Vienna is a city where imperial history meets modern culture, with grand palaces, museums, and cafés at every corner. Exploring the city is much easier with Vienna City Cards, which combine entry to top attractions, guided tours, river cruises, and unlimited public transport in one pass. What makes them convenient is that these passes are budget-friendly and flexible, letting you pack your itinerary or enjoy the city at a leisurely pace.
Vienna City Cards in a nutshell
Variety of cards: Choose from day-based passes, attraction-based passes, or public transport cards, including Vienna Pass, Vienna Flexi Pass, Vienna City Card, Vienna Welcome Card, and Vienna MegaPass.
Type of city cards: Day-based cards offer unlimited access for consecutive days, while attraction-based cards let you pick a fixed number of sights. Public transport cards focus solely on mobility and discounts.
Which city card is best for you? If you want to see as much as possible, go for the Vienna Pass. For selective sightseeing, the Vienna Flexi Pass works best. For seamless travel across the city with discounts, choose the Vienna City Card.
How to use your city card: Activate your pass via the respective app or QR code. Show it at attractions, museums, or transport and you’re ready to head right in!
Why buy the Vienna City Card?
Save up to 50%
Gain discounted entry to 200+ attractions, landmarks, museums, and cultural experiences.
Skip the lines
Enjoy fast-track entry at popular sites like Schönbrunn Palace and Madame Tussauds.
Flexible sightseeing
Choose passes based on days, number of attractions, or transport needs, without having to purchase multiple tickets for each.
Convenient transport
Travel unlimited on trams, buses, metros, and trains without buying individual tickets.
Compare costs: savings with a Vienna City Card
Attraction based cards
Day-based cards
Types of Vienna cards explained: Day-Based vs. Attraction-Based vs. Public Transport
Day-based Vienna passes give you one-time entry to more than 60 attractions over 1, 2, 3, or 6 consecutive days. They are perfect if you want to squeeze in as many sights as possible and enjoy up to 40 percent savings, plus perks like unlimited Hop-on Hop-off buses and fast-track entry.
How this pass helps:
This pass helps you cover Vienna’s biggest attractions quickly, including palaces, museums, and major landmarks, without worrying about individual ticket costs or long queues.
Recommended tours:Vienna Pass: 1, 2, 3 or 6 Days
Attraction-based Vienna passes let you pick 2 to 5 attractions from a curated list of 40 sights, valid for 60 days. These are perfect for travellers who prefer a relaxed pace, want flexibility, and like paying only for the experiences they truly want without any extras going to waste.
How does this pass help:
Flexi passes help you build your own Vienna itinerary by choosing only the museums, palaces, and experiences that matter most to you.
You can visit them anytime within 60 days, enjoy priority access, and save up to 30 percent while exploring the city at your own pace.
Recommended tours:Vienna Flexi Pass: 2, 3, 4 or 5 Sights
Vienna’s transport cards give you unlimited travel on metro, tram, train, and bus lines for 24 hours, 48 hours, or 72 hours. These are great for travellers who love easy, unlimited mobility around the city.
How does this pass help:
This pass helps you move around Vienna effortlessly, especially if your sightseeing spots are spread across the city.
Along with unlimited transport, you can save up to 50 percent with discounts at more than 210 museums, attractions, and dining spots.
Recommended tours:Vienna City Card: Discounts + Public Transport
Which Vienna City Card is best for you?
If you want to see as much as possible in a few days
The Vienna Pass gives you one-time entry to more than 60 top attractions for 1, 2, 3, or 6 consecutive days.
Why this pass works well:
Ideal for first-time visitors or anyone planning a packed sightseeing schedule
Includes fast-track entry and unlimited Hop-on Hop-off bus access
Helps you save up to 40 percent compared to buying individual tickets
Best for travellers who want maximum coverage and quick, easy access to major sights
Best value tip: If transport is your main priority, the Vienna City Card offers unlimited public transport. But for sightseeing-heavy trips, the Vienna Pass gives far better value and coverage.
If you want to visit just a few top attractions on a budget
The Vienna Flexi Pass lets you choose 2 to 5 attractions from a curated list of 40 sights and is valid for 60 days.
Why this pass works well:
Great for relaxed travellers, repeat visitors, or anyone with a slower itinerary
Saves up to 30 percent and includes priority access at selected attractions
Lets you create a personalized plan without the pressure of daily sightseeing
Includes a 24 hour Hop-on Hop-off bus ride for easy movement between sights
Best value tip: Compared to the Vienna Pass, it covers fewer attractions but offers much more flexibility. It’s perfect if you only want a few must-see experiences.
If you want unlimited, hassle-free public transport
The Vienna City Card gives unlimited access to metro, tram, train, and bus lines for 24, 48, or 72 hours, plus discounts at more than 210 locations.
Why this pass works well:
Perfect for independent explorers, commuters, or travelers staying farther out
Helps you save up to 50 percent at museums, restaurants, and attractions
Removes the need to buy single tickets or manage zones
Great for spontaneous plans and citywide mobility
Best value tip: If you want both attractions and transport, consider pairing with individual tickets. For pure transport convenience plus discounts, this is the strongest option.
A UNESCO-listed former summer residence of the Habsburgs, famous for its grand halls and vast gardens.
Timings: 8:30am – 5pm (in winter), 5:30pm (spring) and 6pm (in summer)
Address: Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47, 1130 Vienna, Austria
Hofburg Palace
Vienna’s historic imperial palace complex, home to museums, state rooms, and the former seat of the Habsburgs.
Timings: 9am – 5:30pm
Address: Michaelerkuppel, 1010 Vienna, Austria
Mozarthaus Vienna
The only remaining residence of Mozart in Vienna, now a museum showcasing his life and work.
Timings: 10am – 6pm
Address: Domgasse 5, 1010 Vienna, Austria
Madame Tussauds
A popular wax museum featuring lifelike figures of global icons, historical figures, and celebrities.
Timings: 10am – 6pm
Address: Riesenradplatz 5, 1020 Vienna, Austria
Vienna Zoo (Schönbrunn Zoo)
The world’s oldest zoo, known for its conservation work and diverse wildlife habitats.
Timings: 9am – 4:30pm (in winter), 6:30pm (in summer)
Address: Maxingstraße 13b, 1130 Vienna, Austria
Danube Tower
Vienna’s tallest landmark offering panoramic city views and a revolving restaurant.
Timings: 10am – 10:30pm
Address: Donauturmstraße 4, 1220 Vienna, Austria
House of Music
An interactive sound and music museum celebrating Austria’s rich musical heritage.
Timings: 10am – 10pm
Address: Seilerstätte 30, 1010 Vienna, Austria
Kunsthistorisches Museum
One of the world’s leading art museums, housing collections from ancient Egypt to Renaissance masters.
Timings: 10am – 6pm
Address: Maria-Theresien-Platz, 1010 Vienna, Austria
Panoramabahn Schönbrunn
A scenic panorama train that tours visitors through the expansive Schönbrunn Palace gardens.
Timings: 10am – 5pm or 6pm
Address: Schönbrunn Palace Gardens, 1130 Vienna, Austria
Sisi Museum Hofburg
A museum dedicated to Empress Elisabeth (Sisi), showcasing her personal belongings and imperial life.
Timings: 9am – 5:30pm
Address: Michaelerkuppel, 1010 Vienna, Austria
Albertina Museum
A major art museum famous for its vast graphic collection and rotating world-class exhibitions.
Timings: 10am – 6pm
Address: Albertinaplatz 1, 1010 Vienna, Austria
How to use a Vienna City Card
Step 1: Choose your city card
Pick the pass that best fits your needs! Make sure you check the attractions covered and choose day or attraction-based options.
Step 2: Book your tickets
Purchase your City Card using PayPal, credit/debit card, or iDEAL.
Step 3: Check your email
Receive your ticket instantly in your inbox. Be sure to check spam folders.
Step 4: Download the operator’s app
Download the operator’s app and follow activation instructions.
Step 5: Start exploring!
Present your activated pass at attractions to gain entry and enjoy sightseeing!
Frequently asked questions about the Vienna City Card
Vienna City Cards include entry to museums, palaces, guided tours, river cruises, and unlimited public transport, depending on the pass type chosen.
Activate your pass via the mobile app or QR code. Show it at participating attractions or transport services for entry.
All Vienna City Cards are available online and delivered instantly via email as a digital voucher
Yes, Vienna City Card and Vienna Welcome Card include unlimited travel on trams, buses, metros, and S-Bahn within validity.
Some attractions may require advance booking, particularly guided tours or timed entries. Be sure to check the official site in advance.
Your pass activates upon first use and remains valid for the selected duration or consecutive days. Non-activated passes are valid for months from purchase.
Yes, Vienna offers day-based, attraction-based, and public transport cards, as well as combo passes like the MegaPass.
Attractions vary by pass but include Schönbrunn Palace, Hofburg Palace, Vienna Zoo, Madame Tussauds, Mozarthaus, Kunsthistorisches Museum, and more.
Your card can be activated within a period of 6 months from purchase.
It is valid for 24/48/72 hours or 7 days from your first use.
After purchasing a Vienna City Card, you will receive an 8-digit activation code in your order confirmation. Use this code on the ivie app to activate your pass.
Validity:
The 24/48/72-hour tickets are valid for the specific duration you chose during booking.
The 7-day ticket is valid for the calendar days you selected while booking.
The Discounts Only card is valid for 7 calendar days from the date selected during purchase.
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Each attraction or landmark can only be visited once with this card.
One child up to the age of 15 or one dog can use public transport in Vienna for free, provided they travel with an adult with a Vienna Welcome Card.
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Validity: Pass valid for 24/48/72 hours or 7 days
Access to:
Transportation: Underground, buses, trams, rapid transit railway in Vienna’s core zone, ÖBB trains in Vienna’s core zone, nightline buses & more
24/48/72-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour (based on option selected)
Discounts at:
Museums: Leopold Museum, Chocolate Museum, House of Strauss & more
Landmarks: Schönbrunn Palace, Madame Tussauds, Imperial Treasury Vienna & more
Guided tours: Ottakringer Brewery Tour, House of Habsburg Tour & more
Activities: Spanish Riding School, Prater - Insider, Time Travel Vienna & more
Discounts at Schönbrunn Zoo, Danube Tower, MAK - Museum of Applied Arts & more
Follow the link in your confirmation email to your card. Transfer the card to your device by entering the 8-digit code you’ll receive in the same email.
Enter your name and email address to activate your card before your first use.
Find all information about venues, tours, transportation, and more at your fingertips.
Validity
Your pass is activated after you click ‘Activate Now’ on the Vienna Welcome Card app and is valid for the selected duration (24/48/72-hours or 7-days)
These tickets are valid until 14 June, 2027.
Each attraction or landmark can only be visited once with this card.
The pass collection address will be shared post-booking.
Inclusions
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Validity: 1/2/3/6 days
Access to:
Museums: Sisi Museum Hofburg, Kunsthistorisches Museum, Leopold Museum & more
Landmarks: Schönbrunn Palace, Orangery Garden, Danube Tower & more
Bus tours & cruises: Vienna Sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour, City Cruises Vienna, Panoramabahn Schönbrunn & more
Guided tours: Tour of the Vienna State Opera, House of Habsburg Tour & more
Discounts at Madame Tussauds, the Upper Belvedere, Schönbrunn Zoo & more
Digital audio guide in English, French, Italian, Spanish, Chinese & German
Guidebook in English, German, Italian, Spanish & French.
After booking, collect your Vienna Flexi Pass from the Vienna Sightseeing & Vienna PASS Service Center. It's open daily from 9am to 6pm.
Before you start, fill in the first day of use in the back of the pass.
Display your pass to get entry to the attractions of your choice.
The Vienna Flexi pass is transferable, provided it is issued to the person who will use it, and not the person purchasing it.
Validity:
Activated: Your pass is valid for 60 days since your first use.
Non-activated: Your pass is valid for one year from the date of purchase.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
See Vienna with one flexible pass covering transport, tours & top sights.
Everything you get: Enjoy public transport, a city walking tour, and two audio guides. Stay connected with 3 GB eSIM data, then choose from top attractions like Schönbrunn, Belvedere, a Danube cruise, or a museum of your choice.
Why choose this: One flexible pass for 7 days that combines transport, tours, data, and your choice of top attractions, saving you time and money.
Upgrades: Pick Classic for 1 attraction, Premium for 2 or Deluxe for 3, all valid for 7 consecutive days.
Inclusions
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Validity: 7 days from your selected start date.
Access to:
Public transport: 24, 48, or 72-hour unlimited travel on Vienna’s public transport network (as per the option selected)
Guided tour: Vienna City Center walking tour
Audio guides: Vienna Hofburg and Best of Vienna
Connectivity: 3 GB eSIM data
Attractions: Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens guided tour, Sisi Museum & Hofburg guided tour, Danube Canal cruise, 24-hour Hop-On Hop-Off bus, Belvedere, Albertina, Leopold Museum, Natural History Museum, Giant Ferris Wheel & more.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
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Vienna MegaPass: Choose from 15+ Attractions
See Vienna with one flexible pass covering transport, tours & top sights.
Everything you get: Enjoy public transport, a city walking tour, and two audio guides. Stay connected with 3 GB eSIM data, then choose from top attractions like Schönbrunn, Belvedere, a Danube cruise, or a museum of your choice.
Why choose this: One flexible pass for 7 days that combines transport, tours, data, and your choice of top attractions, saving you time and money.
Upgrades: Pick Classic for 1 attraction, Premium for 2 or Deluxe for 3, all valid for 7 consecutive days.
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