Vienna Hop On Hop Off Bus: 24h, 48h & 72h Tickets

Four Bus Routes Through Vienna at Your Own Speed

You board a color-coded bus and ride through Vienna's main neighborhoods, hopping off at palaces, museums, and landmarks whenever you want. Audio commentary in 19 languages explains what you're seeing; the 48- and 72-hour tickets include an interactive game. You get a self-guided music walk audio file and the freedom to spend an hour at Schönbrunn or just pass by — the ticket length (24, 48, or 72 hours) is how long you can keep riding.

Step-by-step itinerary

• Start at main departure point
• Ride Red Line visiting museums and theaters
• Hop off at Kunsthistorisches Museum
• Visit Burgtheater
• See Augarten park
• Stop at MAK Museum of Applied Arts
• Visit Kursalon Vienna
• Explore Sigmund Freud Museum
• View Votive Church
• See Vienna City Hall
• Visit Vienna State Opera
• Ride Yellow Line to Schönbrunn Palace
• Visit Belvedere Palace
• Return to Vienna State Opera
• Ride Blue Line to Vienna Prater
• Visit Kunst Haus Wien
• Stop at MAK Museum of Applied Arts
• See Vienna City Hall
• Visit Kursalon Vienna
• View Danube Tower
• Return to main departure point
• Ride Green Line in summer months
• Visit Votive Church

The Experience

You land in Vienna with an afternoon free, or maybe a couple of days, and the thought of planning which palace to see first, which museum fits where, which tram line goes where — it all feels like work before the trip even starts. The hop-on hop-off bus solves that. You pick a ticket length (24, 48, or 72 hours), board one of four color-coded routes, and the city unfolds in front of you without the logistics. The Red, Blue, and Yellow lines run year-round; the Green Line joins in summer. Each route circles through different neighborhoods, so you're not retracing the same streets.

What makes this different from just taking the tram is that you're not guessing which stop matters. The audio commentary plays in 19 languages — including Korean, Polish, and Serbian if those are your languages — and it tells you what you're passing: the Vienna State Opera, City Hall with its Gothic spire, Schönbrunn Palace where Mozart performed as a child, the Belvedere where Klimt's paintings live. You hear the story, then you decide if you want to get off. Some people stay on the bus for the full loop just to listen. Others hop off at three stops and spend two hours in one place. That's the point.

The 48-hour and 72-hour tickets come with HopPlay, an interactive game that turns the bus ride into something more than passive sightseeing — you're spotting landmarks, answering questions, collecting points. If you go with the 24-hour ticket and want it, you can add HopPlay for €2. You also get a self-guided music walk audio file free, which takes you through Vienna's classical music history: Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert, Strauss. You can do that on foot between bus rides, or skip it entirely. The ticket is your permission to move at your own rhythm.

Buses run frequently enough that you're never waiting long, and the routes are designed so you can see the major sights — Hofburg Palace, the Prater, the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Augarten — without having to book a guide or commit to a fixed itinerary. Wheelchair users and families with strollers can board easily; the buses are accessible, and the stops are spread across the city so you're not stranded anywhere. If you're traveling with an infant, they ride free on your lap, or you can bring a stroller. The whole system is built so you can move through Vienna without friction.

What’s included

• Your ticket includes hop-on hop-off access to all four bus routes (Red, Blue, Yellow, and Green in summer) for your chosen duration.
• audio commentary in 19 languages.
• HopPlay interactive game (included with 48h and 72h tickets, €2 add-on for 24h).
• self-guided music walk audio file covering Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert, and Strauss.
• wheelchair and stroller accessibility on all buses.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Vienna Sightseeing Tours

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to see Vienna's main sights — Schönbrunn, the State Opera, Belvedere, City Hall — without booking separate tours or figuring out which tram goes where. The ticket length you choose (24, 48, or 72 hours) is how long you can ride and explore at your own pace.

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Top questions

How often do the buses run?

Buses run regularly throughout the day on all four routes, with frequent departures so you're not waiting long between rides.

Can I use the ticket on multiple days or does it have to be consecutive?

The 24-, 48-, and 72-hour tickets are consecutive hours from when you first activate them, so you'd use them in one continuous stretch.

Is entry to the palaces and museums included?

No. The ticket covers the bus ride and audio commentary. You pay separately if you want to enter Schönbrunn Palace, the Belvedere, or any museum.

What languages is the audio commentary available in?

Audio is available in 19 languages, including English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, and newer additions like Korean, Polish, and Serbian.

Does the Green Line run year-round?

No. The Green Line only operates during the summer months. The Red, Blue, and Yellow lines run all year.

Is HopPlay included with every ticket?

HopPlay is included free with 48-hour and 72-hour tickets. With the 24-hour ticket, you can add it for €2.

Can I bring a stroller or wheelchair on the bus?

Yes. The buses are wheelchair accessible, and you can bring a stroller or pram. Infants can also sit on an adult's lap.

Do I get the music walk audio file with every ticket?

Yes. The self-guided music walk light, which covers Vienna's classical composers, comes free with all ticket options.