Discover Vienna & Ferris Wheel: 24hr Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour + Ferris Wheel Skip-the-Line

Highlights

Ride along one of the most beautiful and unique boulevards in Vienna and explore the wonders of Ring Street.
Admire one of Vienna's iconic landmark, the Parliament building which conducts the ceremonies to swear in the President of Austria.
Enjoy panoramic views of Wiener Riesenrad Ferris wheel in Leopoldstadt, Vienna and marvel at one of the largest amusement parks in Prater.
Marvel at the beautiful Schönbrunn Gardens where you will see a variety of labyrinths and exquisite garden arrangements.

Summary

Discover Vienna on a hop-on, hop-off bus tour. Explore iconic museums and landmarks, including the House of Music Museum. Take a thrilling ride on the Vienna Ferris Wheel for panoramic city views.

Tour info

Duration

24 hours

Commentary

Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese Mandarin

Meeting Point

Walfischgasse 2, Vienna, Austria

Why take this tour?

Welcome to the ultimate Vienna experience! Embark on a hop-on, hop-off bus tour and uncover the rich history and cultural treasures of this magnificent city. Sit back and relax on our semi open-top double-decker sightseeing bus as you listen to entertaining and engaging audio commentary, providing fascinating insights into Vienna's past and present. Capture breathtaking panoramic views of Vienna's skyline during a thrilling ride on the iconic Vienna Ferris Wheel. Admire the architectural marvels, including the Parliament building and the magnificent Schönbrunn Gardens. Immerse yourself in the world of music at the House of Music Museum and walk in the footsteps of legendary composers like Beethoven and Mozart. With unlimited hop-on, hop-off access, you have the freedom to explore at your own pace and create your own itinerary. Don't forget your camera to capture stunning photographs and create lasting memories!

Please note that due to local regulations, we do not have fully open-top vehicles. Our buses are equipped with plexiglass roofs, allowing for excellent panoramic views while remaining enclosed.

What’s included?

Unlimited hop on hop off access throughout your ticket validity.
Self-guided digital Walking Tour
Skip the line entry Ferris Wheel ticket.
Insightful Bus Tour Audio Commentary in 8 languages
Free Wi-Fi on-board and Headphones
Hotel Pickup/Dropoff
Live Guide on buses
Food and Drinks

Things to know

Before you book

Flexible ticket: we will accept your ticket up to 14 Days from the date booked.
Buses are not equipped with toilets or lifts/elevators
100% wheelchair accessible on the lower deck
Strollers and pushchairs must be folded and stowed on the lower deck
Dogs are only permitted if they are muzzled and leashed

Before you go

Redeem voucher at any stop along the route with a Big Bus staff member
Download the free Big Bus App to live track buses
Get free Headphones or use your own

Cancellation Policy

Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Redemption information

The First City Route tour departs from stop #1 Opera, Walfischgasse 2, 1010 at 09:30am with the last departure being at 5:00pm. The First Palace Route tour departs from stop #1 Albertinaplatz, 1010 at 09:45am with the last departure being at 5:15pm. You can also join the tour at any of the stops along the route.

Note: please redeem your voucher with a member of staff in order for you to get your skip the line entry ticket with the Ferris Wheel. Please hop off at stop # 8 on the City Route for the Ferris Wheel.

Download the Big Bus Tours App ahead of your trip to see the full routes, schedules with access to directions to find your nearest bus stop and real time bus tracking.

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About operator:

Big Bus Tours is the world’s largest operator of open-top sightseeing tours, inspiring the spirit of adventure in 26 world-famous cities across four continents. Beginning its journey 28 years’ ago, with a fleet of only three buses, Big Bus Tours has swiftly expanded to a global fleet of hundreds of open-top buses, turning 6 million tourists into explorers, every year. Big Bus Tours operates in Prague, Boston, Madrid, Munich, Los Angeles, Singapore, Dublin, London, Dubai, Hong Kong, New York, Las Vegas, Chicago, Abu Dhabi, Budapest, Miami, Muscat, Rome, Paris, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Darwin, Sydney, Vienna, Washington DC and Berlin, with a sightseeing concept designed to provide a flexible approach to city discovery. Each open-top bus tour provides a hop-on, hop-off facility at a
variety of interesting locations, with complimentary additions to enhance the visitor sightseeing experience.

We envision to be the number 1 thing to do in every world-famous city. Our vision is to be the #1 thing to do in every world famous city. In doing so, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality Hop on Hop off service in the industry. Our tours are enriched with state-of-the-art digital audio-guides that are not only informative, but also entertaining for individuals of all ages. Covering all major landmarks and points of interest in each city, our buses offer the flexibility for customers to hop on and off at their convenience throughout the duration of their ticket. We pride ourselves in offering a wide variety of products tailored to meet the needs of every traveller, with many tickets even including additional exciting activities such as boat tours, walking tours, and attraction tickets.