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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.

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

“the palace is beautiful and the guide was fun and very knowledgeable, the only issue we had was we thought we had an English tour but it was a mix of French and English which meant the guide having to do the same speech and…”

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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

“the day was amazing our guide was absolutely awesome, the food was disappointing. if there had been a choice it wouldn't have been better.”

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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

“It was bilingual and i ordered English. It was a bit like he spoke a lot in Spanish and just a little in English, so it seemed that we were less informed in the English version. Other than that, he was nice and friendly”

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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

“Fun day seeing the sights outside of Budapest. We spent plenty of time before this day walking around the city Of Budapest. It was nice to ride in the bus and enjoy the comfort of air conditioning and a well versed guide. Attila, our guide…”

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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

“A must see in Budapest the guide was very informative and knowledgeable However the bus microphone did not work very well unfortunately we at the very back did not hear the guide at all well ! Besides that an excellent experience”

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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

“I felt this experience would be a good way to see a few places outside of Budapest when I was in Hungary. Unfortunately it was just not enough time in each of the locations and the lunch was a bit of a disappointment. I wish…”

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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 trip was super fun and relaxed, we were the only two on the tour. Nikki was super kind and informative and easy to talk to! The train ride was filled with conversation and facts and we got to try one of the food dishes…”

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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

“Great experience with a wonderful, knowledgeable guide. The traditional Hungarian restaurant was delicious.”

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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

“We had a nice small group. Our guide was very knowledgeable and made the palace come to life. We had time for coffee and gift shop.”

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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

“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”

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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