RiverRide
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9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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First in Europe!Budapest – as you can only see it with us Until now you could choose between touring our beautiful capital on four wheels or marvelling at the city from the deck of a pleasure boat. Now you don’t need to choose: RiverRide is a special sightseeing tour on which you can see the sights of Budapest from a comfortable seat, first along its busy streets, and then, from one second to the next – to the gasps of some of your fellow travellers – you splash into the lapping water of the river.
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Rachel G
3 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
I booked and paid a slot on the bus/River tour for a family of 5. It was cancelled due to conditions on the river which is fair enough. As I'd paid on card I gave my bank details to get a refund. The refund never arrived. I emailed them and was told they had taken the details down incorrectly (they hadn't as I had checked them whilst I was there) and then asked for my details again. I provided them and was told the refund would be processed in 3-5 working days. Still nothing was paid back and I'm not being ignored completely. Never pay on card!!
Written 10 September 2023
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Zsoozsy
Jerusalem, Israel141 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
This was my second time, same fun, just recommended! :)
Buy your ticket in advance from their homepage!
It's good, that I was reading reviews here before and I called a couple of hours before the trip to make sure that it goes, because they really depend on the weather, not only of the air, but also the water level. Arrive at least 15 min before your time, because the sitting order is by arrival order.
It was bad for me that I expected live sightseeing tour in English in addition to the audioguide in many languages, but it wasn't, or it was also by audioguide, that I even had some technical problem with it.
The audioguide was just OK, but it can never be in the level of live guiding.
Also add your program planning, that it can't be exact timing, because of the traffic, we had a 15-20 min late because of the trafic jam the way back - we left at 4 pm for a long tour.
I think that it's a nice experience, even for people living there, that it goes to the river and even comes out! :)
Really recommended!
Buy your ticket in advance from their homepage!
It's good, that I was reading reviews here before and I called a couple of hours before the trip to make sure that it goes, because they really depend on the weather, not only of the air, but also the water level. Arrive at least 15 min before your time, because the sitting order is by arrival order.
It was bad for me that I expected live sightseeing tour in English in addition to the audioguide in many languages, but it wasn't, or it was also by audioguide, that I even had some technical problem with it.
The audioguide was just OK, but it can never be in the level of live guiding.
Also add your program planning, that it can't be exact timing, because of the traffic, we had a 15-20 min late because of the trafic jam the way back - we left at 4 pm for a long tour.
I think that it's a nice experience, even for people living there, that it goes to the river and even comes out! :)
Really recommended!
Written 15 August 2023
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diane m
25 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Not worth the price of £62.79 for the 2 of us. There was a guide but she didn’t talk us through the trip. It was a recording with headphones. There was no splash into the river at all , which is what I was looking forward to. Very disappointing as this was advertised as having a big splash to make you gasp. We paid for a 90 minute tour but it was 75 minutes. Probably best to go on another river trip. 😞
Written 4 August 2023
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Tali G
3 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
I booked my tickets in advance but the seats were not saved for us on the bus.
It seems they don’t have an idea if tickets are booked online and they are selling tickets outside to fill the bus.
I planned my entire day based on the hour I booked the tour but when I arrived, 10 min before departure there was no place on the bus.
The employees didn’t really care and rushed us to leave the bus so they can leave on time and told us to take the next ride. It was a terrible experience for my 5 year old who was so excited and didn’t want to leave.
Other than that, it’s a nice ride but it’s very hot inside the bus during the trip to a point it’s too much. I would skip it, especially if you have done a boat tour in the city, there’s nothing unusual about the experience, I would recommend it only for kids.
It seems they don’t have an idea if tickets are booked online and they are selling tickets outside to fill the bus.
I planned my entire day based on the hour I booked the tour but when I arrived, 10 min before departure there was no place on the bus.
The employees didn’t really care and rushed us to leave the bus so they can leave on time and told us to take the next ride. It was a terrible experience for my 5 year old who was so excited and didn’t want to leave.
Other than that, it’s a nice ride but it’s very hot inside the bus during the trip to a point it’s too much. I would skip it, especially if you have done a boat tour in the city, there’s nothing unusual about the experience, I would recommend it only for kids.
Written 21 April 2022
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Rok J
Ljubljana, Slovenia20 contributions
Feb 2022
We booked the short version of RiverRide trip (approx 1h20min). The guide Yolanda was OK, given information in English, German and Hungarian. The audio in the bus could be better, as we didn't understand everything she said. River ride was very short, we only drove on Danube for 15-20 minutes, I wish we would go to The Parliament at least.
Written 28 February 2022
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Adrienn3
Budapest, Hungary65 contributions
Jul 2021 • Friends
At the moment the water level of Danube is pretty high and the flow is strong, so we were unsure whether we can make the trip. Luckily the boat-bus is strong enough to manage this circumstance. We had a nice trip through Andrássy Street to Heroes square, and besides the Zoo till the river. Sightseeing part was interesting, with great stories about Hungarian history. Cruising in the river is a funny experience. People are way more closer to the water than is larger sightseeing ship, which results a closer experience with Danube. The bus itself is an attraction, a lot of by-passer looked at the strange vehicle. :-)
Written 23 July 2021
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Mr.M@rk
London, UK17 contributions
Aug 2020
It was the best scare I've ever had in my life!
When it enters the water the impression is going to sink.
It is very worthwhile to do this tour.
When it enters the water the impression is going to sink.
It is very worthwhile to do this tour.
Written 16 March 2021
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Ekaterina A
Brno, Czech Republic114 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
Interesting way to spend time.
There are two types of tours: short (50min) and long one (1 hour 35 min).
We booked short one online. When came at the place - we were told that short excursion are in Hungarian language. And as a second language they already promised to other people - German. That was very unexpected surprise, because there is nothing about this ob the site. How we were supposed to know that short tours are in Hungarian?
I have to say, that the staff was very friendly and tried to solve the problem. We were suggested to join another tour (long one, but without extra payment) in one hour in English language. But we already planned everything, so we decided to stick with this one. In this case Staff gave us an audio guide in English. It was pretty difficult to listen actually. Because that was rather loud live guide in Hungarian and German. But anyway it was better then nothing.
Of course mood of this trip was not really in a place after such starting.
About excursion: rather nice. That splash thing is not such a big thing. I guess outside it looks even better 😂 swimming in the water is kind of slow.
There is AC working, so not hot for sure.
Staff is really friendly.
Got a free postcard from them after the trip.
There are two types of tours: short (50min) and long one (1 hour 35 min).
We booked short one online. When came at the place - we were told that short excursion are in Hungarian language. And as a second language they already promised to other people - German. That was very unexpected surprise, because there is nothing about this ob the site. How we were supposed to know that short tours are in Hungarian?
I have to say, that the staff was very friendly and tried to solve the problem. We were suggested to join another tour (long one, but without extra payment) in one hour in English language. But we already planned everything, so we decided to stick with this one. In this case Staff gave us an audio guide in English. It was pretty difficult to listen actually. Because that was rather loud live guide in Hungarian and German. But anyway it was better then nothing.
Of course mood of this trip was not really in a place after such starting.
About excursion: rather nice. That splash thing is not such a big thing. I guess outside it looks even better 😂 swimming in the water is kind of slow.
There is AC working, so not hot for sure.
Staff is really friendly.
Got a free postcard from them after the trip.
Written 5 July 2020
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Aleksandra R
3 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
Thank you RiverRide, we had great time, the audio is really interesting, music relaxing and the city seen this way is even more spectacular ! I recommend this visiting tour to anyone who has not tried such a thing yet! 😁
Written 5 March 2020
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Experience Šibenik
2 contributions
Ok tour. Dont expect too much. Lady guide was great. We paid 19€ per person, maybe little too much for what you get.
Written 25 February 2020
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Hello, what is the time for the longer visit? and the short visit? Did you work with the budapest card? What is the pourcent of the dicount? can we buy the ticket directly by you our we must reserve directly by the web site?
A quel énergisante la ville est le point de départ pour ce circuit en bus amphibie et quels sont les horaires ?
Alexis A
8 contributions
What??
Olga K
2 contributions
Hello,
is this river bus available in the beginning of February this year?
Can we go with 3 year old child?
Thank you
RiverRide I
Budapest, Hungary4 contributions
Dear Olga,
Thank you for your kind interest in our RiverRide Sightseeing in Budapest on Land and Water program!
Please be informed that these days we have our annual maintenance period and so our service will be available again in February only – now expectedly from 8th February, but it is possible that the bus will be ready earlier, in this case we will amend our bookability - you can always check the actual possibilities online (for a child of 3 years we offer the program free of charge).
Rates/pax:
Adult: HUF 9000.- or EUR 28.-
Junior (6-14 years) or Student (with Student ID Card): HUF 6000.- or EUR 19.-
Kid (0-6 years): free of charge (max. 2 kids free per adult)
In case you buy your ticket(s) online you do not need to bring any printed material with you, please just come to the place of departure 10-15 minutes prior to the departure time referring to the name given in the booking and you will get your ticket(s) from one of our colleagues there.
The place of departure and arrival is at the same location: Budapest 5th district Szechenyi Istvan (ex Roosevelt) square and Zrínyi street corner, near Four Seasons hotel, in front of Tokyo restaurant.
On the tours we have English and German simultaneous live guidance + audioguide in Danish, English, French, German, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish and Ukrainian language.
Should you have any further questions we will be pleased to assist you.
Hoping to be able to welcome you on board soon,
with kind regards,
the RiverRide Team
Good day! I would like to know - in what language is the tour on a floating bus ?
Camitza
Timisoara48 contributions
Hi ,
It's in many languages, If I correctly remember are 13 languages, among them it's also English and German. As I know they have a website where you can find all info you need.
Good day! I would like to know - in what language is the tour on a floating bus ? Andrey.
Alexis A
8 contributions
Danish English Spanish French German Hebrew Hungarian Italian Polish Romanian Russian Swedish and Ukrainian
BrunaRosa2016
Genoa, Italy1,509 contributions
I'll be in Budalest from tomorrow to Tuesday, is the service available in this winter period? Many thanks
Sarò a Budapest da domani a martedì, è attivo il servizio in questo periodo invernale?
Grazie mille
RiverRide I
Budapest, Hungary4 contributions
Dear BrunaRosa,
thank you for choosing RiverRide Sightseeing in Budapest on Land and Water program.
Yes, we offer our program in the winter season and we have 3 tours daily starting at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 o'clock.
We hope we will have the chance to welcoming aboard RiverRide while you are staying in Budapest.
With best regards,
the RiverRide Team
Со сколько работает тур
RiverRide I
Budapest, Hungary4 contributions
Our tour is ca. 1 hour 35 minutes long.
Наш тур - ок. 1 час 35 минут.
stevemoloman
Tel Aviv, Israel
Hey. Where do I pick up my tickets from if I pay and book over the internet, i didnt get any confirm e-mail.
RiverRide I
Budapest, Hungary4 contributions
Dear Steve,
we sent you the confirmation for your request twice. Please check your spam mails if it does not appear.
You will receive your tickets from our colleague at the bus stop. You do not need to print the confirmation just tell our colleague your reservation number.
We are looking forward to welcoming you on board.
The RiverRide Team
Kann man seinen Hund mitnehmen?
RiverRide I
Budapest, Hungary4 contributions
Dear Annett H,
we regret to inform you that dogs are not allowed on RiverRide.
With best regards,
the RiverRide Team
A M
Birmingham, UK
May I know if the passengers could leave the bus at the attraction places and where is the bus last stop?
RiverRide I
Budapest, Hungary4 contributions
Dear Madam/Sir,
thank you for your interest in RiverRide Sightseeing in Budapest on Land and Water program. Referring to your questions: the place of departure and arrival is at the same location: 5th district Szechenyi Istvan (ex Roosevelt) square 7/8. and guests do not leave the bus during the tour.
Should you have any further question, please do not hesitate to contact us.
With kind regards,
RiverRide