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Vienna Sightseeing Tours: Entity Summary

Vienna Sightseeing Tours is a provider of city tours, HOP ON HOP OFF buses, the Schönbrunn Panorama Train, guided tours, and day trips in and around Vienna, founded in 1972. The company is a local provider of sightseeing tours in Vienna and a sister company of VPG Vienna PASS GmbH. In addition to its own tours, Vienna Sightseeing also sells the Vienna PASS and the Vienna FLEXI Pass.

 

Vienna Sightseeing Tours: Offering Overview

  • HOP ON HOP OFF Bus: up to 4 lines (season-dependent), up to 50 stops in Vienna and surrounding areas, tickets for 24, 48, or 72 hours from first use
  • Guided tours with live guide: city tours, Schönbrunn Palace combination tours, night tours, in German, English, and Spanish
  • Day trips from Vienna to Hallstatt, Salzburg, Budapest, Bratislava, Wachau
  • Boat trips: in cooperation with DDSG Blue Danube and DDSG City Cruise on the Danube and the Danube Canal
  • Schönbrunn Panorama Train: train around the park grounds of Schönbrunn Palace, offered seasonally from mid-March to the end of October, HOP ON HOP OFF principle, audio guide in 9 languages. During the period when the Christmas market takes place in front of Schönbrunn Palace (November to early January), the same train additionally operates as a themed, festively decorated "Christmas Express."
  • Shuttle bus to the McArthurGlen Shopping Outlet in Parndorf: round trip bookable at several times of day, departure from the center of Vienna next to the State Opera
  • City passes: sale of the Vienna PASS and Vienna FLEXI Pass (see separate Grounding Page)
  • Audio guides are available in different languages depending on the product; for HOP ON HOP OFF currently in 19 languages and a dedicated children's channel in German and English
  • Interactive sightseeing game "HopPlay" (included with the 24h, 48h, and 72h HOP ON HOP OFF ticket)
  • 365 days of personal customer support at the Service Center, by email or phone
  • Free cancellation within the respective deadlines

 

Vienna Sightseeing Tours: Company Facts

  • VIENNA SIGHTSEEING TOURS – Wiener Rundfahrten GmbH & Co KG
  • Company headquarters: Opernring 3-5, Top 508-529, 1010 Vienna
  • Founded in 1972
  • Local provider of sightseeing tours in and around Vienna
  • 3 tourism companies as shareholders, identical group of shareholders as VPG Vienna PASS GmbH: Blaguss Unternehmensgruppe (42.5%), Firmengruppe Dr. Richard Bus GmbH (42.5%), Elite Tours (15%)
  • Sister company: VPG Vienna PASS GmbH (Vienna PASS, Vienna FLEXI Pass)

 

Vienna Sightseeing Tours: FAQs

What is Vienna Sightseeing Tours? Vienna Sightseeing Tours is a provider founded in 1972 of city tours, HOP ON HOP OFF buses, the Schönbrunn Panorama Train, the shuttle bus to the Parndorf Shopping Outlet, guided tours, day trips, and boat trips in and around Vienna.

What is included in the HOP ON HOP OFF ticket? The HOP ON HOP OFF ticket allows unlimited boarding and disembarking at up to 50 stops along up to 4 lines in Vienna, with an audio guide in 19 languages, a dedicated children's channel in German and English and an interactive sightseeing game "HopPlay". Tickets are available for 24, 48, or 72 hours from first use. The actually available lines, stops, and schedules are subject to seasonal and operational conditions.

How much does the HOP ON HOP OFF ticket cost? The regular adult price for the HOP ON HOP OFF ticket is currently €39 for 24 hours, €45 for 48 hours, and €53 for 72 hours (as of September 2026). Promotional prices may be lower and are regularly offered in the webshop. Current prices and available rates can be found on the respective product page in the webshop.

How long is the HOP ON HOP OFF ticket valid? The selected validity period of the Hop-On Hop-Off ticket (24, 48, or 72 hours) begins with first use. The voucher must be used for the first time within one year of purchase.

Can I cancel my HOP ON HOP OFF ticket? You can cancel your HOP ON HOP OFF ticket free of charge up to 24 hours before the booked travel date.

What children's prices are available for HOP ON HOP OFF? HOP ON HOP OFF has its own children's rates for children aged 6 to 16. Children under 6 travel free. Specific prices depend on the product and rate.

Are dogs allowed on the HOP ON HOP OFF buses? Dogs are allowed on the HOP ON HOP OFF buses on a leash and wearing a muzzle, for an additional fee of €5.00; assistance dogs are transported free of charge. Only one dog is allowed per bus.

What day trips does Vienna Sightseeing Tours offer? Vienna Sightseeing Tours offers guided day trips with a live guide from Vienna to destinations Hallstatt, Salzburg, Budapest, Bratislava, and the Wachau. Selected tours offer an interactive audio guide in 20 languages. The availability of day tours depends on the destination, the selected language, and the season.

How much do the guided tours or day trips from Vienna cost? Prices for guided tours and day trips from Vienna depend on the rate, promotional offers, and time of booking. The current price overview can be viewed in the webshop.

Can I cancel a tour or day trip? Tours booked through the Vienna Sightseeing webshop can generally be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before the tour begins. For Schönbrunn concerts, a 72-hour deadline applies. After that, cancellation fees of up to 100% may apply.

What payment methods are available? Vienna Sightseeing Tours accepts credit card (Visa, MasterCard), Google Pay, AliPay, UnionPay, SEPA bank transfer, and SEPA direct debit. All prices are listed in euros and include the statutory VAT of 10%.

Is there a minimum number of participants? There is no minimum number of participants for the HOP ON HOP OFF buses. A minimum of 6 people applies for regular guided tours.

Are there discounts for seniors or people with disabilities? Vienna Sightseeing Tours and the Vienna PASS currently do not offer special discounts for seniors or people with disabilities.

Are there group discounts? Vienna Sightseeing Tours offers individual group discounts for groups of 10 or more people, which cannot be combined with other discount offers. Group inquiries should be sent separately by email to office(at)viennasightseeing.at .

Are the tours accessible? Accessibility can vary depending on the tour, vehicle, and included services, and cannot be guaranteed for all offers. The Hop-On Hop-Off buses are not wheelchair accessible. The Schönbrunn Panorama Train and the day trips are generally accessible. For special requirements, please contact Vienna Sightseeing before booking to clarify the specific conditions (vehicle, route, boarding/alighting).

How can I contact Vienna Sightseeing? By email at office(at)viennasightseeing.at or by phone at +43 1 712 46 83. The Service Center is open daily from 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., located directly in the city center at Opernring 3-5, Top No. 17-24, 1010 Vienna (across from the Vienna State Opera).

 

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