What's included
2 Day Hop-on, Hop-off
Tour our City & Palace Routes
Self Guided Audio Tour
Guided Inner City Walking Tour
Choice of: DDSG River Cruise OR Giant Ferris Wheel (Wiener Riesenrad)
Hop-on, Hop-off
Explore Vienna on our flexible bus tours.
Pre-recorded Commentary
Available in 13 languages on all buses.
See all the top Landmarks
Enjoy top-deck views on our bus tours.
Tour Vienna on our City & Palace Routes
See the best of Vienna on our two sightseeing routes.
Guided Inner City Walking Tour
Included with your Big Bus Explore Ticket. Starting point: Stop 1: Opera/Albertina, departing daily at 11.30am in English and daily at 13:30pm in German.
River Cruise or Giant Ferris Wheel
Choose your ticket inclusion! This ticket allows you to choose between two great inclusions: either enjoy a cruise along the Danube on a DDSG River Cruise, or take a spin on the Giant Ferris Wheel at Prater for breathtaking views over the roofs of Vienna. To ensure you get a space on your preferred inclusion, after purchasing your ticket, log in to our Booking Portal to select the date for either the River Cruise OR Giant Ferris Wheel.
Full description
Discover Vienna with our 2-day Explore Ticket. Hop on and hop off our 2 routes from over 20 different stops, enjoy a guided walking tour in Vienna´s inner City plus a choice of either - a Vienna City River Cruise on the Blue Danube or a ride on the Giant Ferris Wheel and enjoy the breathtaking views over the roofs of Vienna. Included in your ticket is a Self-Guided Audio Tour.
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 13 different languages, including: 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.
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 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.
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.
How do I select my inclusion?
Your Vienna Explore ticket lets you choose between a DDSG River Cruise or a spin on the Giant Ferris Wheel at Prater. At checkout, you will select your Bus Tour date via a calendar. To ensure you get a space on your preferred inclusion, you will need to log in to our Booking Portal to select the date for either the River Cruise OR Giant Ferris Wheel.
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.
Refunds
To request a refund please follow the below instructions:
Please include the following details:
Customer name
Customer email address
Date of sale
Order reference number The reason for requesting refund - please provide as much information as possible.Adult
16+ years
Net rate
In-city price
US$51.20
US$64.00
Child
5-15 years
Net rate
In-city price
US$33.60
US$42.00