Hop On Hop Off Bus Budapest
Hop On Hop Off Bus Budapest
The Hop On Hop Off Bus in Budapest is one of the best combinations of sightseeing and public transport. After buying the 24 or 48 hours ticket you are obliged to take any of the 3 lines (one of them is a boat) on their route at any time, wherever you are. That means you can take it to get from one place to the other or just sit inside and get your sightseeing Tour by Bus. Best however is the combination of both. You can get on the bus to start your city tour and if there is a sights that you consider to be interesting you hop off and visit the sight. After you had a look or guided tour e.g. in the Budapest Parliament you go back to the bus stop and carry on with your tour.
In this way you can easily spend the entire day seeing all the poplar and important places in Budapest while hving a comfortable ride in between with audio guide along. These hop on hop off bus tours are popular all over Europe, often you can find several offers in the same city. In Budapest you buy 1 ticket valid for 48 hours for 23 Euro per person and can take any of the 3 different lines.
Half Day Budapest Sightseeing Tour
The half day Budapest sightseeing tour gives you the perfect possibility to see the major sights of Budapest in a comfortable way within 3 hours. This tour is perfect for all first time visitors to get an overview of the city and its most famous sights. You have the chance to choose between 3 departure times in summer 10.00 a.m., 11.00 a.m., 2.30 p.m. and 2 departure times in winter 10.00 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. so you can book whenever you feel like having a half day sightseeing trip. Included in this tour is also a hotel pickup, the return is at Hotel Inter-Continental in the city center of Budapest. This tour is available in English as well as other languages. This trip gives you a good opportunity to get a great overview over the city.
Budapest City Walking Tour
If you are planning to visit Budapest for the first time, attending this tour is a perfect choice. The tour includes a 3.5 hours long walking tour leaded by a professional, English-speaking guide, and the tickets for public transport. The price is available from 8,50 euros and the departure is at 10:30 am. The tour begins with a walk around Heroes Square, then the group will go in the City Park, which is nearby the square. In this park you’ll see the Vajdahunyad Castle, a nice monument, built for the World Expo in 1896. After you’ll have a look at Széchenyi bath, which is the first spa of the city. Then your way goes back to the citycenter, by metro, where you are going to visit St. Stephen’s Basilica. The next stop of the tour is Ferenciek square, where you’ll get on foot. Then walk along the Váci promenade, which is an
elegant mall, and starts just from the square. Walking on the bank of the Danube, you have a gorgeous view of the Buda Hills, the Castle District, and the Gellért Hill. Your tour will end in the Castle District, in front of the Matthias Church, which is one of the most beautiful buildings of Budapest.
Included in this tour:
- Walking tour
- Professional guide
- Tickets on public transport during tour
Excluded:
- Entrance fees
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop off
Additional Information:
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
Budapest Parliament Tour
The Budapest Parliament stands by the Danube, on the Pest side, on the Kossuth square. In Hungarian, the monument is also called Országház (the house of the country). It’s a beautiful white building, covered with limestone.
In 1882 they announced a competition for plans about the Parliament building, it was Imre Steindl, teacher of the University of Architecture who won the competition, so the edifice was built according to his plans. The building is of an eclectic style but the neo-Gothic style is predominant. In 1902, when they finished the works, the Hungarian Parliament was the biggest parliamentary building in Europe, nowadays it’s still the biggest building of Hungary. The crowning treasure is placed in the Parliament: except the crowning mantle, all the objects that were used at the crowning ceremony are exhibited here. The most famous of them is probably the Saint Crown.
If you participate in the tour to visit the Parliament, you will be escorted by a guide. There is a tour from 9:30 am during the whole year. However in the period of April-October there is another tour as well, from 13:15 pm. The price of the tour is availeble from 18.75 euros, it includes the entrance fee, the guide, and pickup at your citycenter hotel.
Included in this tour:
- Hotel pickup
- Entrance fees
- House of Parliament Tour
- Local guide
Excluded:
- Hotel drop off
- Optional gratuities
- Food and drink, unless specified
Additional Information about the Budapest Parliament Tour:
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat
Jewish Budapest Sightseeing Tour
This 3 hour long tour aims to present the traces of Jewish culture in Budapest. The departure time is10:00 am, but you should be ready at 9:30 am, because the hotel pickups start prior to the beginning of the trip. The tour starts with a drive along the Danube river. You’ll stop at St. Stephen’s park, to visit the World War II. Victims’ memorial. Then you’ll visit the Dohány Street Synagogue, which is the second biggest synagogue in the World. This building takes place in New Leopold town (a district of Budapest), which is the former middle class jewish district of Budapest. Your tour includes going to the Jewish garden, visiting the Jewish Museum, the Tree of Life, and the Temple of the Heroes as well. In the end of the tour there is a possibility to eat in a Kosher restaurant, trying traditional Jewish food, but this is optional, it’s not included in the price. The tour concludes at 1:00 pm, at the restaurant. This tour is available from 22.50 euros, the price includes the guide, the hotel pickup (from centrally located hotels), and the entrance fees.
Inclusions:
- Hotel pickup
- Entrance fees
- Local guide
Exclusions:
- Hotel drop off
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drink, unless specified
Additional Information:
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat
Historical Revolution Walking Tour
This tour of 3 hours starts from Deak square, where you’ll meet your group, and your professional guide. The programme starts with a short overview of the revolutions in the hungarian history, in the last 200 years. The most important events were, the war of independence in 1848, where hungarians fought against Habsburgs, the revolution of 1956, and the fall of the Iron Curtain in 1989. First you will go to Szabadság square, to visit the Soviet Memorial. After, you will see the Parliament area, which was an important place in the story of the revolution of 1956, and also visit the Memorial of Imre Nagy, who was the prime minister of Hungary during this period. You will walk through the area, which used to be the Ghetto, during the nazi occupation in the World War II. Visiting a fully furnished flat, showing how people used to live in the period of communism also makes part of the programme. The departure time is 3:00 pm, and the tour takes about 3 hours. This programme is available from 8.50 euros and the price includes the tickets for the means of public transport during the trip.
Included in this tour:
- Guided walk tour of Budapest (3 hours)
- Local guide
- Tickets on public transport during tour
Excluded:
- Entrance fees
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop off
Additional Information about the Historical Walking Tour in Budapest:
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Budapest Photography Walking Tour
If you are fascinated about learning how to get the most out of a scene, this tour is for you. You will be escorted by a guide, who is a photographer too, and they will help you with taking pictures. The most important techniques to learn are: the rules of composition, lighting and exposure, how to provide everyday scenes with artistic values. You will also learn how to use the functions of your camera, so as to avoid the constant use of „auto mode”. The meeting point is on Batthyanyi square, in front of the church. The departure time is 9:30 am. Your way will lead along the bank of the Danube, where you will get a marvelous view of the Parliament. Next you’ll go to the Castle district, there are many protected monuments around. You’ll also see the residence of the Hungarian president, called Sándor Palace, and the
National Gallery. Then you’ll descend from the hill, to go to the Taban district. The next stop is Gellért hill, where you’ll visit the Citadel and the Statue of Liberty, which is a nice topic for a photo. From this hill you’ll get a great view of the bridges crossing the Danube. Your tour concludes at Gellért hill, at about 13:00 pm. The price is available from 125 euros. The participation of children aged under 12 years, is not recommended.
Included in this Tour:
- Walking tour
- Professional photographer guide
Excluded:
- Camera and film
- Entrance fees
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop off
Additional Information about the Budapest Photography Walking Tour:
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for child aged 12 and under
- Participants must have a basic knowledge of their camera
- Tours operate in a weather conditions and the route may be changed based on local conditions
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers
Budapest Night Walking Tour and River Cruise
Budapest shows a beautiful face at night. The important buildings are illuminated in a nice way, so a walk in the late hours is totally enjoyable. What’s more you’ll have the possibility to take wonderful pictures along the way. This programme has two parts. The first is a two hour long walk, escorted by a professional, English-speaking guide, who will talk about Hungarian history, and tell interesting stories about the sights you’ll pass by. The second part of the tour is a one-hour river cruise along the Danube. On the boat you’ll recieve a wellcome drink and one more drink of choice. From the boat you will see both the Danube Promenade,
on the Pest side, and the Castle District on the Buda side. The tour starts at 8:00 pm, but you should be at the meeting point at 7:45 pm. The meeting point is on Deák square, in front of the church. The tour will conclude at Astoria, where there is a metro station as well.
The price of the tour is available from 23.40 euros. For children under 7 years the participation is free. If you wish to participate, you should make a reservation at least 48 hours before the trip.
Included in this Tour:
- One hour boat cruise on the Danube
- Escorted by an English speaking guide
- Guided night walking tour of Budapest (2 hours)
- Stops along the way for fantastic photo opportunities
- Welcome drink and an additional drink of choice
- Extensive commentary offered on all the Budapest insider tips!
Excluded:
- Entrance fees
- Public transport tickets
- Hotel pickup or drop off
- Food and beverages unless otherwise stated
Additional Information about the Budapest Night Walking Tour and River Cruise:
- This product must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation for this product will be received at the time of booking
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated
- Tour is operated in all weather conditions
- Infants aged 7 years and under are free of charge
- Child prices are applicable for children aged 8 to 15 years
Folklore Show with Dinner in Budapest
This evening programme takes place in one of the traditional restaurants in the Buda Hills. Before the meal you’ll recieve an aperitif. The dinner consists of three courses, and it is accompanied by wine, as Hungary is famous for its wines. After the dinner you’ll see a folkloric show of typical Hungarian music and dances. On your way back to the city, you will see the beautiful view of the illuminated city from the Castle Hill. This view of Budapest by night, with all the lights, is a really nice experience.
At the end of the programme you can choose either to go back to your hotel, or to go in the Casino, where you’ll be provided with a voucher for free admission. The price of the evening is available from 56,88 euros. It includes pickup and drop off at your downtown hotel as well (after a previous accordation). The beginning of the dinner is at 7 pm, so the bus will pick you up before this time, and the end of the programme is at about 11 pm.
Inclusions:
- Pre-dinner drink
- Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only)
- Live entertainment
- 3-course dinner with wine
- Free admission voucher to the Casino
Exclusions:
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Budapest Wine Tasting including lunch
This wine tasting tour in Budapest is perfect for all wine lovers and such with an interested in Hungarian wine and food culture. This is not a simple wine tasting in Budapest but you will also be offered a lunch. Hungarian wines (at least most of them) are really of good quality but fairly expensive. That is the result of small wineyards who don’t export wines and just offer it on the local market. To keep the quality up and the name good they ask for sometimes redicolous prices for a bottle of wine. If you take a normal bottle of medium quality red wine you will pay approximately 3 times as much as a same quality wine from France or Italy.
Anyways this tour will give you a very good inside into Hungarian wine making culture and also the Hungarian traditional food. Next to the wines you will get offered a 3 course meal including the traditional Hungarian Goulash Soup. You will see how the food is made and what ingrediants you need to prepare it at home. The soup is followed by another traditional meal which is not fixed and some dessert typically eaten in Hungary. During that time you have the chence to tast a lot of wines from different regions in Hungary such as the famous Villany or Tokaj wines. You will also visit a market to see the local food variety.
Danube Bend Day Trip
The Danube Bend Day Trip, starting and ending in Budapest, is a perfect way to see Budapest, Visegrad, Esztergom and Szentendre from the Danube and enjoy the beauty of the Hungarian nature in a relaxing way. On this 10 hour tour you will visit the above mentioned cities and see the historical sights in each city and discover Hungary apart from just Budapest. During the way by boat you will get served a 3 course meal on the boat. Furthermore you will be picked up from your hotel and you don’t even have to pay entrance fees for sights in the city you visit.
In Visegrad you will see the medieval citadel and romantic ruins of the former royal residence. In Esztergom the historical cathedral is waiting for you. After the lunch you will visit the artist city of Szentendre and its Baroque city center with a guided tour. Your tour will end on the Danube Bend in Budapest.
Budapest Bike Tour
Event though I consider riding the bike in Budapest is quite dangerous I think that a bike tour is the best way to see the city. A Budapest Bike Tour is the fastest way to see many sights plus you are on the fresh air and you even have some movement. So forget about your workout and book a Budapest Bike Tour instead of the traditional bus tours. By bus or car you are much slower than with a bike and if you stay on the bike lanes in the city (your guide will do so) there is no danger in riding the bike in Budapest. This tour includes a tour guide, the bikes as well as a helmet, a bag and a basket if you want. So when you book this tour you will be fully equipped and ready to go.
Budapest Segway Tour
A Budapest Segway Tour is a good and exciting way to discover Budapest. For all of you who don’t know what a Segway is these are the fancy two wheel vehicles which you control with your body movement. In some cities you can see them used as a daily transport method and in some, such as Budapest, as a new way of sightseeing. Next to having the chance to see the city you will also have fun riding your Segway through Budapest City and for sure catching a lot of attention. This tour starts with a 30 minute training on how to use a Segway and how to handle it in the city. Don’t worry, you won’t go on the street but on the pedestrian walk. Now that you are ready to go and know how to use a Segway in Budapest the tour can start.
Budapest Tours
Budapest Tour
A Budapest tour is a must since Budapest has so many sights to offer that you hardly can see them all if you stay for a weekend. Even in a week you will only be able to see the major sights and visit some of them to get a better view on the sights. Therefore a Budapest tour is the perfect choice because you get guided through the city, see all sights and all that most of the times from a comfortable seat in a bus.
But there are many ways to explore Budapest and its sights other than the typical bus sightseeing tour. For example you could go on a Segway Tour through Budapest which is a lot of fun but you will not see all sights. Another possibility is the tour by boat which is a very often booked way of discovering Budapest especially in the night to see the lights and buildings of the city in a rather romantic way. So whatever you are up to, an exciting tour or a relaxed and guided tour here you will find whatever you need and whatever you can get.
Statue Park Budapest
The Statue Park is a collection of old socialistic statues far outside of Buda side. The statues got collected from all over the city and brought to the Statue Park where they are shown like a museum to interested people. For easy traveling there is a bus going from Déak tér several times a day. For further information please check the website.
