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Explore the Buda Castle district by Segway for a comprehensive look around this historical part of Budapest. Receive a short introduction to Segway operations from your guide, then get ready to roll to destinations such as Buda Castle, Matthias Church, and Vorosmarty Square. Cover more ground by Segway without the fatigue of walking up and down the hills of the picturesque capital of Hungary.

Get to know all about Budapest’s communist history with ease on this small-group walking tour. In the company of a guide, set out into the city and learn about the recent history of communism in Hungary. Stroll Andrassy Avenue and visit St Stephen’s Basilica, Liberty Square, the Hungarian Parliament Building, and more.

Dessert and coffee lovers alike will enjoy a 2.5-hour guilty pleasures tour of Budapest. Follow your guide to the city’s best confectionaries to taste strudel, chimney cake, and more.  Sip classic Hungarian coffee at a lavish coffee house, while your guide discusses the city's history and culture. Leave with a satisfied sweet tooth and recommendations for local restaurants and Hungarian food.

This is the ideal tour for travelers with a sweet tooth! You’ll discover some of the tastiest cakes and coffee houses in Budapest with a guide to recommend the best dishes to try. By going on a guided tour, you’ll discover secret spots that locals love, that you wouldn’t find alone. Explore hidden retro confectioneries, a rustic strudel shop, a place that specializes in chimney cake, and much more. A perk of this tour is the fact that coffee, cakes, and other treats are included.

Lake Balaton is the essence of Hungarian rural beauty. Hungary's version of Provance or Tuscany. You will enjoy stunning views, the most beautiful village in the country with century-old whitewashed houses. The driving time is about 90 minutes. Then we use the ferry to cross the lake (together with the car), where you can already enjoy the beautiful view of the Lake. The ferry takes us to the nicest part of the lake, a quaint village with the best views.

Learn more about the glamorous Sisi, 19th century queen and empress, on a Godollo Palace tour from Budapest. Travel to Sisi’s favored summer palace and take an interior tour of the baroque residence. Learn secrets about Sisi and her husband, Franz Joseph I, and discover their rooms, hidden doors, and possessions as you hear stories about their private lives. Air-conditioned transport and entrance fees are included.

Get to know Budapest by land and water on this 4-hour city and river cruise sightseeing tour. Enjoy a 3-hour panoramic drive around Budapest’s top sights, seeing Heroes’ Square, the City Park, and other highlights, and take a walking tour around the Budapest Castle District. Finish with a 1-hour sightseeing cruise on the River Danube, sailing by landmarks such as the Chain Bridge and Parliament with a drink in hand. Morning departure available.

Explore the best of Pest on this private eco Segway tour, where your guide leads you through the city highlighting the main attractions and some you wouldn't find on your own. Plus, cover a lot of ground on your Segway- much more than on a walking tour. Receive proper Segway training before you start so you are comfortable and safe as you embark on your tour of Pest.

The Great Market Hall is Budapest’s biggest covered market, but with three stories to explore, it’s hard to know where to start. Make the most of the market on a tour that showcases its wares and their place in Hungary’s cuisine and culture. Peruse the stalls, get your guide’s take on the products, and enjoy tastings equivalent to a meal—all to ensure a more enriching experience than visiting independently.

Take in the beautiful Budapest panorama on a sightseeing brunch cruise along the Danube River. Snap photos of the Chain Bridge, Gellért Hill, and more as you experience why this city’s landscape was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Multiple upgrade choices include options for a regular brunch cruise, a glass of prosecco, and a brunch cruise with hotel pickup (IF specified option selected and paid).

Budapest’s Castle District is a layer cake of historical intrigue and stories that are easy to overlook if alone. This private tour lays bare this UNESCO-protected area: ensuring you cover it without getting lost, and sharing tales of the kings and emperors who shaped it that you might otherwise miss. Visit the Fisherman’s Bastion, Matthias Church, and more; and finish with a coffee-and-cake break. A choice of departures provides flexibility.

Hike the rolling mountains north of Budapest on a full-day, private tour that includes Prédikálószék peak and Ram Canyon. Choosing a private guide means you can explore the trails at your own pace, without waiting or being rushed. Pre-booking door-to-door transit ensures time to enjoy panoramic views of the Danube bend, scenic waterfalls, and forested ridge lines.

Discover the wines and scenery of Hungary’s Etyek region on this private half-day tour from Budapest. Travel through vineyards to the wine town of Etyek and visit two family-run wineries to taste the local fresh and fragrant white wines. Sample up to eight varieties and learn about their production and flavors as you sip. Wine tastings, snacks, private air-conditioned transport, and pickup and drop-off at your hotel or chosen location in Budapest included.

Witness the stunning transformation of Budapest as the sun sets over the Danube River. This one-hour river cruise provides a captivating audio guide in multiple languages, allowing you to absorb the rich history and culture of the city while enjoying a complimentary drink of your choice. As daylight fades, witness the city’s architecture bathed in golden light. This cruise offers a unique perspective on Budapest, perfect for travelers seeking a romantic or tranquil evening experience. - One-hour sunset cruise along the Danube River - Multilingual audio guide to enhance your experience - Enjoy one complimentary drink of your choice - Experience Budapest’s beauty in both daylight and sunset.

Budapest has a vast and varied food scene, with many traditional dishes on offer beyond goulash—the usual favorite of visitors. See where—and what—city residents really eat as you head off the tourist trail to family-run eateries and authentic street food vendors. From smoked sausage to buttery strudel, sample a variety of dishes, all while hearing stories that give you a fresh perspective on Eastern European cuisine.

Escape the bustle of the city, and enjoy a tranquil outing in the Hungarian countryside, when you book a private horseback-riding tour. Find your own way to the departure point or opt for round-trip transportation from your Budapest hotel for an additional fee. Upon arrival, you’ll meet your horse, will saddle up, and will enjoy a leisurely ride through the scenery; your ride will be tailored to your preferences and experience. After your outing, transfer to a nearby restaurant, where you’ll settle in for a traditional Hungarian meal.

The Royal Palace of Godollo, or Grassalkovich Palace, is one of Hungary’s most magnificent palaces and lies just outside of Budapest. With this tour, travel to the palace in the comfort of a private vehicle and enjoy a guided tour of the palace and gardens. Admire the Baroque architecture, learn why the palace was beloved by Queen Elisabeth (Sisi) in the 19th century, and perhaps stop for tea (own expense) at the palace café.

Looking across the Danube River from its hilltop perch, it's hard to miss Budapest's stately Buda Castle, a must-see attraction for all visitors to the Hungarian capital. On this small-group sightseeing tour, you can visit the Buda Castle and more. Wander the Castle District's cobblestoned streets, enjoy a Buda Castle tour, and stop at must-see Castle Hill sights, including a medieval church, and Fisherman's Bastion.

There are many vantage points across the city that allow you to take in the Budapest skyline, but they’re often heaving with other tourists. Escape the hustle and bustle with a ride down the Danube on this river cruise experience that takes you under all of Budapest’s main bridges. Learn facts about the city as you watch the sights pass by with the included audioguide.

Take a refreshing break from bustling Budapest into the charmingly relaxed artists' town of Szentendre. Take a look at the open-air exhibition of young Hungarian artists, then ramble along the twisting, cobblestone alleys, soak up the Mediterranean atmosphere in an outdoor café. Climb the hill for stunning views of colorful rooftops nestled along the river. Marvel at the life-size marzipan sculpture of Lady Diana in the Marzipan Museum. After the guided tour you will have the opportunity to visit other museums or bargain for souvenirs in a tiny boutique. During the summer (between 1st of May and 27th of September and only on Friday-Saturday-Sunday) we return to Budapest on the Danube by boat. In winter the return is by car. The tour ends in the city center.

With this Segway tour, you can speed up your sightseeing and cover more ground than if you were on a walking tour. Get guide advice on the best things to see and do in the city, have fun, and check off a variety of top landmarks too, such as St. Stephen’s Basilica, the Hungarian Parliament Building, and Liberty Square.

Budapest has been shaped by its Communist past, and Communist-era sights lie scattered around the capital—but without a guide, it can be tough to make sense of Hungary’s complex history. On this guided walking tour, learn what everyday life was like under Communist rule as you visit locations such as the Ferris Wheel of Budapest and the Hungarian Parliament Building, listening to a local’s perspective along the way.

Dive head first into the world-renowned nightlife of Budapest on this pub crawl. Breeze past lines, forget entrance fees, and enjoy a welcome shot at four bars and one club. Learn Hungarian drinking games from locals and experience one of Budapest’s exclusive ruin bars. Plus, you’ll go home with a special Pub Crawl t-shirt to remember this exciting night out.

Learn about Budapest’s Ottoman history through this exploration game. Solve clues that take you all over the Buda side of the city, without the need for a guide, WiFi, or GPS. Explore the Castle District, a Turkish bath, and Islamic tomb, and more as you riddle out the answers to each puzzle and proceed to the next spot. Play at your own pace and in your own time.