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Szentendre Daytrip (Artists' Village) small group

Recommended by 92% of travelers
Budapest, Hungary
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Booked 10+ times last week!
  • 5 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.7
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· Debra_W ·
Apr 2026
Rudy was a great tour guide. He was knowledgeable about the region, the history, and the politics. He was open to answer all questions we had about the lifestyle and culture. The train trip out to the artist village was pleasant, and you were able to see sights outside the city. Would recommend this tour.
· Anita_C ·
May 2026
Our tour guide was a student from Bangladesh and was extremely knowledgeable. She was pleasant, informative and we really enjoyed this tour. She even took us to eat authentic langos. It was great! Highly recommend this tour.

Overview

Swap the hustle and bustle of Budapest for a day trip to a picturesque town on the banks of the Danube River—Szentendre. The city of culture, history and amazing architecture . As you explore the town’s highlights with a private guide, benefit from in-depth guide commentary to help you understand what makes this beautiful setting a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Swap Budapest for a day trip to the UNESCO-listed Szentendre
  • No research needed: Learn about the city’s highlights from a guide
  • Enjoy the intimate atmosphere of a small artsy village
  • Get tips on great street food options in Szentendre

What's Included

  • Transportation costs (we have to take a short train ride)
  • Historical and cultural private guiding in Szentendre.

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Budapest, Batthyány tér 6, 1011 Hungary

      meeting point: front of the Market hall & Spar grocery shop.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Operating hours
    .10:00 am

    Itinerary

    1

    Szentendre

    5 hours Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    4.7
    based on 179 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    What a wonderful experience

    Angela_M, Jun 2026
    I loved this tour, our guide Maisha was very knowledgeable and so friendly. Nothing was too much trouble. We took a train to the artists village which I loved as I felt I was seeing and experiencing much more of Budapest. It was a lovely little village with something for all age groups. After taking us around the village, Maisha took us to a little place where we had a slice of Langos and then we had an hour to do what we wanted. This tour was well worth the money.

    You should forewarn of 2...

    Rita_C, Jun 2026
    You should forewarn of 2 hour walking tour of cobblestone streets. I would not have booked had I known

    Response from Host, Jun 2026

    Hello! The description mentions walking arround cobblestone streets. As we are visiting a location, which is pedestrian only, walking cannot be avoided. The walk is easy and relaxed paced, possible to be completed by anyone at any age. If someone doesn't want to see everything, it is not mandatory, of course.

    Lovely village.

    Karen_T, Jun 2026
    The village was lovely and had wonderful stores and an interesting history. Our guide was knowledgeable and at ease with getting us around.

    Worth a visit for active people!

    wdsponce, May 2026
    Beautiful village, great museum. Knowledgeable guide. Lots of shops with interesting things for sale. Lot's of walking.

    Artist Village Tour

    Marnie_G, May 2026
    It was a lovely experience and our tour guide - Misha - was very sweet. There just wasn't a lot of history that was shared, and I'm not sure that is because there is not a lot of history there or... just wasn't shared. Otherwise, the Artisan village was really pretty and lots of great art.

    Maisha was very nice,...

    Kimberley_P, May 2026
    Maisha was very nice, although unfortunately not very knowledgeable, so felt more like a chaperoned excursion. You could easily visit on your own.

    Response from Host, May 2026

    Hello! Thank you for your feedback. As the #1 rated provider for this location, we place great importance on the quality of our tours. We make sure our guides are thoroughly prepared, and we closely follow their work through quality control measures and participant feedback. In fact, many guests have highlighted Maisha’s knowledge and professionalism in previous reviews. While Maisha was not born in Hungary and may not have the childhood experience of growing up here, she is very well integrated into Hungarian culture and works hard to portray it professionally and authentically. That said, we always aim to improve. We would sincerely appreciate it if you could send us a private message with the specific areas where you felt she was not knowledgeable enough, so we can better support and prepare our team moving forward. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts.

    Svendrede

    Melissa_B, May 2026
    Rudy is a great guide. His knowledge of Hungarian history, being as young as he is, is impressive. Our group of six Americans was inspired by his passion about his country's future sans Orban. Thank you, Rudy, for showing us that good, not power, can be a way forward.

    Our tour guide was a...

    Anita_C, May 2026
    Our tour guide was a student from Bangladesh and was extremely knowledgeable. She was pleasant, informative and we really enjoyed this tour. She even took us to eat authentic langos. It was great! Highly recommend this tour.

    Rudi was very friendly...

    regina_g, May 2026
    Rudi was very friendly and knowledgable. It was a pleasure to have taken this excursion with him. Highly recommended

    Great travel destination

    John_J, May 2026
    Train ride 40 min from Budapest. Lots of walking and climbing steps. Some uneven cobblestones for those with limited mobility might be difficult for you. Our guide was absolutely fantastic. Lots of art galleries and churches of varying faiths. We thoroughly enjoyed it.

    Svendrez a little artists town

    Bailey_M, May 2026
    It was a fabulous tour. I’m so glad we did it. What a beautiful little town. Met a fabulous couple of ladies from England and France and our guide was amazing considering she is a university student here from Bangladesh! I can’t remember her name but she was just lovely and so informative. I was a little sad that not many the artists galleries were open but never mind. I tasted my first lavender ice cream and bought a beautiful little painting from the an artist on the side walk. Great day was had

    Response from Host, May 2026

    Hello! Thank you for your feedback. It is called Szentendre.

    After several days...

    Elizabeth_N, May 2026
    After several days immersing ourselves in Budapest itself, we did this nice trip for a visit outside of the city. It's a wonderful little craft town and our guide, Rudy, provided so much information. Super friendly and knowlegable, he made the place come alive!

    A beautiful walk around Szentendre

    Axie_O, May 2026
    My mother and I had such a wonderful trip to Szentendre with our lovely tour guide, Maisha, who was so warm, welcoming, and well-informed! I only had one day to sightsee outside my business trip, so I booked this trip for my mother and me. It didn't disappoint! Highly recommend if you want to walk through a small village with so much to look at and explore. We went on a Thursday and it was not crowded at all. I highly recommend visiting the chocolate shop and having chimney cake as a sweet treat! One of the highlights of my trip!

    Rudi showed us all the...

    Lydia_H, Apr 2026
    Rudi showed us all the amazing places inside and en route to Szentendre! He recommended the best shops, shared stories and histories of the area, and bought us delicious lángos. Highly recommend!

    Getting outside the big city

    Debra_W, Apr 2026
    Rudy was a great tour guide. He was knowledgeable about the region, the history, and the politics. He was open to answer all questions we had about the lifestyle and culture. The train trip out to the artist village was pleasant, and you were able to see sights outside the city. Would recommend this tour.

    Our guide Balazs was very...

    Bruce_H, Apr 2026
    Our guide Balazs was very informative not only about Szentendre but about Hungary in general. He was proud of his heritage and willing to share his thoughts. He was very considerate and helpful with one member of our group who needed assistance.

    Fun day trip from the...

    Maureen_C, Apr 2026
    Fun day trip from the city. We really enjoyed it. Balazs was our guide and we found him interesting and informative. The town is beautiful!

    Day outing with Rudi!!

    Sharon_K, Mar 2026
    Riding was an excellent guide who knew so much about the history and culture of Hungry. Rudi took us to all the beautiful churches and shops. He also treated us to a yummy Langos and we really enjoyed his company. The weather was perfect and the train ride out of the city was nice. Again we thank Rudi for being so knowledgeable and friendly. A perfect way to end our week in Budapest.

    needed more time

    Robyn_W, Mar 2026
    a great day trip. I needed more time. They should offer a more time option. so many boutiques I didn't have time to visit. definitely a highlight of my whole trip.

    Very Informative and friendly tour guide

    Helen_O, Mar 2026
    Our guide Nicki was extremely knowledgeable and we got a great historical tour of Szentendre and Hungry in general.She was very pleasant and easy to chat to. Szentendre is such a beautiful, peaceful and unique little village. A very memorable day.

    Wonderful experience,amazing Guide

    Heather_W, Feb 2026
    Nicky the Guide was one of the nicest person you'll meet.Knowledgable,sweet,and reads a room.She was highly efficient as well as warm

    Nicky was the best . Delightful

    DJ_W, Feb 2026
    Our guide Nicky was charming . Very informative and knowledgable 10/10 A lovely day out in a cute little village . Easy train journey

    Great Walking Tour of Szentendre! Highly recommend.

    Scott_W, Jan 2026
    Great experience in a really cool town in Hungary. Tour guide, Rudi, despite having a big portion of the planned group backing out last minute, led a fantastic tour. Train ride to and from Szentendre was filled with great history lessons and insight into areas we passed. The town was great - with many food and souvenir shops. Rudi provided a wonderful walking tour of the location and left plenty of time for exploring as well. Highly recommend

    Amazing Trip to Village outside of Budapest

    Ashish_L, Dec 2025
    Beautiful, relaxing visit to this lovely UNESCO wild heritage site. Amazing landscape, quaint shops, delicious food and drink offerings. Our guide, Rudi, was incredible: full of knowledge and history, and personable too.

    Lovely tour

    Rachel_B, Dec 2025
    First off—Rudi is an incredible tour guide. It was only my friend and me on the tour. Rudi was incredibly knowledgeable, helpful, and passionate about Hungarian history and culture. We had a great time exploring the artist’s village and came back with plenty of souvenirs and stories to tell. The town is so beautiful and worth the excursion.

    Fun trip with a great guide

    Jodie_J, Dec 2025
    The trip was super fun and relaxed, we were the only two on the tour. Nikki was super kind and informative and easy to talk to! The train ride was filled with conversation and facts and we got to try one of the food dishes (that I can’t remember the name of)

    This a great way to visit...

    VICTORIA_M, Dec 2025
    This a great way to visit the town. Rudy, our guide, provided us interestng detail of history and culture of Hungary and the town we visited.

    Response from Host, Dec 2025

    Thank you so much for the nice words. Glad you enjoyed your visit in Szentendre. You're always welcomed in Hungary.

    I thought the tour was...

    khalid_p, Dec 2025
    I thought the tour was supposed to travel in a van. The amount charged was too much for that tour. As a matter of fact two people cancelled the tour because of transportation And there is never a reasonable time given to us on our time

    Response from Host, Dec 2025

    Dear Khalid, The tour took place exactly as described in the tour details. If your expectations were different, it seems you may not have read the description carefully, and it’s unfair to hold us responsible for that misunderstanding. Regarding the other two guests: they did not join the tour due to a medical issue, not because of any transportation problem. Our Szentendre tour is the #1–rated experience in the area, appreciated by hundreds of travellers, and we are very proud of that.

    Great day!

    Connie, Nov 2025
    Shared a great day with Rudi in Szentendre. Rudi filled us with information about Hungary's history and present life. Easy train ride; easy walking; some stairs. Rudi introduced us to the town and its history as we walked through. He treated us a delicious langos, then we were on our own to explore/shop/drink. An all around enjoyable day. Rudi was awesome!! Highly recommend.

    Response from Host, Dec 2025

    Thank you so much, Connie! We’re really happy you enjoyed your day in Szentendre with Rudi. It was a pleasure showing you the town’s history, culture, and of course sharing a delicious lángos together! We’re glad you had such a great experience — thank you

    Szentendre

    Lanette_L, Nov 2025
    This small town is quaint and friendly. The Marqrit Kovacs is not to be missed nor is the Danube tributary which kisses the shore. Our guide, Nikki, was informative and eager to share. Life is slower there and a perfect get away from the hustle and bustle of Budapest. Be sure to add it to your itinerary and enjoy your time there.

    Response from Host, Dec 2025

    Thank you so much for your lovely words! We’re really happy you enjoyed the charm of this small town — from the Margit Kovács Museum to the peaceful Danube-side atmosphere. It truly is the perfect escape from Budapest’s busy energy. We’re grateful you chose to explore it with us!

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