Kunsthalle Budapest with sightseeing bus in front.
Open-top bus tour in Budapest with view of the Danube River and city landmarks.
Budapest Big Bus tour near the funicular, with passengers enjoying the view.
Tourists enjoying Budapest Big Bus tour near Hungarian Parliament and Danube River.
Open-top bus with tourists on a Hop-On Hop-Off tour in Budapest.
Hop-On Hop-Off bus in front of Millennium Monument, Budapest.
Tourists interacting with guide on Budapest Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour.

Big Bus: Budapest Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

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Duration: Varies (24 hours to 72 hours)

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Explore Budapest like never before with the Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour, offering an exciting way to discover the city's long history and culture. With stops at popular landmarks such as Chain Bridge, Heroes’ Square, Matthias Church, and Parliament, you can learn about each site through audio commentary available in 16 languages. The tour begins its first bus at 9 am from stop #1 (Basilica) with buses running every 10-20 minutes until the last one departs at 5 pm.

With a flexible itinerary in hand using the 1/2/3-day hop-on hop-off pass, explore Budapest on your own schedule.

Catch buses arriving every 10 to 20 minutes along Red Route's 18 stops for an efficient and convenient tour experience.

A local guide leads you on a 1-hour walking tour of Budapest while offering free Wi-Fi access from open-air decks with views of adored sights.

By showing your Big Bus pass, enjoy a 30% discount when purchasing Danube River Cruise tickets onsite!

The bus route includes revered landmarks such as the Parliament, Margaret Island, Heroe’s Square, and Chain Bridge.

Unlimited hop-on hop-off tour available for 1/2/3 days

Entry to Red Route included in your package

Enjoy an English-guided walking tour lasting 1 hour through Budapest's streets

Audio guide provided on the bus, featuring languages including English, German, Hungarian, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Polish, Swedish, Korean, Greek, Turkish, Arabic, Hebrew, Dutch & Portuguese (on the bus)

Use of complimentary headphones and Wi-Fi available to you while onboard (on the bus)

Receive a 30% discount when purchasing Danube River Cruise tickets onsite

Entry into attractions

Kunsthalle Budapest with sightseeing bus in front.

Kunsthalle Budapest with sightseeing bus in front.

Your Experience: Budapest Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off Tour

The Red Route offers an exciting way to explore Budapest's long history and culture. Available in 16 languages, including English, this audio commentary enhances your journey through the city.

Route Schedule

  • The day begins with the first bus departing at 9 am from stop #1 (Basilica).
  • Your last chance to board is on a 5 pm departure, also starting at stop #1 (Basilica).
  • Buses run every 10-20 minutes.

Key Stops Along the Red Route

  • Discover famous landmarks such as Chain Bridge, Heroes’ Square, Matthias Church, and Parliament.

To view a detailed route map with boarding points, please click here.

Choose of joining or leaving at any stop throughout your ticket's validity.

Open-top bus tour in Budapest with view of the Danube River and city landmarks.

Open-top bus tour in Budapest with view of the Danube River and city landmarks.

Budapest Big Bus tour near the funicular, with passengers enjoying the view.

Budapest Big Bus tour near the funicular, with passengers enjoying the view.

Tourists enjoying Budapest Big Bus tour near Hungarian Parliament and Danube River.

Tourists enjoying Budapest Big Bus tour near Hungarian Parliament and Danube River.

Accessibility

  • The Big Bus: Budapest Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour is wheelchair accessible for all passengers.

If special accommodations are needed due to a disability, reach out to the service provider in advance. They will endeavor to assist you as best they can.

Additional information

  • A 30% discount on the Danube River Cruise is available when purchasing tickets at Dock 6 (Vigado 6-os dokk, Jane Haining rkp. 1052 Budapest). The regular ticket price for adults is €13 per person; children under six years of age can enjoy a free ride.

Pets are permitted on the buses only if they remain in closed baskets, cages, or pet carriers throughout the journey.

Open-top bus with tourists on a Hop-On Hop-Off tour in Budapest.

Open-top bus with tourists on a Hop-On Hop-Off tour in Budapest.

Hop-On Hop-Off bus in front of Millennium Monument, Budapest.

Hop-On Hop-Off bus in front of Millennium Monument, Budapest.

Plan ahead by booking at least a day in advance during peak times to avoid sold-out sessions on the bus tour.

If you have mobility needs, rest assured that buses are wheelchair accessible and special accommodations can be arranged with the service provider.

To make the most of your visit, consider purchasing your Danube River Cruise ticket at Dock 6 for a 30% discount using your Big Bus pass.

Start exploring Budapest from stop #1 (Basilica) early in the morning to take full advantage of the frequent bus service every 10-20 minutes until 5 pm.

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FAQs

The first bus departs at 9am from stop #1 (Basilica), and the last bus leaves at 5pm from the same location. Buses arrive every 10 to 20 minutes.
Yes, a one-hour English-guided walking tour of Budapest is part of your Big Bus pass experience.
The audio commentary is accessible in 16 different languages, including English, German, Hungarian, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Polish, Swedish, Korean, Greek, Turkish, Arabic, Hebrew, Dutch, and Portuguese.
You can choose from 1-day, 2-day, or 3-day unlimited hop-on hop-off passes that allow you to explore Budapest at your own pace along the Red Route.
Yes, you can hop on or off at any stop along the Red Route for as long as your ticket is valid.
Big Bus pass holders enjoy a 30% discount on the original price of €13 per person for an onboard purchase of a Danube River Cruise ticket from Dock 6, Vigado 6-os dokk.
To avail the 30% off, display your Big Bus pass when making an onsite purchase of the cruise ticket from Dock 6, Vigado 6-os dokk in Budapest.
Popular stops include Chain Bridge, Heroes’ Square, Matthias Church, and Parliament.
The buses are wheelchair accessible. Special accommodations can be requested by contacting the service provider in advance.
Inclusions consist of access to Red Route, an English-guided walking tour of Budapest lasting one hour, and complimentary headphones & Wi-Fi on the buses. Additionally, you receive audio guides in multiple languages.
The first bus departs at 9am from stop #1 (Basilica).
You can join the tour at any stop along the Red Route. Simply board a bus arriving within your ticket’s validity period to begin exploring.
Yes, you can listen to the audio commentary in 16 different languages including German, Hungarian, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Polish, Swedish, Korean, Greek, Turkish, Arabic, Hebrew, Dutch, and Portuguese.
Popular stops include Chain Bridge, Heroes’ Square, Matthias Church, and Parliament.
You can avail a 30% discount on the Danube River Cruise by purchasing your ticket from Dock 6 using your Big Bus pass. The original price is €13 per person; children under 6 travel free.
Buses arrive every 10 to 20 minutes.
Entry into attractions is not included; however, you get free Wi-Fi and an audio guide during the journey.
The tour crosses revered landmarks such as Parliament, Margaret Island, Heroes’ Square, and Chain Bridge.
Yes, the buses are wheelchair accessible. Special accommodations can be arranged by contacting the service provider ahead of time.
The tour includes a 1/2/3-day unlimited hop-on hop-off experience on the Red Route with complimentary headphones and Wi-Fi onboard. It also features an English-guided walking tour of Budapest.

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