Hi,
We have three days in Vienna and can't wait. I have seen older posts about the worthiness of the Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass but nothing current.
It is worth getting it, even for a day? I think we have figured out that the Vienna Pass is probably not worth the expense.
Thank you
I don't know about the hop-on-off bus pass - but, I strongly suggest you follow Rick's self-guided Ringstrasse tram tour for your initial orientation. It's cheap ($2 or so) and circles the entire Old City where most sights are.
The Hofburg, the museums, cafes, and most of the main sights are within easy walking distance from the Opera House - half-mile or less. The pedestrian-only Karntner Strasse takes you straight to St. Stephen's Cathedral. Rick's self-guided walk of Vienna is only about 1-mile distance.
I second BradleySmith's suggestion. The audio and maps for the ringstrasse tram tour and walking tour can be downloaded from this site at https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-tours/austria-germany
Public Transit is an excellent option in Vienna if you wish to visit sights further out from the center. For example:
To see Schloss Schonbrunn, you can catch the U4 from the U station in Karlsplatz, two blocks south of the opera house. I loved the hedge maze in the formal gardens here.
To see Schloss Belvedere and the botanical garden, you can take the D tram from the opera house. One of my favorite paintings is here: Gustav Klimpt's The Kiss.
Oh thank you for that recommendation! We have put that on our DO list.
cd,
I thought the Hop On / Hop Off Bus was worth the ticket, but of course that's a matter of opinion. The stop for those seems to be right across the street from the State Opera House. I thought it provided a good overview of the city, and since my hotel was also in that area it was very convenient.
I'm not sure what IMHO is. Can you tell me, please?
In My Humble/Honest Opinion.
