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Budapest Card
Discover Budapest with the Budapest Card

Budapest Card

Explore the palaces on Castle Hill, soak in the city’s steamy baths and enjoy Budapest vibrant nightlife. The Budapest Card promises budget travelers all the best this ancient city has to offer, but with some thoroughly modern perks.

Free travel

Unlimited free use of public transportation.

Free entry

Visit 30+ Budapest´s top attractions and museums free of charge.

Free walking tours

Two daily walking tours with English-speaking guide.

Free cruises

Enjoy one free boat tour along the iconic Danube River.

Deals & discounts

Save 10-50% on restaurants, attractions, tours, baths, and more.

Thermal baths

Free entry to Lukács Baths, discounts for many others.

The Budapest Card is the official city travel card of Budapest, Hungary’s Capital city, allowing travelers to enjoy the following perks free of charge:

  • Travel on buses, trams, metro, trolleybuses, suburban railways (HÉV), or trains
  • Receive a free map of Budapest and a catalog with useful tips and information
  • Visit 30+ museums (including Hungarian National Museum and Budapest History Museum)
  • Relax at St. Lukács Thermal Bath and Pool (and receive discounts of 20% at other famous baths)
  • Join two guided walking tours with English-speaking guide in Buda and Pest
  • Enjoy a beautiful panorama during the free Danube river cruise.
  • Enjoy discounts from 10-50% at famous attractions, top restaurants, guided tours, and more.
  • Purchasing the Budapest Card is a smart choice for budget-conscious travelers. It covers many of the city’s top tourist spots and offers up to 50% in savings.

    • The Budapest Card is a 3-in-1 transport card, attraction pass and discount card.

Plus, no matter your interest, the Budapest Card covers it. Card holders can enjoy great deals like free river cruises, discounts at thermal baths, and savings on guided tours and cultural attractions.

To purchase the Budapest Card:

  1. Use the booking form on the right to select your preferred date and card duration (24, 48, 72, 96, or 120 hours).
  2. Upgrade your experience by adding discounted entry tickets to top attractions, or proceed with just the Budapest Card.
  3. After your purchase is confirmed, you’ll receive a voucher via email.
  4. Exchange your voucher for a physical Budapest Card at your chosen pick-up point. To see a list of pick-up locations, click this link.

Recommendation: Add the Card Hotel-delivery service in the checkout to have the card delivered directly to your hotel.

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 allows travelers to personalize their experience, offering 24, 48, 72, 96, or 120-hour options. It looks and acts almost like a credit card, and simply needs to be flashed at over 30 top attractions like the Hungarian National Museum or St. Lukács Thermal Bath to gain free entry.

Plus, Budapest Card holders can enjoy free public transport, free guided walking tours of both Buda and Pest, and choose from four free river cruises to explore Budapest’s stunning skyline from the Danube.

Essentially no matter the season, no matter your interest, the Budapest Card is a wise investment. Just flash your card at the places you want to visit, like attractions, thermal baths, restaurants, and shops, and you’ll get free access or discounts of 10% to 50%. Check out the full list of discounts here.

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