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.
Explore Budapest: 3-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + River Cruise and Walking Tour
Summary Description
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
Description
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.
Included / Excluded
- 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
Start / End Locations
Start Location: Stop 3: József Attila Street (Deák Ferenc square, opposite Visitors' Center at József Attila utca 24)
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Infants required to sit on laps
Commentary
Audio : English, German, Hungarian, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Polish, Swedish, Korean, Greek, Turkish, Arabic, Hebrew, Dutch, Portuguese
Important Information
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
- Redeem voucher at any stop along the route with a Big Bus staff member on any Big Bus
- Download the free Big Bus App to live track buses
- Headphones will be provided upon arrival however feel free to use your own.
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: 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
Options and Pricing
3-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus tour, a guided Walking Tour, and a panoramic River cruise along the Danube where you will discover the historical buildings of Pest
| Budapest Explore | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (19 - 99 years) | N/A |
| Child (6 - 18 years) | N/A |
| Family (2 Adults + 2 Children) | N/A |
Points of interest
- Budapest, St. Anne Church, Downtown Budapest, Szervita tér, Hungary
- Budapest, Gellért Thermal Bath, Kelenhegyi Way, Hungary
- Budapest, Dohány Street Synagogue, Dohány Street, Hungary
- Budapest, Danubius Hotel Astoria, Kossuth Lajos Street, Hungary
- Budapest, Liberty Square, Liberty Square, Hungary
- Budapest, Buda Castle Funicular, Sikló Street, Hungary
- Budapest, Lukacs Baths, Frankel Leó Way, Hungary
- Budapest, Soviet War Memorial, Liberty Square, Hungary
- Budapest, Hungarian State Opera, Andrássy út, Hungary
- Budapest, Vajdahunyad Castle, Vajdahunyad sétány, Hungary
- Budapest, Chain Bridge, Chain Bridge, Hungary
- Budapest, Gresham Palace, Széchenyi István tér, Hungary
- Margaret Bridge, Budapest, Margit híd, Jászai Mari tér 3, 1137 Hungary
- Budapest, Museum of Fine Arts, Dózsa György Way, Hungary
- Budapest, St. Stephen's Basilica, Szent István tér, Hungary
- Budapest, Ronald Reagan Statue, Liberty Square, Hungary
- Budapest, Széchenyi Thermal Bath, Állatkerti körút, Hungary
- Budapest, Margaret Island Mini Zoo, Margaret Island, Margitsziget, Hungary
- Budapest, Hungarian Parliament Building, Kossuth Lajos tér, Hungary
- Budapest, Buda Castle, Szent György tér, Hungary
- Budapest, Heroes' Square, Hősök tere, Hungary
Terms and Conditions
Voucher is non-refundable after it has been scanned and activated by a member of staff.
Additional Information
First bus of the day departs at 9 am from Stop #1 - Basilica (Bus stop in front of St. Stephen's Basilica) but please note you can join the tour at any stops along the route. Buses will arrive every 10-20 minutes throughout the day. The last tour of the day departs Basilica at 5 pm.
Redemption Information
Tickets will be held at the box office
FAQ
What audio commentary is available on the tour?
English, German, Hungarian, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Polish, Swedish, Korean, Greek, Turkish, Arabic, Hebrew, Dutch, and Portuguese.
How long does the tour take?
Red Route: 90 Minutes
How often do the buses run?
The Red Loop runs approximately every 10-20 minutes beginning from Stop #1 – Basilica (Bus stop in front of St. Stephen's Basilica)
Where can I redeem my mobile/printed voucher?
Start your tour at any of our stops listed or join at any stop along the route.
Recommended location to redeem are:
1. Big Bus Tours Information Centre - Budapest, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út 17, 1065
2. Sightseeing Customer Service Centre - Budapest, Károly krt. 21, 1075 Hungary
3. Sightseeing Customer Service Centre - Budapest, József Attila u. 24, 1051 Hungary
About operator:
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.
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.
Basic Information
- Duration: 3 days
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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