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Discover Budapest with the Budapest City Card
Explore Budapest freely with the Budapest Card. Enjoy unlimited public transport (including from the airport), free entry to 22 museums and landmarks, free access to St. Lukács Thermal Bath, one free Danube river cruise. Plus discounts at more attractions, restaurants, and other experiences.
Don’t Miss Out!
Get exclusive discounts on popular Budapest attractions when you bundle with your Budapest Card.
Free travel
Unlimited free travel on buses, metro, trams and trolleybuses.
Free entry
Free walking tours
Free cruises
Pick one free Danube riverboat cruise from four different tour options.
Deals & discounts
Get 10-50% off St. Stephen’s Basilica, Parliament tours, synagogues, and 25+ other attractions.
Thermal baths
Free entry to St. Lukács Bath plus 20% off Széchenyi Thermal Bath and other popular baths.
The Budapest Card is an all-in-one pass that covers public transport, museum entries, and discounts across the city. Pick a duration (24, 48, 72, 96, or 120 hours), activate it when you first use it, and explore without buying individual tickets.
It’s designed for travelers who want to move around Budapest freely. Cross from Pest to Buda, visit a cave in the morning and a thermal bath in the afternoon, take a riverboat cruise, and pop into museums along the way. No planning every metro ride or adding up ticket costs.
The Budapest Card is a 3-in-1 transport card, attraction pass and discount card.
Why Choose the Budapest Card?
The Budapest Card is ideal for visitors who want to make the most of their time exploring Hungary’s capital. Budapest Card holders can take advantage of:
To purchase the Budapest Card:
- Use the booking form on this page to select your preferred date and card duration (24, 48, 72, 96, or 120 hours).
- Upgrade your experience by adding discounted entry tickets to top attractions, or proceed with just the Budapest Card.
- After your purchase is confirmed, you’ll receive a voucher via email.
- Exchange your voucher for a physical Budapest Card at your chosen pick-up point. You can pick up your Budapest Card at one of the following locations:
- Hoff House: 1065 Budapest, Nagymező u. 40 | Opening hours: Thursday-Sunday between 12:00-19:00 | Phone number: +36 70 614 5630
- Hotel Gozsdu Court: 1075 Budapest, Király street 13 / 1st floor | Opening hours: Monday-Sunday 08:00-18:00 | Phone number: +36 20 620 1634
- Ibis Styles Airport Hotel: 1185 Budapest, National Aeroport Terminal nr. 2 Hrsz. 072 3 | Opening hours: Monday-Sunday 0-24 | Phone number: +36 1 296 0060
The card is activated on the first use, and is valid for the chosen duration, whether it’s 24, 48, 72, 96, or 120 hours.
The Budapest Card makes exploring Budapest easy. Here’s how to get started:
Pick up and activate your card
After booking online, collect your card at your selected pickup location. Bring your confirmation email. You can pick up at Tourist Information Centers, BKK Customer Service points, or other partner locations across the city.
Activate your Budapest Card by using it at any attraction or when traveling on public transport. Your card will be valid for 24, 48, 72, 96, or 120 consecutive hours, depending on the option you buy.
Travel hassle-free
Your card includes unlimited public transport in Budapest, including metro, bus, tram, and trolleybus. No need to buy individual tickets.
Visit free attractions
Show your card at the entrance of any included museum, gallery, or thermal bath. Entry to 22 attractions is completely free, including St. Lukács Thermal Bath, Hungarian National Museum, and Pál-völgyi Cave.
Join free walking tours
Walking tours are confirmed and do not require prior registration. Just show up at the meeting point with your Budapest Card.
- Pest Tour
Starts at 10:00 on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Meeting point: 1052 Budapest, Váci Street 31 (Molnár’s Kürtőskalács)
- Buda Tour
Starts at 14:00 on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Meeting point: 1014 Budapest, Trinity Square 2 (Holy Trinity statue, in front of Matthias Church)
Claim your discounts
Present your card at participating attractions and restaurants for 10-50% off. Major discounts include Széchenyi Thermal Bath (20% off), St. Stephen’s Basilica (20% off), Dohány Street Synagogue (10%) and dozens of restaurants.
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