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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 day out with an amazing night cruise back into Budapest. Wish the other cruise was available to Visegrad at this time of the year. (October)”

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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 excursion was most informative and made even more enjoyable by our knowledgeable tour guide Kristina. Her historical insights enhanced our experience and provided a nice context for what we were seeing. She kept us informed when sites were closed due to circumstances beyond her…”

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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

“We were lucky enough to experience the day tour from Budapest with Eva as our guide, and it was absolutely fantastic! Eva impressed us with her warm personality, deep knowledge, and great sense of humor. She brought history to life with engaging stories and fascinating…”

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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

“The guide was excellent, and was very friendly and informative. The guide also explained things quickly and efficiently. Really enjoyed Szentendre, it was a charming and beautiful place.”

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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

“Great experience to learn more about the history of Hungary! Seeing these towns outside of Budapest was great and the lunch stop had spectacular views!”

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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

“Beautiful, relaxing visit to this lovely UNESCO wild heritage site. Amazing landscape, quaint shops, delicious food and drink offerings. Our guide, Rudi, was incredible: full of knowledge and history, and personable too.”

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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

“It was a great day, with so much history and beautiful sights! The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. The coach driver was lovely too. The stop for lunch was amazing. There are some steps involved at the castle so be prepared and also have…”

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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

“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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14.Private Guided Tour to Szentendre & Visegrád Castle (Danube Bend)

Explore Hungary’s Danube Bend with a private guide visiting Szentendre’s art-filled streets and Visegrád Castle’s breathtaking views in a half-day tour.

★ 5.0

“This was a wonderful tour that took us outside Budapest to the countryside. Szentendre is a quaint little artisan village with interesting shops. We enjoyed excellente coffee & pastry and one of the local cafes. Then it was on to the ancient fortress known as…”

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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

“We had a wonderful time at Denube Bend with Attila. He picked us up at our hotel and on the way gave us a tour of the outskirts of Budapest. Some parts of the hike were challenging and he helped to ensure I felt safe.…”

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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