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Overview

Discover Budapest’s most beloved attractions on a hop-on hop-off bus tour, valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours from the first time of use. Find a seat inside or amid the fresh air of the upper deck, and pass landmarks like the Parliament building, the UNESCO-listed Royal Palace, and the Hungarian State Opera House, hopping on and off whenever you like. For a more comprehensive experience, upgrade your ticket to include a cruise and a night tour.
  • Discover Budapest and its highlights on a hop-on hop-off bus tour
  • Enjoy 360-degree views from the open-air, top deck of the bus
  • Plug into the onboard audio commentary to learn about the historical city
  • Upgrade to include cruising down the Danube River and a night tour
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Hop-on hop-off bus tour inclusions: 24 hour bus pass.
Hop-on hop-off Bus & Boat Tour inclusions: 48 hour bus pass + 1 hour boat tour.
Hop-on hop-off bus & boat & night tour inclusions - 48/72 hour bus pass, boat tour and night tour.
Audio commentary provided in 16 languages
Discount booklet for many local attractions (including a free walking tour and a free bike tour)
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks, unless specified

Departure Point

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

Departure Time

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Return Details

Returns to original departure point
Your hop-on hop-off bus tour includes multiple stops around Hungary’s bustling capital. (Please see the Itinerary below for a complete list of stops.) Your ticket is valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours from first time of use (depending on which option selected at checkout), allowing you to sightsee at your own leisurely pace. Stick in your seat for a view of the bus’s entire loop, or hop off when you want to get out and explore the area. Audio commentary is also available on board to provide more information about Budapest’s rich history.

Consider hopping off at Fovam Square to explore the culinary delights of the Central Market Hall, which offers Hungarian produce, meats, spices, and cheeses. Shop around from stall to stall (own expense) for some authentic Hungarian paprika spice to bring home or cured local meats to sample for lunch.

Later, you can hop off at the Hungarian Parliament to see the neo-Gothic architecture up close. If you like, head inside (own expense) to tour the Great Vaulted Hall and the Session Room, and catch a glimpse of the Holy Crown of Hungary.

Buses arrive regularly to hop on and hop off on all routes.

For a romantic view of the city from the water and at night, upgrade your ticket to include a river cruise along the Danube and a night bus tour.
Itinerary
Duration: 
1 hour 20 minutes
Operating Schedule:
  9:00am - 4:00pm, every 30 minutes. Operates April - October.
Andrássy út 4
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Chain Bridge
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Március 15. tér
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Fővám Square
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Kálvin tér
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Heavy Tools Corvin
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Anantara New York Palace Budapest Hotel
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Corinthia Hotel
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Liszt Ferenc tér
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Opera
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Points of interest passed by on this route
Hungarian State Opera House (Magyar Allami Operahaz)
 
New York Palace
 
Fovam Square
 
Kalvin Square
 
Duration: 
1 hour 50 minutes
Operating Schedule:
  8:00pm - 9:50pm.
St. Stephen's Basilica
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Chain Bridge
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Opera
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Liszt Ferenc tér
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Heroes' Square
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Budapest-Keleti
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Anantara New York Palace Budapest Hotel
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Astoria
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Ferenciek tere
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Citadella
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Margaret Bridge
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Basilica
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Points of interest passed by on this route
St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)
 
Szechenyi Lanchid
 
Heroes' Square
 
New York Palace
 
Duration: 
2 hours 20 minutes
Operating Schedule:
  9:00am - 6:00pm, every 20-30 minutes. From 26th October 2020, there will only be 1 tour departure a day at 10.30am due to local Covid restrictions.
St. Stephen's Basilica
Discover the beautiful St Stephen's Basilica on your sightseeing adventure. Located right in the heart of a bustling public square, you'll have a first-hand experience of true Hungarian culture.
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Chain Bridge
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Március 15. tér
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Central Market Hall
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Kálvin tér
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Anker köz
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Andrássy út
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Opera
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Liszt Ferenc tér
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Heroes' Square
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Budapest-Keleti
Explore all of the monuments and statues at the unmissable Heroes Square. Located near City Park, you can enjoy a relaxing stroll through the greenery, enjoying the castle, zoo and baths on your way.
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Anantara New York Palace Budapest Hotel
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Astoria
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Párizsi Street
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Citadella
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Hotel Castle Garden
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Budapest Castle Hill Funicular
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Batthyány tér
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Margaret Bridge
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Westend Shopping Center
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Hungarian Parliament Building
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Points of interest passed by on this route
Hungarian State Opera House (Magyar Allami Operahaz)
 
Hungarian Parliament Building
 
Szechenyi Lanchid
 
St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)
 
Heroes' Square
 
Citadel
 
Andrassy Avenue
 
Buda Hill Funicular
 
Liszt Ferenc Square
 
Budapest-Keleti
 
New York Palace
 
Kalvin Square
 
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Red Route runs from 9:00am - 4:00pm, every 30 minutes. From 26th October 2020, there will only be 1 tour departure a day at 10.30am due to local Covid restrictions. Duration - 140 minutes.
  • Yellow Route runs from 9:00am - 4:00pm, every 30 minutes. Duration - 80 minutes. Operates April - October.
  • Boat Tour runs from 10:00am - 9:30pm, every 60 minutes. Duration - 60 minutes. Meeting point - Marcius 15 Square, dock no. 8A (under Elisabeth Bridge)
  • Note that the Boat Tour is seasonal, and runs daily from 1st April - 31st October usually - subject to change. A minimum of 10 passengers are required for any given boat tour so some tours may get cancelled or postponed. Some of the tours stop at Margaret Island, but it's advised to check the timetable upon arrival.
  • Night tour runs from 8:00pm - 9:50pm, and lasts approximately 110 minutes. Meeting point - St Stephen's Basilica (Red Route stop 1).
  • Note that the night tour is not a hop-on hop-off service.
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Mobile and paper vouchers are accepted for this tour.
  • With your voucher, enjoy flexible access for up to 12 months from the travel date you select at check-out.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • OPERATED BY City Sightseeing Ltd - Europe

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during City Sightseeing Budapest Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Boat Ride?
A:
The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by City Sightseeing Budapest Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Boat Ride.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during City Sightseeing Budapest Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Boat Ride?
A:
The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by City Sightseeing Budapest Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Boat Ride.
Q:
What is the maximum group size during City Sightseeing Budapest Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Boat Ride?
A:
This activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers.

See all safety measures taken by City Sightseeing Budapest Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Boat Ride.

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Use Big Bus or get a Budapest ticket.
Erichardman
, Mar 2020
Staff rude and uninterested in you. The buses were full and you are not always able to hear commentary. The English translation is awful and usually out of sync with location. Unless you are on top of bus you see very little. So if you ignore this warning ensure you take trips on a sunny day. Worst tours ever encountered.
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Hop on/of is rubbish
Rob P
, Dec 2019
Drivers take too many passengers in with each stop, so many end up standing. The effect is that most people cannnot see much of the view. Also the stops at different areas is too far away from the point of interest and no explanation given where one has to go. Thirdly the sound system is terrible and basically impossible to understand
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Budapest visit
Behzad S
, Jul 2019
Staff was not very friendly nor helpful. Wifi was very inconsistent. Buses were not very clean, specifically the seats.
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Budapest visit
Behzad S
, Jul 2019
Staff was not very friendly. Wifi didn't always work. Staff didn't take their time to answer my questions.
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very happy with our prepaid Viator 72 hour hop/off city sightseeing ticket.
pdkilkenny
, Jun 2019
absolutely no problems with our prepaid ticket ,great value would highly recommend Viator and will use them in the future.
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I love Budapest
spinemaven
, Oct 2018
Several similar looking buses stop at the same point, so it can be confusing as to which route you are supposed to get on. Traffic was very heavy, so the commentary on the narration was a bit choppy. Other than that it was a fantastic tour and a great overview for someone who has never been…
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The only way to do Buda and Pest...
george
, Jun 2018
The only way to do Buda and Pest. Your ticket is valid for 2 days and along with all the stops it includes a 1 hour boat ride on the Danube with great water views of the Parliament and other historic structures. Some must do stops are Heroes square, Great central market and the New York cafe located in the Bulgari hotel.
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great way to see the city. Boat ride...
Vrleon
, Nov 2017
great way to see the city. Boat ride was as little crowded may look at other options
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Adequate. Would have liked some more...
Bruce L
, Oct 2017
Adequate. Would have liked some more history like other cities have had.
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Rude rude young women on Hop and Go...
vicky.tsai
, Oct 2017
Rude rude young women on Hop and Go buses who sell the tickets. The worst was a young women on Sept 2, 1017 on bus with license plate of PEL-909 at 12:35 p.m at Stop 10 refused to tell customers the number of each stop - we were standing, unable to hear or see because of rain - her microphone was not working - people were asking over and over for the number of the stop - and she just sat in her seat texting and listening to music - saying that her microphone didn't work. People were shouting from the back of the bus begging to be told the stop. Yet she refused. She was the worst - but others were also rude and unhelpful. They should not be hired if they hate their jobs and take it out on tourists who count on them. It gives people a bad impression of Budapest. I have never experience such rudeness and utter disregard for people asking for help.
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