Combo: Budapest Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Danube River Cruise at Budapest

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Combo: Budapest Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Danube River Cruise

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Experience the best of Budapest with this combination tour, featuring a hop-on hop-off bus ticket and a scenic Danube River Cruise. Discover the city's history and culture at your own pace, with an audio guide available in 16 languages.

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Combo: Budapest Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Danube River Cruise

This combination ticket gives you the best of both worlds: exploring Budapest's streets aboard a comfortable hop-on hop-off bus and seeing the city's stunning riverside landmarks from the Danube. With 20 strategically placed bus stops near major attractions like Heroes' Square, Chain Bridge, Parliament and Matthias Church, you can create your own sightseeing itinerary at your own pace.

The open upper deck of the bus provides unobstructed views of Budapest's grand boulevards and historic architecture, while the 60-minute river cruise showcases the city's most photographed landmarks from a completely different perspective. Audio guides in 16 languages for the bus and 8 languages for the cruise ensure you'll understand the historical context behind what you're seeing.

What is Included

  • 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus pass with access to all 20 stops
  • 60-minute Danube River cruise
  • Audio guides in 16 languages (bus) and 8 languages (cruise)
  • Complimentary headphones
  • Free Wi-Fi on all buses
  • Mobile app with interactive map and live bus tracking

Good to Know

Red Route buses run from 9am to 5pm, departing every 10-20 minutes from Stop #1 at the Basilica. You can board at any stop and hop off whenever you wish. The Danube cruise operates from 11am to 5pm, departing every hour from Dock 6 near Stop #13. Each cruise lasts 60 minutes.

Arrive at least 10 minutes before departure and keep your ticket accessible for checks. The buses are wheelchair accessible, and small pets in carriers are permitted on buses but not on the cruise. River cruises require a minimum of 10 passengers to depart.

For the complete Budapest experience, consider pairing this tour with the Széchenyi Thermal Baths for relaxation after sightseeing, or explore the city's dramatic history with a visit to the House of Terror Museum.

Why you'll love it

  • Discover Budapest with a 1-day hop-on hop-off bus pass and with 20 Red Route stops to jump off at spots like Heroes' Square and Chain Bridge
  • Onboard perks include free Wi-Fi, jaw-dropping open-deck views, and audio guides in 16 languages to help you soak in Budapest's culture
  • Sail down the Danube for a whole new perspective of the Parliament Building, National Theatre, and Royal Palace – views that steal the show
  • Enjoy an audio guide in 8 languages as you float by Budapest’s biggest attractions and get all the fun facts along the way
  • Did you know? Johann Strauss II wrote his famous waltz "The Blue Danube" after this river, though it's not actually blue.

What's included

  • Hop-on hop-off bus tour of Budapest
  • Danube River cruise
  • Access to 20 bus stops near major attractions
  • Open upper deck seating on the bus

Good to know

Age suitability
Suitable for all ages
Know before you go
  • Arrive at your chosen starting point at least 10 minutes before departure

  • Keep your ticket accessible for onboard checks during both bus and cruise

  • Audio guides require headphones—complimentary sets are provided

  • Check the mobile app for live bus tracking and departure times

  • River cruise departures may require a minimum of 10 passengers

Visitor guidelines
  • Arrive at your chosen starting point at least 10 minutes before departure

  • Keep your ticket accessible for onboard checks during both bus and cruise

  • Audio guides require headphones—complimentary sets are provided

  • Check the mobile app for live bus tracking and departure times

  • River cruise departures may require a minimum of 10 passengers

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation

Frequently asked

Can I start the tour at any stop?

Yes you can board the bus at any designated stop along the route.

Are the tours accessible for wheelchair users?

The hop-on hop-off buses are wheelchair accessible. Please ask staff for details at the cruise terminal.

Is free Wi-Fi available?

Free Wi-Fi is available on all Big Bus Budapest buses.

Are pets allowed?

Small pets in closed baskets or carriers are permitted on the buses, but not onboard the Danube cruise.

Do the audio guides include multiple languages?

Yes, the bus audio guide offers 16 languages and the cruise provides audio commentary in 8 languages.

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