Budapest: 3-Hour Live-guided Bus Tour and 1-hour River Cruise
Description
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.
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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.
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.
The Hungarian Parliament Building, which translates to House of the Country or House of the Nation, also known as the Parliament of Budapest after its location, is the seat of the National Assembly of Hungary, a notable landmark of Hungary and a popular tourist destination in Budapest. It is situated in Kossuth Square, in the Pest side of the city and on the banks of the Danube. It is currently the largest building in Hungary.It was designed by Hungarian architect Imre Steindl in neo-Gothic style and opened in 1902.
The Hungarian State Opera House (Hungarian: Magyar Állami Operaház) is a neo-Renaissance opera house located in central Budapest, on Andrássy út. Originally known as the Hungarian Royal Opera House, it was designed by Miklós Ybl, a major figure of 19th-century Hungarian architecture. Construction began in 1875, funded by the city of Budapest and by Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria-Hungary, and the new house opened to the public on the 27 September 1884. Before the closure of the "Népszínház" in Budapest, it was the third largest opera building in the city; today it is the second largest opera house in Budapest and in Hungary.
St. Stephen's Basilica is a Roman Catholic basilica in Budapest, Hungary. It is named in honour of Stephen, the first King of Hungary (c 975–1038), whose right hand is housed in the reliquary. It was the sixth largest church building in Hungary before 1920. Since the renaming of the primatial see, it's the co-cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Esztergom-Budapest. Today, it is the third largest church building in present-day Hungary.
- Boat starts from Dock no.6 (MAHART) - 1 hour Danube river cruise, guests may choose from more departures
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(184)
Not a pleasant experience. The tour guide was more interested in us tipping the driver and serving coffees in her friends coffee shop. Small talkings about Hungarian politics mondenities and personal life. Very disappointing.
Thank you for your honesty and sharing your feedback! We sincerely apologize for your disappointing experience. We will certainly pass your comments along to the tour guide to address the issues raised.
Our tour guy was very knowledgeable and gave of enough time to take pictures and enjoy our tour. He was polite and spoke his Spanish very well. The bus was clean, comfortable, and had AC. Don't forget to ask for your boat ride pass if you bought the package. If you don't ask, they might forget to give it to you as the tour guy is not part of that. The good thing about the boat pass, you can use it at your own leisure time while you are here. It can be a day boat ride or night and you choose your times scheduled already.
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The tour covered 3 major spots Mathaias church, hero square and st. Stephen church but didnot cover budapest parliament and the castle. Cruise was good but we had to wait 1 hour in sun as we were dropped at the inter continental, and to the cruise jetty was almostb10 minute walk.
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Knowledgeable guide, lovely coach and a great way to see the beauty of Budapest. We learnt loads. Really enjoyed this tour.
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You had to be in good shape. The boat trip was good, but it took a lot of time. We had a long wait time.
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Knowledge of Guide was amazing and the driver did whatever he could to ensure we got close to the attraction.
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A great small group tour of the top spots in Budapest. Dora was very engaging and super informative. She really knew her history. The 1 hour stop in the Castle District was the highlight. The castle, bastion and church are amazing plus great views of pest. It was well worth the 10 euro to visit inside the church. The rest of the tour was mostly information and photo stops. The bus’ a/c was not working well and we were dripping with sweat. The speaker was not the best either as people in the back found it hard to hear.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We’re glad that Dora’s enthusiasm and knowledge contributed to your enjoyment, and that the visit to the Castle District was a highlight for you. We apologize for the issues with the bus air conditioning and the sound system — we will pass this feedback to our team for future improvements. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with an even more memorable experience in the future!
The tour guide helped us in discovering the timeless beauty of Budapest on a captivating three-hour bus and river cruise tour. Travel through grand boulevards, historic squares, and iconic landmarks including Buda Castle, Heroes' Square, and the magnificent Hungarian Parliament Building. Then we unwind on a scenic cruise along the Danube River, where breathtaking panoramic views reveal the charm of both Buda and Pest. A perfect introduction to the heart and heritage of Hungary’s elegant capital.
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Confirmation number: 1773971699 Booking reference number: 1391434119 We reserved a Viator Budapest Tour for 3-hours guided coach tour and 1-hour boat ride. Our pickup point was listed as Apáczai Csere János u. 12, Budapest; but there is no #12 on the street. There was no “Viator Pickup Point” sign. There was a side entrance to the Hotel Intercontinental Conference Center; perhaps that was what was intended. Several buses and vans were waiting and we had to ask each driver if they were the Viator tour. We finally found our tour after calling the Viator number. There was no “Viator” sign on his Mercedes van. Lots of opportunity for improvement here. The vehicle was a spacious black Mercedes van, nicely appointed. The driver was skillful and safe. We chose this tour because we two senior ladies cannot walk very far. The tour stopped twice, once at the Heroes square for 30 minutes and once at the Castle District for 45 minutes so the guests could walk around, which we did not intend to do. At the Heroes Square, we asked about public restrooms and the guide, Adam, was no help. By ourselves, we saw a Souvenir shop that advertised restrooms. It turned out that there was a charge, which we didn’t expect. Oops. Adam should have told us about that and did not. At the Castle District we asked about a café where we could sit and rest. Adam waved vaguely and said there are lots of cafés, pick one. Not helpful. Otherwise, Adam was very knowledgeable and had excellent English. He just needs to be more helpful regarding things like restrooms and cafés. There was no boat ride. The tour ended after three hours. We paid $128.40 for this tour. We think we should get a refund of $32.10, or 25%, since there was no boat tour.
Disappointing and even discriminatory regarding bilingual use, very little attention in Spanish
We are very sorry that you felt discriminated during the tour. We will definitely pass on this comment to the tour guide. Our guide has been working for us for a long time, we know he is an expert guide. Definitely we will discuss this situation with him directly.
