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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.

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

Discover Hungary’s Danube Bend with a scenic boat cruise to Szentendre or Visegrád. Enjoy charming villages, stunning views, and flexible options for an authentic day out.

Most Popular★ 4.4

“Great value for money! We loved the boat - you can choose to sit upstairs outdoors or downstairs where it's cozy and warm. We did the 10:30 am-5:00 pm tour, and l'd highly recommend arriving about half an hour early if you want a good…”

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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

“Great guide- she was very knowledgeable, funny, and warm. Favorite part of the tour! Beyond the guide I really enjoyed seeing the different colors in different rooms, usually the occupants favorite color. The gardens were small but beautiful, with breathtaking roses of different shades. Learning…”

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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

“We like how the trip was organized and all the informations about the attractions along the route. Our guide Attila was amazing ! We also like the lunch and the place where we take lunch. It was a perfect and relaxing tour with interesting places…”

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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

“The whole tour was good, we were kept informed all the way. The only negative was the restaurant that was chosen, it would have been better to have a fast food joint in the after instead of trying to eat a full meal in the…”

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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

“Excellent way to leave the city and explore the countryside. Liked the opportunity to briefly check out Slovakia. Guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Had to deal with a little adverse weather, but no problems. Very skilled and friendly driver.”

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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

“Our guide Anna Bori was excellent! She was extremely knowledgeable, friendly & accommodating. Szentendre was a very unique, artsy town & very enjoyable!”

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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

“Interesting tour. Attila is a very knowledgeable guide with a good sense of humour. Boat cruise back to Budapest was a nice end of the trip. Would definitely recommend.”

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9.From Budapest: Gödöll Royal Palace Tour

Discover the elegance of Hungary’s Gödöllő Palace, learn about Sissi’s royal life, and enjoy a scenic 3-hour tour from Budapest with expert guides.

★ 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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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

“The tour was very nice but it was surpassed by the tour guide. She was a great communicator, told interesting stories and was so nice.”

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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

“During the excursion we stopped at each place (Esztergom, Sturovo, Visegrad, restaurant, Szentendre, boat) for a short time between 15min and one hour. This was not a problem for me, as I visited Szentendre before several times on my own, and also Visegrad once, while…”

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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

“The park dedicated to Sisi was beautiful as were the grounds of the palace. I can understand if fans of Sisi would be very interested in seeing where she lived. It was also interesting to see how it was used after WWII. I was a…”

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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

“Awesome experience, way better than expected. I normally run so I found it just perfect but my nephew who is not that fit, he could also do it with no problem too. Tiring yeah, but wonderful views. Gyuri is a great guide, who kept us…”

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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