Top Budapest Day Trips

See the sights of Budapest from a unique vantage point on a small-group electric scooter tour. After a pre-tour test ride, feel confident as you follow your guide through Budapest’s parks and bike paths. Customize your tour by choosing from different routes, including a riverside ride and a comprehensive tour. You can also choose from different tour times.

Discover Budapest with ease and check off lots of dispersed highlights in a half-day with this guided Segway tour. Choose between private or shared group options, then cruise around Buda and Pest’s landmarks without the inconvenience of walking, catching buses, or jostling with others in a large tour group. Ideal for travelers seeking a quick and fun overview of the city, the tour includes training and equipment.

Travel through Budapest’s historic Jewish Quarter—and discover sights and stories you'd miss if exploring alone—on this in-depth, small-group walking tour. Visit major landmarks, including the Dohány Street Synagogue, the Jewish Museum, the Raoul Wallenberg Holocaust Memorial Park, and more. Choose the essential tour, or extend the experience with a longer itinerary that visits more sights.

Get more out of your time in Hungary by swapping Budapest for a full-day private tour to a region known for its medicinal waters. Avoid public transport delays by traveling in a comfortable private vehicle. Visit the 13th-century Eger Castle, Sodomb's salt hill, and the Saliris Resort, where you can bathe in thermal water containing 30 trace minerals.

Enjoy a scenic evening cruise along the Danube River in Budapest, taking in the city’s illuminated landmarks, including the Buda Castle, Hungarian Parliament, and Chain Bridge. Relax with live music by the Rajko Folk Orchestra, performing local and classic favorites. Choose between a buffet-style dinner or a wine-tasting experience, with a welcome drink and beverages included. Whichever you pick, admire Budapest’s UNESCO-listed panorama while enjoying a delightful evening.

Experience an unforgettable private tour that blends the utmost comfort with thrilling adventures, all with your dedicated private driver for the day, an experienced long-distance driver. Our exclusive journey promises enriching exploration and cherished memories, making it a transformative travel experience. This private tour is a pleasant way to spend your time. It includes transportation from Budapest to a sightseeing stop in Szentendre, Visegrád and Esztergom and back Our drivers are friendly and available at all times. If you have any requirements, just let us know.

Immerse yourself in Hungarian folk culture while enjoying a 4-course dinner cruise on the Danube. Tuck into a delicious 4-course meal with a main dish of your choice, sip a welcome drink included with your ticket, and watch musicians, singers, and folklore dancers in traditional dress entertain you. Enjoy nighttime views of Budapest as you float past Buda Castle, the Hungarian Parliament Building, Budapest’s bridges, and more during this 2-hour cruise.

Spend a day away from the crowds of the capital without having to join a massive tour group. This private tour takes you a short distance southwest of Budapest to Lake Balaton, a sprawling lake surrounded by charming towns and rolling countryside. Cruise through your day at a leisurely pace with only your private guide by your side. Take a ferry cruise across the lake, walk around the historic village of Tihany (home to the 11th-century Benedictine Tihany Abbey) and enjoy the picturesque views from the Balatonfüred promenade.

Self-guided ride with our bicycles to the scenic village of Szentendre, ca. 25km along the Danube. If you follow our recommended route you will leave from Downtown to Margarete Island, enjoy the nature of the car-free island and pass Old-Buda and the Roman Beach. It is up to you to decide on speed, stops, and enjoying the landscape. In summer you can even make a bathing stop. Ride on the perfect bicycle ways to Szentendre and enjoy the Mediterranean flair at the river. Plenty to see, enjoyable ride for leisure riders & families or sportsmen & women. Optional: Finish the tour with a relaxing boat ride on the Danube (ATTENTION: only available in Summer and the boat arrives at 18:10 in Budapest); The boat has to be booked directly with us. EUR 30/person. Please note: this is a self-guided tour, you are your own guide and have to find the way and handle technical issues yourself. If you want full comfort consider booking a private guided tour.

Enjoy a day away from the capital and be immersed in Hungarian nature on a family-friendly tour of the Danube. Experience the countryside by train, bicycle, canoe, and boat, and along the way enjoy views of regional highlights including Visegrád Castle, Margaret Island, and the Danube-Ipoly National Park. Cycle and canoe under the supervision of your guide on a full day’s active excursion from Budapest.

Experience the best of the Danube Bend on a premium, 6-hour private day trip from Budapest. Discover the charming artists' village of Szentendre, exploring its colorful Baroque architecture, medieval ruins, and local boutique shops. Next, dive into history with a guided walk around the spectacular Visegrád Castle, overlooking the Danube River. Cap off your experience with an exclusive lunch in a traditional wine cellar. Here, a professional sommelier will guide you through a tasting of world-class Hungarian wines, making this the perfect blend of culture, history, and gastronomy. Highlights: Fully private tour with a professional, knowledgeable guide Guided walks through both Szentendre and Visegrád Time for souvenir shopping in the artists' village Delicious local lunch paired with an expert-led wine tasting

Experience the traditions of Hungary’s Great Plain, or "puszta," on this full-day trip from Budapest. Venture south to the region’s capital of Kecskemet, and enjoy a guided stroll around its historical highlights, including the art nouveau-style Town Hall. Then, continue to a horse ranch to enjoy a traditional "barackpálinka" (apricot brandy) welcome, an equestrian show, a carriage ride, and a 3-course Hungarian lunch.

The small town is the opening of the Danube Bend area with cute Serbian architecture, lovely shops, and delicious restaurants. After they discovered its charming atmosphere and beautiful landscape, Szentendre became the center of fine art students in the 20th century. It's still full of museums, galleries, and folk art. During this Full Day program, you will have enough free time to conveniently have lunch and to just wandering around while shopping for souvenirs.

Enjoy a scenic train ride along the Danube Bend, then hike to a panoramic viewpoint above Zebegény. A relaxing day of nature, fresh air, green hills, and stunning river views awaits you. We'll take a scenic panoramic train ride along the Danube Bend, enjoying lush green landscapes through large windows on a one-hour journey. Arriving in Zebegény, a peaceful village nestled between hills and forests, we'll begin a guided hike through forest paths and along the riverbank towards Nagymaros. The hike offers beautiful views, quiet trails, and a scenic lookout point along the way. The hike takes about 4 hours and ends in Nagymaros, a charming riverside village with a spectacular view of Visegrád Castle across the Danube. You'll have the option to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, relax by the river, or explore the village. We’ll return to Budapest in the late afternoon. A refreshing day filled with nature, fresh air, scenic landscapes, a rewarding hike in the heart of the Danube Bend.

Embark on a lovely day tour from Budapest and visit the largest freshwater lake in Europe, the beautiful Lake Balaton, and the manufacturer where world-famous, hand-painted Herend porcelain is made, before continuing to the stunning Tihany Peninsula.

Try some bull’s blood on this private tour in Eger, which is not something every tour offers. Your guide will take you all around the city, showing you the famous spots and giving you a local’s perspective. You’ll also make it to a Hungarian winery, where you’ll be able to taste the most famous wine in the county, the bull’s blood.

Discover the highlights of the Danube Bend on a private tour from Budapest. Travel north to this scenic region, where the River Danube loops through hills, and visit historical Esztergom, Visegrád, and Szentendre. Admire Esztergom Basilica, visit the Royal Palace and Citadel at Visegrád, and explore Szentendre’s cobbled streets, baroque architecture, and arty shops. Includes lunch in Visegrád, an optional summer boat trip from Szentendre back to Budapest, plus private air-conditioned transport.

A tour that explores Hungary’s Habsburg heritage in Gödöllö. This charming town boasts a beautiful baroque palace that was once the spring and autumn residence of the royal couple - Franz Joseph and Sisi. Despite the fact that the building had to endure all the hardships of the 20th century, it is now among the most well-preserved palaces in the country and the only place where you can learn about the life of the Habsburgs from a personal perspective. After a visit to Sisi’s Palace your driver will take you to the renowned Lázár park - built by two carriage-driving champions, the Lázár Brothers - where you'll enjoy a delicious Hungarian lunch in a charming rural setting. The park’s most popular feature is a show that will introduce you to 1000 years of Hungarian history, horse culture and of course, some of its most unique animals.

This exciting day tour is a great way to explore the highlights of the Danube Bend. You’ll have the ultimate stress-free day without any transport to organize as hotel pickup and drop-off is included. As it’s a private tour, you’ll have a more personalized experience and won’t have to wait around for other travelers. Highlights include visiting Szentendre, Vac, and enjoying a delicious lunch too.

If you’ve ever been curious about visiting a traditional Hungarian carnival, then the Busó festivities in Mohács are an excellent choice. Don’t worry about driving there and struggling to get a parking space; instead, benefit from a hassle-free private transfer service. Once at the festival, enjoy the rare opportunity to see these unusual celebrations up close, which include parades, ancient rituals, and costumes such as wooden masks and wooly capes.

Travel to Hungary’s Lake Balaton from Budapest on a private full-day tour in an air-conditioned vehicle. Enjoy a wine tasting in the Csopak wine region and savor a three-course lunch. Visit the towns of Tihany and Balatonfüred and learn about the area from your guide. Admire the views of Lake Balaton from aboard a ferry, and take a dip in the water before relaxing in the sunshine.

Eger is a great place to visit at Christmastime, but from Budapest, you’d need to either be able to drive or rent a vehicle to get there. Instead, prebook this Eger Christmas Market and Castle of Eger Private Tour. This tour includes pickup and drop-off from Budapest along with a private tour of the market and castle. Plus, a private guide knows the best ways around to make the most of your time.

Leave the Hungarian capital behind for the day and discover the scenic attractions along the Danube River on a private 8-hour tour. Comfortable and efficient transportation allows you to experience Esztergom, Visegrad, and Szentendre all in one day. Highlights on the exclusive excursion include a medieval citadel, baroque village, and 19th-century basilica. You also enjoy an included lunch served at a local restaurant along the river.

Visit the Danube Bend on a full-day tour from Budapest that includes Esztergom Basilica / Cathedral, a 13th-century castle, and a stop to explore the charming town of Szentendre. It’s a great introduction to a region known for rolling hills and historic villages, with the chance to sample local cuisine at an included 3-course lunch.