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Here's to the best of both worlds! Hit 18 Budapest sights on a bus & tune in to multilingual audio guides.

• Traveling to Budapest? Grab this 1, 2, or 3-day hop-on hop-off bus pass with flexibility to get on and off unlimited times.
• Think flexibility and the Red Route will take you across 18 stops located near famous spots and the buses are scheduled every 10-20 mins.
• Show your Big Bus ticket and avail 30% off on an onsite purchase of a Danube River cruise ticket. Unlock Budapest from a whole new angle!
• Stay connected with free Wi-Fi and soak up the sights on the open-top deck. Also, dive deeper into the city's story with an audio guide in 16 languages.
• Spot iconic landmarks including the Eternal Flame, National Museum, Great Market Hall, and more along your route.

Inclusions #

• 1/2/3-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour

• Access to Red Route

• 1-hour English-guided walking tour of Budapest

• Audio guide in English, German, Hungarian, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Polish, Swedish, Korean, Greek, Turkish, Arabic, Hebrew, Dutch & Portuguese (on the bus)

• Complimentary headphones & Wi-Fi (on the bus)

• 30% off on onsite purchase of a Danube River Cruise ticket

Exclusions #

• Entry into attractions

Accessibility

• The buses are wheelchair accessible.
• Require special accommodations for your disability? Rest assured as you can contact the service provider and they'll try to assist you.

Additional information

• Your 30% discount on the Danube River Cruise can be availed by purchasing a ticket from Dock 6, Vigado 6-os dokk, Jane Haining rkp. 1052 Budapest. The original ticket price is €13 per person, while children under 6 years of age can travel for free.
• Your pets are welcome on the buses only in closed baskets, cages or pet carriers.

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Hungarian Parliament Audio Tour

• Entry to the Hungarian Parliament building

• Access to the Main Staircase, the Dome Hall, the Chamber of Peers & the Grand Stairway

• 45-minute audio guided tour

• Audio guide available in 23 languages

• Headphones

River Danube Sightseeing Cruise

• 60 to 70-min Budapest cruise

Hungarian Parliament Audio Tour

• The audio guide is available in 23 languages, including English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Polish, Slovak, Croatian, Hebrew, Romanian, Serbian, Ukrainian, Korean, Portuguese, Arabic, Slovenian, Czech, Chinese, Japanese, Bulgarian, Turkish, and Hungarian.
• It is recommended to be appropriately dressed during this tour.
• The guided route is subject to change based on the Hungarian National Assembly schedule or other state events.
• Large bags, packages, or objects capable of causing personal injury, such as pocket knives, knives, gas spray, etc. are not permitted inside.
• Photography is allowed during the tour except in the Dome Hall.
• This tour is wheelchair accessible.

River Danube Sightseeing Cruise

• The boats have panoramic windows and open-air decks for unaltered views.
• Pets are not allowed on this cruise.

Explore the grandeur of Hungary’s Parliament and unwind at Europe’s largest thermal bath, all with one convenient ticket.

• Everything you get at the Parliament: Skip-the-line entry to the Hungarian Parliament, guided tour, access to the Dome Hall, Crown Jewels, and Old Upper House Hall.
• Everything you get at the Spa: Tickets to Széchenyi Spa, access to 15 indoor and 3 outdoor pools, and full-day use of thermal and wellness facilities.
• Why choose this: This combo is perfect for those who want to balance sightseeing with relaxation. Save time with priority access at both attractions, gain fascinating insights into Hungary’s political and cultural history, then spend the rest of your day soaking in naturally heated pools at Széchenyi Spa.
• Upgrades: Get the option of a private cabin or locker to make your experience even more seamless and comfortable.

Inclusions #

• Skip-the-line entry to the Hungarian Parliament building

• Access to the Main Staircase, the Dome Hall, the Chamber of Peers, and the Grand Stairway

• Multilingual audio guide (available in 23 languages)

• Full-day access to Széchenyi Spa

• Lockers (based on option selected)

• Private cabin (based on option selected)

Exclusions #

• Swimming cap at Széchenyi Spa

• Swimsuit (Available for rent or purchase)

• Towels (Available for rent or purchase)

Hungary parliament

• The audio guide is available in 23 languages, including English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Polish, Slovak, Croatian, Hebrew, Romanian, Serbian, Ukrainian, Korean, Portuguese, Arabic, Slovenian, Czech, Chinese, Japanese, Bulgarian, Turkish, and Hungarian.
• The guided route is subject to change based on the Hungarian National Assembly schedule or other state events.
• The duration of the guided tour includes the security check.
• For security reasons, you will not be allowed to stay in the Parliament after the tour.
• The entrance for Parliament visitors is at Gate XII (not at Gate X).

Széchenyi Spa

• Due to autumn maintenance, the outdoor thermal pool will be closed from September 22 to 28, 2025, and the outdoor adventure pool will be unavailable from September 29 to October 5, 2025.
• Starting August 1, 2025, entry to the bath will no longer be permitted for anyone under the age of 14.
• It is mandatory to wear slippers in the spa area.
• Note that the pools and pool areas must be left 20 minutes before closing time.
• Note that the last entry is 1 hour before closing time.
• Children under 14 years old can only use the outdoor pool, not the indoor pools, as they are thermal pools.

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. Hop-on Hop-off Tour - Red Route Discover Budapest's top landmarks, popular haunts, and underrated gems by riding down the red route of the hop-on hop-off tour.

• First Bus: 9am from Stop 1 (Basilica)
• Last Bus: 5pm from Stop 1 (Basilica)
• Frequency: Every 10-30 minutes
• Popular stops: Chain Bridge, Heroes’ Square, Matthias Church, Parliament

Danube River cruise

• 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

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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

Budapest HOHO

• The buses are wheelchair accessible.
• Your pets are welcome on the buses only in closed baskets, cages or pet carriers.

Danube River cruise

• Due to cruise restrictions, pets cannot tag along for 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.

You can join a tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket. Hop-on hop-off Tour - Red route The Red Route winds through Budapest’s grand avenues and riverbanks, linking St. Stephen’s Basilica, Parliament, Chain Bridge, Castle Garden and Heroes’ Square, while revealing thermal baths, elegant cafés, sweeping Danube views, and layers of imperial history along the way leisurely. Popular stops: Hungarian State Opera House, Heroes' Square, New York Palace

Danube River boat cruise (Not included in the ticket)

• First cruise: 11am from Dock no. 6, Duna Korzó, in front of the Marriott Hotel
• Last cruise: 4pm from Dock no. 6, Duna Korzó, in front of the Marriott Hotel
• Frequency: every hour
• Duration: 1 hour

Note: The cruise is not included in the ticket. However, you can get a 30% off on the cruise upon presenting the bus ticket.

Inclusions #

• 24/48/72-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour

• Access to Red route

• Guided walking tour of Budapest

• 30% off on Danube River boat cruise (upon presenting bus ticket only)

• Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Hebrew, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Finnish, Arabic, Greek, Turkish, Hungarian

Exclusions #

• Entry into attractions

Accessibility

• The buses are wheelchair accessible.
• Wheelchairs must be no larger than 70cm wide, 120cm long, and 135cm high to board the bus. If unsure, contact the service provider.
• Just a heads up, each bus can only accommodate 1 wheelchair at a time. If there is already a passenger in a wheelchair, please wait for the next one.

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Additional information

• The cruise is not included in the ticket. However, you can get a 30% off on the cruise upon presenting the bus ticket.
• The walking tour takes you through St. Stephen's Basilica, Parliament, Shoes on the Danube Bank, Váci Fashion Street, and Danube Promenade.

Explore the Basilica, treasury, and dome with a guide and skip-the-line access to avoid long queues.

• Everything you get: Skip the line into St. Stephen’s Basilica and explore its neoclassical interiors with a local guide. Enjoy access to the treasury’s collection of sacred relics, artifacts, and royal treasures, and take in panoramic views of Budapest's skyline from the dome terrace.
• Why choose this: You’ll see the treasury’s sacred relics and artifacts, then ascend the dome for panoramic city views.
• Upgrades: Upgrade to an extended or private guided tour (in English or Italian) for a deeper dive into the treasury, dome, and hidden gems of St. Stephen’s Basilica.

Inclusions #

• Skip-the-line entry to the Basilica

• Guided tour of the church (based on the option selected)

• Guided tour of the church, terrace, and treasury (based on the option selected)

• Private guided tour of the church, terrace, and treasury (based on the option selected)

• English or Italian-speaking tour guide (based on the option selected)

• Access to the panoramic terrace via elevator

• Access to the treasury and historical exhibition

What's not allowed

• Eating, drinking, and smoking are strictly prohibited inside the church.
• Wear appropriate attire for a church—no sleeveless tops, short skirts, or shorts; men must uncover their heads.

Accessibility

• This experience is not suitable for wheelchair users due to accessibility limitations.

Additional information

• On Saturdays, the church may close temporarily for 30 to 60 minutes due to wedding ceremonies.
• If the church area is closed for a special ceremony, you can start your visit with the terrace and treasury, then return to the church once it reopens.
• You can take one of the two elevators to reach the terrace or climb 160 steps if the elevator has long queues.

What to bring

• Wear sturdy, comfortable shoes, you’ll be walking on cobblestones and uneven paths.
• Dress for the weather; pack a light rain jacket or umbrella just in case.
• Carry a valid photo ID that matches your booking name, if asked at check-in.
• Bring snacks and a bottle of water, lunch isn’t included on this tour.
• Have Hungarian forints or a credit/debit card for personal purchases and any optional entry fees.

What’s not allowed

• Large luggage or bulky bags can’t be taken on the bus due to limited space.
• Pets are not permitted, unless they are certified service animals.
• Alcohol, drugs, and traveling under the influence are strictly forbidden.

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Accessibility

• Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• It involves steps, cobblestones, and uneven terrain, which may be challenging for guests with mobility constraints.

Additional information

• Boat return tickets are included only on Saturdays and Sundays from May to September 17, all other days return is by bus.
• Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to ensure a smooth departure.
• Itinerary and timing may vary depending on weather, traffic, or operational conditions.
• Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult throughout the tour.

Inclusions #

• Danube Bend day trip from Budapest

• English & Spanish-speaking guide

• Transfers in an AC vehicle

• 3-course Hungarian lunch (as per option selected)

• Budapest return boat ticket (May–Sep weekends only)

Exclusions #

• Entry fee to the attractions

• Hotel pick-up & drop-off

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• 2-hour walking tour of Buda Castle and Buda's Castle district

• English or Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected)

Exclusions #

• Access to the interiors of sites

• Jump scares

Explore Budapest’s most atmospheric district with a local guide who brings royal history, myths, and hidden details into focus.

• Everything you get: 2-hour guided walking tour through the heart of the Castle District with an expert English-speaking guide.
• Why choose this: Wander the cobblestone streets of Budapest’s Castle District as a knowledgeable local guide shares captivating stories of Hungarian kings and legends, uncovering iconic landmarks, hidden corners, and insights perfect for history lovers, photographers, and first-time visitors.

Inclusions #

• 2-hour guided walking tour of the Castle District

• English-speaking guide

Exclusions #

• Hotel pick up & drop off

• Entrance fees

What to bring

• Wear comfortable walking shoes, as the tour involves walking on cobblestone streets and uneven surfaces.
• Bring a valid photo ID if requested at the meeting point.
• Bring weather-appropriate clothing, as the tour takes place rain or shine.
• Carry a bottle of water, especially during the warmer months, between June and August.

What’s not allowed

• Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed during the tour.
• Pets are not permitted, except for registered service animals.
• Alcohol, drugs, and any form of intoxication are strictly prohibited on the tour.

Accessibility

• This experience is not fully wheelchair accessible due to uneven surfaces, cobblestone streets, inclines in the Buda Castle District, and elevators that may occasionally be out of service.

Additional information

• Please meet your guide in front of Matthias Church by the Holy Trinity Column (1014 Budapest, Szentháromság tér 2), and be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.
• The tour runs daily at 2pm, except on Mondays and Wednesdays.
• The tour does not include inside visits to the church or royal palace museums; your guide will provide information on how to purchase entry tickets if you wish.

Inclusions #

• Live guided bus tour

• Air-conditioned bus

• Castle Hill walk

• 1-hour river cruise

Exclusions #

• Hotel transfers

• Food and drinks