Top Budapest Day Trips

Discover the sights of the Danube Bend in one trip on this full-day tour from Budapest. Drive across the border into Slovakia, and visit Esztergom’s green-domed Basilica, the seat of Hungary’s Catholic church. Then, admire the Danube views from hilltop Visegrad Castle and enjoy a guided stroll around cobbled Szentendre, famous for its art shops. Hotel pickup, lunch, and return transport, with a Danube boat ride back to Budapest (May-September), are included.

Visit Slovakia’s capital of Bratislava on a private 10-hour tour from Budapest. Journey through northern Hungary by private air-conditioned vehicle and explore the cobbled streets of Bratislava Old Town on a walking tour. See landmarks including Michael’s Gate and Bratislava Castle, and visit the Grassalkovich Palace and Primate’s Palace as you uncover their history. Plus, enjoy a restaurant lunch and free time to shop and sightsee independently. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Visiting the Danube cities of Esztergom, Visegrad, and Szentendre from Budapest in one day is tricky without a car. On this private full-day tour, travel to all three in an air-conditioned vehicle. Accompanied by a guide, explore the cathedral in Esztergom. Take in the views in Visegrad and enjoy a local lunch. Stroll through the scenic streets of Szentendre. During the warmer months, take a river cruise back to Budapest.

Visit the Danube Bend towns of Esztergom, Visegrád, and Szentendre on a day trip from Budapest. Trace the ‘Blue Danube’ northward and dip into these three historical towns in turn. Tour Esztergom Basilica, experience bird’s-eye Danube Valley views from the hill of Visegrád citadel, and discover the cobbled lanes, baroque houses, and museums of Szentendre. Includes air-conditioned transport, and between May and September, a boat ride from Szentendre to Budapest.

Independent travelers who are short on time will love a full-day trip to the Lake Balaton region.  Traveling by private transportation enables you to maximize your time in the area. Your visits to Balatonfüred, Badacsony, and Tihany will be self-guided, allowing you to explore at your own pace and only check out things that interest you.

See two European capitals while you’re in Budapest with a private tour of Vienna: an easy day trip. Traveling by private vehicle, cross into Austria and enjoy an itinerary designed around you. View Ringstrasse sights like the Parliament and State Opera, take a walking tour to see the Hofburg Palace, and opt to shop or visit the Schonbrunn Palace or Prater amusement park. Lunch and hotel or central pickup and drop-off in Budapest included.

Discover Hungary’s Great Plains or ‘puszta’ and enjoy a visit to the town of Kecskemét, a horse show, and a Hungarian lunch on this day trip from Budapest. Travel south to Hungary’s puszta prairie, and take a guided stroll around Kecskemét to see its art nouveau buildings. Then, visit a farm to watch a Hungarian equestrian show, take a carriage ride, and enjoy a traditional 3-course lunch and Hungarian refreshments.

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 ‘palinka’ (apricot brandy) welcome, equestrian show, optional carriage ride, and 3-course Hungarian lunch. Includes hotel pickup, ranch visit, horse show, and lunch.

Budapest is full of UNESCO-listed monuments, architectural wonders, and lively markets, but visiting on a group tour means a fixed itinerary and less time to explore. Instead, maximise your time with a private full-day tour by luxury vehicle and tick off attractions such as Buda Castle, Széchenyi Thermal Bath, St Stephen’s Basilica, and the Central Market. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

If you have free day in Budapest, visiting the Danube Bend — a famous loop in the river — is essential. This private day trip makes it easy: with time to admire this beauty spot and three nearby attractions. Visit the green-domed Esztergom Basilica overlooking the river; admire the bend views from hilltop Visegrad; and enjoy the cobbled artists’ town of Szentendre. Includes lunch and private transport, plus a river cruise from Szentendre to Budapest between April-September.

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.

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.

Leave the planning to a guide for this private tour to Lake Balaton. Get a comprehensive tour, stopping at a fine porcelain factory, Hungary’s first nature reserve, and charming Balatonfüred. Finish with a short tour of one of the lake’s oldest spas and a traditional Hungarian lunch. Plus, on this small-group tour limited to eight people, receive personalized attention from your guide.

Discover the baroque palace of Godollo and town of Szentendre on a private day trip from Budapest. Explore Godollo, a favorite residence of 19th-century Empress Elisabeth, known as ‘Sisi,’ and learn about her life here. Then, visit Szentendre, a baroque town with a rich arts heritage overlooking the River Danube. Stroll, shop, and lunch (own expense) here, and visit the museum of your choice. Private air-conditioned transport, plus Godollo and Szentendre museum entrance included.

For travelers with a few days in Budapest, it's easy to get wrapped up in the bustle of the city, and forget to explore the quaint towns nearby. Visit two lovely towns outside the city on this private day trip from Budapest. After hotel pickup, head to Szentendre and Visegrád to wander medieval streets, and see the Danube Bend from a scenic lookout. End your day with a stop at a museum, or some shopping—it's up to you.

This is a very intensive, and informative day! Visiting 3 cities and gorgeous country views! You also spend enough time with our live guides so they can show you hidden gems, and present you the history of each sites and periods in smooth and funny way! Fully private so up to your interests we offer big liberty and side options!

Make the most out of your trip from Vienna to Budapest or vice versa with a full-day wine and sightseeing tour along the way. This one-way transfer will take you by minivan from your accommodations in Vienna or Budapest through the stunning wine region of the Austro-Hungarian border. You’ll sip local wines at two wineries, admire the beautiful waters of Lake Neusiedl (Lake Ferto) and explore the charming towns of Eisenstadt and Rust. Your full-day excursion will conclude with drop-off at your Budapest or Vienna hotel.

If you’re an independent explorer, but don’t want to deal with the hassle and unreliability of public transportation, enjoy a private self-guided tour of Vienna.  After pickup from your Budapest hotel, your guide will take you to the Austrian capital by private car. Along the way, enjoy expert suggestions on what to eat and see.  Then, you’re free to spend the day how you please, before returning to Hungary.

Experience, see, and taste the best of Budapest on a private 8-hour tour. A comprehensive itinerary (with complimentary public transportation) is already prepared for you, but you can customize what you do based on your personal preferences.  Whatever you decide, experience the city at your own pace and engage with your guide. Sample Hungarian food and wine at a local market hall, street food stand, and 19th century confectionery.

Spend a day in Vienna with the chance to tailor your itinerary and free from transport worries on this private tour from Budapest. Admire the scenery from a private air-conditioned car as you travel into Austria, and enjoy a panoramic drive and guided walk around Vienna’s imperial highlights. Later, choose to explore the Schonbrunn Palace, museums, or the city’s shopping avenues or other sights.

Explore the historical city of Eger in north Hungary and sample its wines on a private day trip from Budapest. Stroll the baroque streets and view Eger’s Basilica, Turkish minaret, and 13th-century castle. Plus, enjoy a dose of traditional Hungarian hospitality with up to five wine tastings, including Eger’s famous ‘Bull’s Blood,’ and a Hungarian ‘peasant’ meal. Includes wine tastings, lunch, private air-conditioned transport, and central and hotel pickup and drop-off in Budapest.

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and discover the UNESCO-listed Caves of Aggtelek Karst on a day trip from Budapest. Stop in towns and villages along the way, including Eger, to gain insight into Hungarian culture and sample local food and drink. In the national park, select a route and explore with a guide for insight into the underground labyrinth. Relax after a day’s sightseeing with included round-trip transfer from your hotel.

Experiencing the wine country around northern Lake Balaton from Budapest by yourself involves renting a car and doing homework on different wineries. This private full-day tour makes things easy: whisking you to three of the region’s wineries by private vehicle, with a guide for background. Admire the lake and its Tihany Peninsula; and enjoy three wine tastings, cold platters, and sightseeing—all difficult to experience in a day independently.

Take a stress free, prompt, safe, and comfortable private transfer to Vienna during your stay in Budapest. Enjoy a 2 hours long stop as a guided tour in Bratislava on your way to Vienna Explore the capital of Slovakia's famous sights: Old Town Bratislava, Grassalkovich Palace, Michael's Gate and much more. This tour includes transportation in a private air-conditioned minivan/car with hotel pickup and drop-off. The transfers can be booked 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from 1 to 15 people.