Exploring Vienna: Big Bus Tour Duration And Attractions

The Big Bus Vienna tour offers a hop-on, hop-off bus tour of Vienna, allowing passengers to create their own sightseeing schedule. The tour includes two routes, with over 20 stops located at iconic sites such as Belvedere Palace, Schönbrunn Palace and the State Opera. The Red Route takes passengers around the centre of the city and up to Danube Island, while the Blue Route takes passengers to the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the imperial family. The frequency of buses varies, with the Red Tour running every 20-30 minutes and the Blue Tour running every 30 minutes. Passengers can choose between 24, 48 or 72-hour tickets, with prices starting from €39.00 for adults.

The Red Route

In addition, the Red Route passes by Heldenplatz (Heroes' Square), where you can learn about Vienna's rich history, and takes you to the Blue Danube, offering a different perspective of the city.

The Blue Route

• Albertinaplatz 2 (in front of the Tourist Information Centre)
• Opera / Albertina Albertinaplatz (in front of the Tourist Information Centre)
• Albertina Museum and Palace
• Museums Quartier / Mariahilferstrasse
• Babenbergerstraße 9 (Opposite Spar Supermarket)
• Volksgarten / People's Park
• Schatzkammer / Imperial Treasury Chamber
• Volkstheater / People's Theatre
• Hofburg Imperial Palace
• Naturhistorisches / Natural History Museum
• Burggarten / Court Garden
• Michaelerkirche / St. Michael's Church
• Heldenplatz / Heroes' Square
• Parlamentsgebäude / Parliament
• Burgring 7 (between Museums of Art & Nature)
• Museums / Hofburg Burgring (between Museums of Art & Nature)
• MUMOK / Museum of Modern Art
• ZOOM Children's Museum
• Kunsthistorisches Museum / Museum of Fine Arts
• Haus des Meeres / Aqua Terra Zoo
• Gumpendorferstraße 36-38 (opposite Hotel Kolping)
• Mariahilfer Straße / Ibis Hotel
• Mariahilfer Gürtel 22-24 (outside Ibis Hotel)
• Schönbrunn Palace & Zoo / Schloß & Tiergarten Schönbrunn
• Schönbrunner Schloss Straße 52 (next to arrival centre)
• Technisches Museum / Technical Museum
• Tiergarten Schönbrunn / Schönbrunn Zoo
• Main Train Station / Hauptbahnhof
• Am Hauptbahnhof 1 (next to the Taxi station)
• Heeresgeschichtliches Museum / Museum of Military History
• Upper Belvedere / Oberes Belvedere
• Prinz Eugen-Straße 27 (in front of Upper Belvedere Palace)
• Lower Belvedere / Unteres Belvedere
• Forecourt of Palais Schwarzenberg (opposite Schwarzenbergplatz 8)
• The Hundertwasser House / Hundertwasserhaus
• Weißgerberlände 50-52
• City Park / Stadtpark
• Parkring 12A (outside Marriott Hotel)
• Stadtpark / City Park
• Konzerthaus / Concert Hall
• City Airport Train (CAT)
• Mozarthaus / Mozart Museum

The Evening Tour

The tour takes in the famous Ring Street in the city centre, the Prater, the Danube Canal and the famous Schönbrunn Palace. The Ring Street is a great option if you're short on time, as it takes in many of Vienna's landmark sights in one circular trip. Schönbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the imperial family, is a must-see. No trip to Vienna is complete without seeing the Habsburg summer palace.

The Giant Ferris Wheel

The Ferris wheel originally had 30 gondolas, but during World War II, it was severely damaged and only 15 gondolas were replaced when it was rebuilt. The whole structure weighs over 430 tonnes and has a diameter of just under 61 meters or 200 feet. It turns at a slow but steady pace of 2.7 km/h (2 mph).

The River Cruise

The cruise is approximately 1.5 hours long and is a great way to rest your feet after exploring the city on the hop-on, hop-off bus. The cruise departs from Schwedenplatz, located near the city centre, and takes you past several notable sites, including the Vienna State Opera, St. Charles's Church, and the Giant Ferris Wheel.

As you sail along the Danube, you'll be treated to stunning views of Vienna's architectural masterpieces, such as the impressive Schönbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the imperial family, and the magnificent Belvedere Palace. You'll also get a glimpse of the modern architecture around the Hauptbahnhof railway station.

The cruise is also a great opportunity to capture memorable photos of Vienna from a different vantage point. Whether you're a photography enthusiast or simply looking for a unique souvenir, the river cruise offers the perfect opportunity to snap breathtaking shots of the city's iconic landmarks and beautiful waterfront scenery.

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