The 12 Best Hop-On Hop-Off Tours in Vienna

1.Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Tour in 19 Languages

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 4,518 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $41Our pick

Explore Vienna by yellow hop-on hop-off bus for 24, 48, or 72 hours. Red covers the Ringstrasse, Yellow reaches Schönbrunn and Belvedere, Blue heads to the Prater and Danube, and the summer Green route climbs toward Grinzing and Cobenzl. Audio commentary comes in 19 languages, with free Wi-Fi and a self-guided walking app included.

“Fantastic value for money - 3 different lines so got to see all of Vienna. Commentary throughout so you knew a bit of the history alongside the attractions”

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2.Big Bus Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour by Open-Top Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,529 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 days · from $36

See Vienna from an open-top double-decker bus on city and palace routes covering the Opera, Hofburg, Schönbrunn, Belvedere, Hundertwasserhaus, and Danube Island. Choose 24 or 48 hours, then add a guided imperial-history walk, night tour, or Viennese sausage plate where offered. Audio runs in eight languages.

“Really good way to see the city, helpful/friendly staff. traffic does get a bit congested so can take time between stops.”

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3.Big Bus Vienna Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,735 reviews · 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Explore Vienna by open-top Big Bus on 24-hour or 48-hour tickets covering two routes. Ride past the Hofburg, Schönbrunn, Belvedere, Prater and Danube, then hop off when you like. Audio commentary is available in eight languages, and selected tickets include a 90-minute English walking tour and Viennese sausage plate.

“The Red bus route was the better of the 2 routes with more things to see in my opinion. obviously. It was nice to sit and see the sites after walking 60000 steps.”

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4.Vienna Hop On Hop Off City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 884 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

See Vienna at your own pace on a 24, 48, or 72-hour hop-on hop-off pass. Routes link the State Opera, Schönbrunn, Belvedere, Prater, Danube Tower, and hillside viewpoints. Recorded commentary comes in 19 languages, and a self-guided music walk adds stops connected with Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, and Strauss.

“Buses are very infrequent. Staff were rude. They had a verbal argument with each other. Would never use them again.”

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5.Hop-on Hop-off City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 720 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $35Best value

Explore Salzburg on a 24, 48, or 72-hour hop-on hop-off ticket. The Yellow Line circles Mirabell Gardens, Leopoldskron, Hellbrunn Palace, Nonntal, Mozartsteg, and the main station, with audio in 13 languages plus Sound of Music commentary. Driver service is in English and German. Entrance fees are separate.

“Our holiday in Salzburg was delightful in December.No mad rush lots to see and do day tickets for trams etc make transport perfect. took trams to see the countryside to outlying areas for example berghedsgaden instead of expensive panorama tours. Salt mines are great, €15 entry tho.Went to europark where there was ice rink and a must is the Raisberg bus up the mountain to the snow!”

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6.Vienna PASS Including Hop On Hop Off Bus Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 405 reviews · 1 to 6 days (approx.) · from $134

Use a 1, 2, 3, or 6-day Vienna PASS for entry to more than 90 sights, including Schönbrunn, Belvedere, the Hofburg, museums, and the Spanish Riding School. The pass also includes hop-on hop-off buses, a 16-language audio guide, and a guidebook. Pick it up opposite the Vienna State Opera.

“Everything was amazing! The people were kind and gracious, and the city and all it had to offer was beautiful and fascinating.”

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7.Big Bus City Highlights Night Tour with Live Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 375 reviews · from $40

Meet your guide outside the Vienna State Opera for a 90-minute evening loop through Vienna. From the open-top deck, you’ll see the Ringstrasse, Stadtpark, Prater, Schönbrunn Palace, the Danube, and more. Live commentary is in English, with headsets offering eight recorded languages. Upper-deck seats are first come, first served.

“This was a good introduction to the highlights of the city and many more sights than we thought we would see. Guide was easy to understand and driver was in sync anytime we slowed down to have a look at something specific.”

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8.Salzburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 158 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $36

Start at Mirabellplatz and tour Salzburg by air-conditioned or open-deck bus, using a 24-, 48-, or 72-hour ticket. Hear commentary in 13 languages, plus an English or Spanish Sound of Music channel. The yellow city route is the practical choice for a quick overview, while the seasonal blue route reaches farther afield.

“We usually do this tour on the first day in any Coty to get acclimated. Salzburg was no different and was very informative. Did the yellow day one and the blue day two (this driver provided additional information beyond the recorded info very helpful and interesting).”

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9.Hop-on Hop-off, Ferris Wheel, and River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 116 reviews · 1 day · from $88

Use a 24-hour Big Bus pass to see Vienna’s center, Schönbrunn, Hofburg, and Belvedere. Add a Danube cruise, skip-the-ticket-counter access to the Riesenrad, and a self-guided walking tour. Collect your paper ticket first at the Opera or Albertina stop, then plan your day carefully because the last buses leave around 4 pm.

“Os ônibus estavam cheios, não tinha lugar suficiente para sentar. Mas o pior foi ao descer na linha vermelha no ponto número 8, esperei por mais de 30 minutos e o ônibus não passou, eu precisei chamar um Uber para deixar o local. Em relação ao passeio de barco, não tinha lugar suficiente para todos no barco algumas pessoas tiveram que deixar as instalações. A roda gigante foi muito legal, a única parte do passeio que realmente valeu a pena.”

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10.Schönbrunn, Belvedere, Big Bus, Giant Wheel & Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 78 reviews · from $95

Build your Vienna sightseeing plan around a 48-hour Big Bus ticket, Schönbrunn Palace, and Belvedere Palace, then add a Danube or canal cruise and the Riesenrad Giant Ferris Wheel. You have seven days from first use to visit the selected attractions, with multilingual audio commentary and flexible hop-on, hop-off transport.

“Flexibility and frequency of buses. Great guides and very helpful and friendly staff on hop on hop off buses.”

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11.24-hour Hop-On Hop-Off with Ferris Wheel and River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 59 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Use one 24-hour ticket on two Vienna sightseeing routes, with eight-language audio commentary and Wi-Fi. Visit the Opera, Hofburg, Schönbrunn, Belvedere, Prater, Hundertwasser House, and Danube sights. A river cruise voucher and skip-the-line Giant Ferris Wheel ticket are included, but cruise times and redemption details require careful checking.

“Scam be very careful when spending a lot of money on this scam, you will receive a QR code then the bus driver will advise you to print off paper tickets at the cruise office, when you get to the cruise office the people will tell you you need a special ticket from the bus driver for the cruise portion of the trip, we were so angry as we had our 10 year old daughter with us, I tried to contact Viator and they refused to help or offer any sort of compensation as the bus tour company wouldn’t approve it. Be very careful or you will lose a lot…”

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12.Best of Vienna Pass: Schönbrunn, Belvedere, Big Bus & Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 28 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $108

This Vienna pass combines a 48-hour Big Bus ticket with Schönbrunn Palace’s 40-room Grand Tour, Belvedere entry, and a DDSG river cruise. Some versions add fast-track access to the Giant Ferris Wheel. Activate the mobile voucher with Big Bus staff before visiting attractions, then use the included visits within seven days.

“I regret to say that I did not enjoy this event due to unforeseen difficulties. Despite paying $125.64, I was unable to load the voucher. I attempted to communicate with the Big Bus staff, but unfortunately, they did not speak English, and showing them the confirmation number did not resolve the issue. I subsequently contacted the tour operator via text message, and although they provided instructions, the problem persisted. The issue was escalated to multiple tour operators, with the exception of the last one, who was extremely helpful in resolving my concerns. Regrettably, I did not receive the voucher for this particular booking (number 1195713165), and as a result, I…”

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