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Big Bus Budapest Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

305 reviews

from USD $18.38

Experience 360-degree views of Budapest as you travel aboard an open-top, air-conditioned double-decker Big Bus with audio commentary. Valid for 24, 48 and 72 hours, hop on and off at any of the 32 stops, including Heroes’ Square, the Citadel, Andrassy Avenue, and other top attractions. Upgrade to the 72-hour deluxe package and enjoy a river cruise on the Danube, a 1-hour night tour by bus, and guided walking tours on the Pest side.

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In Brief

Location:

Budapest, Hungary

Country:

Hungary

Duration:

1 hour 40 minutes

Operates:

Daily

1 Day Classic

Classic Budapest ticket valid for 24 hours from time of first use.
1 Day classic ticket includes unlimited hop-on hop-off tour and a walking tour.

2 Day Premium

Premium Budapest ticket valid for 48 hours from time of first use.
2 Day Premium ticket includes 2 day unlimited hop on hop off bus ticket, a walking tour and a river cruise on the Danube.

3 Day Deluxe

Deluxe Budapest ticket valid for 72 hours from time of first use.
3 Day Deluxe ticket includes a 3 day unlimited hop on hop off bus ticket, a walking tour, a river cruise on the Danube, a panoramic Night Tour and castle shuttle service.

Itinerary

Red Route

Route Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

Stops on the Red Route:

Budapest

Attractions on the Red Route:

Central Market Hall / Margaret Bridge / Varhegy / Halaszbastya / Matthias Church / Hungarian State Opera House (Magyar Allami Operahaz) / Hungarian National Museum / Great / Central Synagogue (Nagy Zsinagoga) / Hungarian Parliament Building / Szechenyi Chain Bridge / St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika) / Heroes' Square / Varosliget / Citadel / Clark Adam Square (Clark Adam ter) / Holy Trinity Column / Szechenyi Baths and Pool / Andrassy Avenue / Danube River / Budapest Western Railway Station / Liszt Ferenc Square / Big Bus Tours Budapest / New York Palace / Memorial to the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and War of Independence

Operates: The first bus departs at 9:00 and the last full round starts at 16:00.

Inclusions

Unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour
Recorded commentary in 23 languages
Free on-board wifi
Guided Walking Tour in English
Panoramic Night tour available with the 3-day ticket
Castle shuttle service available with the 3-day ticket
River Cruise available with the 2-day and 3-day ticket
New buses for 2019

Exclusions

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks

Departure Time

See itinerary

Departure Point

You may start this tour at any of the stops listed.

Returns To

You may disembark at any of the available stops.

Additional Information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate

Booking Information

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation Terms

This trip is fully refundable up to 96 hours prior to the commencement of your trip.

Booking Terms and Conditions

When you book this trip, you need to read and accept the terms and conditions for booking our day trips in excursions.

Scoring an average traveller rating of 5 out of 5 based on the last 24 recent reviews

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We found the Big Bus very convenient for getting around the city. There are plenty staff to help on the first day when your getting familiar with the route. It's a great service. We didn't have time to do the walking tour but the boat ride was lovely”

Breda W • Submitted 29 Oct 2019

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We enjoyed the hop on hop off with 3 different routes we could take. Able to see all the sites of the city. Easily accessible from our hotel.”

Steven J D • Submitted 15 Oct 2019

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Very complete service: bus, boat and night city tour. And the shuttle to the Buda Castle. I recommend it indeed!!!”

Susana H • Submitted 18 Sep 2019

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The deluxe ticket offers 3 different lines, a night ferry cruise, a night bus city tour, a walking tour and the river ferry which takes you to Margaret island. We were able to see everything with the use of this ticket.”

Asma K • Submitted 02 Sep 2019

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We really enjoyed the Budapest Hop-on Hop-off tour. We took advantage of the walking tour and the riverboat tour. Both were great. Zoltz - not sure of spelling - was our guide for walking tour. Very knowledgeable about Hungarian history. He is a school teacher and you could tell he enjoyed teaching. Loves his country. We were able to navigate around the city and see the sights with the Hop-on Hop-off bus. Real value.”

Carolyn H • Submitted 30 Aug 2019

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The Big Bus tour has many routes to provide to tourists seeking to learn more about a particular landmark or museum. The tour will definitely cover all of the major sites like Buda Castle and Matyas Church, but other lesser know sites as well. Very well done.”

Denise D • Submitted 22 Aug 2019

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Great tour, understandable commentary and good value for price paid. It’s a great way to get an overview of the city.”

mauimsg • Submitted 16 Aug 2019

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I cannot think of a better way to see Budapest than by purchasing a 3 day Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off bus pass. The ticket included unlimited usage of the buses which allowed me to experience the many sights of Budapest. In addition to this unlimited cruise journeys, linked with the bus journeys, made the whole experience a delight. The walking tours and the evening cruise just added to the wonderful experience. The only downfall to this trip would have been the night bus tour, we were there early to ensure we got a space on the bus. However there was much pushing, pulling and angry shouting as passengers tried to board the crowded bus, the conductor had little control over this situation. A queuing system should be implemented to make this night tour as successful as the rest of the experience. Overall I would highly recommend.”

Amie R • Submitted 12 Aug 2019

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We have used Big Bus Tour buses all over the USA and World. They are a great way to get around and learn about the area that you are visiting. Earphones are given out and available in several languages. We have found the bus to be on time and convenient. The stops are setup with tourist in mind. If our visit allows, we usually purchase a two or three day package. With this purchase you will receive perks included with the price, river cruise, night tours, walking tours, etc. You will not regret purchasing this tour bus company.”

Nana • Submitted 23 Jul 2019

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A must for any sight seer. It tells you when to get off for the attractions. It goes slowly through the city. And the guides are real helpful”

brenda a • Submitted 09 Jul 2019

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The tour was informative. We always do a Hop-on Hop-off tour when we first arrive in a new city to get our bearings and decide the sights we want to inspect further. we especially enjoyed the boat tour on the Danube. We got some great pictures of the impressive Parliament Building.”

Dianne • Submitted 05 Jul 2019

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The hop on hop off gave us an overview of Budapest prior to striking out on our own. It saved a lot of walking. It’s stops were convenient. I often use them the first day in a new city to get my bearings.”

Elyse S • Submitted 03 Jul 2019

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Amazing to use so quick hop on and off or go all the way round we did all walking tour , boat tour all routes and the night bus too”

giggles21 • Submitted 03 Dec 2018

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efficient”

Sanchez • Submitted 24 Sep 2018

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We really enjoyed our Big Bus tour in Budapest. It made travel around the city easy and convenient with commentary. We were able to learn about places in the city we wanted to visit more in depth as we did our tour.”

gilbertojr90 • Submitted 19 Aug 2018

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Very useful for tourists.”

HindSaoud • Submitted 07 Aug 2018

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Very useful for tourists.”

HindSaoud • Submitted 07 Aug 2018

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My daughter and I did this and we had a really good time got of at margaret island and hired a bike to ride round we had a lovely time joining the bus and seeing the rest of the sights.”

karen u • Submitted 13 Jun 2018

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This tour was amazing!”

thomas • Submitted 02 Apr 2018

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BEWARE OF MULTIPLE BUS TOUR HOP-On-HOP OFF, THAT EXIST IN THE CITY. THIS REVIEW IS FOR BIG B RED BUS Excellent Way To Explore City. We Did Deluxe 3 Day Pass. Night Bus Tour Is Great. The Night River Cruise Is Excellent. Only Thing is Getting From Castle To Other Place The Shuttle's Are Less Frequent, So Plan and Manage Your Time Accordingly. !!!! We Will Sure Do This Again.”

Darshan • Submitted 02 Apr 2018

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Best way to get around Budapest. Our hotel happened to be next to the first stop in Heroes Square so got first dibs on seats at the start in March. We had a 2 day pass. We did a run-through of whole ride first listening to the tour and then started hopping off at places we wanted to go. The headphones they provided were great sound in-ear. WiFi was always working and they have an app which shows you where all the buses are and that was very useful.”

Emily O • Submitted 21 Mar 2018

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Great views of the city. Stops were in easy walking distance of attractions,”

Cary G • Submitted 13 Mar 2018

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Very handy for getting around, getting to know your bearings.”

colin m • Submitted 15 Feb 2018

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Always get on the hop on/off bus when ever I travel. Its a great way to learn about the city and see the sights. I bought a two day pass which included two walking tours and a river cruise. Always a great deal”

Kandithequeen • Submitted 04 Feb 2018