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Discover Vienna with ease

Vienna City Passes provide seamless entry to major attractions, museums, guided tours, and public transport, all through one convenient booking. Choose between day-based passes like the Vienna Pass (1 to 6 days) or attraction-based options like the Vienna Flexi Pass to match your travel style while enjoying significant savings over buying individual tickets. This all-access approach covers highlights such as Schönbrunn Palace, Hofburg Palace, Mozarthaus, and the Kunsthistorisches Museum. Whether you’re exploring the city’s royal heritage or wandering through its bustling heart at your own pace, a Vienna City Card offers the best-value way to experience top sights.

Vienna City Cards in a nutshell

A city card for all travellers

Vienna City Cards come in several main styles. Day-based passes like the Vienna Pass are ideal if you want to cram in as many sights as possible. Attraction-based passes like the Vienna Flexi Pass let you pick a set number of sights to visit over a few days.

One ticket to top attractions

From Schönbrunn Palace and Hofburg Palace to the Vienna Zoo and Danube Tower, one city pass opens the door to Vienna's main attractions, museums, and tours. A single pass bundles them together so you can spend less time planning and more time exploring the imperial city.

Save big, see more!

Vienna is majestic, but a city card helps you stretch your budget, helping you save up to 30%. Bundled pricing means you pay less than buying individual tickets to each attraction. The more you visit, the more you save (view here). A day-based pass can pay for itself after just a few major attractions, making everything else you visit that day essentially free.

Attractions + transport

Get the best of both worlds by purchasing a city card that offers unlimited public transport access and discounts to major landmarks. Simply hop on the city’s buses, trams, or underground network and zoom to the top attractions on your bucket list, which you can access at a discount.

Your Vienna City Card options explained

Card detailsVienna PassVienna Flexi PassVienna City CardVienna MegaPassVienna Welcome Card

Type of card

Day-based (1–6 days)

Attraction-based (pick 2–5)

Day-based (24–72 hours or 7 days)*

Day-based (7 days) Public transport access for 24–72 hours

Day-based (24–72 hours or 7 days)*

Number of attractions

90+

60+

200+ (Discounts)

15+

100+ (Discounts)

Price range

€109–€201

€59–€109

€19–€41

€89–€139

€15–€89

Validity

1–6 consecutive days from first use | Up to 12 months from date of purchase

60 days from first use | Up to 1 year from date of purchase

24–72 hours OR 7 selected days during purchase

7 selected days during purchase

24–72 hours OR 7 selected days during purchase

*NOTE:

  • 24/48/72-hour passes are valid from the moment of activation. For example, a 48-hour pass activated at 11am on Monday is valid until 11am on Wednesday.
  • A 7-day pass is valid for consecutive calendar days from the date of activation. So if you start using your pass on Monday, its validity period is from 12am on Monday till 11:59pm on Sunday.

Save big with Vienna City Card itineraries

Vienna 5 Attractions Pass
Vienna 1 Day Pass
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Verdict: Vienna Flexi Pass (5 Attractions)

Why it wins: At €109, the Vienna Flexi Pass saves you €23 on five essential Vienna experiences. You also get a generous 60-day validity to explore at your own pace without feeling rushed. It's the ideal choice if you want substantial savings and the freedom to space out your visits to top sites like Schönbrunn Palace and the Vienna Zoo.

Verdict: Vienna Pass (1 Day)

Why it wins: The 1-day Vienna Pass offers fantastic value for ambitious, fast-paced sightseers, delivering €25 in savings across an action-packed day. By visiting top landmarks like Schönbrunn Palace and Kunsthistorisches Museum in one day, you get to easily recoup the value of your pass.

Types of Vienna City Cards explained: Day-based vs. attraction-based

Vienna Pass card in front of Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna, with gardens and visitors.

With these cards, you enjoy free access to 90+ attractions over 1 to 7 consecutive days. It is perfect for energetic travelers who want to see as much of Vienna as possible within varying timeframes while maximizing their savings on entry fees.

Recommended passes:

  • Vienna Pass
  • Vienna MegaPass
Belvedere Castle in Vienna with Flexi Pass logo in foreground.

With this card, you choose 2 to 5 attractions to visit at your own pace over the course of 60 days. It is perfect for visitors who want to focus on slow sightseeing and only pay for the specific landmarks they truly want to explore.

Recommended passes:

  • Vienna Flexi Pass
Schönbrunn Palace gardens in Vienna with Vienna Welcome Card overlay.

Some city cards offer unlimited public transport access for 24 to 72 hours, in addition to discounts on attraction tickets. It is best for independent explorers who rely heavily on trams and the U-Bahn to navigate the city while snagging perks along the way.

Recommended passes:

  • Vienna Welcome Card
  • Vienna City Card

Which Vienna City Card is best for you

If you want to see as much as possible in a few days

If you're planning to visit more than three of Vienna’s main attractions per day, the Vienna Pass is your absolute best bet. This day-based pass delivers exceptional value, giving you entry to over 90 attractions. It's the ultimate key to the city for energetic sightseers like you, who want to seamlessly hop between Schönbrunn Palace, the Hofburg, and popular museums without worrying about the cost of individual tickets.

Alternatively, the Vienna MegaPass will cater to you if you’re a comprehensive explorer. It bundles transport, tours, and eSIM data with access to top attractions for 7 days. However, the Vienna Pass remains the undisputed winner for sheer volume of included attractions during intensive trips.

Book here:

  • Vienna Pass
  • Vienna MegaPass
Tram in Vienna with Vienna City Card logo for unlimited transport and discounts.

If your Vienna visit is more relaxed and you only want to hit only the highlights, the Vienna Flexi Pass is the perfect fit for you. Letting you choose between 2 and 5 experiences, it offers substantial savings substantial savings, up to 30%, for curated itineraries. You get a generous 60 days to use it, eliminating any pressure to sightsee quickly and right away.

If you prefer not to lock into prepaid attraction tickets at all, the classic Vienna City Card and Vienna Welcome Card are strong alternatives. These Vienna Public Transportation Cards not only let you ride the city’s buses and trams for free, but also offer discounted access to hundreds of top sights and experiences across the city, making them ideal for your budget-conscious plans. With them, you can do a deep-dive exploration of neighborhoods rather than simply ticking top museums off your list.

Book here:

  • Vienna Flexi Pass
  • Vienna Welcome Card
  • Vienna City Card

Top attractions included in your Vienna City Card

InclusionsVienna City CardVienna Welcome CardVienna PassVienna Flexi PassVienna MegaPass

Schönbrunn Palace

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Hofburg Imperial Palace

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Vienna Zoo

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Kunsthistorisches Museum

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Belvedere Palace

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Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel

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Albertina Museum

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Danube Tower

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Madame Tussauds Vienna

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Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

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Top highlights of your Vienna City Card

Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna with gardens and cityscape in the background.
Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna facade with visitors in front.
Hofburg Palace facade in Vienna, home to the Spanish Riding School.
Upper Belvedere Palace in Vienna with gardens and fountain in foreground.
Pandas eating bamboo at Vienna Zoo.
Musicians performing at Mozarthaus Vienna Ensemble Concert with audience seated.
Albertina Museum front view with equestrian statue, Vienna.
Leopold Museum exterior with visitors in the courtyard, Vienna, Austria.
Danube Tower overlooking Vienna cityscape and green parkland.
Madame Tussauds Vienna entrance with colorful facade and statue in front.
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Schönbrunn Palace

Timings: 8:30am to 5:30pm

Address: Schönbrunner Schloßstraße 47, 1130 Wien, Austria

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Kunsthistorisches Museum

Timings: 10:00am to 6:00pm

Address: Maria-Theresien-Platz, 1010 Wien, Austria

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Hofburg Palace

Timings: 9:00am to 5:30pm

Address: Michaelerkuppel, 1010 Wien, Austria

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Upper Belvedere

Timings: 10:00am to 6:00pm

Address: Prinz Eugen-Straße 27, 1030 Wien, Austria

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Vienna Zoo

Timings: 9:00am to 5:30pm

Address: Maxingstraße 13b, 1130 Wien, Austria

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Mozarthaus Vienna

Timings: 10:00am to 6:00pm

Address: Domgasse 5, 1010 Wien, Austria

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Albertina Museum

Timings: 10:00am to 6:00pm

Address: Albertinaplatz 1, 1010 Wien, Austria

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Leopold Museum

Timings: 10:00am to 6:00pm

Address: Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Wien, Austria

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Danube Tower

Timings: 10:00am to 10:30pm

Address: Donauturmplatz 1, 1220 Wien, Austria

Madame Tussauds Vienna

Timings: 10:00am to 6:00pm

Address: Riesenradplatz 5, 1020 Wien, Austria

How to use 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 make a choice between day & attraction-based passes.

Step 2: Book your tickets

Purchase your City Card easily using PayPal, a credit/debit card, or iDEAL.

Step 3: Check your email

Receive your ticket instantly in your inbox. Be sure to check the spam and junk folders.

Step 4: Download the operator’s app

Download the operator’s app on your phone and follow the activation instructions.

Step 5: Start exploring!

Present your activated pass at attractions to gain entry and enjoy your sightseeing!

Frequently asked questions about the Vienna City Card

A Vienna pass gives you the perfect mix of savings, convenience, and flexibility. You'll pick the attractions you want, enjoy seamless entry, and save more than buying tickets individually.

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