Top Budapest Full-day Tours

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Discover the best of Budapest with this full-day private tour. Spend the first part of the day exploring the city by private transport and visiting sites such as City Park, St. Stephen’s Basilica,  Parliament, and the Castle area. After hours of exploring, enjoy a 3-course meal at a local restaurant before hopping aboard a 2-hour cruise along the Danube with a stop at Margaret Island.

This Big Bus hop-on hop-off tour of Budapest is one of the easiest ways to get around the city while you’re traveling. Book your 1-, 2-, or 3-day ticket and explore at your own pace. The route stops at many key areas of Budapest, including Heroes’ Square, the Hungarian Parliament Building, St. Stephen’s Basilica, and the Hungarian State Opera House. The bus offers recorded commentary about Budapest's sights in several languages.

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.

View Budapest’s floodlit landmarks by boat on a Danube River evening cruise. Settle on the glass-enclosed vessel, and admire the cityscapes as you cruise by the UNESCO-listed riverbanks, glass in hand. Admire the Hungarian Parliament and Buda Castle district twinkling with lights, and sail under the illuminated Chain Bridge and other bridges. Your choice of Champagne, wine, beer, soda, or mineral water, Wi-Fi, and onboard film and commentary included.

Cruise the Danube River in the evening on a sightseeing cruise through Budapest. With a beverage in hand, take in the famous sights of Budapest along the banks of the river, deemed a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Skip the line at Széchenyi Spa, the largest public bath Budapest with 18 indoor and outdoor pools. Under neo-baroque domes, enjoy full-day access to a handful of steam rooms, saunas, and springs-fed baths. Dip in the impressive outdoor pool or soak up the sauna in the city that is famous for its relaxing baths. This ticket includes your own locker or changing cabin and the option to upgrade your experience with a massage.

Stretch your legs and see the sights on this Budapest walking tour. Your local guide leads you to the jewels of the city, including UNESCO World Heritage sites like Heroes’ Square, where iconic statues of the Seven Chieftains of the Magyars sit, as well as the beautiful Buda Castle. Take a break with a delicious Hungarian dessert and a hot drink. This walking tour is limited to 10 people, keeping the experience intimate as you discover all that this incredible city has to offer.

See a different side of Budapest with this night tour around the Buda Castle District. As well as passing key landmarks—such as Buda Castle and Matthias Church, the tour reveals mysterious stories that you wouldn’t find in a guidebook. Highlights include tales of Vlad Dracula, the city’s dark history, and notorious characters from the 19th century.

Experience the best of Hungary’s wine region on a half-day Etyek wine country tour from Budapest with dinner. You’ll leave the capital city in the morning or the afternoon to discover the serene landscape of the Etyek wine region, known best for its white and sparkling varieties. Your local guide will bring you to two or three family-run cellars to sample wines as you hear the history behind their production. This intimate group tour will conclude with a traditional, 2-course Hungarian meal.

See the sights of Budapest as you cruise the city on a Segway. This tour offers a choice of durations for your guided trip around central Pest. An orientation is provided before the tour begins so that you feel comfortable when it comes time to navigate the streets. Ride past top attractions like St. Stephen’s Basilica, the Hungarian State Opera House and Andrassy Avenue along the way.

Admire the beautiful Buda Castle District on a walking tour in Budapest. Follow a local guide around the cobblestone streets and hear stories of the city’s rich history. See UNESCO World Heritage sites like the Royal Palace, as well as the lesser-known landmarks such as Sandor Palace. Be sure to capture pictures with family and friends from the panoramic lookout of Fisherman’s Bastion before you head out.

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, maximize your time with a private 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.

Travel through Budapest’s historic Jewish Quarter on a walking tour and learn about the community that remains active there today. See the Kazinczy Street Synagogue, Raul Wallenberg Holocaust Memorial Park, the Jewish Museum and more, as your guide discusses in-depth the Jewish heritage behind the streets that you pass. With two routes to choose from, you’ll hear about the community’s past and the important role that the Jewish culture plays in contemporary Hungarian society.

Skip the tourist traps and discover Budapest’s culinary highlights on a private walking tour. Discover hidden gems as you explore with your local guide, and get a taste of authentic Hungarian cuisine with samples included in the price. Visit locations including the Central Market Hall, Jewish Quarter, and a ruin pub, and benefit from the customizable itinerary of a private tour, allowing your personal guide to cater to your preferences.

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.

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.

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.