Mozart on Tour – A Live Concert on the Vienna Sightseeing Bus

Please note that "Mozart on Tour" is a panoramic tour, not a HOP ON HOP OFF Tour.
The live musicians perform exclusively on the upper deck of the bus (Category A); you can hear the music on the lower deck (Category B), but you won't be able to see the musicians. The tour features Mozart's compositions and provides information about the city in English.

• Mozart’s most beautiful pieces performed live on the upper deck of the bus—by professional musicians from the Vienna Mozart Orchestra
• City tour past Vienna’s most beautiful sights—e.g., the Hofburg, the Burgtheater, City Hall, the Giant Ferris Wheel, UNO City, and St. Charles’s Church
• Live commentary about the city in English

Discover Vienna from a unique perspective and enjoy a city tour that combines sightseeing with live classical music. As you explore the city on a double-decker bus, two musicians will perform selected pieces by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. One of the musicians will also share interesting facts about Vienna in English. This way, you’ll not only experience the city from a new perspective but also immerse yourself in its rich musical tradition.
What makes this one-hour Mozart tour so special is the combination of sightseeing and live classical music—a unique opportunity to experience Vienna with all your senses.
On the upper deck of the double-decker bus, you can watch the two musicians perform live as they play Mozart’s pieces. But the lower deck offers an equally excellent audio experience: you’ll hear the music in the same high quality, though you won’t be able to see the musicians.

What can you expect on the Mozart Tour in Vienna?

Explore Vienna in a unique way and experience how classic sightseeing and live Mozart music combine to create an extraordinary experience.
During the one-hour tour on a double-decker sightseeing bus, two musicians perform selected works by Mozart live. One of the musicians will also provide information about Vienna in English. This combination of a live musical experience and a city tour makes the tour a unique opportunity to learn about Vienna’s musical tradition right from the comfort of the bus.

Upper floor or lower floor—where is the experience most clearly visible?

Your choice of seat affects your experience. The two musicians perform on the upper deck of the double-decker bus. Therefore, only guests who have booked a seat on the upper deck can see the musicians as they play. On the lower deck, you can still enjoy the full sound experience, but you won’t be able to see the musicians.

Who is the Mozart Tour suitable for?

This tour is especially well-suited for anyone who wants to get to know Vienna during a compact one-hour tour while experiencing classical music live. It fits easily into a stay in Vienna—for example, as a musical highlight on a Friday afternoon.
For visitors from neighboring states as well as travelers visiting Vienna as part of a European city tour, the tour offers an opportunity to combine sightseeing with Vienna’s musical tradition.

When does "Mozart on Tour" take place?

The tour takes place once a week, every Friday at 4:15 p.m.

How long does the tour take?

The Mozart tour lasts one hour.

Who offers the tour?

The tour is offered by Vienna Sightseeing Tours in cooperation with the Vienna Mozart Orchestra.

Will real musicians be playing live during the tour?

Yes. Two live musicians will perform pieces by Mozart during the tour.

Where do the musicians play on the bus?

The musicians perform exclusively on the upper deck of the double-decker bus.

Is there any information about Vienna provided during the ride?

Yes. One of the musicians provides information about Vienna in English.

Is the sightseeing tour a good choice for a short stay in Vienna?

Yes. Since the tour lasts one hour, it can easily be incorporated into a day trip or a city break in Vienna.