Best of Vienna Pass: Schönbrunn, Belvedere, Big Bus & Cruise
Overview
Explore Vienna at your own pace with a 3, 4, or 5-attraction pass. You have seven days from the first use to visit all the included attractions.
The 3-attraction pass includes a 2-day unlimited hop-on, hop-off Big Bus ticket, entry to Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna's most famous palace and the former summer residence of the Habsburgs and a ticket to the Belvedere Palace, a stunning Baroque landmark featuring two magnificent palaces.
The 4-attraction pass adds a DDSG River Cruise, offering a scenic journey along the Danube River with views of Vienna’s picturesque landscapes and iconic landmarks.
The 5-attraction pass includes all the above plus a ride on the iconic Riesenrad Giant Ferris Wheel at Prater, offering panoramic views of Vienna.
There’s no better or more flexible way to experience Vienna!
What's Included
- DDSG Danube River Cruise (with 4 or 5 attractions pass)
- Entrance to Schönbrunn Palace Grand Tour with access to 40 rooms
- Visit all included attractions within 7 days of activating your pass
- Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
- Belvedere Palace Entry with exhibition access
- Fast-track entry to Riesenrad Giant Ferris Wheel (with 5 attraction pass)
- 48-hour Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off Sightseeing Ticket
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
13 Stops | 36 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.
Vienna Operahouse
House of Music
Babenbergerstraße 9
Burgring 7
Rathaus der Stadt Wien
Votivkirche
Taborstraße 1-3
SHELL
Wagramer Str. 5
Reichsbrücke
Handelskai
Handelskai 265
Parkring 12A
7 Stops | 8 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.
Vienna Operahouse
Mariahilfer Gürtel 22-24
Mariahilfer Str. 212
Schönbrunner Straße
Wien Südbahnhof
Upper Belvedere
Lower Belvedere
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
- You will need to activate your mobile voucher or QR code with a member of Big Bus Staff at any stop, this must be done before visiting included attractions
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Best of Vienna Pass: Schönbrunn, Belvedere, Big Bus & Cruise?
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Activity code: C-6603P6
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- 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).
- DDSG Danube River Cruise (with 4 or 5 attractions pass).
- Entrance to Schönbrunn Palace Grand Tour with access to 40 rooms.
- Visit all included attractions within 7 days of activating your pass.
- Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation).
- Belvedere Palace Entry with exhibition access.
- Fast-track entry to Riesenrad Giant Ferris Wheel (with 5 attraction pass).
- 48-hour Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off Sightseeing Ticket.
- 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 Best of Vienna Pass: Schönbrunn, Belvedere, Big Bus & 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 Best of Vienna Pass: Schönbrunn, Belvedere, Big Bus & 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
- DDSG Danube River Cruise (with 4 or 5 attractions pass)
- Entrance to Schönbrunn Palace Grand Tour with access to 40 rooms
- Visit all included attractions within 7 days of activating your pass
- Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
- Belvedere Palace Entry with exhibition access
- Fast-track entry to Riesenrad Giant Ferris Wheel (with 5 attraction pass)
- 48-hour Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off Sightseeing Ticket
- 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
- You will need to activate your mobile voucher or QR code with a member of Big Bus Staff at any stop, this must be done before visiting included attractions
