Big Bus Budapest Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Walking Tour

Budapest, Hungary

High interest

Booked 5+ times today.

1 hour 50 minutes (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

This Big Bus hop-on hop-off tour of Budapest is one of the easiest ways to get around the city while you’re traveling. Book your 1-, 2-, or 3-day ticket and explore at your own pace. The route stops at many key areas of Budapest, including Heroes’ Square, the Hungarian Parliament Building, St. Stephen’s Basilica, and the Hungarian State Opera House. The bus offers recorded commentary about Budapest's sights in several languages.

Use a sightseeing ticket to see Budapest at your own pace
See top Budapest attractions such as Heroes’ Square, Castle Hill, and more
Audio commentary, available in 16 languages, is included on board
Walking tour and Danube cruise options are also included

What's Included

Unlimited hop-on hop-off bus access for 1, 2, or 3 consecutive days
30% off a Danube River Cruise
1-Hour Guided Walking Tour
Audio commentary available in 16 languages

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Operating hours

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Departure Point

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

Ticket Redemption Points

Budapest, Március 15. tér 1, 1056 Hungary

Budapest, Károly krt. 21, 1075 Hungary

Budapest, József Attila u. 24, 1051 Hungary

Itinerary

Board your bus at any of the 27 stops along the route. With your 1-, 2-, or 3-day pass, you have plenty of time to explore the best of Budapest according to your own schedule.

Once settled aboard, enjoy panoramic views from the double-decker bus. Along the way, listen to the audio commentary, available in 16 languages, and spot highlights from Heroes’ Square and the Parliament building, to St. Stephen’s Basilica, the Chain Bridge, and many more.

Choose to stay aboard the whole route, or hop off where and when you wish for a closer look. This convenient package also includes a walking tour and Danube cruise.

Red Route

25 Stops

25 Points of Interest

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.

Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út 17

Március 15. tér 1

Halacska Képkeret és Művészeti Műhely

József Attila u. 24

St. Stephen's Basilica

Széchenyi Chain Bridge

József Attila Street

Dohány Street Synagogue

Anker köz

Andrássy út

Hungarian State Opera

Liszt Ferenc tér

Heroes' Square

Budapest-Keleti

New York Café

Blaha Lujza tér

Váci Street

Gellért Thermal Bath

Castle Garden Bazaar

Budapest Castle Hill Funicular

Batthyány tér

Margaret Bridge

Nyugati Railway Station

Hungarian Parliament Building

Citadel

Points of interest passed by on this route

Central Market Hall

Margaret Bridge

Varhegy

Fisherman's Bastion

Matthias Church

Hungarian State Opera House - Magyar Allami Operahaz

Hungarian National Museum

Great / Central Synagogue (Nagy Zsinagoga)

Hungarian Parliament Building

Szechenyi Lanchid

Szent Istvan Bazilika

Heroes' Square

Varosliget/Budapest City Park

Citadella

Clark Adam Square (Clark Adam ter)

Holy Trinity Column

Szechenyi Baths and Pool

Andrassy Avenue

Danube River

Budapest Western Railway Station

Liszt Ferenc Square

Big Bus Tours

New York Palace

Memorial to the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and War of Independence

Buda Castle

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

3.6

based on 2,271 reviews

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Hop on and off bus

annandmurr, Aug 2026

Great way to see the city. Every 20 minutes from 10am - 5pm. Some of the upstairs ceilings are very low so watch your head! Takes about 2 hours to go once around. Does all the major sights.

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We're delighted to hear that you found the tour to be a great way to see the city and that it covered all the major sights. It's also helpful to know that you found the service frequency convenient and that future guests can plan around the approximate two-hour circuit time. We especially appreciate your practical tip about the upper deck seating. Comfort and safety are important, and your advice to watch for lower ceiling sections will certainly be useful for other travelers. Thank you again for your kind comments. We hope to welcome you on board again for another enjoyable sightseeing experience! Flavius@BigBusTours

Mind head with temporary roof!

patricia_m, Aug 2026

Very hot on bus with temporary tarpaulin roof on because of heatwave but only way to see Budapest at moment because of heat!! Watch your head when going upstairs as myself, and others, banged it frequently against steel bars holding tarpaulin roof! Commentary ok. Well done to the drivers and staff in this heat!!!

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear that you were still able to enjoy seeing Budapest and that the tour provided a comfortable way to explore the city during the heatwave. We also truly appreciate your kind words about our drivers and staff, who have been working hard in very challenging temperatures. BigBusTours@VladL

Great sightseeing bus,...

Jackie_R, Jul 2026

Great sightseeing bus, good commentary ,be aware of low roof upstairs when roof is on as I banged my head

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Hi. Jackie! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the sightseeing tour and found the commentary informative. It's also great to know you made the most of our Hop-On Hop-Off service. We're sorry to hear that you bumped your head on the upper deck when the roof was closed. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, and we'll share your comments with our local team. We hope to welcome you on board again on another Big Bus adventure! Andreea@BigBusTours!

Hop On Hop Off Budapest

Remi_S, Jul 2026

We did not know that Big Bus and City Sightseeing were the same company, so we let a couple buses go by before boarding the Big Bus. Seats on Big bus are so close together and made it difficult for a bigger person to get in and out, as well, the roof was on and you had to hunch over to get to your seat (there was no rain,) The City Sightseeing buses were more comfortable. The bus stopped at all tourist locations making it easy to see the city and the highlights you want to see. The walking tour (Pest side) was extremely informative and I would recommend it highly. Overall, it was a good way to see the city.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Hi Remi_S. Thank you for your valuable feedback! We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed our bus tour, and we eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you back on board in the future. Best regards, Razvan @BigBusTours

Great tour apart from the long wait for a bus due to a breakdown of one in the fleet.

Milena_J, Jul 2026

Great and informative way to see Budapest. We go on a Hop on Hop off tour in every big city we visit. Unfortunately, a bus broke down somewhere in the city. We waited in the afternoon sun for 50 minutes for a bus to arrive at Citadel stop only to be told it is full and for us to wait another 10 minutes. There would’ve been around 50-60 of us.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're delighted to hear that you found the tour to be a great and informative way to see Budapest. It's wonderful to know that you enjoy hop on hop off tours when visiting major cities and that our tour helped you explore the city. At the same time, we're very sorry to hear about the disruption caused by the bus breakdown and the long wait you experienced at the Citadel stop. We completely understand how frustrating it must have been to wait 50 minutes in the afternoon heat, only to find that the arriving bus was already at capacity and unable to accommodate everyone waiting. While unexpected operational issues can occasionally occur, we recognize that the combination of the delay and limited space on the bus significantly impacted your experience. Your feedback will be shared with our operations team so we can review how we manage service disruptions and capacity during busy periods. Thank you again for your balanced and honest feedback. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and hope to welcome you on board again in the future. Flavius@BigBusTours

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Dawn_E, Jun 2026

Great way of viewing the city main attractions before venturing out on your own. I also live that we also got a free boat ride

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you found the tour a great way to get an overview of the city’s main attractions before exploring further on your own. That’s exactly what we aim to provide. It’s also wonderful to know that you enjoyed the added benefit of the boat ride, which helps make the experience even more memorable. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope to welcome you on board again soon for another enjoyable tour. Flavius@BigBusTours

Great way to see the city

Dixie_S, Jun 2026

Didn’t have to wait too long for buses. Took us everywhere we wanted to go. Reasonable distance between stops.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Hello! Thank you for the great review! We are glad to hear you enjoyed the short wait times, our convenient stops, and that we took you everywhere you wanted to go. We hope to welcome you on board again soon! Best regards, Melisa@BigBusToursTeam

What a mess in Budapest hop on and hop off bus

Melinda_S, Jun 2026

Bus was packed ..standing room only on every stop. Could not see over people standing to see other side. No one on board to monitor number of people..audio went out on two stops . Have used hop on and hop off with Viator at other cities and they were great..very disappointed and would have asked for a refund.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Hi Melinda_S. Thank you for sharing your honest feedback as we always try to improve our customer experience. We’re sorry to hear the bus tour did not meet your expectations. If you would like to share more details, please feel free to reach out to us directly and we will assist you. Best regards, Razvan @BigBusTours

Best Way To see Budapest

Mike_H, Jun 2026

This is the best way to see the city. We sat up top and the breeze and city views were great. We went around twice and switched to the other side of the bus to get different views.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Hi Mike_H. Thank you for taking the time to provide your insights! We are pleased to know that you enjoyed our bus tour, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back on board in the future. Best regards, Razvan @BigBusTours

Hard to find pickup points

Carla_B, Jun 2026

Never could find a pickup point. Maps was not accurate. There was no clearly marked bus stops around the city. We saw 1.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for your feedback! We’re very sorry to hear that you had difficulty locating a pickup point and that the maps did not provide clear guidance. We understand how frustrating this must have been and appreciate you bringing it to our attention. We kindly invite you to contact us at info@bigbustours.com so we can take a closer look into this matter with you. Adrian @BigBusTours

Better than expected perks!

Shawna_D, Jun 2026

We took the Hop on Hop off all around Budapest and saw so many great sites! We bought the two day ticket but didn’t use it the second day, we wish we would have used it to see the Buda side of the city. The tickets included a boat ride on the Danube and it was wonderful! Someone also told us to come back at night for the boat trip but the lines were ridiculously long, so i guess the day trip was better for us anyway!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Hi Shawn, Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring Budapest with us and that the Danube River Cruise was a highlight of your visit. It sounds like you made the most of your time discovering the city and its many beautiful sights. We appreciate your helpful tip about the evening cruise queues and are glad the daytime sailing worked out so well for you. Thank you for travelling with us, and we hope to welcome you on board again for another memorable city adventure in the future! Madalina@BigBusTours

Not value for money

Sandra_S, Jun 2026

Great 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.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Hop on hop off bus Budapest

Kenneth_L, Jun 2026

We 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.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We’re very sorry to hear about your experience and understand how frustrating it must have been to encounter long wait times, overcrowded buses, and difficulty boarding throughout your tour. When service frequency does not match expectations and capacity is limited, it can significantly impact the ability to fully enjoy the experience, especially over multiple days. We also regret the disruption caused by having to change buses mid-journey without clear organization. While our team always aims to manage high demand as smoothly as possible, we recognize that the experience you described fell short of the standards we strive to provide. We appreciate your recognition that our staff did their best under the circumstances, and we will be sharing your feedback with our operations team to review service frequency, capacity planning, and overall coordination. Ensuring a smoother and more reliable experience for our customers is a priority. Thank you again for your honest feedback. It is extremely valuable in helping us improve. Flavius@BigBusTours

Vienna tour

Stella_P, Jun 2026

Great tour, very organized. Detailed history that makes it very interesting. I would recommend it for every age.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

We truly appreciate your lovely feedback! We’re delighted you enjoyed the well-organized tour and found the historical insights engaging. It’s wonderful to hear you would recommend it for all ages. Adrian @BigBusTours

Don’t recommend this experience in Budapest very bad!

elizabeth_v, May 2026

Don’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!!!!!

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We’re very sorry to hear that your experience in Budapest was so disappointing, especially given your positive experiences with Big Bus in other cities. We understand how frustrating it must have been to encounter issues with the service and to feel that the operation was not well managed. We are particularly concerned by your comments regarding the behavior of our staff. Providing courteous, respectful, and helpful service is a fundamental part of what we aim to deliver, and we regret that this was not your experience. Your feedback will be shared with our local management team to address these concerns and ensure improvements are made. We also regret that your overall experience left you with a negative impression. This is not the standard we strive for, and your comments are important in helping us identify where we need to do better. Thank you again for taking the time to provide your feedback. Flavius@BigBusTours

Great experience

Angelita_G, May 2026

All 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!!!👍💕

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that all the must‑see sights on your bucket list were included and that you made the most of the experience. It’s fantastic that the 2‑day hop on hop off ticket worked so well for you and gave you the time to explore everything at your own pace. We’re so glad your husband suggested it and that it made your trip even more enjoyable. We hope to welcome you back on board again soon for another great adventure! 💕 Ciprian @ Big Bus Tours

Do not book this experience!!!!!

Harish_A, May 2026

Looks 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.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear about your experience in Budapest, especially the long waiting times and buses reaching capacity before you were able to board. We understand how frustrating this must have been, and it is certainly not the standard we aim to deliver. Your comments are important to us, and we will share them with our local team for review and improvement. Florin @ Big Bus Tours

Nice tour

Michael_S, May 2026

Good introduction to city. Learned alot in a little bit of time. Did the two day tour. Was worth it.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for your great feedback! We’re delighted to hear the tour gave you a good introduction to the city and helped you learn so much in a short time. It’s wonderful to know the 2 day option worked well for you and felt worth it. We’re so glad you had a positive experience and hope to welcome you on board again soon! Ciprian @ Big Bus Tours

Good Way to see City

Steven_S, May 2026

Audio guide should be improved. Good way to see and visit the sites in Budapest. Frequency of buses needed to avoid overcrowding

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you found the tour a good way to see and explore Budapest. We appreciate your comments about the audio guide and bus frequency, as we understand how important clear information and comfortable capacity are for a great experience. Your feedback has been shared with our team as we continue working on improvements. Ciprian @ Big Bus Tours

Big Bus HOHO Tour !

marion_m, May 2026

This was a fabulous option and l’m so glad l booked - got the 72 hour ticket as l was there 4 nights and it was great value. Included a free boat cruise during the day which was a welcome rest from walking for a short time. Budapest is stunning and this HOHO let you cover all the main attractions - as with most city’s now the traffic is busy but overall the buses were plentiful and regular. The info provided via the headphones was great and the staff were always helpful and friendly with any questions.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed your time exploring beautiful Budapest with us and found the 72-hour ticket to be such great value. It’s wonderful to know the included boat cruise, informative audio commentary, and friendly staff all helped make your experience even more enjoyable. We truly appreciate your kind words and are delighted the tour helped you discover the city’s stunning attractions with ease. We hope to welcome you on board again on another adventure soon! Denis @Big Bus Tours

Great way to see the city.

blkatz11, May 2026

Watch were you get off at a stop. Signs are small and can be difficult to find. You and get on either bus company bus. They take both tickets.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for sharing your feedback and helpful tips for future guests! We appreciate your comments regarding the bus stop signage and understand how clearer stop locations can make the experience even smoother. We’re glad you were still able to enjoy the flexibility of the hop-on, hop-off service and thank you again for taking the time to share your experience with us. Denis @Big Bus Tours

Good tour

Kallie_J, May 2026

Long distances between stops so plan on being on the bus for a while for the whole city tour. It even takes you across the river to Buda Castle area.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for your very helpful feedback! We’re glad to hear the tour gave you a great overview of the city and even took you across to the Buda Castle area. We appreciate your tip about the longer distances between stops, as this is useful for planning and making the most of the experience. We hope you enjoyed the journey and would love to welcome you back on board again soon! Ciprian @ Big Bus Tours

A bit confusing

Anne_K, May 2026

A bit confusing because Big Bus has been subsumed by City Sightseeing who indicate that they have an included boat trip while our Big Bus ticket booked online is to include a walking tour. We don’t think that there will be time to make there in time to start at 11 given where our boat is moored and Sightseeing describes the walk as a Tip Based walk that you should pay for by tipping at least 7 Euro. Also you must change buses at #9

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand how the differences between Big Bus and City Sightseeing branding, inclusions, and meeting details could feel confusing, particularly when planning multiple activities around a tight schedule. We appreciate you highlighting this, as clarity around tour inclusions, meeting times, and route changes is very important to us. Your comments have been shared with our team to help improve communication and ensure a smoother experience for future guests. Ciprian @ Big Bus Tours

Hop on off bus

Barbara_H, Apr 2026

The bus only goes one way, it travels in a circle Great way to see Budapest, ensure you go up to see the castle on the Buda side

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for your feedback! You’re right — our route operates in a circular direction, which is designed to provide a smooth and scenic overview of Budapest. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the experience and appreciate your tip about visiting the Castle District on the Buda side, it’s truly a must‑see. We hope you had a wonderful time exploring the city and thank you for choosing Big Bus Tours. Ciprian @ Big Bus Tours

Great to get ideas.

David_B, Apr 2026

We were in Budapest for 4 days so booked the 2 day ticket. Did the compl÷te circuit on day 1 to get an idea of where we would like to go back then used day 2 to go back to the sights stopping off at a couple of places.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear that the 2‑day ticket worked well for your stay in Budapest and that completing the full circuit on the first day helped you plan what to explore in more detail on day two. It’s great to know you made good use of the hop‑on hop‑off flexibility to revisit your favorite sights. We’re glad Big Bus Tours could be part of your city exploration. Ciprian @ Big Bus Tours

Not worth the money

Joan_A, Apr 2026

I should have listened to others. Not worth the money. We paid for two days but only used it for one complete tour. Stops are difficult to find, usually just a small red board. Audio guide was out of sync with the places. As we are both over 65 all public transport for us was free so it is better to jump in a very frequent bus service or tram or use the fantastic quick metro to get to the places you want to see.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for sharing your honest feedback. We’re sorry to hear the experience didn’t meet your expectations and that issues such as stop visibility and audio synchronization impacted your enjoyment. We understand that for guests with access to free public transportation, our service may not always feel like the best value, and we appreciate you highlighting this perspective. Your comments have been shared with our team as we continue working to improve clarity, timing, and overall quality of the tour experience. Thank you for taking the time to let us know. Ciprian @ Big Bus Tours

Always interesting always worth it

Joe_C, Apr 2026

Always do a HOHO bus when we are on holiday. There is an opportunity to increase the interesting information given there were alot of silence. Some of the recordings appeared to be cut off at the beginning which meant you missed information. The staff were super friendly and the drivers we clearly very experienced as the traffic they had to navigate was pretty intense.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re pleased to hear our staff were friendly and that our drivers’ experience helped navigate challenging traffic conditions. We appreciate your comments regarding the audio commentary, including periods of silence and clips cutting off, and understand how that can affect the experience. Your feedback has been shared with our team as we continue working to improve the quality and consistency of the commentary. Thank you for taking the time to let us know. Ciprian @ Big Bus Tours

Budapest by bus

Nancy_G, Mar 2026

The bus was a good way to see the city even on a cold and rainy day. The time waiting for the bus was reasonable. The only issue was pick up point was changed at one of the stops so we missed the bus and had to wait for another.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Hi Nancy_G, Thank you for your feedback! We apologize for the pick-up point change, as we understand this created an inconvenience. We hope to see you again in the future! Best wishes. Cristian T, Big Bus Tours

Tickets

Colleen_C, Mar 2026

Could it get the tickets to load Made the experience cumbersome Would buy in person not online Hopefully someone from support will help

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Hello Colleen! We appreciate your feedback. We are sorry to learn that you encountered problems with your tickets. Feel free to start a live chat anytime, day or night, with one of our team members, and they'll gladly assist you. Looking forward to seeing you again, Ana from Big Bus Tours.

Budapest bigger than you think

Tracey_N, Mar 2026

You do not have to redeem the voucher at a certain place like it said on my voucher, we did it on the bus & we were given our 2 day ticket there & then. We were so pleased we got a 2 day ticket, it was handy to be able to jump off & on when you want to.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Hi Tracey_N. Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to learn that you enjoyed our bus tour. We look forward to seeing you again soon! Best regards, Razvan from Big Bus Tours.