Big Bus tour of Budapest
Hop-on hop-off

Big Bus tour of Budapest

4.7/5

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£30.00
Free cancellation
Mobile voucher accepted
Validity: Flexible
Why you’ll love this…
  • It's an opportunity to see Budapest on a comfortable hop-on hop-off bus tour
  • You can choose between three different options
  • Big Bus Tour ticket holders can enjoy 30% off a Danube River Cruise when purchasing a cruise ticket pier-side at Dock 6
  • You can join a guided walking tour through Pest’s historic and vibrant streets
What to expect

This Big Bus Tour immerses you in one of Europe’s most captivating cities. Hop on for panoramic views of Heroes’ Square, elegant Andrássy Avenue, and the magnificent Parliament building. Hop off to explore Margaret Island, the historic Castle District, and discover Budapest’s hidden gems.

Choose between three ticket options:

24-hour hop-on hop-off ticket (Discover Ticket): Explore Budapest’s top sights in one day on an open-top double-decker bus, hopping on and off at convenient stops across the city. Learn about Budapest’s rich cultural history while discovering its highlights and hidden corners. Enjoy a guided walking tour through the city centre and benefit from a fully flexible ticket (free date change). Take advantage of a 30% discount on a Danube river cruise for a different perspective of the city.

48-hour hop-on hop-off ticket (Essential Ticket): Enjoy two days of sightseeing with unlimited hop-on hop-off access. Take in Budapest’s iconic landmarks at your own pace and join a guided walking tour to explore the historic centre. Includes a fully flexible ticket for added convenience, plus 30% off a Danube river cruise.

72-hour hop-on hop-off ticket (Explore Ticket): Discover Budapest in depth over three days. Travel across the city with unlimited hop-on hop-off access and join a guided walking tour to experience both famous sights and hidden gems. Your ticket is fully flexible, allowing free date changes, and includes a 30% discount on a Danube river cruise.

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What's included
  • check Hop-on hop-off tour with Big Bus (for a duration of 1, 2 or 3 days depending on the option selected at checkout)
  • check Audio guide in English, German, Hungarian, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Polish, Swedish, Korean, Greek, Turkish, Arabic, Hebrew, Dutch, and Portuguese available on the bus tour
  • check 1h English guided walking tour
Where
Meeting point:
To redeem your voucher please visit the Redemption Points: Budapest, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út 17, or Budapest, Károly krt. 21 and Budapest, József Attila u. 24. Redemption is also possible on any Big Bus double-decker bus.
What to remember

Know in advance:

  • Tickets valid for more than 1 day must be used across consecutive days
  • Children (age 0-5): free
  • During checkout, choose either the 24-hour, 48-hour or 72 hours ticket option
  • Commentaries on the bus are available in English, German, Hungarian, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Polish, Swedish, Korean, Greek, Turkish, Arabic, Hebrew, Dutch, and Portuguese
  • Service may be suspended and/or altered at any time and without notice. Customers are advised to check the Big Bus website for the most up-to-date information regarding detours and closures, or to download the Big Bus App to live track buses and find stops near them
  • Red Route: Duration is 90 minutes (approx.), frequency: daily every 20 minutes. First Bus: 9:00am, last Bus: 5:00pm
  • 1-hour Pest walking tour in English: Departs from St. Stephen’s Basilica, stop 1, Budapest Szent István Square at 11.00am
  • Big Bus Tour ticket holders can enjoy 30% off a Danube River Cruise when purchasing a cruise ticket pier side at Dock 6 (Vigadó 6-os dokk), Jane Haining rakpart, 1052 Budapest
  • River Cruises are available from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. If you wish to take a later departure at 6:00 PM or 7:00 PM, there is an additional fee of 2000 HUF or 5 EUR, which should be settled at the departure point (Dock 6). Duration is 70 minutes, and audio guides are available in 12 languages
  • Please note that for the cruise, the hop-on hop-off option is seasonal. Between November and March, the cruise is a circular ride without stops
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Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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    Ann

    21 April 2026
    4.2

    United Kingdom

    A free cruise was offered, unfortunately this is inaccurate information and they only gave a 30% discount.

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    Sarah

    Travelled as a couple


    26 March 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    We loved this as got us around to the different areas we felt safe and ensured we saw more than just walking The information while travelling around helps understand the history

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    Una

    Travelled as a couple


    5 November 2025
    5

    United Kingdom

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