Vienna 24-hour Hop-On Hop-Off with Ferris Wheel and River Cruise
Overview
Vienna is famous for its imperial heritage, reflected throughout the beautiful city centre and its landmarks. See Vienna´s top highlights such as the famous Ring Street, Schönbrunn Palace, Belvedere Palace, Hofburg Palace, St Stephan’s Cathedral, Parliament, Vienna State Opera and the Prater Amusement Park.
Soak up 360-degree views of Vienna’s top sights with a 1 day hop-on, hop-off Sightseeing tour on our unique double-decker buses. Pass Schönbrunn Palace, St Stephen’s Cathedral, the Belvedere, the Opera House, Museums Quarter and more over 2 carefully planned routes, audio commentary on board & free WIFI.
Danube River cruise - Cruises last between 1.5 and 2 hours, allowing you to see the sights from a unique vantage point on the Danube River. Before you board the cruise you must redeem our Tours ticket voucher at the DDSG River Cruise Office to receive your river cruise ticket.
What's Included
- Skip-the-line Wiener Riesenrad Giant Ferris Wheel ticket
- Audio commentary provided in 8 languages and free WiFi
- Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
- Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tickets valid for 24 hours.
- Enjoy breathtaking views of Vienna on a River Cruise
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
13 Stops | 4 Points of Interest
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Operating Schedule: Full Circuit Time: 100 minutes (approx.) Bus Frequency: • Last bus: 16:30 • Monday to Thursday: every 30–45 minutes • Friday to Sunday: every 30 minutes Customers are advised to our website or to download Our app to see the most up-to-date bus stop locations and timings. For on-the-day live bus tracking please download our App in advance.
Walfischgasse 2
Walfischgasse 15
Babenbergerstraße 9
1010
Rathauspl. 5
Straße des Achten Mai
Taborstraße 1-3
1020
6CM8+3X Vienna
6CH6+JF Vienna
Parkring 12A
Handelskai
Handelskai 265
7 Stops | 2 Points of Interest
Duration: 1 hour 25 minutes
Operating Schedule: Full Circuit Time: 85 minutes (approx.) Bus Frequency: • Last bus: 16:45 • Monday to Thursday: every 45 minutes • Friday to Sunday: every 30–45 minutes Customers are advised to visit our website or download our app to see the most up-to-date bus stop locations and timings. For on-the-day live bus tracking please download our App in advance.
Albertinapassage 1674/2
Mariahilfer Gürtel 22-24
Mariahilfer Str. 212
Schönbrunner Straße
Am Hauptbahnhof
Prinz-Eugen-Straße 27
Palais Schwarzenberg
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Redeem your ticket at any of our designated stops
- River Cruise departures may vary due to heavy rain, high- water or other circumstances – Please ask a Big Bus Staff member for detailed info.
- Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Skip-the-line Wiener Riesenrad Giant Ferris Wheel ticket.
- Audio commentary provided in 8 languages and free WiFi.
- Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation).
- Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tickets valid for 24 hours.
- Enjoy breathtaking views of Vienna on a River Cruise.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Vienna 24-hour Hop-On Hop-Off with Ferris Wheel and River Cruise is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vienna 24-hour Hop-On Hop-Off with Ferris Wheel and River Cruise will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Skip-the-line Wiener Riesenrad Giant Ferris Wheel ticket
- Audio commentary provided in 8 languages and free WiFi
- Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
- Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tickets valid for 24 hours.
- Enjoy breathtaking views of Vienna on a River Cruise
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Redeem your ticket at any of our designated stops
- River Cruise departures may vary due to heavy rain, high- water or other circumstances – Please ask a Big Bus Staff member for detailed info.
- Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.
