
Top Frequently Asked Questions
-
-
Is there a commentary available in my language?
- English
- Hungarian
- German
- French
- Italian
- Russian
- Spanish
- Polish
- Swedish
- Danish
- Mandarin
- Japanese
- Korean
- Greek
- Turkish
- Arabic
- Hebrew
- Portuguese (Brazilian)
- Czech
- Romanian
- Croatian
- Dutch
- Norwegian.
-
What time do tours start and how often do the buses run?
-
Where can I start the tour and how long does the tour take?
Where can I buy a ticket for the tour?
You can purchase tickets either on this website, from the Big Bus Customer Service Centre, at most Budapest hotels or hop-on, hop-off points.
Is there a commentary available in my language?
Our Big Bus Budapest sightseeing tour offers a pre-recorded commentary in your choice of the following languages:
The commentary is broadcast via complimentary earphones that you will receive when you board the bus.
What time do tours start and how often do the buses run?
Bus Tour Times
Red Route:First Bus: 09:00 from Stop #1/#22 (Heroes' Square: Olof Palme stny. 5 Budapest 1146).
Last Full Tour: 17:00 from Stop #1/#22 (Heroes' Square: Olof Palme stny. 5 Budapest 1146).
Last Bus: 18:30 at Stop #1/#19 (Heroes' Square: Olof Palme stny. 5 Budapest 1146).
Full Circuit Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes (approx.)
Bus Frequency: every 15-30 minutes.
Night Tour (Purple Route):
First Bus: 19:00 from Stop #19 (Big Bus Tours Customer Information Centre, 3 Andrassy Avenue).
Last Bus: 19:00 at Stop #19 (Big Bus Tours Customer Information Centre, 3 Andrassy Avenue).
Full Circuit Time: 70 minutes (approx.)
Bus Frequency: There is only one departure per night, at 19:00. Please note that the Night tour is a panoramic tour, not a hop-on, hop-off tour.
Where can I start the tour and how long does the tour take?
You can hop on our Red Route bus tours from any stop. Please click here to find your closest stop. A full circuit of the Red Route tour takes about 1 hour, 30 minutes*.
You can hop on our Night Tour at Stop #19 at 7:00pm. Please refer to our Night Tour page for further information. A full circuit of the Night Tour takes 70 minutes.
*Please allow yourself more time if you plan to hop on and off at any of our stops. Your ticket validity period begins when you redeem your ticket with a Big Bus Tours customer service representative.
More Questions & Answers
Tell me about the Big Bus Tour of Budapest
What can I see and visit?
You can hop on and off as many times as you wish and are of course welcome to stay on board for the entire route. Please see our tours information to discover more.
On which days does the tour operate?
How will I know where to get off?
Do I need to specify a date of travel?
If you purchase a ticket that offers validity for more than 1 day, you must travel on consecutive days.
How do I redeem my ticket?
If you requested to have your tickets sent via SMS, remember that there is no need to print your tickets. Just bring your phone with you with the ticket page open to show it to one of our on street staff who will issue you your ticket.
Is there a discount available for groups?
Is it possible to hire one of the open-top buses for private events?
What time are the first and last buses?
First Bus: 09:00 from Stop #1/#22 (Heroes' Square: Olof Palme stny. 5 Budapest 1146).
Last Full Tour: 17:00 from Stop #1/#22 (Heroes' Square: Olof Palme stny. 5 Budapest 1146).
Last Bus: 18:30 at Stop #1/#19 (Heroes' Square: Olof Palme stny. 5 Budapest 1146).
Full Circuit Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes (approx.)
Bus Frequency: every 15-30 minutes.
Night Tour (Purple Route):
First Bus: 19:00 from Stop #19 (Big Bus Tours Customer Information Centre, 3 Andrassy Avenue).
Last Bus: 19:00 at Stop #19 (Big Bus Tours Customer Information Centre, 3 Andrassy Avenue).
Full Circuit Time: 70 minutes (approx.)
Bus Frequency: There is only one departure per night, at 19:00. Please note that the Night tour is a panoramic tour, not a hop-on, hop-off tour.
Please refer to our route information page for further timetable details.
Does the Big Bus Tour include entrance to any attractions?
What is the child policy?
Where does the river cruise depart from and how long does the trip take?
Where do the walking tours depart from and how long do they take?
Where does the night tour depart from and how long does the trip take?
Please note that the Night Tour operates on a first-come, first-served basis, so please try to arrive in good time to secure your seat.
Are the buses wheelchair accessible?
Can I bring my pet?
Contact us
For general enquiries, please get in touch using our contact form. For more specific answers please select one of the options below.