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·9.5 million visitors a year·
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·9.5 million visitors a year
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4.1
based on 4,591 reviews
·9.5 million visitors a year·
TripAdvisorTripAdvisorTravelers' Choice
·9.5 million visitors a year
·
4.1
based on 4,591 reviews
·9.5 million visitors a year·
TripAdvisorTripAdvisorTravelers' Choice
·9.5 million visitors a year
·
4.1
based on 4,591 reviews
·9.5 million visitors a year·
TripAdvisorTripAdvisorTravelers' Choice
·9.5 million visitors a year
·
4.1
based on 4,591 reviews
·9.5 million visitors a year·
TripAdvisorTripAdvisorTravelers' Choice
·9.5 million visitors a year
·
4.1
based on 4,591 reviews
·9.5 million visitors a year·
TripAdvisorTripAdvisorTravelers' Choice
·9.5 million visitors a year
·
4.1
based on 4,591 reviews
·9.5 million visitors a year·
TripAdvisorTripAdvisorTravelers' Choice
·9.5 million visitors a year
·
4.1
based on 4,591 reviews
·9.5 million visitors a year·
TripAdvisorTripAdvisorTravelers' Choice
·9.5 million visitors a year
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Big Bus Budapest Hop-On Hop-Off Tickets

4.1·Activity provider: Big Bus Budapest

Discover Budapest with Big Bus hop-on hop-off tickets. Ride the Red and Green routes, see major landmarks including Chain Bridge, Parliament, Heroes' Square, and Gellert Bath, and enjoy multilingual audio commentary plus a guided walking tour.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Flexible ticket types
Pick the pass that fits your trip: Discover (1 Day), Essential (2 Days), or Explore (3 Days) — subject to schedule and availability.
Duration 1 - 3 days
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Driver
English-speaking driver
Audio guide included
Mandarin, English, Spanish, Korean, Arabic, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
Wheelchair accessible

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Prices shown are the lowest adult fare for each day. Final price depends on selected variant.

  • •See the best of Budapest from the convenience and comfort of an open-top, double-decker bus
  • •Hop on and hop off at designated bus stops to explore major attractions at your own pace
  • •Learn about Budapest's history from a multilingual audio guide
  • •Choose Discover (1 Day), Essential (2 Days), or Explore (3 Days) at checkout

Where to book Big Bus Budapest tickets: secure online booking with instant mobile confirmation.

Big Bus Budapest helps connect sightseeing stops with commentary so you can explore the city at your own pace.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Cindy - Germany

December 23, 2025 - Verified booking

Great way to hit the main sights without walking everywhere. We used a 1-day pass and hopped off around Chain Bridge and Parliament. Commentary was clear and the top deck was perfect for photos.

5
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Stacey - United Kingdom

November 19, 2025 - Verified booking

Easy to find stops using the map in the confirmation email. Even on a grey day the upper deck was fun — good value for a first timer in Budapest.

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Guests from Australia,Brazil,Germany,Spain,France,United Kingdom,Italy,Japan,Netherlands,United States,Australia,Brazil,Germany,Spain,France,United Kingdom,Italy,Japan,Netherlands,United States,Australia, Brazil and over 100+ countries have loved this experience.

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  • Hop-on hop-off bus access for the full validity of your chosen ticket
  • Onboard audio commentary in multiple languages
  • Guided walking tour included on Discover, Essential, and Explore tickets
  • Sightseeing bus tour and audio guide included on all listed ticket variants

Not included

  • Hotel pickup or drop-off
  • Meals and drinks
  • Admission fees to attractions and museum entry tickets
  • Gratuities

Location & Itinerary

Total duration

Varies by route

Frequency

Varies by season

First departure

Opera

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Last departure

Opera

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1. Basilica

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St. Stephen Basilica and central boarding area.

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2. Chain Bridge

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Chain Bridge and Danube riverfront access.

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3. Jozsef Attila Street

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Central boulevard access near river landmarks.

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4. Synagogue

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Great Synagogue area and historic Jewish Quarter.

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5. Bajcsy-Zsilinszky Road

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City-centre access along Bajcsy-Zsilinszky Road.

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6. Andrassy Avenue

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Andrassy Avenue and downtown connections.

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7. Opera

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Hungarian State Opera district.

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8. Octogon / Liszt Ferenc Square

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Octogon and Liszt Ferenc Square area.

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9. Heroes' Square

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Heroes' Square and City Park area.

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10. Puskas Ferenc Stadium

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Puskas Ferenc Stadium district.

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11. Keleti Railway Station

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Keleti Railway Station transfer point.

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12. New York Cafe

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New York Cafe and nearby boulevards.

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13. Vaci Street

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Vaci Street shopping and walking area.

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14. Gellert Bath

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Gellert Bath and riverside crossing.

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15. Castle Garden

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Castle Garden Bazaar area.

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16. Castle / Funicular

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Castle Hill and Funicular access.

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17. Batthyany Square

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Batthyany Square and Danube views.

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18. Margaret Bridge

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Margaret Bridge access point.

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19. Nyugati Railway Station

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Nyugati Railway Station transfer point.

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20. Parliament

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Hungarian Parliament area.

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Big Bus Budapest Tickets – Frequently Asked Questions

Overall rating

4.1/5

4,591 reviewsbased on TripAdvisor

Value for money4.7/5

What people talk about most

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— Teenagers actually looked up from their phones

Yuki M., Japan — August 2025

Explore Ticket — 48hr - Verified booking

“That is my bar for success. They argued over which side of the top deck had the better angle for St. Stephen’s, which beats arguing over Wi-Fi passwords.”

Reviewed by Noah from Guest Experience

12 August 2026

We will take “looked up from phones” as high praise. Thank your teens from us.

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— Price felt honest for what we skipped

Amira K., United Arab Emirates — November 2025

Essential Ticket — 48hr - Verified booking

“We priced taxis between Hofburg, Belvedere, and Prater — this came out cheaper with less “where are we?” energy. Only gripe: I wanted one more day.”

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— Map on the phone + paper ticket = old school charm

Farah Z., South Africa — April 2025

Discover Ticket — 24hr - Verified booking

“QR worked first try. I still liked having something physical to wave at confused relatives in the WhatsApp group chat.”

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— Would have paid more for the same afternoon

Ethan K., New Zealand — October 2025

Discover Ticket — 24hr - Verified booking

“Not saying you should raise prices — just saying we left feeling like we robbed someone. Especially after comparing single museum tickets.”

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— 48 hours is the sweet spot

Hana W., Japan — October 2025

Essential Ticket — 48hr - Verified booking

“24 would have felt like a sprint. 48 let us do museums slowly, nap, then ride again at golden hour like tourists in a perfume ad.”

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— Worth it for the “where are we?” moments

Noah P., Germany — April 2026

Discover Ticket — 24hr - Verified booking

“Budapest street layout is pretty but disorienting. The bus gave us a spine to cling to between wandering side streets aimlessly on purpose.”

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