though checking service updates is advisable.

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Show the mobile voucher or QR code to staff

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Track buses through the Big Bus app

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Confirm the meeting point for your option

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Flexibility is the main advantage, but the interval between buses needs to be part of your plan.

See Vienna at your own pace with Big Bus
Options do not necessarily combine the same extras, so review the details before choosing. 48-hour options

Two routes for a broad view of Vienna

The City Route covers historic and modern Vienna. The Palace Route travels towards more outlying areas and connects the itinerary with palace districts.

Listed places include MuseumsQuartier, Hundertwasserhaus, UNO City and Danube Island. The activity page does not provide a complete ordered list of stops or the official duration of each daytime circuit.

City Route Palace Route Flexible stops Double-decker bus

What travellers report

Flexibility is the main advantage, but the interval between buses needs to be part of your plan.

Reviews value the overview of Vienna, coverage of key sights and freedom to get off. They also mention long waits, delays and insufficient frequency at some stops.

24 or 48 hPass validity
30–45 minPublished frequency
4.4/5Visible rating
4,026Listed reviews

🗣️ What travellers report

Most appreciated features

Travellers praise the coverage of major places, the audio commentary and the pass’s flexibility.

Additional experiences

The walking tour, staff and driving also receive positive mentions in the available reviews.

Points to plan around

Reported drawbacks include long waits, pauses, delays and route disruption caused by city events.

Optional extras and digital tours

The 48-hour tickets include a Vox POPGuide code shown on the receipt after QR activation. It unlocks self-guided digital tours such as Secrets of Vienna or Vienna in the 19th Century; six languages are advertised but not identified.

Some options include a guided walking tour in English. It runs daily at 11:30 from stop 1, Opera, at Walfischgasse 2, lasts about 90 minutes and finishes at St. Stephen’s Cathedral.

See Vienna at your own pace with Big Bus
The night tour is described as panoramic and non-stop, but its official duration is not provided. Optional night panorama
See Vienna at your own pace with Big Bus
See Vienna at your own pace with Big Bus
See Vienna at your own pace with Big Bus
See Vienna at your own pace with Big Bus

Price and options

Choose by time and extras, not only the starting price

From €30 per person

The activity is advertised from €30 per person. Passes last 24 or 48 hours, and selected options add a walking tour, Viennese sausage or night tour. Confirm combinations, prices and availability while booking.

Validity24 or 48 hours, depending on the option
Published durationBetween 70 minutes and 2 days, depending on the option
First listed departure9:30 from stop 1, Opera
Final listed departure16:30
Published frequencyEvery 30–45 minutes
Listed cancellationFree up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Check prices and options on GetYourGuide

Price, availability and included services vary by option. Confirm the current amount and conditions on GetYourGuide.

See Vienna at your own pace with Big Bus
The Big Bus app offers live bus tracking and service updates. Route planning

How to book this experience

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Choose a date

Open availability and check updated times, language and conditions.

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Compare options

Check final price, duration, meeting point and what's included.

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Book securely

The booking is completed with the external provider before payment.

Who is this tour best for?

It is useful for a first visit, a short stay or a day when you want to understand the main districts and sights before returning to selected places independently.

It may be less suitable if you require strict punctuality, late service, one continuous circuit or personal guidance throughout the experience.

First-time visitors to Vienna Travellers on a short stay People who prefer choosing where to get off Visitors wanting an overview before exploring further
See Vienna at your own pace with Big Bus
City events can cause delays or route changes, as some reviews describe. Service affected by city traffic

❓ Frequently asked questions

How long does the Vienna Big Bus tour take?
The listing states between 70 minutes and 2 days depending on the option. Passes last 24 or 48 hours, but the official duration of each daytime circuit is not published.
How often do the buses run?
The published frequency is every 30 to 45 minutes. Delays or disruption may occur, so checking the Big Bus app is advisable.
Which languages are available for the audio commentary?
Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Arabic are listed. Another section advertises nine languages without identifying the ninth, so confirm the current selection on GetYourGuide.
What is included with a 48-hour ticket?
It includes a Vox POPGuide code and self-guided digital tours. Some options add a walking tour or other extras, but the exact combination should be checked while booking.
Do young children need a ticket?
Children under 4 travel free and do not require a ticket, according to the supplied information.

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A first look at Vienna

Explore the city flexibly with a realistic schedule

Big Bus provides a panoramic overview of Vienna and lets you choose where to stop during a 24- or 48-hour period.

Before booking, compare the options and account for the frequency, final listed departure and possible service changes.

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