Here you can find information about city tours with the hop-on/hop-off bus in Budapest. We inform you about providers, stops, timetables and prices.
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City Sightseeing Budapest
City Sightseeing is the world's best-known provider of hop-on hop-off tours. In the Hungarian capital, they operate two routes all year round.
A multilingual audio guide is available on board.
Ticket validity: 24-72 hours
Rating: 3,9 (41 Rezensionen)
Price: from 36,00 EUR
If you buy your ticket online, you will then receive a voucher that you can save on your mobile phone. Show this voucher to the bus staff on your first journey. Your ticket is then valid for 24, 48 or 72 hours.
Big Bus Budapest
The second provider in Budapest is Big Bus. This company also operates worldwide.
Big Bus has audio guides in 16 languages on board.
Ticket validity: 24-72 hours
Rating: 4,3 (85 Rezensionen)
Price: from 32,40 EUR
If you buy your ticket online, you will then receive a voucher that you can save on your mobile phone. Show this voucher to the bus staff on your first journey. Your ticket is then valid for 24, 48 or 72 hours.
Hop-on/Hop-off: Places of interest
The Hungarian city on the Danube is known for its lively cultural scene, its thermal springs and many other sights. You can reach the following sights on a city tour by hop-on hop-off bus:
The routes of both providers are relatively similar and cover a large area, as some of the sights in Budapest are far apart. However, the bus stops are only a few minutes' walk away.
Tip: If you don't want to walk up the path to Budapest Castle, there is also an electric shuttle available for which you can buy a separate ticket.
Combi tickets
With the following combo deals, you can take a city tour on the bus and visit one or more attractions. With many combination tickets you save some money.
Hop-on/Hop-off + Dohány Synagogue
Take a city tour on the hop-on hop-off bus and visit the Dohány Synagogue. You will receive all tickets immediately on your mobile phone.
Is a Budapest city tour worth it?
Budapest has a spacious city centre and numerous sights. Many of them are relatively far from each other. The hop-on hop-off buses cover the most important sights and districts. Their stops have been arranged to be visitor-friendly. From the majestic buildings of the Parliament and the Fisherman's Bastion to the lively markets and thermal baths, the hop-on hop-off buses will take you to the highlights of Budapest without you having to worry about route planning.
Buses are a convenient way to get around without having to deal with the hassles of public transport or expensive taxi rides. They are usually comfortable and air-conditioned or heated.
The biggest advantage of the hop-on/hop-off concept is its flexibility. You decide where you want to spend more time and can thus explore Budapest at your own pace. You can get off at any stop that interests you to sightsee or take photos. This flexibility is especially useful because of the variety of cultural and historical sights in Budapest.
The on-board audio commentaries are not only informative, but also provide an insight into the local culture, history and secrets of the city. For first-time visitors, this is an invaluable opportunity to get to know Budapest from an insider's perspective.
In summary, hop-on hop-off tours are a stress-free way to explore Budapest. You can sit back, relax and enjoy the view as you are taken from place to place without worrying about where to go.
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