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FOUR REASONS TO TRY HOP ON HOP OFF SIGHTSEEING!

As the seven largest capital of Europe, Budapest has a lot to offer! However, this can also be a problem when it comes to covering enough ground during your short stay. In this blog article we will discuss five easy reasons to choose a hop on hop off Budapest tour for your sightseeing!

NUMBER 1 - cover more ground!

Public transportation is great in Budapest, you can reach any point of the city with ease! Naturally though, public transportation was not invented with the need of tourists in mind - and rightly so. While getting to a hot spot can easily be done via metro, tram or bus, but if you want to be the most efficient, you will need a dedicated service! And this is where your hop on hop off tour will serve you right!

NUMBER 2 - YOUR MULTILINGUAL GUIDE

The buses are equipped with multilingual audio guides, available in a stunning twentyfive languages! With the detailed guides you will learn a lot about Budapest’s sights, including their brief history, why are they important, and even a few fun facts!

NUMBER 3 - BAD WEATHER? NO WORRIES!

Exploring a city when it is raining cats and dogs can be awful. Do not let a little water ruin your holiday in Budapest, and take control of the events! The buses of hop on hop off Budapest operate in the harshest of rainfalls, on the coldest of winter nights! Hop on your bus, take a few photos, and get warm once your next bus rolls in!

NUMBER 4 - COMFORT IS KING

While exploring a city on foot can be an exciting adventure, many prefer the warmth of a comfy seat - and that is completely allright! May your age be 7 or 77, the comfortable chairs of your hop on hop off tour will bring you about Budapest, showcasing the most popular, iconic, and unforgettable sights of the city, that is nicknamed the Paris of the East!

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  • 21 stops at all the key attractions
  • Audio Guide on 16 languages
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  • Valid for red route
  • 24/48/72 hours ticket
  • Free walking tour
  • Free wifi
  • Free ticket cancellation
  • 30% off a River Cruise
  • 21 stops at all the key attractions
  • Audio Guide on 16 languages
  • Mobile Voucher Accepted

Discounted online price:
from 33 €

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  • Explore the Buda Castle District
  • Eco-friendly buses
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Adult

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Student/children

11 €
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