1 or 1,5-hour Floating Bus Tour by Land and Water

Name: 1 or 1,5-hour Floating Bus Tour by Land and Water
Start: 2026-01-30T11:00:00.000+03:00
End: 2026-01-30T12:00:00.000+03:00
Location: Budapest

Discover Budapest from two perspectives on a single tour that travels both the city streets and the Danube River without changing vehicles. This floating bus experience offers a smooth transition from land to water, allowing you to enjoy Budapest’s highlights in a convenient and engaging way. Take in key sights and the city’s riverside scenery during this combined journey.

49 minutes - 1 hour 30 minutes

Group size up to 30 persons

Mobile ticket

English

Children allowed

Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

Details

This experience combines a city bus tour with a short river segment, with the standout moment being the transition from road into the Danube. For many, that splash-down is the highlight and feels fun and unexpected, especially for first-time visitors or families. The sightseeing itself is fairly light: the water portion is brief and doesn’t pass all major landmarks, and some people find the commentary unevenly timed or less detailed than expected. When the vehicle is full, windows, noise, and seat position can affect how much you actually see. Overall, it works best as a novelty experience rather than a comprehensive city overview. Go in expecting something different, not something deep.

Important to know

Not allowed:

• Smoking in the vehicle
• Drinks in the vehicle
• Food in the vehicle
• Food

Know before you go

• Tours depart 4 times a day from April through October and 3 times a day from November through March.

Likely to sell out. Book in advance!

Online Booking

What is not included

Tips

Important Info

Not allowed:
• Smoking in the vehicle
• Drinks in the vehicle
• Food in the vehicle
• Food

Know before you go • There is no toilet on the boat. However, there are restaurants around where you can go to use the toilets. • During the short trip, the bus will not reach the Parliament and the Chain Bridge.

Expectation warning
You may be disappointed if you expect a proper river cruise or in-depth sightseeing, or if crowds and noise easily bother you. This is more about the experience of the vehicle than about seeing Budapest from the water.

Places you will see

• River Danube

Activity book period

You can see all dates available at this moment in the calendar. Book now! The number of tickets is limited.

Activity languages

English

Photos

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Reviews by travellers

4.8 out of 5

630 reviews

478

152

Jadon G.

The slightly different city tour :-) Simply great and highly recommended to everyone! Thanks to the captain who navigated our bus safely and skillfully through the stormy waves of the Danube and stayed on course. The whole team is extremely friendly, flexible and great. Thanks!

almost 2 years ago

Vaughn R.

It was a nice experience. As soon as we got on we were given disposable headphones to listen to the guide. We first took a tour through the streets of Budapest, then we "dived" into the water alongside Margaret Island for a short period, and then we continued our tour by land to the starting point. the moment I liked most was the dive: A beautiful and unforgettable experience; the moment I liked least was the ride in the water: nice, but I expected more.

almost 2 years ago

Torres

This all went to plan booked in UK, instruction we great. You do small tour of city which gives you good ideal of thinks to see we booked for that reason on our 1st day of break. you then go into the river and you can see the outstanding buildings and bridges . you are then taken back to pick up point .

over 3 years ago

Irina

I am delighted!!! I read different reviews, but curiosity took over) someone previously wrote that it was boring on the water .. and slowly walking ... did not notice this)) !! Very cool trip! Near the parliament, the bus makes a turn and back!!! All with humor ( Excursion ) the only bad thing is that the bus was pasted over with a film (from the sun) if you plan to take pictures, like me ...))) I advise everyone !! You will not regret!! Guys, thank you very much!!!

over 3 years ago

Helmut

The information on how to use the headphones was insufficient. It would have been easy if the accompanying staff had offered help. There was no information whatsoever on the way back ashore. The windows of the bus would have to be anti-reflective so that proper photos / films can be made. Nevertheless, the tour was a nice experience.

over 3 years ago

Vida

Very good! But the audio did not work, but the live guide was so good.

over 3 years ago

Vince

You can see a lot of the city cheaply and taking the bus into the water is an experience in itself. Meeting point is super easy to find, staff was very nice

over 3 years ago

Sera

Bus tour was good and and commentary was ok . However they said for all passengers to wear masks for the duration. At least 14 people on the bus did not wear face coverings and were not enforced to do so . This was off putting and dampened the trip

over 3 years ago

Tibor

Sometimes the audio was out of sync, wish there was a bit more audio commentary as I felt myself drifting off to the classical music, but otherwise the whole experience is impressive and not badly priced.

over 3 years ago

Likely to sell out. Book in advance!

Program details changed.

More info

1 or 1,5-hour Floating Bus Tour by Land and Water

Details

Important to know

Know before you go

Online Booking

What is included in activity

What is not included

What is included in activity

What is not included

Important Info

Know before you go • There is no toilet on the boat. However, there are restaurants around where you can go to use the toilets. • During the short trip, the bus will not reach the Parliament and the Chain Bridge.

Expectation warning
You may be disappointed if you expect a proper river cruise or in-depth sightseeing, or if crowds and noise easily bother you. This is more about the experience of the vehicle than about seeing Budapest from the water.

Important Info

Know before you go • There is no toilet on the boat. However, there are restaurants around where you can go to use the toilets. • During the short trip, the bus will not reach the Parliament and the Chain Bridge.

Expectation warning
You may be disappointed if you expect a proper river cruise or in-depth sightseeing, or if crowds and noise easily bother you. This is more about the experience of the vehicle than about seeing Budapest from the water.

Places you will see

Activity book period

Your transport

Activity languages

Directions to meet your guide

Directions to meet your guide

Photos

Reviews by travellers

Categories

1 or 1,5-hour Floating Bus Tour by Land and Water

Details

Important to know

Know before you go

Online Booking

What is included in activity

What is not included

What is included in activity

What is not included

Important Info

Know before you go • There is no toilet on the boat. However, there are restaurants around where you can go to use the toilets. • During the short trip, the bus will not reach the Parliament and the Chain Bridge.

Expectation warning You may be disappointed if you expect a proper river cruise or in-depth sightseeing, or if crowds and noise easily bother you. This is more about the experience of the vehicle than about seeing Budapest from the water.

Important Info

Know before you go • There is no toilet on the boat. However, there are restaurants around where you can go to use the toilets. • During the short trip, the bus will not reach the Parliament and the Chain Bridge.

Expectation warning You may be disappointed if you expect a proper river cruise or in-depth sightseeing, or if crowds and noise easily bother you. This is more about the experience of the vehicle than about seeing Budapest from the water.

Places you will see

Activity book period

Your transport

Activity languages

Directions to meet your guide

Directions to meet your guide

Photos

Reviews by travellers

Categories

Expectation warning
You may be disappointed if you expect a proper river cruise or in-depth sightseeing, or if crowds and noise easily bother you. This is more about the experience of the vehicle than about seeing Budapest from the water.

Expectation warning
You may be disappointed if you expect a proper river cruise or in-depth sightseeing, or if crowds and noise easily bother you. This is more about the experience of the vehicle than about seeing Budapest from the water.