Discover the sights of Budapest on a hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus, a boat tour, and a walking tour. See the Parliament Building, Buda Castle, Citadel and Jewish Synagogue, and more.

About this activity

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Duration 1 - 3 days: Check availability to see starting times
Driver: English
Audio guide included: Spanish, Turkish, Chinese, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Arabic, Polish, Portuguese, Russian

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Dawn – United Kingdom

The frequency of the buses, and the staff were helpful

John – Australia

The bus was clean and on time, the audio guide worked well and the staff at each of the points of interest were helpful.

Highlights

Explore Budapest at your own pace with the hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus
Embark on a guided walking tour and get a real feel for this imperial city
Marvel at the Gothic Revival façade of the Hungarian Parliament Building
Discover the beautiful St Stephen's Basilica and Jewish Museum and Synagogue
Cruise around on a scenic boat tour and marvel at the 19th-century Chain Bridge

Full description

Discover Budapest on your own terms with a 24, 48, or 72-hour pass for the hop-on-hop-off sightseeing bus with a boat and walking tour. See sights such as the Hungarian Parliament, Buda Castle, and Chain Bridge. Explore the Citadel, and see the Jewish Synagogue, Memorial, and Museum on Dohány Street.

Set off on a 1-hour cruise of the Danube River to enjoy panoramic views of the imperial city by day and night, including the vast Gothic Revival façade of the Hungarian Parliament Building complex.

Explore both Buda and Pest, hopping off at any of the 27 stops along the route. Your ticket includes a fantastic discount booklet, that provides great discounts at some of the city's most popular attractions, as well as a walking tour. Listen to informative commentary in multiple languages as you explore.

Red Route Stops:

Stop 1. St Stephen's Basilica
Stop 2. Chain Bridge (Pest)
Stop 3. Jozsef Attila Street
Stop 4. Dohany Street Synagogue
Stop 5. Astoria (temporarily closed)
Stop 6. Andrassy Avenue
Stop 7. Hungarian State Opera House
Stop 8. Liszt Ferenc Square
Stop 9. Heroes' Square
Stop 10. Keleti Railway Station
Stop 11. New York Palace
Stop 12. Astoria (temporarily closed)
Stop 13. Parisi Passage Cafe
Stop 14. Gellert Square
Stop 15. Castle Garden
Stop 16. Funicular
Stop 17. Batthyany Square
Stop 18. Margaret Bridge (Buda)
Stop 19. WestEnd Shopping Centre
Stop 20. Parliament

Green Route Stops:

Stop 1. St. Stephen's Basilica
Stop 2. Marcius 15. Square
Stop 3. Great Market Hall
Stop 4. National Museum
Stop 5. Astoria
Stop 6. Anker Lane
Stop 7. WestEnd Shopping Centre

Includes

24, 48, or 72-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
1-hour boat tour (until 5:00 PM)
Guided walking tour
Audio guide in 15 languages
Stops near all the major sights

Tickets to attractions
Food and drink
Tips

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

Not allowed

Pets
Smoking

Know before you go

Red Line: First departure from Stop 1 at 9am, last departure from Stop 1 at 5pm. Duration- 90 minutes. Buses run every 10 - 20 minutes
Green Line: First departure from Stop 1 at 9am, last departure from Stop 1 at 5pm. Duration - 50 minutes. Buses run every 10 - 20 minutes
Boat Tour- 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 4:30pm and 5pm (included in all tickets). Departures at 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm and 9:30pm are available for a small surcharge payable locally
Please note that the last boat tour included in the ticket will be at 5pm and may be overcrowded. It is advised to arrive 30 minutes before departure
Boat Tour- meeting point: Dock no. 6, Duna Korzo, in front of the Marriott Hotel. Each boat tour requires a minimum of 10 passengers. Narrated in English only
Walking Tour starts every day at 11am from Szent Istvan ter 1, 1051, Hungary and ends at the Chain Bridge on the Pest side. Duration - 1 hour. Narrated in English only
Walking Tour goes through areas the bus can't cover

Budapest: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Extras