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Big Bus Budapest Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Walking Tour

1,801 Reviews 3.83 out of 5 stars Based on 1,801 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Budapest, Hungary
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1 hour 50 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Experience 360-degree views of Budapest as you travel aboard an open-top, air-conditioned double-decker Big Bus with audio commentary. Valid for 1, 2 or 3 day, hop on and off at any of the 25 stops. When purchasing a cruise ticket pier side at Dock 6, Vigado 6-os dokk, Jane Haining rkp. 1052 Budapest, Big Bus Tour ticket holders can get 30% off the ticket price.

What's Included

  • Audio commentary available in 16 languages
  • Unlimited hop-on hop-off bus access for 1, 2, or 3 consecutive days
  • 30% off a Danube River Cruise
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
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What To Expect

Red Route

25 Stops | 25 Points of Interest


Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes


Operating Schedule: The first bus departs at 9:00 AM from Stop 1: Basilica (bus stop in front of St. Stephen's Basilica) and the last full tour departs at 6:00 PM, between these times teh service will be every 15 - 25 minutes. Please note, you must redeem your vouchers at one of the 4 selected locations listed before boarding the bus: Main Redemption Point: Big Bus Tours Information Centre Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út 17, Budapest 1065 Sightseeing Customer Service Centre Március 15. tér 1, Budapest 1056 Sightseeing Customer Service Centre Károly krt. 21, Budapest 1075 Sightseeing Customer Service Centre József Attila u. 24, Budapest 1051 Then you can make your way to any of the stops 20 stop to enjoy the tour. Customers are advised to visit the Big Bus website or to download the Big Bus app to see the most up to date bus stop locations and timings. For live bus tracking on the day of travel - please download the Big Bus App in advance of arrival.

Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út 17

Big Bus Shop - Main Redemption Point

Március 15. tér 1

City Sightseeing Visitor Center 1

Halacska Képkeret és Művészeti Műhely

City Sightseeing Visitor Center 2

József Attila u. 24

City Sightseeing Visitor Center 3

St. Stephen's Basilica

Stop 1 - Basilica

Széchenyi Chain Bridge

Stop 2 - Chain Bridge

József Attila Street

Stop 3 - József Attila street

Dohány Street Synagogue

Stop 4 - Synagogue

Anker köz

Stop 5 - Bajcsy-Zsillinszky Road

Andrássy út

Stop 6 - Andrássy Avenue

Hungarian State Opera

Stop 7 - Opera

Liszt Ferenc tér

Stop 8 - Octogon / Liszt Ferenc Square

Heroes' Square

Stop 9 - Heroes' Square

Budapest-Keleti

Stop 10 - Keleti Railway Station

New York Café

Stop 11 - New York Café

Blaha Lujza tér

Stop 12 - Time Out Market

Váci Street

Stop 13 - Váci Street

Gellért Thermal Bath

Stop 15 - Gellért Bath

Várkert Bazár

Stop 16 - Castle Garden

Budapest Castle Hill Funicular

Stop 17 - Funicular

Batthyány tér

Stop 18 - Batthyany Square

Margit Bridge

Stop 19 - Margaret Bridge

Nyugati Railway Station

Stop 20 - Nyugati Railway Station

Hungarian Parliament Building

Stop 21 - Parliament

Citadella

Stop 14 - Citadel

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Big Bus Budapest Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-6604BUDHOHO

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What's Included

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  • Audio commentary available in 16 languages
  • Unlimited hop-on hop-off bus access for 1, 2, or 3 consecutive days
  • 30% off a Danube River Cruise
  • 1-Hour Guided Walking Tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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