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Budapest: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Danube River Cruise

4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2
3946 reviews
Activity provider:
Big Bus Budapest
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Budapest: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Danube River Cruise
4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2
3946 reviews

Discover Budapest at your own pace with a 1, 2, or 3-day ticket on an open-top, hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus. See the Margaret Bridge, Hungarian Parliament Building, Danube River, and more.

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Duration 1 - 3 days
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Host or greeter
English, Hungarian
Audio guide included
Spanish, Turkish, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Arabic, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Korean
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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5 out of 5 stars
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Debra Lovely – South Africa

A very excellent and cost effective way of knowing the city. This was value for money and very reasonable

5
5 out of 5 stars
J
Jaqueline – United Kingdom

Excellent way to get around Budapest very helpful guides wheelchair accessible busses and great boat trip included staff on boat very kind especially makesh who helped my elderly mother using a wheelchair to get on and off the boat .recommend downloading the big bus app as it’s very useful and gives real time bus arrivals

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Itinerary

  • Starting location:

    József Attila u. 24

  • St. Stephen's Basilica

    Pass by

  • Chain Bridge

    Pass by

  • Gresham Palace

    Pass by

  • Deák Ferenc tér

    Pass by

  • Dohány Street Synagogue

    Pass by

  • Hungarian State Opera House

    Pass by

  • Heroes' Square, Budapest

    Pass by

  • Szechenyi Thermal Bath

    Pass by

  • Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest

    Pass by

  • Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden

    Pass by

  • Budapest-Keleti

    Pass by

  • New York Palace Café

    Pass by

  • Astoria, Budapest

    Pass by

  • Vaci Street

    Pass by

  • Elizabeth Bridge, Budapest

    Pass by

  • Gellért Baths

    Pass by

  • Buda Castle

    Pass by

  • Margaret Bridge

    Pass by

  • Margaret Island

    Pass by

  • Hungarian Parliament Building

    Pass by

  • Arrive back at:

    József Attila u. 24

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Explore Budapest with stops covering the city's most stunning landmarks
  • Soak in epic views of the Hungarian Parliament building and Margaret Bridge
  • Cruise the Danube for stunning views of Budapest’s top landmarks
  • Join a guided walking tour through Pest’s historic and vibrant streets
  • Enjoy audio commentary in 16 languages as you ride in comfort

Full description

Get a perfect introduction to Budapest on a hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus. With two carefully designed routes and 27 convenient stops, you can hop on and off at your leisure to experience the city's top attractions at your own pace.

See the magnificent Basilica, the leafy and classical Andrassy Avenue, Chain Bridge, and much more. Listen to the audio commentary provided in 16 languages, visit the city's most famous landmarks, and join an optional walking tour of Pest.

Take in Hungary's capital in all its glory with a scenic Danube River cruise, included with your ticket. Witness Budapest from a different perspective as you enjoy unique views of the Parliament Building, National Theatre, Chain Bridge, and Royal Palace from the water.

Ticket holders will also enjoy a guided walking tour through the stately Pest side of the city. On the way, you'll get a fresh perspective from areas the bus can't cover, including the Shoes on the Danube Bank memorial sculpture, Parliament, Vaci Fashion Street and Promenade.

All of the buses are air-conditioned during the summer and heated during the winter, providing you with the most comfortable and convenient way to explore Budapest.

Includes

  • Hop-on hop-off bus ticket valid for 1, 2, or 3 days (depending on option selected)
  • Digital audio commentary in 16 languages
  • 1-Hour Danube River Cruise
  • Guided 1-Hour Walking Tour
  • Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off

Meeting point

Please present your booking confirmation to a Big Bus Tours staff member at the Big Bus Budapest office or with a member of staff on-board the bus. Guided walking tour: The guided 1-hour walking tour begins at 1:00 PM from Stop #1: Basilica (Red Route) and ends at Stop #2, by the Chain Bridge. Before joining the tour, please redeem your ticket with a Big Bus Tours staff member. River cruise: Tickets must be redeemed with a Big Bus Tours staff member before joining the river cruise.

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Important information

Not allowed

  • Smoking

Know before you go

  • The walking tour is in English only
  • The included river cruise is valid for the duration of your hop-on hop-off ticket. River Cruises can only be taken between 11:00am–5:00pm.
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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.2 /5
4.2 out of 5 stars

based on 3946 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    3.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.2/5
  • Value for money
    4/5

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Debra Lovely – South AfricaJuly 6, 2025 – Verified booking
A very excellent and cost effective way of knowing the city. This was value for money and very reasonable
5
5 out of 5 stars
J
Jaqueline – United KingdomJuly 2, 2025 – Verified booking
Excellent way to get around Budapest very helpful guides wheelchair accessible busses and great boat trip included staff on boat very kind especially makesh who helped my elderly mother using a wheelchair to get on and off the boat .recommend downloading the big bus app as it’s very useful and gives real time bus arrivals
5
5 out of 5 stars
G
George – United KingdomMay 30, 2025 – Verified booking
This was a great way to see the whole centre and main sites, having the cruise included was perfect

Product ID: 42526

Activity provider:
Big Bus Budapest

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