Explore Budapest: 3-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + River Cruise and Walking Tour

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Highlights

  • Marvel at the spectacular city views during an optional Danube River cruise

  • See top Budapest attractions including Heroes’ Square, Castle Hill, and Széchenyi Baths

  • Learn about Budapest's past and present via audio commentary in 16 languages

  • Soak in epic views of the Hungarian Parliament building and Margaret Bridge

Summary

Explore Budapest's rich history and modern day life on a hop-on-hop-off bus tour. Visit iconic landmarks, delve into the city's past on a guided walking tour, and enjoy a river cruise for a unique perspective of Budapest.

Tour info

Duration
3 days
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
English, German, Hungarian, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Polish, Swedish, Korean, Greek, Turkish, Arabic, Hebrew, Dutch, Portuguese
Meeting Point

Stop 2: Chain Bridge (Széchenyi István tér - bus stop Széchenyi István tér; no. 008218)

Stop 4: Synagogue (Dohány utca)

Stop 5: Astoria (Rákóczi út 4, Astoria M Bus Stop)

Stop 6: Andrássy Avenue (Andrássy út 3, bus stop at Bajcy-Zsilinszky út M ; no. F00944)

Stop 9: Heroes' Square (Dózsa György Road 88., in front of Mirage Hotel)

Stop 10: Keleti Railway Station (Rákóczi út 90, bus stop at Huszár utca, station no. F01161)

Stop 11: New York Cafe (Erzsébet krt. 9-11, bus stop outside Lidl)

Stop 12: Astoria (Rákóczi út 4, bus stop Astoria M)

Stop 16: Castle/Funicular (Clark Ádám Sq., opposite side Of Funicular, Lánchíd street)

Stop 17: Batthyany Square (Batthyany square, bus stop Bem rkp. Night bus station next to tram, no. 067592)

Stop 3: József Attila Street (Deák Ferenc square, opposite Visitors' Center at József Attila utca 24)

Stop 7: Opera (Andrássy út 25)

Stop 8: Octogon / Liszt Ferenc Square (Andrássy út 45, bus stop Octogon M, no. F01089)

Stop 13: Váci Street (Kossuth Lajos utca, Ferenciek tere, bus stop Ferenciek tere, in front of Klotild palota)

Stop 14: Gellért Bath (Budapest, Műegyetem rkp., 1111, opposite side of Hotel Gellért close to riverside)

Stop 15: Castle Garden (Ybl Miklós tér 2-6, Várkert Bazár bus stop)

Stop 18: Margaret Bridge (Margaret Bridge, West bank, Buda side, bus stop no. F00190)

Stop 20: Parliament (Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út 60, bus stop Báthory utca, no. F00941)

Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Immerse yourself in the captivating journey through Budapest's rich history with the Big Bus Budapest - Explore Ticket. Climb aboard the open-top double decker bus and embark on a sightseeing adventure like no other. As you relax and enjoy the panoramic views, listen to the insightful audio commentary available in 16 languages, providing you with a wealth of knowledge about the city's famous landmarks and hidden gems. Hop on and off at iconic historical sights such as Basilica, Chain Bridge, Synagogue, and State Opera House, and marvel at their architectural beauty.

Buses arrive every 30 minutes, ensuring convenience and flexibility throughout your journey. Enhance your experience with a 1-hour live-guided walking tour in English, where you'll delve deeper into Budapest's fascinating past. Explore areas that the bus can't cover, including the poignant Shoes on the Danube Bank memorial sculpture, Vaci Fashion Street, and the Promenade.

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What’s included?

  • Unlimited Hop-On Hop-Off throughout ticket validity

  • Pre-recorded Audio Commentary in 16 languages

  • River Cruise

  • Guided Walking Tour

  • Free Wi-Fi on-board and Headphones

  • Hotel Pickup/Dropoff

  • Food and Drinks

Things to know

Before you book

  • Tickets are Flexible - Tickets are valid up to 14 Days after purchase

  • Small animals must be carried in an enclosed basket, cage or pet carrier

  • Most of our buses are wheelchair accessible

  • Strollers and pushchairs must be folded and stowed on the lower deck

  • Buses are not equipped with toilets or lifts/elevators

Before you go

  • Redeem voucher at any stop along the route with a Big Bus staff member

  • Download the free Big Bus App to live track buses

  • Headphones will be provided upon arrival however feel free to use your own.

Cancellation Policy

    Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Redemption information

    Tickets are valid from the first date of redemption.

    Meeting Point: Stop #1 - Basilica (Bus stop in front of St. Stephen's Basilica) or join at any of the stops along the route.

    Download the Big Bus Tours app ahead of your trip to see all stops you can hop on and enjoy the convenience the live bus tracking offers.
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Big Bus Tours is the world’s largest operator of open-top sightseeing tours, inspiring the spirit of adventure in 26 world-famous cities across four continents. Beginning its journey 28 years’ ago, with a fleet of only three buses, Big Bus Tours has swiftly expanded to a global fleet of hundreds of open-top buses, turning 6 million tourists into explorers, every year. Big Bus Tours operates in Prague, Boston, Madrid, Munich, Los Angeles, Singapore, Dublin, London, Dubai, Hong Kong, New York, Las Vegas, Chicago, Abu Dhabi, Budapest, Miami, Muscat, Rome, Paris, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Darwin, Sydney, Vienna, Washington DC and Berlin, with a sightseeing concept designed to provide a flexible approach to city discovery. Each open-top bus tour provides a hop-on, hop-off facility at a
variety of interesting locations, with complimentary additions to enhance the visitor sightseeing experience.

We envision to be the number 1 thing to do in every world-famous city. Our vision is to be the #1 thing to do in every world famous city. In doing so, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality Hop on Hop off service in the industry. Our tours are enriched with state-of-the-art digital audio-guides that are not only informative, but also entertaining for individuals of all ages. Covering all major landmarks and points of interest in each city, our buses offer the flexibility for customers to hop on and off at their convenience throughout the duration of their ticket. We pride ourselves in offering a wide variety of products tailored to meet the needs of every traveller, with many tickets even including additional exciting activities such as boat tours, walking tours, and attraction tickets.

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