What are the operating days and hours?
Tours operate daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Red Route buses run every 20 minutes; Green Route every 60 minutes. Reduced service on March 15, August 20, and October 23.
Where can I redeem my ticket?
Show your confirmation to Big Bus staff at the Visitor Centre: Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út 17, 1065 Budapest. They will issue your valid receipt.
What is the child policy?
Children aged 6–18 require a child ticket. Children aged 5 or under ride free. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
What languages is the commentary available in?
On the bus, audio commentary is available in 16 languages: English, German, Hungarian, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Polish, Swedish, Korean, Greek, Turkish, Arabic, Hebrew, Dutch, and Portuguese.
On the river cruise, audio commentary is available in 8 languages.
What should I know about the walking tour?
The walking tour runs daily at 11:00 AM and lasts 1 hour. It starts at Stop #1 (St. Stephen’s Basilica) and ends at Stop #2 (Chain Bridge), led in English by a local guide. Key highlights include the Parliament, Shoes on the Danube Bank, and Váci Street.
Are buses wheelchair accessible?
Most buses are. For specific assistance, please contact Big Bus ahead of your visit.
What are the details of the Danube river cruise?
The 60-minute cruise departs hourly from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Dock 6 (Pesti alsó rakpart 8). It features audio commentary in 8 languages and offers fantastic views of landmarks like the Parliament, Chain Bridge, and Royal Palace.
What is a Family Ticket?
A family ticket for Big Bus tour consists of 2 Adults (Age 19 +) and 2 Children (Age 6 – 18).
Refunds
To request a refund, if booked directly with Big Bus Tours visit the Big Bus Tours App or by using the enquiry form available on the website bigbustours.com/contactBUD. If you booked via a 3rd partner, please go back to the original booker agent for your refund request.