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

Your Experience

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

Sail past Budapest’s icons like the grand Hungarian Parliament and the majestic Széchenyi Chain Bridge – both spanning the legendary Danube in all their glory.

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**
  • 60-min Danube River cruise
  • Audio guide in 8 languages

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.

Get directions to the departure point

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.

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Booking FAQs

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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