Essential Ticket

Name: Essential Ticket | Vienna | Big Bus Tours
Brand: Big Bus Tours
Rating: 4.0 (962 reviews)

Discover Vienna with our 48-hour Essential Ticket. Hop on and hop off from any stop, and enjoy a guided walking tour.

Adult

From €45.90 (Full price from €51.00)
Child 5–15

From €27.00 (Full price from €30.00)
Family 2 Adults, 2 Children

From €129.60 (Full price from €144.00)

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Hop-on, Hop-off

Our hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tours give you the opportunity to hop off the bus at any of our 15+ stops to explore Vienna's iconic landmarks and attractions. When you’re ready to rejoin the tour you can hop on the bus again at any stop.

Routes

Red Route

With digital commentary in 8 languages.
- Operates 09:30-17:00
- Frequency: 20 mins
See full timetable
Blue Route

With digital commentary in 8 languages.
- Operates 09:45-17:15
- Frequency: 20–30 mins
See full timetable

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FAQs

Do I need to choose a date for my tour?

Yes – when you book, you will need to select the date you’d like to hop on the bus. If you’re touring with us for more than one day, your ticket must be used across consecutive days, and the date you select at time of booking should be the first day of your tour. Some tours also require you to select a time of travel, to secure your seat. If your ticket has extra inclusions, you may also need to book dates and times for these inclusions after your purchase is complete via our Booking Portal. For more information, please see the instructions on your booking confirmation email.

Where can I buy a ticket for the tour?

You can purchase tickets either on this website or on the bus at any hop-on hop-off point.

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
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Portuguese
Arabic
Russian

The commentary is available via complimentary earphones that you will receive when you board the bus.

Where can I start the tour?

You can hop on our day tours from any stop. To find the nearest bus stop, please click here. Our Night Tour departs from Stop #1 (Opera). See our route information page for more details.

How often do the buses run?

The Red Tour runs approximately every 20 minutes, and the Blue Tour runs every 20-30 minutes. Timings are subject to change, so please check our Service Information page for further information. You can also ask a Big Bus Tours staff member or contact us for further information.

Tell me about the Big Bus tour of Vienna

Big Bus Tours offers sightseeing tours of Vienna on a double-decker bus. Commentary is provided in a choice of languages. You may hop on and off at any of our stops to visit attractions and places of interest.

Essential Ticket

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