About this experience
This hop-on hop-off bus tour around Budapest provides you with a convenient and flexible way to explore its famous landmarks and attractions, including Buda Castle, Jewish Synagogue, and the Hungarian Parliament Building. The tour covers multiple stops, allowing you to explore the capital of Hungary at your own pace. With audio guides available in multiple languages, you can learn about its rich history and culture as you travel.
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Red Route — St. Stephen's Basilica (Stop 1)
The main boarding hub sits beside one of Budapest's most celebrated neo-classical landmarks; the walking tour also departs from here daily at 11:00 AM.
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Red Route — Chain Bridge & Pest Riverfront (Stops 2–3)
Cross the iconic Chain Bridge for sweeping views of the Danube and the Buda hills before looping through central Pest.
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Red Route — Dohány Street Synagogue & Andrássy Avenue (Stops 4–8)
Pass Europe's largest synagogue, then travel up the grand UNESCO-listed boulevard past the Hungarian State Opera House and Liszt Ferenc Square.
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Red Route — Heroes' Square & City Park (Stop 9)
Alight at Budapest's most monumental public space, flanked by the Museum of Fine Arts and Vajdahunyad Castle.
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Red Route — Buda Side: Gellért, Castle & Parliament (Stops 14–20)
Cross to Buda for the Gellért Baths, the Castle Garden Funicular and Batthyány Square, before finishing the loop at the Hungarian Parliament.
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Green Route — Great Market Hall & National Museum (Stops 3–4)
A shorter route ideal for the southern Pest quarter, taking in the ornate Great Market Hall and the National Museum.
Hop on and off at any stop along the route.
Meeting point
St. Stephen's Basilica, Szent István tér, Budapest, Hungary
The main boarding point is outside St. Stephen's Basilica. You can also board at any other designated stop on the Red or Green routes — simply show your ticket to the driver. The daily walking tour departs from the same square at 11:00 AM.
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- Your mobile or printed ticket
- A valid ID if requested
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Frequently asked questions
Can I board at a stop other than St. Stephen's Basilica?
Yes. Your ticket is valid at any designated stop on both routes, so you can join wherever is most convenient and hop on and off as many times as you like throughout your chosen period.
How long is the ticket valid from the moment I board?
Your 24-, 48- or 72-hour window begins when you first board the bus, not from midnight or from the time of purchase.
Do I need to print my ticket, or is a mobile ticket accepted?
A mobile ticket displayed on your phone is accepted; there is no need to print anything.
Is the walking tour included in all ticket types?
Yes. The daily guided walking tour (departing 11:00 AM from St. Stephen's Basilica) is included with every ticket option — 24, 48 and 72 hours.
Are children charged for a ticket?
Children under 6 travel free of charge, though they are not entitled to a guaranteed seat. Check the ticket options for any applicable child fares for older children.
How often do the buses run, and what are the operating hours?
Departure times and frequency can vary by season. Check the City Sightseeing Budapest official website for the current timetable and daily operating hours before you travel.
City Sightseeing Budapest
Part of the global City Sightseeing network, the Budapest operation runs the city's most established hop-on hop-off bus service, covering both banks of the Danube with open-top double-decker buses.