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Danube River Bus Tours

The Danube River, which traverses eleven nations, is home to gorgeous scenery, magnificent landmarks, and a fascinating cultural past. 

Bus tours along the Danube River are a fascinating opportunity to see one of Europe’s most famous rivers. 

With bus tours of the Danube River, you can see everything while relaxing in a plush coach under the guidance of professional tour guides. 

A Danube River bus tour is the ideal way to enjoy it all, whether you’re interested in discovering storied cities, awe-inspiring natural wonders, or savoring delectable regional food. 

So board the ship and go out on a tour you will remember along the magnificent Danube River.

Explore the history of Hungary while traveling along the Danube Bend with a Hungarian 3-course lunch on this Danube River bus tour.

Floating Bus Tour by Land and Water

View Budapest’s attractions from a comfortable seat on a distinctive carriage that travels through busy streets.

To the astonishment of some of your fellow travelers, it plunges into the Danube River.

There are three starting time slots — 11.30 am, 2 pm, and 4 pm and the tour lasts 55 minutes to 1.5 hours.

Highlights

  • Enjoy the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle viewing Budapest’s top attractions
  • Scream as the coach plunges into the River Danube
  • Bounce along the river as you explore the imperial metropolis.
  • Join a memorable trip that is the first of its type in Europe.

This tour includes

  • Floating bus tour
  • English and German live guide

Tour Price

There are two options under the tickets section.

50-minute tour

The tour goes through —

Visitor TypePrice
Adult ticket (15 years and above)Ft 10,104 (US$ 29)
Youth ticket (6 to 14 years)Ft 8,550 (US$ 24)
Student ticket with ID (15 to 27 years)Ft 8,550 (US$ 24)
Infant ticket (upto 5 years)Ft 1,943 (US$ 6)

90-minute tour

This tour goes through —

Visitor TypePrice
Adult ticket (15 years and above)Ft 14,379 (US$ 41)
Youth ticket (6 to 14 years)Ft 12,436 (US$ 35)
Student ticket with ID (15 to 27 years)Ft 12,436 (US$ 35)
Infant ticket (upto 5 years)Ft 1,943 (US$ 6)

Hop-on Hop-off Bus with cruise walking tour

Explore the attractions of Budapest by taking a sightseeing tour on a hop-on hop-off bus, a boat trip, and a walking excursion. 

Visit landmarks such as the Parliament Building, Buda Castle, Citadel, Jewish Synagogue, and other notable places.

The tour starts at 9 am and lasts till 6 pm. The duration of the tour varies from 1 to 3 days.

The meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Highlights

  • Discover Budapest at your leisure by taking the hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus.
  • Experience a guided walking tour to truly immerse yourself in this majestic city.
  • Admire the Hungarian Parliament Building’s Gothic Revival exterior.
  • Explore the stunning St. Stephen’s Basilica, Jewish Museum, and Synagogue.
  • Take a scenic boat tour to enjoy views of the Chain Bridge, a 19th-century architectural masterpiece.

This tour includes

  • A ticket for the hop-on hop-off bus tour
  • 1-hour boat tour
  • Discount booklet
  • Walking tour
  • Audioguide commentary in multiple languages

Tour Prices

There are three options under the tickets section.

24-hour tour

The meeting point is at Budapest, Szent István tér 1, 1051 Hungary. The tour lasts for 1 day.

Visitor TypePrice
Adult ticket (19 years and above)Ft 13,991 (US$ 40)
Student ticket with ID (upto 99 years)Ft 11,193 (US$ 32)
Child ticket (6 to 18 years)Ft 11,193 (US$ 32)
Infant ticket (upto 5 years)Free Entry

48-hour tour

The meeting point is at Budapest, Szent István tér 16, 1041 Hungary. The tour lasts for 2 days.

Visitor TypePrice
Adult ticket (19 years and above)Ft 15,934 (US$ 45)
Student ticket with ID (upto 99 years)Ft 12,747 (US$ 36)
Child ticket (6 to 18 years)Ft 12,747 (US$ 36)
Infant ticket (upto 5 years)Free Entry

72-hour tour

The meeting point is at Budapest, Szent István tér 1, 1051 Hungary. The tour lasts for 3 days.

Visitor TypePrice
Adult ticket (19 years and above)Ft 17,877 (US$ 51)
Student ticket with ID (upto 99 years)Ft 14,302 (US$ 40)
Child ticket (6 to 18 years)Ft 14,302 (US$ 40)
Infant ticket (upto 5 years)Free Entry

4-hour guided bus tour with river cruise

Experience the top highlights of Budapest with a live guide during a bus tour followed by a 55-minute river cruise you will remember. 

This tour allows you to enjoy the stunning views of Budapest and its impressive landmarks on land and water without the inconvenience of walking through busy crowds.

There are two starting time slots — 10 am and 2.30 pm and the tour lasts 4 hours.

Make sure to arrive at the local partner’s office, which serves as the meeting point, 20 minutes before your scheduled departure time. 

The guided sightseeing tour lasts three hours, after which the bus returns to the original starting point. 

Then, you can walk approximately 500 meters to Mahart Dock 6 terminal in Vigadó Square to begin your Danube riverboat cruise. Get directions.

Highlights

  • Discover the must-see attractions of Budapest, such as the Parliament, Heroes’ Square, St. Stephen’s Basilica, and Gellért Hill. 
  • Enjoy a memorable 55-minute river cruise
  • Appreciate the sights of Budapest from both land and water.

This tour includes

  • A tour guide
  • Transportation by an air-conditioned bus
  • Castle walk
  • 55-minute river cruise

Tour Price

There are two options under the tickets section.

Tour Price

There are two options under the tickets section.

4-hour guided bus tour and river cruise

Explore the highlights of Budapest with a live guide during a bus tour followed by a 55-minute river cruise that you will remember. 

This tour concludes at the local partner’s office, where it began.

Visitor TypePrice
Adult ticket (13 years and above)Ft 15,934 (US$ 45)
Child ticket (upto 12 years)Ft 7,967 (US$ 23)

4-hour guided bus tour and river cruise

Explore the highlights of Budapest with a live guide during a bus tour followed by a 55-minute river cruise that you will remember. 

This tour concludes at the local partner’s office, where it began.

Visitor TypePrice
Adult ticket (13 years and above)Ft 15,934 (US$ 45)
Child ticket (upto 12 years)Ft 7,967 (US$ 23)

4-hour guides bus tour, river cruise and pickup

Experience the top sights of Budapest with a live guide on a bus tour, followed by an unforgettable 55-minute river cruise. 

This tour option includes a convenient pickup service from your accommodation in Budapest to begin the tour.

Visitor TypePrice
Adult ticket (13 years and above)Ft 17,877 (US$ 51)
Child ticket (upto 12 years)Ft 8,939 (US$ 25)

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