Budapest

15 Best Day Trips from Budapest

The day trips from Budapest: the Danube Bend’s artist-town Szentendre, Visegrad’s citadel and Esztergom’s basilica, with Godollo’s palace for the Empress Sissi devotees. Hungary beyond the capital, one day at a time.

2.From Budapest: Gödöll Royal Sissi Guided Tour

Discover Queen Sissi’s summer residence in Gödöllő with this 4-hour guided tour from Budapest, featuring a stunning Baroque palace, peaceful park, and expert guides.

★ 4.2

“Loved the trip. We were the only couple on the tour, and the tour guide was excellent 👍; super friendly, helpful and truly knowledgeable - a 10/10 for Attila the guide ⭐.”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

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

Discover Hungary’s scenic Danube Bend, historic towns, and Szentendre’s artistic charm on this full-day guided tour from Budapest, including lunch and optional boat cruise.

★ 4.1

“Quite enjoyed the trip - after spending 3 days seeing the city attractions this was a nice change. We visited some beautiful little towns through the day. Our guide was really sweet. Throughout the day she ensured to keep us engaged with lots of information…”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

5.From Budapest: Danube Bend Day Trip in English

Discover Hungary’s scenic Danube Bend with stops in Visegrád, Esztergom, and Szentendre on this guided day trip from Budapest, exploring history, architecture, and stunning views for $89.

★ 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…”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

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

Discover Hungary's scenic Danube Bend on this full-day guided tour from Budapest, including visits to Esztergom, Visegrád, Szentendre, and a scenic boat ride.

★ 4.2

“Well worth the money. Great to be able to get out of Budapest for the day and see the countryside. Beautiful landscapes & villages. Had a lovely lunch at a restaurant overlooking the Danube and relaxing return journey cruising back on the Danube.”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

7.From Budapest: Szentendre Half-Day Tour

Discover the charming artist town of Szentendre on this half-day tour from Budapest, featuring guided walks, a marzipan museum, and scenic boat rides for a great value escape.

★ 4.2

“We had a really enjoyable day on the tour … Szentendre is lovely and Kristina the tour guide was extremely knowledgeable on History and had a great, friendly manner. I would highly recommend it to others .”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

8.Budapest Danube Bend Full Day Tour with Lunch

Explore Hungary’s Danube Bend with this full-day tour including visits to Esztergom Basilica, Visegrad Castle, Szentendre, and a Danube cruise.

★ 4.0

“Tour left promptly from downtown Budapest. Bus was very comfortable. The driver Sabi was very capable driving through narrow and curvy turns. Our guide Adam was very informative and kept us on schedule. The sights along the day trip were beautiful and well thought out!…”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

11.Szentendre Daytrip (Artists’ Village)

Discover Szentendre’s charming streets, vibrant art scene, and delicious street food on this guided day trip from Budapest, perfect for culture lovers and casual explorers alike.

★ 4.5

“We’ve just spent a beautiful sunny Sunday on this tour of Szentendre, which we thoroughly enjoyed. The short train ride to this gorgeous town was so worthwhile. Our guide Rudi was excellent! His knowledge and conversation about Szentendre, Budapest and Hungary was so interesting.”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

12.Danube Bend: Day trip from Budapest

Discover Hungary’s Danube Bend on a day trip from Budapest, exploring Esztergom, Visegád, and Szentendre with scenic views, historical sites, and a boat cruise.

★ 4.0

“reasonably well organised day trip, we visited nice towns, even stepped on Slovakian soil. The only issue was that we arrived too early at Esztergom’s Basilica and we wasted an invaluable hour waiting for the mass to finish but such things happen. We loved Visegrad…”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

13.Budapest Gödöll Palace Royal Sisi Residence Half-Day Tour

Discover Sissi's private residence at Gödöllő Palace with this half-day Budapest tour, featuring skip-the-line access, expert guides, and authentic insights into royal life.

★ 4.5

“Had difficulty finding the meeting place. Viator guides do not have flags or identification. The palace was lovely and the guide was knowledgeable. The bus ride into the country was about 45 min.”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

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

Discover Hungary’s stunning Danube Bend with a full-day guided hike from Budapest, featuring panoramic views, waterfalls, and expert guides for an authentic outdoor adventure.

★ 4.9

“the comunication before the activity was great all the time, answering any doubt. I did the activity with Attila and he is a great guide, really cool trekking i recomend that was an even cooler experience with Attila”

Check Availability →Read our full review →

More Day Trips from Budapest

4.0Szentendre the Artists Village Half-Day Tour from Budapest4 hours (approx.)$81.48 4.5Private All Day Danube Bend Tour From Budapest with lunch, entrance fee, cruise8 hours (approx.)$228.09 4.0Sisi’s 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, Visegrád & Esztergom Private Danube Bend Tour7 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/train tour8 hours (approx.)$139.76 4.8Szentendre: Half-Day Private Tour from Budapest$169 5.0From Budapest: Royal Palace of Gödöll Private Tour4 hours$234 5.0Danube Bend Hiking and Kayaking Adventure8 hours$201 4.2From Budapest: Szentendre Day Trip with Street Food5 hours$102 4.7Private trip: Budapest to Szentendre, Visegrád & Esztergom8 hours$265 4.0Luxurious, private day cruise with a waterlimousine to Szentendre$526.35 5.0Private Danube Bend Experience with a comfortable air conditioned car$295.33 5.0Budapest to Szentendre e-Bike Tour with a local guide8 hours$706 5.0Danube Bend Full-Day Private Tour From Budapest$802.47 5.0Danube Bend Tour by van$257.94 4.5Private Szentendre & Visegrád tour$240.74 5.0Godollo Sisi Castle and Szentendre Full-Day Private Tour from Budapest$802.47 4.5Legacy of Sissi Royal Palace of Godollo Tour with Cake and Coffee3 hours (approx.)$171.83 5.0Self-guided Bicycle Tour to Szentendre and return by boat$40.95 5.0Private Danube Bend Day Trip from Budapest$800.00