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15 Best Day Trips from Budapest

Day trips from Budapest that justify leaving a city this good. The classic loop heads north to the Danube Bend: Szentendre, Visegrád, and Esztergom, all under 90 minutes out. Lake Balaton and the Etyek wine country cover the other directions.

1.From Budapest: Full or Half Day Danube Bend Cruises

Discover Budapest’s Danube Bend via scenic cruise to Szentendre or Visegrád. Experience charming villages, cultural sights, and stunning river views affordably.

Most Popular★ 4.4

“Narrowly missed 10.30am sailing by two minutes (!) but nice operative immediately offered 2.30pm service. Interesting leaving the city and new developments of suburbs for peaceful countryside. Village charming although Serbian church closed at 4pm.”

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2.From Budapest: Gödöllő Royal Sissi Guided Tour

A royal rendezvous with Queen Elisabeth beckons on the Gödöllő Royal Sissi Guided Tour - uncover the allure of her captivating world!

★ 4.2

“Wonderful guide, Carla, who never tired and whose instructions were clear. She used the microphone perfectly so heard every word unlike previous day,in same van,same driver but with an obstinate or lazy? guide who ignored 3 requests to turn volume up as his commentary could…”

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3.From Budapest: Danube Bend & Szentendre Tour with Lunch

Explore Hungary's Danube Bend, Esztergom, Visegrád, and Szentendre on a guided day tour with stunning views, authentic lunch, and river cruise options.

★ 4.1

“Punctual Very knowledgeable and pleasant tour guide Extremely helpful Accommodated our request for vegetarian food Unhurried pace Fantastic overall experience”

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5.From Budapest: Danube Bend Day Trip in English

Fascinated by the allure of the Danube Bend from Budapest? Join us for a day trip bursting with history, beauty, and surprises.

★ 4.2

“It was an amazing trip. All the 3 places we visited were beautiful and worth visiting to see beyond Budapest. The itinerary was good and well paced. We had enough time al the all places. Our guide was amazing. She gave information just like a…”

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6.From Budapest: Full-Day Danube Bend Tour with Lunch

Discover Hungary's stunning landscapes, historic towns, and charming villages on this full-day Danube Bend tour from Budapest, with lunch included.

★ 4.2

“our guide Clara was amazing . She was impressive with her deep and broad knowledge about the history. She did her best even tho the Basilica was close to tourists due to ceremony. i would recommend this tour. my only disappointment was not having enough…”

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7.Szentendre Half-Day Tour From Budapest

Step into the charm of Szentendre on a half-day tour from Budapest, where history, art, and culture intertwine in unexpected ways, beckoning you to unravel its secrets.

★ 4.2

“Szentendre is such a lovely spot. Local artists and standard tourist shops are intermingled in this beautiful historical spot.”

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8.Budapest Danube Bend Full-Day Tour With Lunch

Overflowing with mesmerizing sights and rich history, the Budapest Danube Bend Full-Day Tour With Lunch promises an unforgettable journey...

★ 4.0

“It was an absolutely great tour but as we couldn’t hear the commentary above the air conditioning we spent longer than we should have at the first stop in Slovakia. We didn’t realise that we needed euros (we should have) and spend our time looking…”

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9.From Budapest: Gödöllő Royal Palace Tour

Step into the lavish world of the Gödöllő Royal Palace Tour from Budapest and uncover captivating secrets waiting to be revealed.

★ 4.3

“the guide Matthias was great and provided the history of the palace and it's use while we were on the way, as well as the informative walk-through of each room that was open. it would have been nice to have slightly more freetime after the…”

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10.From Budapest: Gödöll Palace of Queen Elizabeth Tour

Discover the grandeur of Gödöllő Palace with a guided tour from Budapest. Explore royal interiors, lush gardens, and learn fascinating history—all at a great value.

★ 4.3

“avevo grandi aspettative, ma sono rimasta delusa sia dal castello che dalla guida che avrebbe dovuto rendere la visita un po' più piacevole”

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11.Szentendre Daytrip (Unesco World Heritage City)

Lose yourself in the enchanting allure of Szentendre, where history and art intertwine in a mesmerizing tapestry waiting to be unraveled...

★ 4.5

“Our guide Nikki was excellent. She spoke perfect English. She was very knowledgeable about the town. She gave us plenty of free time to explore the town. Nikki has a great personality as a tour guide.”

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12.Danube Bend: Day Trip From Budapest

Wander through the mysteries of the Danube Bend on a day trip from Budapest, where history and nature intertwine in captivating ways...

★ 4.0

“The guide was informative but the trip was in English and Spanish and the guide was more comfortable speaking in Spanish so there was not equal time between the 2 languages. Good overall day trip.”

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13.Budapest Gödöllő Palace Royal ‘Sisi’ Residence Half-Day Tour

Open the door to the enchanting world of Empress 'Sissi' at Budapest's Gödöllő Palace, where mysteries and royal tales await—what secrets linger within these hallowed halls?

★ 4.5

“Our guide was very knowledgeable about the castle and Hungarian history in general- it was a great way to start off our first trip to Budapest”

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15.Danube Bend: Full-Day Hiking Tour From Budapest

Brace yourself for an unforgettable journey through the Danube Bend, where every bend holds mysteries waiting to be discovered.

★ 4.9

“The hike was amazing. Gyuri was a great guide, very thoughtful and even introduced me to some Hungarian snacks. The hike took us about 5 hours, it is a gruelling hike but the views are worth it. It was extremely beautiful and I would do…”

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4.0Szentendre the Artists Village Half-Day Tour From Budapest4 hours (approx.)$81.48 4.0From Budapest: Szentendre Artists’ Village Tour4 hours$73 4.5Private All Day Danube Bend Tour From Budapest With Lunch, Entrance Fee, Cruise8 hours (approx.)$228.09 4.0Sisis Godollo Palace Tour From Budapest3 hours (approx.)$58.87 4.5Szentendre and Visegrad Private Danube Bend Tour With Wine Tasting and Lunch6 hours (approx.)$331.88 5.0Szentendre, Visegrad & Esztergom Private Danube Bend Tour by 4WD7 to 10 hours (approx.)$290.00 4.5Danube Bend Private All Day Tour With Lunch, With Entrance Fees and Cruise8 hours (approx.)$238.45 4.9Danube Bend: Private 8-Hour Full Board Tour From Budapest8 hours$352 4.6Budapest: Self-Guided Bike Tour to scenic Szentendre 5.0Budapest to Szentendre Bike & Boat Tour8 hours (approx.)$139.76 4.8Szentendre: Half-Day Private Tour From Budapest$169 5.0From Budapest: Royal Palace of Gödöllő Private Tour4 hours$234 5.0Danube Bend Hiking and Kayaking Adventure8 hours$201 4.5From Budapest: Danube Bend Full-Day Private Tour With Lunch8 hours$754 4.2From Budapest: Szentendre Day Trip with Street Food5 hours$102 5.0Hike to Visegrád Castle With Danube Bend Views + Sauna Session5 to 7 hours (approx.)$168.58 4.7Private trip: Budapest to Szentendre, Visegrád & Esztergom8 hours$265 5.0Private Danube Bend Experience With a Comfortable Air Conditioned Car8 hours (approx.)$301.03 5.0Danube Bend Full-Day Private Tour From Budapest8 hours (approx.)$842.88 5.0Budapest to Szentendre e-Bike Tour with a local guide8 hours$706 5.0Danube Bend Tour by Van5 to 8 hours (approx.)$270.93 5.0Godollo Sisi Castle and Szentendre Full-Day Private Tour From Budapest8 hours (approx.)$842.88 4.5Private Szentendre & Visegrád Tour5 hours (approx.)$252.33 5.0Szentendre Bike & Train Tour by Budapest Bike Breeze$90