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Highlights

  • 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.
  • Get 30% off a Danube River cruise ticket (buy pier-side at Dock 6) for fresh views of the Parliament Building, National Theatre, and Royal Palace.
  • Purchase your discounted cruise ticket at Dock 6 and enjoy Budapest’s riverside landmarks from the water.
  • Did you know? Johann Strauss II wrote his famous waltz "The Blue Danube" after this river, though it's not actually blue.

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Big Bus Budapest in front of Museum of Fine Arts and Buda Castle across the Danube River.
Budapest Big Bus tour near the funicular, with passengers enjoying the view.
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Budapest HOHO

Jump off at any of the Red Route stops and dive into Budapest’s rich history and culture! Your audio guide, available in 16 languages, keeps the stories flowing as you explore.

Red Route

  • First Bus: 9am from stop #1 (Basilica)

  • Last Bus: 5pm from stop #1 (Basilica)

  • Frequency: Every 10-20 mins

  • Popular stops: Chain Bridge, Heroes’ Square, Matthias Church, Parliament

Please click here for a detailed route map and boarding points.

You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Danube River cruise

With your hop-on hop-off ticket, you can get 30% off a Danube River cruise—purchase your cruise ticket pier-side at dock 6 (closest to stop #13) and sail past Budapest’s icons like the grand Hungarian Parliament and the majestic Széchenyi Chain Bridge.

Schedule

  • First cruise: 11am from dock 6 (Pesti alsó rkp. 8. 1052 Budapest, closest to stop #13)

  • Last cruise: 5pm from dock 6 (Pesti alsó rkp. 8. 1052 Budapest, closest to stop #13)

  • Frequency: Every 60 mins

  • Duration: 60 mins

Inclusions

  • Budapest HOHO**
  • 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour by Big Bus
  • Access to Red Route
  • 60-min guided walking tour in English
  • Audio guide in English, German, Hungarian, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Polish, Swedish, Korean, Greek, Turkish, Arabic, Hebrew, Dutch & Portuguese
  • Free Wi-Fi & headphones
  • Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking
  • Danube River cruise**
  • 30% off a Danube River cruise
  • Cruise ticket must be purchased pier-side at Dock 6

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Hop-on hop-off tour

  • No printout required! Just show your mobile voucher to the driver and collect your bus ticket.

**River Cruise **

  • Please present your ticket to Big Bus Tours staff before joining the river cruise.

  • Board your cruise at Dock 6.

  • Address: Pesti alsó rkp. 8., 1052 Budapest.

  • Landmark: Closest to stop Stop #13 Váci Street. Look for the red Big Bus sign.

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English-guided walking tour

  • Meet your guide at Big Bus Stop #1 (Basilica).

  • Address: Budapest, 1051 Hungary.

  • Landmark: Bus stop in front of St. Stephen's Basilica.

Get directions to the meeting point

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

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Booking FAQs

The audio guides are available in English, German, Hungarian, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Polish, Swedish, Korean, Greek, Turkish, Arabic, Hebrew, Dutch, and Portuguese.

Pets cannot accompany you on the Danube River cruise due to cruise restrictions. However, they are welcome on the buses if kept in closed baskets, cages, or carriers.

A one-day unlimited hop-on hop-off bus ticket includes access to the Red Route, a 60-minute guided walking tour in English, free Wi-Fi and headphones on board, an audio guide in multiple languages, and a mobile app featuring a detailed map and live bus tracking.

Popular stops along the Red Route include Chain Bridge, Heroes’ Square, Matthias Church, and Parliament.

Buses on the Red Route operate every 10 to 20 minutes.

During the Danube River cruise, you'll sail past famous sights like the Hungarian Parliament and Széchenyi Chain Bridge.

Yes, free Wi-Fi is provided onboard both the buses for the hop-on hop-off tour and during the Danube River cruise.

The first bus departs at 9 am from stop #1, which is located near the Basilica.

Yes, the buses are wheelchair accessible to accommodate travelers with mobility needs.

Johann Strauss II composed his famous waltz 'The Blue Danube' inspired by this river, although it is not actually blue in color.

Due to cruise restrictions, pets cannot tag along for Danube River cruise.

Budapest HOHO The buses are wheelchair accessible.

Budapest HOHO Your pets are welcome on the buses only in closed baskets, cages or pet carriers. Danube River cruise River cruise is included for the entire duration of your hop-on hop-off ticket. Please note that a minimum of 10 passengers are required for the cruise. The hop-on hop-off pass covers Danube River cruises until 5pm. If you want to join a later sailing, there's a small extra fee of 2,000 HUF.

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