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Budapest Day Trip: Explore Castle Hill
3.8
25 Ratings
Budapest
Embark on a private 12-hour Budapest tour from Vienna with an award-winning guide. Discover the hidden secrets of Hungary, explore historical sites, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Budapest.
Embark on a private 12-hour Budapest tour from Vienna with an award-winning guide. Discover the hidden secrets of Hungary, explore historical sites, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Budapest.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Budapest - Begin your journey with a pickup from your centrally located Vienna hotel at 8am, and enjoy a scenic drive through the picturesque Austrian countryside into Hungary.
- Buda Castle - Buda Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Budapest, provides stunning views of the city and the Danube River. It houses the Hungarian National Gallery…
- Budapest - Begin your journey with a pickup from your centrally located Vienna hotel at 8am, and enjoy a scenic drive through the picturesque Austrian countryside into Hungary.
- Buda Castle - Buda Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Budapest, provides stunning views of the city and the Danube River. It houses the Hungarian National Gallery and History Museum, making it essential for those interested in Hungary’s rich history and culture.
- Central Market Hall - The Great Market Hall in Budapest is a lively and iconic destination for food enthusiasts and shoppers. Situated near the Danube River, it is Hungary’s largest indoor market, offering a diverse selection of local produce, spices, traditional Hungarian dishes, and unique souvenirs.
- St. Stephen’s Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika) - St. Stephen’s Basilica in Budapest is a magnificent neoclassical church dedicated to Hungary’s first king, St. Stephen. Renowned for its impressive dome and intricate architecture, it stands as one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Visitors can ascend to the top for panoramic views of Budapest or admire the beautiful interior, including the famous Holy Right Hand of St. Stephen.
- Vaci Street - Váci Street in Budapest is a vibrant pedestrian street, well-known for its shops, cafes, and restaurants.
- Danube River - The Danube River is the lifeblood of Budapest, separating the city into the Buda and Pest sides. It offers breathtaking views of the city’s iconic landmarks, such as the Parliament Building, Buda Castle, and the Chain Bridge.
- Hungarian Parliament Building - The Hungarian Parliament Building in Budapest is a remarkable example of Gothic Revival architecture, located along the Danube River. As one of Europe’s largest and most magnificent parliamentary buildings, it boasts intricate details, a grand dome, and stunning interiors. Visitors can tour the building to view the Hungarian Crown Jewels and learn about the country’s political history. It stands as an iconic symbol of Hungary’s heritage and is a must-see landmark in Budapest.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Round-trip private transfer
- Private guide for personalized experience
- All-inclusive: road tolls, parking fees, and fuel
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Round-trip private transfer
- Private guide for personalized experience
- All-inclusive: road tolls, parking fees, and fuel
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees/ if any
- Food and drinks
- The tour will finish at before 8pm, every additional hour will be paid extra directly to the driver at 30€/hour
- Entrance fees/ if any
- Food and drinks
- The tour will finish at before 8pm, every additional hour will be paid extra directly to the driver at 30€/hour
Additional Information
The private tour commences with a convenient hotel pick-up in Vienna, followed by a picturesque drive through Austria to Hungary.
The initial stop in Budapest is the renowned Castle Hill, where a local guide will be waiting. Discover the surroundings of Castle Hill, Buda Castle, and Fisherman’s Bastion, while taking in breathtaking views of the Danube…
The private tour commences with a convenient hotel pick-up in Vienna, followed by a picturesque drive through Austria to Hungary.
The initial stop in Budapest is the renowned Castle Hill, where a local guide will be waiting. Discover the surroundings of Castle Hill, Buda Castle, and Fisherman’s Bastion, while taking in breathtaking views of the Danube River and the Hungarian Parliament.
Proceed to the city center to explore attractions such as the Market Hall, Vaci Street, and St. Stephen’s Basilica. After the tour, enjoy some leisure time for shopping before a relaxing private journey back to Vienna.
Location
Budapest
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.8
(25 Ratings)
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Dan_z
Jan 6, 2024
Great option for a day trip to Budapest - This trip is a great option if one wants to visit Budapest quickly from Vienna. It is a 2.5 hrs drive from Vienna each way, and Budapest has reasonable traffic, so there is enough time to see all the main landmarks that this great city has to offer. Renee was our driver and we were very happy with him. He speaks fluent English, he is an efficient but careful driver, and he knows a lot about the places we visited, which enabled us to pass on a guide which streamlined our visit (of course, a guide is included for whoever wants one). All in all, I would recommend this company and Renee for any private trip in Central Europe.
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Pioneer10338113435
Dec 8, 2023
Awesome tour guides - Amazing private tour! Husan was an excellent driver and very personable. Altered tour to accommodate our interest.Jorge our Budapest guide was just as awesome and knowledgeable! A great day in Budapest!
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Charles_w
Oct 16, 2023
Vienna to Budapest Private Tour - Excellent private tour of Budapest, Hungary from Vienna, Austria! The driver was a great driver and we always felt safe. The car was comfortable and clean. The driver first brought us to a big public market in Budapest, and then to a wonderful local restaurant for lunch. After lunch the driver picked up a Budapest local tour guide who was extremely knowledgeable and was able to explain the history all of the sites we visited. She was very well prepared, and a pleasure to listen to. My wife and I both had an absolutely wonderful day with great memories and tons of pictures!
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Daniel_o
Dec 4, 2022
Best private driver ever-Richard! - Safe, professional driver Richard was kind, prompt and accommodating. And a very good driver in so much traffic!
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Yvonne_k
Oct 16, 2024
Not bad :)) see my review in detail - It’s rush as Budapest n Vienna to drive. is about 2.5 hrs one way. So total 5/5 hrs up and down
It’s for those who want to have a feel of the place. Nk time to go into many monuments
But. We are lucky to have nick. An elderly local as our local guide. He is so funny. N fantastic !
I think he like my group a lot as he extended his time with us free of charge. We gave him a nice tip of course.
He is knowledgsble and v humorous
Adam is our driver. A nice young man who drives very well. No hiccup. We also tip him for his 12 hours of time with us. If which he is very appreciative
We went to the big market. Saw a few big monument from outside
Budapest you need minimum 2 days to see more things. Better have 3 days. A land with rich history
The only hiccup is I already told operator I changed hotel like 5 x he forgot to tell Adam the driver. So we wasted 30 mins of our time. Adam doesn’t seem to know much re the iTineary. But it’s all good and sorted out. Initially we wanted to stay longer in Budapest. The cost is euro 30 per hour. It’s supposed to start counting from 5 pm
As it’s a 12 hrs tour so by right of we reach Vienna by 8 pm we need not top up. But Adam seem to be confused re the way the calculation is supposed to start counting from what hour initially. But after we explained to him. N he called the office It’s all sorted
If you can get uncle nick as your guide. I will highly recommend. For those who want to have a feel of Budapest
Adam is a great young gentlemen who drives well too
Overall. We are happy. :)))
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David_c
Dec 21, 2022
Quick trip - Our drive kept in contact about his arrival and did an amazing job getting us to our destination. I would recommend eating before departing and taking snacks. We went straight from Vienna to sight seeing in Budapest with only a bathroom break. We did get free time around 2:30pm and ate a late lunch before leaving Budapest for Vienna around 5pm. Our tour guide was very passionate about the city and had a lot of information. We did stop in three locations for pictures but you can’t see it all in one day.
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Angie_s
May 25, 2023
The driver and the tour... - The driver and the tour guide was great , but the car provided was too small , it was a BMW X1 model , at the beginning on the way to Budapest was fine for three of us , but when we got there , the tour guide had to get in and all three of us was crammed at back seats 、 lucky we r not overweight people , just imagine!!!! And we pay over $700 euro for that !!! It was not worth it ,And also the website said the tour will be about 12 hours but it ended in less than 10 hrs
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Helen_m
Dec 4, 2022
Our driver was extremely... - Our driver was extremely nice. Our guide in Budapest was terrible and very pushy. We were not allowed to do anything we wanted to. She got us lost and spent hours in traffic because she had no clue where she was going. She rushed us because she wanted to get home. Extremely rude and not worth the money at all
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Jeffrey_s
Aug 12, 2023
Very poor tour guide ... basically just a $850.00 roundtrip car ride from Vienna - Tour guide was grossly unqualified. ... continually apologizing for her lack of experience and limited knowledge. She only spoke when asked a question and then only short answers with no additional interesting commentary ... probably could have acquired same info simply by looking up questions on google.
At several stops, her only comment was "This is the ....." No commentary about why it was important or its historical significance.
We openly encouraged her to be more active and informative ... her response "Sorry, I am not very experienced."
The driver was a little better, however, his English was limited.
Finally, the car was a subcompact which was not comfortable on the long commute from Vienna, especially on bumpy roads.
I was traveling with a friend who visited Budapest for a few days in the past. My friend basically became my tour guide, communicating a lot more pertinent information that she recalled from her past visit than the tour guide.
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Datin_a
Jan 9, 2023
Waste of time and money! - Driver Marko messaged in the morning that he will be late. And when he arrived, there was a need to stop at a petrol station to clean windows. Didn’t say that with all the delay it was going to affect our your timing in Budapest.
We were just 3 people and paid extra to have better comfort of a van, but the van was such an uncomfortable one. It was not up to standard for the price paid.
On our way, we asked the driver about Budapest and some point of interest and he said he didn’t know - he was merely a driver. When we arrived we commenced with a super brief tour with a tour guide and we didn’t stop at all those beautiful buildings you see in the photos. Tour with a guide was just for 2.5 hours. As soon as we finished the driver dropped us at a parking lot and told us we were free to walk around for 2 hours and then it will be time to return. No guide for this free and easy. He told us to meet him at the parking lot at 4.30 but he was not there and had to be called to come. Overall our tour commenced at 12 noon and returned at 4.30pm. And we had to bear roaming calls for calling the driver when he was not at the parking lot and for his messages to us when he was late. I do not recommend this tour company. It is a dodgy company and not worth it. I recommend for anyone to take the train, explore on your own and stay the night.
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