
City Sightseeing Budapest Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Walking Tour
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2.5/5
Based on 53 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is City Sightseeing Budapest Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Walking Tour worth booking?
City Sightseeing Budapest Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Walking Tour is a 1.8-hour experience in Budapest, Hungary, from $28 per person. It scores 44 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 2.5/5 rating across 53 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 44 / 100
- Rating
- 2.5/5 (53)
- Duration
- 1.8 hours
- From
- $28 per person
Explore Budapest on an unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour for either 24, 48 or 72 hours. See all of the key landmarks, including the Parliament Building, Chain Bridge, St Stephen's Basilica, Heroes Square, Buda Castle, th
What you get
About this experience
Explore Budapest on an unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour for either 24, 48 or 72 hours. See all of the key landmarks, including the Parliament Building, Chain Bridge, St Stephen's Basilica, Heroes Square, Buda Castle, the Citadel and much more! From the open-top deck you'll have panoramic views of all these fabulous sights, and with an on-board audio tour commentary provided in 14 languages, you'll be sure to learn something too. All tickets also include a free walking tour!
What's included
Included
- Stops near all the major sights
- Guided Walking Tour
- 24, 48 or 72-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
Not included
- Food and drink
- Tips
- Entry to attractions
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Options you can book
72-Hour Ticket
48-Hour Ticket
24-Hour Ticket
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, fi, ru, pt, el, en, it, fr, hu, es, ar, pl, he, tr
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- City Sightseeing Ltd - Europe
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Red Line: First departure from Stop 1 at 10am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 5pm. Tour duration: 110 minutes. Frequency: every 30 minutes
- Mobile and printed paper vouchers are both accepted on this tour and can be redeemed at any of the stops along the route
- Vouchers can be used any day within 12 months of travel date selected at check-out
- Our buses are wheelchair accessible
- Service dogs only are permitted on the bus
- Walking Tour: Starts daily at 11am from Szent Istvan ter 1, 1051 Hungary. Duration: 1 hour, walking through areas the buses cannot cover - St. Stephen's Basilica, Parliament, Shoes on the Danube Bank, Vaci Fashion Street, Danube Promenade
- Wednesday 19th - Sunday 23rd August: Stop 16 will be out of service
- Thursday 20th August: From 2pm, Stops 1, 2 and 3 will be out of service. From 5pm, Stops 18 and 19 will be out of service
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 52 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
52 verified traveler reviews for City Sightseeing Budapest Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Walking Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
No better value for the money
You really can’t get much better value for money than this. The route takes in all the major locations worth seeing. Drivers are excellent.
via Tripadvisor
Lovely time
Lovely experience on the buses with a great value for money and great prices. Staff very welcoming and energetic, would definitely recommend for first-time visitors!
via Tripadvisor
Sightseeing Budapest
This is very nice tour. Thank you Mr. Khlif. Very helpful information about the city.
via Tripadvisor
COMPLETE WASTE OF MONEY
Complete waste of £142 for 4 adults. Told at time of booking buses ran every 10/15mins. Could not get on any of the buses at pick up point, as they where full and driver would not open the doors to allow us on. Then, ticket seller said we should walk to an earlier stop to get on, which we did. Waited over 25mins, eventually squeezed onto a full bus, had to stand, no seats available except 2 at the front with drivers bag on it and a box of headphones. We moved them onto one seat, so my wife could sit down. Driver said we couldn't do that and told my wife to move! The bus was full. Driver stopped after only 4 stops to take a 15min break, leaving us on on the bus with no AC. I will be claiming my payment back from my credit card. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!
via Tripadvisor
Waste of money
Overcrowded. Had to stand for over an hour. Earphones only work if seated, to guide the tour. No aircon. Awful. Waste of money
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 1.8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $28 to $44
- Booked in 30 days
- 19
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 44
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
City Sightseeing Budapest Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Walking Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Budapest.
How much does City Sightseeing Budapest Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Walking Tour cost?
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Prices start at $28 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Budapest usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does City Sightseeing Budapest Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Walking Tour take?
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Plan for about 1.8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Budapest is not rushed.
Is City Sightseeing Budapest Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Walking Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 44 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (2.5/5 across 53 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Budapest, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule City Sightseeing Budapest Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Walking Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is City Sightseeing Budapest Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Walking Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book City Sightseeing Budapest Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Walking Tour?
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Around 19 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Budapest can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Budapest and add a light layer if any part of the 1.8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does City Sightseeing Budapest Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Walking Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Budapest within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Budapest?
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On Outty we rank every Budapest experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Budapest City Landmarks Walking Tour in 2 Hours, Countryside Half-day Gastro-Wine Tour from Budapest Meal & pickup, Budapest free walking tour: Parliament and Shoes Memorial. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Budapest?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Budapest?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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