Budapest: 3-Hour Live-guided Bus Tour and 1-hour River Cruise
Overview
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4 hours
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See the best of the Hungarian capital on a bus tour with a live guide and an unforgettable 1-hour river cruise.
Get to see beautiful Budapest and its magnificent sights from land and water, without the hassle of walking through the crowds.
Your tour begins with a 3-hour Grand City Tour of Budapest. You will pass by the iconic Parliament building before crossing the Danube River by the Margaret Bridge. The bus will take you to the Castle area on the Buda side. Here you will enjoy a short walk to the Fisherman’s Bastion and the exterior of Matthias Church, the Presidental Palace and the Castle courts.
Next, the bus will take you across the Elizabeth Bridge to Heroes’ Square. Pass by the Opera and St. Stephen’s Basilica on the way back to the EUrama office where the bus tour ends in order to start the Danube cruise experience.The Boat tour starts downtown at the Vigadó Square-MAHART dock 6 terminal and takes 1 hour, guests may choose from several departure times.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Heroes' Square
The central feature of Heroes' Square, as well as a landmark of Budapest, is the Millennium Memorial.Hungary, noted for its iconic statue complex featuring the Seven chieftains of the Magyars and other important Hungarian national leaders, as well as the Memorial Stone of Heroes, often erroneously referred as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Fisherman's Bastion
The Halászbástya or Fisherman's Bastion is one of the best known monuments in Budapest, located in the Buda Castle, in the 1st district of Budapest. It is one of the most important tourist attractions due to the unique panorama of Budapest from the Neo-Romanesque lookout terraces. The Fishermen's Bastion's main façade, parallel to the Danube, is approximately 140 meters long, of which the southern aisle is about 40 meters long, the north is 65 meters long, and the ornate central parapet is 35 meters long. Its seven high-pitched stone towers symbolize the seven chieftains of the Hungarians who founded Hungary in 895.
What‘s Included
Castle walk
Live-guided tour
Air-conditioned vehicle
1-hour river cruise
• Hotel pick-up and drop off
• Food and drinks
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Budapest: 3-Hour Live-guided Bus Tour and 1-hour River Cruise
Reviews
165 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great bus tour
Alex F,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fantastic experience on the bus tour. Our guide—an older Hungarian lady with grey hair who spoke several languages—was incredibly knowledgeable. I much preferred this format over the standard ‘hop-on, hop-off’ style; having her lead the entire circuit made the experience feel much more cohesive. Since there were only five of us, it felt like a personalised private tour. The boat trip was a nice addition, but the audio guide was disappointing. There was no announcement about the QR code system, and even once I found it, the link failed to load after selecting a language. While we happened to have our own headphones, most people likely wouldn't think to bring them without being told, meaning they couldn't listen even if the tech worked. It’s a lovely boat ride, but the communication and digital guide definitely need improvement. That said, the bus tour itself was worth it.
Budapest: Pleasant Discovery with Guided Tour
LETIZIA P,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Perfect tour for those who have little time to visit the city. Super punctual. The Attila guide very prepared, kind and helpful. Mini cruise on the Danube very nice. Excellent value for money. Advice!
A great way of seeing the highlights of Budapest
Nikki B,,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour guide called Dora who was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. We visited some of the main attractions in Budapest on a very cold day - it was a good way of getting around and learning about the history etc.
Tour 3 hours
A7124WRcarolab,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Budapest sightseeing tour with very knowledgeable tour guide Kristina kind and nice
Due to the current...
kateohanlon,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Due to the current weather -snowing this experience was ideal to see Budapest sites .Time was provided to explore alone or alternatively stay within the group , coach was comfortable, good driver also the speaker , sorry I forgot her name was very friendly and appeared very knowledgeable regarding Budapest’s history , Bonus is you can choice what time you would prefer your boat trip I believe from 12:00pm to 20:00pm , I attended 16:00pm which was great to experience Budapest lit up .overall I would highly recommend this trip , value for money .
City bus tour excellent, boat cruise a little disappointing
Sarah W,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00City bus tour was very good, the tour guide Kristina was excellent. The boat cruise was a little disappointing. You needed to scan a QR code to get an audio guide which we weren’t told and wasn’t obvious on boarding. The windows also steamed up very quickly which meant that it was difficult to see the sites, cloths to wipe the windows would be a good idea
Excellent tour guide
Voyage44741320672,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kristina our tour guide was excellent, very knowledgeable and approachable. All the main sights covered, would recommend
Bus and river trip with Viator
Philip S,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great trip with constant information from our guide, only negative comment is that the mercedes bus had tinted windows and with the fairly high seating position the view out was limited. But a great overall bus trip round the city, followed by a trip along the river. Highly recommend way to see the sights of Budapest.
To be avoided
Daniele P,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Total disorganization. The guide knew only part of Italian. They started from a busy spot so an hour wasted to do 200 m. In the program it was planned to pass by the parliament but it was not done. For the cruise it is complete chaos. At the indicated pier no one knew anything and the agency is closed .. they sell tours in Italian but no assistance in Italian. To be avoided
Great experience
Ralf K,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00There was much to see, but little time. There is a rough overview of the sights. Good guide, in German+English.
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