Big Bus Budapest Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Enjoy this perfect introduction to Budapest on a Hop on Hop off Big Bus tour. You'll pass by the city's most iconic historical sights, such as the Basilica, Chain Bridge, Synagogue, and State Opera House - where you can marvel at the richly decorated building and view famous paintings and sculptures by Hungarian artists like Bertalan Székely, Mór Than and Károly Lotz.

You can hop off to Heroes' Square to visit the Millennium Monument with the monuments of the Seven Magyar Chiefs and other significant Hungarian national figures.

Gain further insight into Budapest's Hungarian history on our 1-hour live-guided walking tour (English).

Delve into the city’s fascinating past where 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.

Complete your experience with an optional 60-minute River Cruise taking in the unique views of Budapest's Parliament Building, National Theatre, Chain Bridge and Royal Palace.

Discover Ticket - 1 day

1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off

Red route

Guided Walking Tour

30% discount on River Cruise

Essential Ticket - 2 days

2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off

Red route

Guided Walking Tour

30% discount on River Cruise

Explore Ticket - 3 days

3 Day Hop-On Hop-Off

Red route

Guided Walking Tour

30% discount on River Cruise

Walking Tour

The Budapest walking tour is led in English by qualified tour guides, who will take you on fascinating and fun walks. Along the way, catch glimpses of the Danube River, the Andrássy Avenue and learn about the history of the city, visiting the Basilica, and the State Opera House among other sights

・Duration: 60 minutes

・Departure time: Daily at 11am. (Start time subject to seasonal changes)

・Start point: Stop #1 (Basilica).

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

River Cruise

Cruise along the Danube through the heart of Budapest as you sit back and enjoy the views on this relaxing ride. The cruise also offers unique sceneries of Budapest's Parliament Building, National Theatre, Chain Bridge and Royal Palace. Discover a new perspective on landmarks like Margaret Island, the Hungarian Parliament, Citadel, Chain Bridge, and the Royal Palace, and enjoy an audio commentary available in 8 languages. Please note, that the hop-on-hop-off option is available seasonally. (Between November and March the cruise is a circular ride without stops).

・Duration: 60 minutes.

・Departure times*: 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, and 5pm.

・Start point: Dock 6 (Pesti alsó rkp. 8., 1052 Budapest. Look for the red Big Bus sign. Closest stop: #13)

Schedule - Red Line from Stop 1 – Basilica

10am to 5pm - operating hours

Languages

Audioguide is available in English, German, Hungarian, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Polish, Swedish, Korean, Greek, Turkish, Arabic, Hebrew, Dutch, and Portuguese.

The Walking Tour is in English only.