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What is the Vienna City Pass?
The Vienna Pass is a multi-attraction sightseeing pass built for citywide museum-and-palace hopping. The pass stands out for bundling one purchase with broad coverage and unlimited Vienna Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off bus tours. Included highlights range from Schönbrunn Palace and Schönbrunn Zoo to Hofburg Palace, Upper Belvedere, the Giant Ferris Wheel, and Danube Tower. You can pick the Vienna Pass for 1, 2, 3, or 6 consecutive days, or the Vienna Flexi Pass to visit 2–5 attractions over 60 days. That gives you room to sightsee fast or keep plans lighter.
Why should you buy the Vienna Pass?
Vienna’s original sightseeing pass since 2015
Pick a duration that best fits you
Choose from 4 consecutive-day tiers, so your Vienna Pass can match a quick museum sprint or a longer city break without separate attraction checkouts. If you only want to visit a handful of attractions, you can pick the Flexi Pass.
Integrate Hop-on Hop-off tours into your day
This Vienna city pass includes unlimited Vienna Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off bus access on all 4 pass lengths, so even your transportation between attractions can doubles as sightseeing.
Best for many travelers
The Vienna Pass suits 3 groups best: first-timers needing structure to their trip, museum-maximizers chasing expensive anchors, and planners who want one bundle instead of juggling separate bookings.
Which Vienna PASS in Vienna is best for you?
If you want to see as much as possible in a short trip: the Vienna Pass
Pass type: Day-based
Savings: Exact savings vary by route; this pass works best when you stack Vienna’s big-ticket sights across consecutive days.
Pass overview:
- One-time entry to 90+ attractions including Schönbrunn Palace, Sisi Museum Hofburg, Kunsthistorisches Museum, Upper Belvedere, and Schönbrunn Zoo.
- Includes unlimited Vienna Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off bus rides during your chosen validity period.
- Vienna Pass is also sold as 1/2/3/6-day variants, with City Audio Guide options.
Who will love this pass:
- First-time visitors who want to see the top palaces, museums, and viewpoints back-to-back.
- Travelers with a packed Vienna itinerary wanting to cover both popular and offbeat experiences.
- Visitors who want Hop-on Hop-off tours built into their pass.
Pass validity and usage:
- Valid for 1/2/3/6 consecutive calendar days from first scan.
- Each attraction can be visited once. The Hop-on Hop-off buses are accessible throughout the validity period.
- Collect the pass at the Vienna Sightseeing & Vienna Pass Service Center and scan it at entry.
- An unactivated pass is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
Recommended ticket: Vienna Pass
If you want a few top attractions on a lower-pressure schedule: the Vienna Flexi Pass
Pass type: Attraction-based
Savings: Up to 30% vs. individual tickets
Pass overview:
- Pick 2/3/4/5 attractions from 60+ options such as Schönbrunn Palace, Upper Belvedere, House of Music, Kunsthistorisches Museum, and Vienna State Opera tours.
- Better for a café-and-concert Vienna trip where sightseeing is only part of your plan.
- Pay only for the major attractions you want to visit, as opposed to ones you may never be interested in.
Who will love this pass:
- Return visitors with a clear shortlist of sights to see, as opposed to their first-time longlist.
- Slow travelers spreading visits across several days in the city.
- Budget-conscious couples who know exactly what they want to see and only want to pay for those attractions.
Pass validity and usage:
- Valid for 60 days from first use.
- One-time entry per attraction.
- Collect it from the Vienna Sightseeing & Vienna Pass Service Center and fill in your first day of use before starting your adventure.
- An unactivated pass is valid for 1 year from the date of purchase.
Recommended ticket: Vienna Flexi Pass
What does the Vienna PASS include?
Attractions & landmarks
- Schönbrunn Palace – Step through Habsburg summer rooms, mirror-lined galleries, and formal gardens at Vienna's grandest imperial residence, where dynastic drama still lingers in every corridor. (Included with both Vienna Pass & Vienna Flexi Pass)
- Upper Belvedere – Discover Klimt's The Kiss inside Prince Eugene's baroque palace, then wander terraces framing one of Vienna's most photogenic skyline views. (Included with both Vienna Pass & Vienna Flexi Pass)
- Danube Tower – Soar 150 meters above the Danube and Ringstrasse for sweeping city views that turn Vienna's palaces, vineyards, and riverbanks into a living map. (Included with Vienna Pass)
- Orangery Garden – Stroll the geometric gardens beside Schönbrunn, where clipped hedges, fountains, and imperial symmetry make even a short pause feel wonderfully cinematic. (Included with Vienna Pass)
Museums & cultural experiences
- Kunsthistorisches Museum – Discover Bruegel, Velázquez, and Raphael beneath a grand dome where marble staircases and gilded halls make the art feel every bit imperial. (Included with both Vienna Pass & Vienna Flexi Pass)
- Sisi Museum Hofburg – Step into Empress Elisabeth's world through glittering apartments, intimate objects, and courtly legend inside the Hofburg's most storied rooms today. (Included with both Vienna Pass & Vienna Flexi Pass)
- Leopold Museum – Wander white galleries packed with Schiele and Klimt, where Vienna's bold modernism feels raw, restless, and unmistakably ahead of its time. (Included with both Vienna Pass & Vienna Flexi Pass)
- Imperial Treasury Vienna – Gaze at crowns, orbs, and jeweled insignia that once staged Habsburg power, from imperial regalia to relics wrapped in legend. (Included with Vienna Flexi Pass)
Bus tours, cruises & scenic rides
- Vienna Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Tour – Glide between Schönbrunn, Prater, and the Ringstrasse on a citywide sightseeing loop that turns transfers into front-row views of Vienna's biggest hits. (Included with both Vienna Pass & Vienna Flexi Pass)
- City Cruises Vienna – Drift along the Danube Canal for a breezier look at Vienna, where historic facades, contemporary architecture, and river life slide past together. (Included with both Vienna Pass & Vienna Flexi Pass)
- Panoramabahn Schönbrunn – Ride the little panoramic train through Schönbrunn's vast grounds when your feet need a break but the palace park still beckons. (Included with Vienna Pass)
- Giant Ferris Wheel – Rise above the Prater in one of Vienna's most nostalgic icons, with red cabins, sweeping rooftops, and old-world fairground romance. (Included with Vienna Pass)
Guided tours & unique experiences
- Tour of the Vienna State Opera – Step inside Vienna's most famous stage, where velvet halls, backstage corridors, and chandelier-lit foyers reveal the theater behind the glamour. (Included with both Vienna Pass & Vienna Flexi Pass)
- House of Habsburg Tour – Journey through dynastic intrigue, royal rituals, and imperial ambition on a guided deep dive into the family that shaped Vienna. (Included with both Vienna Pass & Vienna Flexi Pass)
- Schönbrunn Zoo – Discover pandas, big cats, and rainforest habitats inside the world's oldest zoo, tucked improbably within the elegant grounds of Schönbrunn. (Included with both Vienna Pass & Vienna Flexi Pass)
- House of Music – Play with sound, conduct a virtual orchestra, and explore Vienna's musical DNA in an interactive museum that feels delightfully hands-on. (Included with Vienna Flexi Pass)
How to use a Vienna Pass
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: Collect your Vienna Pass
Collect your Vienna Pass from the Vienna Sightseeing & Vienna Pass Service Center 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 Pass
No, the Vienna Pass runs on consecutive calendar days, not rolling 24-hour windows. If you first scan it at 5pm, that still counts as your first day, so you’ll get the best value of the pass by starting your day early.
No. This Vienna City Pass covers unlimited access to Vienna Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off buses during its validity, but not Wiener Linien metro, trams, or regular buses. If you’ll use public transport often, buy a separate ticket or add-on.
Yes, you do. Collect your Vienna Pass from the Vienna Sightseeing & Vienna Pass Service Center, open daily from 9am to 6pm.
No. Each included attraction can only be used once with the Vienna Pass, so repeat entry is not allowed. The main exception is the Vienna Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off bus, which you can use repeatedly during your pass's validity period.
No. Fast-track or priority entry applies only at selected attractions, not across the full pass list. You may still wait in security lines, timed-entry queues, or capacity-controlled entrances even when your pass is valid.
Yes. Vienna Pass does not remove all planning, because some included visits still need advance booking or timed-entry steps. Always check attraction rules for your travel dates and make timely reservations.
Choose the Vienna Pass if you’ll sightsee heavily over consecutive days and want Hop-on Hop-off buses included with your ticket. Choose the Vienna Flexi Pass if your trip is slower, your shortlist is smaller, or you want up to 60 days from first use to visit attractions.
Get a full refund if you cancel 24 hours before the experience start time. You cannot cancel your pass and expect a refund after you scan the pass at yoru first attraction.
