Your Big Bus ticket is valid for the entire duration of your E-pass.
What Time Does the Bus Tour Operate?
- Red Route: Typically starts around 09:30, runs until approximately 17:00.
- Blue (Schönbrunn) Route: Begins around 09:45, ends approximately 17:15.
- Evening tours are available, such as the Vienna Evening Tour lasting about 1.5 hours, starting near sunset with a live guide.
Where Does It Run?
Stops are conveniently located at top attractions such as Schönbrunn Palace & Zoo, Belvedere Palace, Vienna State Opera, Ringstraße landmarks, the Danube Island, and more.
Blue Route (Schönbrunn Route)
- Opera / Albertina: Near the Tourist Info at Albertinaplatz.
- MuseumsQuartier: Mariahilferstraße – Babenbergerstraße, near Spar supermarket.
- Museums / Hofburg: Between the Museum of Art History and Museum of Natural History.
- Mariahilfer Straße: Ibis Hotel – Outside the Ibis Hotel on Mariahilfer Gürtel.
- Technical Museum Vienna : In front of the Technisches Museum Wien.
- Schönbrunn Palace & Zoo: At the main entrance to Schönbrunn Palace.
- Main Train Station (Hauptbahnhof): Outside the train station near the taxi stand.
- Upper Belvedere Palace: Entrance of the Upper Belvedere Palace.
- Lower Belvedere Palace: Near Palais Schwarzenberg.
Red Route (City & Danube Route)
- Opera / Walfischgasse: Corner of Walfischgasse and Kärntner Straße.
- House of Music: Near Haus der Musik, on Schwarzenbergstraße.
- Lower Belvedere Palace: Palais Schwarzenberg vicinity.
- MuseumsQuartier / Mariahilferstraße: Near Museum Quarter and shopping area.
- Museums / Hofburg: Between Vienna’s two main art museums.
- City Hall (Rathaus): Rathausplatz, near the Burgtheater.
- Votive Church: Near Universität Wien.
- Schwedenplatz: By the Danube Canal and river cruise terminals.
- Prater / Giant Ferris Wheel: Outside Vienna’s famous amusement park.
- Blue Danube Pier 3: Handelskai 265, boat cruise departure point.
- Blue Danube Pier 8: Same area, alternate river cruise stop.
- Danube Tower (Donauturm): Entrance of Vienna’s tallest structure.
- Old Danube (Alte Donau): Leisure area near the metro station.
- UNO City / DC Tower: Close to the UN buildings and Vienna’s tallest skyscraper.
- Danube Island (Donauinsel): Park and recreation area by the river.
- City Park (Stadtpark): Close to the Strauss monument and luxury hotels.
How Long Should You Go?
Choose between:
- 3‑Hour Taster
- 24‑Hour Discover
- 48‑Hour Essential or Explore passes
What Can You Expect?
- Audio Commentary in 8 languages (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian).
- Amenities like free Wi‑Fi and a mobile app with live bus tracking, so you'll never miss the next stop.
- The flexibility to discover Vienna’s Imperial legacy, Kunsthistorisches, Hofburg, Belvedere, Schönbrunn or relax with a riverside ride.
Special Highlights
- Route Options: Red (Ring & City), Blue (Schönbrunn & Belvedere), plus limited summer Green Line for hillside views.
- Evening Tours: Get a glamorous night-time skyline guided by a live host.
- Flexible Passes: Extended passes come with extras like walking tours and shuttle links to shopping.
Modern Convenience Meets Classic Sightseeing
This tour bridges city convenience with discovery, letting visitors experience Vienna’s elegant past and vibrant present effortlesslyv whether hopping off to explore in-depth or cruising above it all from the top deck.