The Budapest Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing tour is the most practical and comfortable way to explore the Pearl of the Danube. Explore the city at your own pace by hopping off and back on as many times as you wish.
Budapest Tourist Bus Lines and Stops
Budapest’s sightseeing bus tour offers visitors several routes with over 20 stops. Explore the city’s most beautiful landmarks and neighbourhoods on board an open-top double-decker bus. While you admire the panoramic views, learn about the capital’s history and monuments with your individual headset with pre-recorded commentary in English or 24 other languages.
When making your booking, you'll be able to choose between 1, 2, or 3 day tickets. Some of the most popular stops include St Stephen’s Basilica, Heroes’ Square, Margaret Island and the Hungarian Parliament.
Check out the complete red and blue routes and stops on the following Budapest map:
How it works
Tickets are valid for 1, 2 or 3 consecutive days from the first time you use it. For example, if you purchase a 2-day ticket and activate it on Monday at 3 pm, it’ll be valid until Wednesday at 3 pm. During its validity, you can hop on and off as many times as you wish.
Although when making the reservation you will be asked for a start date, you can use the service over the twelve months following the start date. When you have made your reservation, we'll send you a voucher you must hand in on the first bus you get on.
Danube River Cruise and guided visit
Your ticket for the tourist bus also includes a 1 hour cruise on the Danube River. Departing from pier 6, this boat trip will allow you to enjoy breathtaking views of the Parliament, the Chain Bridge and the Buda Castle. You'll also learn lots of interesting facts about the monuments thanks to the boat's audio guide.
You can also go on a guided visit, in English, around Budapest's old quarter. The guided visit lasts 1 hour, departs from the Basilica stop and finishes at Chain Bridge.
Schedule and frequency
- Red line: 9 am to 5 pm, once an hour from Monday to Friday and once every 30 minutes on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Danube River Cruise: Daily departures at 12 noon, 2 pm, 4 pm, 5:30 pm and 7 pm.
- Guided visit: Daily departures at 11 am.
Price
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Covid-19 Measures
Please check local restrictions before traveling. All of our services comply with recommendations to avoid the spread of Covid-19.
Duration
1 day - 3 days.
Language
The activity takes place with recorded commentary in in English.
Included
Unlimited use of the Big Bus Budapest Hop On Hop Off buses during the chosen period.
Bus routes around the main sights of Budapest.
Set of headphones per person.
Audio guide with commentary in 24 languages.
Guided walking tour in English (optional).
Cruise on the Danube River.
10% discount on the official ticket price.
When to book?
You can book up to the start time, as long as there are places remaining. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Varies according to the attraction included.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
No printing of documentation required.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
