Big Bus Budapest Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 50 minutes
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
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.
Big Bus Shop - Main Redemption Point
City Sightseeing Visitor Center 1
City Sightseeing Visitor Center 2
City Sightseeing Visitor Center 3
Stop 1 - Basilica
Stop 2 - Chain Bridge
Stop 3 - József Attila street
Stop 4 - Synagogue
Stop 5 - Bajcsy-Zsillinszky Road
Stop 6 - Andrássy Avenue
Stop 7 - Opera
Stop 8 - Octogon / Liszt Ferenc Square
Stop 9 - Heroes' Square
Stop 10 - Keleti Railway Station
Stop 11 - New York Café
Stop 12 - Time Out Market
Stop 13 - Váci Street
Stop 15 - Gellért Bath
Stop 16 - Castle Garden
Stop 17 - Funicular
Stop 18 - Batthyany Square
Stop 19 - Margaret Bridge
Stop 20 - Nyugati Railway Station
Stop 21 - Parliament
Stop 14 - Citadel
Options
3 Day Ticket
Duration: 3 days: Hop on Hop off with unlimited rides on our Red and Green Route. Redemption: You can redeem your ticket at any bus stop or in our Customer Service Centre at 17 Bajcsy-Zsilinszky Road, Budapest 1061. Walking Tour: Included departing at 11.00am fromBazilika River Cruise: 30% off a River Cruise. Departure times: every day at 12.00, 13.30, 15.00, 16.30, 17.00, 18.00
2 Day Ticket
Duration: 2 days Red Route: Hop-On Hop-Off around our 27 stops over 2 routes. Walking Tour: Included departing at 11.00am from Bazilika Danube River Cruise: 30% off a River Cruise. Departure times: every day at 12.00, 13.30, 15.00, 16.30, 17.00, 18.00
1 Day Ticket
Duration: 1 day Red Route: Hop-On Hop-Off around our 27 stops over 2 Routes Walking tour: Included departing at 11.00am from Bazilika Danube River Cruise: 30% off a River Cruise. Departure times: every day at 12.00, 13.30, 15.00, 16.30, 17.00, 18.00
What‘s Included
Audio commentary available in 16 languages
Unlimited hop-on hop-off bus access for 1, 2, or 3 consecutive days
1-Hour Guided Walking Tour
30% off a Danube River Cruise
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,245 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Avoid the BUSES
TrevorH8,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00A complete waste of time and money - over 3 days we had two journeys because of the poor service provided. We purchased a 48 hr ticket and left from stop one on day one but then got off at stop 16 for the markets. After we walked to stop 14 to continue only to wait and wait and wait. Upon our return to our hotel we approached folk at stop one to complain who advised there was traffic = complete BS, and there where not buses between 10.am and 1.30. Day 2 we waited at stop 14 again - along with 50 others between 9.30 and 10.20 and watched one brown bus drive by empty and no others. Yet their brochure stats that bus run all day from multiple stops = another load of BS. Clearly a sub standard level of management in Budapest = very dissappointing.
Not value for money
Sandra S,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Great way to see the city sights on a short trip to Budapest but there are not enough buses to meet the demand and it's not even high season yet. Not guaranteed that you will be able to get on the bus never mind a seat! If returning to Budapest I would use the public bus and tram services instead.
Hop on hop off bus Budapest
Kenneth L,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00We booked hop on hop off through Viator. It was a hugely popular activity and there were not enough buses to accommodate the tickets sold. Hence considerable difficulty using the service, the brochure quoted 10-25 mins frequency. The first bus we tried to board came 45 mins late and was full. This was a pattern over the next 2 days of the booking. At one point in the route the bus was asked to debunk and get on another bus that was already quite full. Not very organised. Staff did their best but very poor activity.
Vienna tour
Stella P,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour, very organized. Detailed history that makes it very interesting. I would recommend it for every age.
Terrible service. Failure to adhere to schedules. Crowded buses.
rbalassae2015,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We booked the Citysightseeing red bus in Budapest, a hop-on-hop-off bus. It was very difficult to locate the stops due to a complete lack of signs. An hour wait despite being advertised every 20 minutes. Crowded buses with standing passengers tightly packed. Audio with scarce information. Unpleasant driver. Assistant was unaware of basic information. Bus in poor condition. An oven without air conditioning, which was requested, and the bus did not have it. The service was so bad and unacceptable that we got off at two stops and did not take it again. Choose the places to visit in advance, for example, the Citadel, the opera house, the parliament, etc., on your own. Use a taxi from a recognized company; you will spend less and avoid the multiple bad experiences that this company made us go through. A total discard. A terrible service.
Don’t recommend this experience in Budapest very bad!
elizabeth v,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Don’t spend your money on this in Budapest very bad managed operation with a really rude staff!!!!! I have been on this buses in many places and here not worth it the hassle gives you bad impression of the whole experience. NOT RECOMMENDED!!!!!
Disappointing
Anthony M,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00I use big bus services in all cities I visit Budapest had certainly let down their reputation 2 routes red and green Bur green has been suspended for a couple on months due to construction work no notification of those prior too trip or indeed during only found out accident I found some of the staff rude an dismissive Had to change bus during tour not due to unforeseen circumstances No explanation given Saving grace the audio remained informative way to find out about the cities history
Great experience
Angelita G,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00All the tourist spot I have on my bucket list was included in all the stops! We were so glad my husband suggested to take 2 days Hop on hop off ticket!!!👍💕
Unpleasant tour guides
inkydoodle,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00No one of the best hop on hop off I have used. The salesmen at the ticket sales stands were the best. The guides on the bus were not helpful or good at all. They were not friendly or helpful. They acted like they were not there to give information. We had one they stopped and asked us to get catch the bus behind them because ours was crowded and standing room only. We get off and onto the next bus only to have to stand on it. What was the point! Budapest has been the only place in the world I have used that the tour guides were terrible! But hats off to the young men at the ticket sales stands!
Do not book this experience!!!!!
Harish A,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Looks like the company does not have enough buses. We waited 30 minutes for a bus at stop 5 only for the bus to be full, waited another 25 minutes for a bus, it also arrived full. At this point we were frustrated and tired and were not sure if there will be a seats on the next bus. Viator please remove Budapest Big Bus from your site, in all the years I have used Viator, this is the only negative experience I encountered. Looking at other reviews I was anxious when I booked, now I know I made a mistake.
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