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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

“Klara was our tour guide, the English and German group was just 5 people, there where 2 other groups with 2 other tour guides on the bus, they did a good job keeping the groups separate so we could hear. We got lots of information…”

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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

“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

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 a wonderful experience. Our guide Maximo was also an expert for all the areas we went. A good trip, lovely food, nice and smiling people and one small shot of Palinka… What else needs a man from life”

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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

“Hello, We had a brilliant time. Well paced and organised. Comfortably. All transactions were easy and simple. You are a well run organisation. The best bit was Clara. She works hard and has a forensic knowledge of the area. She showed and explain so many…”

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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

“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!…”

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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

“Our guide Nikki (spelling?) was great. Good English, very knowledgeable and very informative and helpful. She went out of her way to make us feel comfortable and has a very easy going way about how she guides us about Szentendre, with her amazing knowledge of…”

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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

“Excellent guide and tour, really enjoyed the day and as I said the tour guide was fantastic,well run excursion and value for money”

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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

“Muy buena, ver uno de los palacios del imperio Austro Húngaro, y la relación entre las 2 realezas. El palacio está en restauración todavía pero vale la pena conocerlo”

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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

“I had an amazing day hiking with Gyuri! So wonderful to experience a different part of Hungary. The scenery (although a cloudy day) was still spectacular. So glad I got out of the city to experience this. Thanks to Gyuri too for all the extras…”

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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