One pass for 85 attractions and the hop-on hop-off buses, from about $125.
- DurationValid 1, 2, 3 or 6 days
The Vienna PASS is a sightseeing pass rather than a transport ticket: it buys entry to around 85 attractions, including the ones in and around the Hofburg, plus unlimited rides on the hop-on hop-off buses. At about $125 for the shortest version it needs a dense day to pay for itself. The listing names the Hofburg, the Imperial Treasury, the Albertina, the Spanish Riding School and Schoenbrunn among its inclusions, which is exactly the list an imperial-sights trip works through. It rates 4.4 from 3,218 reviews. Checked 18 September 2026.
Book Hofburg TicketsKey facts
city-pass- Duration
- Valid 1, 2, 3 or 6 days
- Meeting point
- Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.
- Price
- $125 per person
- Entry ticket included
- Yes
- Cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Included
- ✓ Digital Vienna PASS (1, 2, 3, or 6-day validity)
- ✓ Free entry to up to 90 of Vienna’s most famous attractions
- ✓ Unlimited rides on hop-on hop-off buses (4 routes, 50 stops)
- ✓ Schönbrunn Palace: Book an online time slot and secure guaranteed admission at your preferred time (see details on your voucher)
- ✓ Skip-the-line entry to various attractions
- ✓ Guidebook
- ✓ Exclusive 15% off all Vienna Sightseeing day trips
Not included
- ✗ Public transport Travelcard
- ✗ Physical card
What it covers at this address
The pass's own listing names the Hofburg, the Imperial Treasury, the Albertina, the Spanish Riding School and Schoenbrunn Palace among its inclusions, with guaranteed time-slot booking at Schoenbrunn. That is most of what a first-time visitor to imperial Vienna wants, in one purchase, with no separate queue at each ticket desk.
- At the Hofburg — The palace museum route and the Imperial Treasury
- Nearby — The Albertina and the Spanish Riding School
- Across the city — Schoenbrunn, plus around 85 attractions in total
- Transport — Unlimited hop-on hop-off buses on four routes and 50 stops
The break-even maths
At about $125, the pass has to replace roughly five adult tickets before it saves money. Against the prices we verified — EUR 20 for the palace route, EUR 16 for the Treasury, EUR 20.90 for the Albertina — the imperial sights alone come to about EUR 57, or roughly $65. You need Schoenbrunn and two or three more attractions on the same day for the pass to win. That is a real itinerary for some travellers and an exhausting one for most.
When the FLEXI pass is the better buy
The Vienna FLEXI Pass, about $68, lets you pick two to eight sights instead of paying for unlimited days, and its listing covers the Sisi Museum, the Treasury, the Spanish Riding School and Schoenbrunn. For a trip built around the imperial sights rather than a sprint across the city, it is the more honest purchase, and it rates 4.2 from 581 reviews.
What it does not do
It is not a transport ticket beyond the tour buses: the U-Bahn and trams are not included, which is what the Vienna City Card is for. The State Hall of the National Library, by contrast, is included in both the PASS and the FLEXI Pass: one free visit, with fast-track entry past the ticket desk.
| Option | Price | Covers the Hofburg? | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single tickets | About EUR 57 for three sights | Palace route EUR 20 | One or two attractions |
| Vienna FLEXI Pass | About $68 | Yes, with the Treasury and Schoenbrunn | Two to eight chosen sights |
| Vienna PASS | About $125 | Yes, plus 85 attractions and the buses | A dense multi-attraction day |
| Vienna City Card | About $22 | No entry, a discount only | Transport plus small discounts |
Who should not book this
- Visitors doing one or two attractions: single tickets are cheaper.
- Anyone who mainly needs transport: that is the Vienna City Card.
- Travellers who will visit only the sights inside the Hofburg itself: separate tickets cost less.
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Digital Vienna FLEXI Pass: Choose from 70+ Top Sights
EUR 59Pick two to eight sights instead of paying for unlimited days — cheaper for a trip built around the imperial sights rather than a sprint.
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Schönbrunn, Belvedere, HOP ON HOP OFF - Vienna FLEXI Pass
EUR 79A fixed bundle of the three big names; simpler, but it decides your itinerary for you.
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How to book
Pick the duration honestly: most people over-buy days they then spend in cafes. Book, then plan the densest day first, because the clock runs from first use. This site may earn a commission on bookings at no extra cost to you.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Vienna PASS worth it?
Only on a dense day. It costs about $125 and the three imperial sights it replaces come to roughly $65, so you need Schoenbrunn and two or three more attractions to break even.
What does the Vienna PASS include?
Around 85 attractions including the Hofburg, the Imperial Treasury, the Albertina, the Spanish Riding School and Schoenbrunn, plus unlimited hop-on hop-off buses.
Is the Vienna PASS the same as the Vienna City Card?
No. The PASS buys entry; the City Card is a transport ticket with discounts, at about $22.
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