Private Budapest Tour from Vienna: Explore the Pearl of the Danube
4.7
7 Ratings
Vienna
Embark on a private full-day tour from Vienna to Budapest, the Pearl of the Danube. Explore the city with a local guide, enjoy free time to discover its charms, and visit the Citadel for breathtaking panoramic views. Hotel pick-up, private transport, and a luxurious experience await.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Vienna - The tour starts with the pick-up at your accommodation in Vienna at a designated time.The driver will introduce you the specifics of the tour after which the tour commences with a drive through Austrian and Hungarian countryside.
- Budapest - After arriving to Budapest, you will join a local guide on approx. two hours long private walking tour of the city center. See the main sights such as the Chain Bridge, the Parliament, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and learn on the history of the Pearl of the Danube. After the guided tour, use approx. three hours of free time to independently explore the city, shop in famous Vaci Street, or have lunch in one of numerous central restaurants. The tour continues by meeting your driver at a designated location, and continuing your way to the Citadel.
- Citadel - Short drive from the city center is 19th century fortress Citadel. Set on top of Gellert Hill, the Citadel offers excellent panoramic view of Budapest, Danube and its eight bridges. Get your camera ready and enjoy the view from the historical fortress. The tour concludes with approx. 2.5 hours drive back to your hotel/accommodation in Vienna.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Dedicated Tour Guide
- English-speaking driver
- Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
- Customizable itinerary for flexible travel
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Additional Information
Embark on a private full-day excursion from Vienna to Budapest, the Pearl of the Danube and the capital city of Hungary. Enjoy the company of our local guide as you familiarize yourself with Budapest, and take advantage of some free time to discover the city, dine, shop, or perhaps embark on a boat journey along the Danube. The itinerary includes a stop at the fortress Citadel, providing a chance for breathtaking panoramic pictures of the city, the Danube, and its bridges. Revel in the comfort of a luxury, air-conditioned vehicle as you traverse the Austrian and Hungarian landscapes.
- Pick up & drop off at hotel/accommodation
- Luxury air-conditioned private transport
- Personal city guide in Budapest
- Approximately three hours of leisure time to tour the city
- Extra drive to the scenic viewpoint of Citadel with a city view
- Not recommended for travelers with walking disabilities
Location
Vienna
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(7 Ratings)
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Daniellec398
Dec 9, 2023
Amazing private tour - This is one of the best tours we have ever done. A driver picked us up at the hotel in Vienna and took us to Budapest. The diver was early and came into the hotel we were staying at to meet us in the lobby. In Budapest, we met a local that took us on a walking tour of the Pest side of the river. She gave a rundown of the history of the area. The Parliament building was a must see. After the tour, we were given time to explore the Christmas market and eat. The driver was very flexible with the meeting time. He took us over to the Buda side of the river to see the former palace and drive along the river. The drive time is about 2.5 hours each way (maybe a little longer with traffic). There was great communication with the driver after we met him the day of, but there was little communication leading up to the day of the tour. An improvement would be to get a day before confirmation that they will be picking us up at the set location.
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Julio_s
Aug 8, 2023
First visit to Budapest. - Even though this tour was just for the day, Budapest is a wonderful place to visit. This was our first time in Budapest. The architecture, panoramic views of the city and the Danube River are breathtaking. Our driver and local tour guide were great. We were able to see most of the important landmarks of the city. We really enjoyed and recommend this tour.
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Candace_k
Jun 25, 2023
Picture perfect day - What a perfect day! Romano and Ivan (in training) were our drivers/guides and they were so friendly and knowledgeable! Romano knew so much and was so fun to talk with. His English was great. We had a great time with the drive and when we reached Budapest our guide Veronica was exceptional! She was kind and so knowledgeable and took us to Chez Dodo for the best macarons! After a two hour guided tour she recommended some great restaurants and shopping areas for us to spend the next two hours free before we met up with the guys again to explore the Buda side. The whole day exceeded expectations and we can’t wait to come back and experience more.
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Cristian_m
Sep 5, 2023
Just regular - My Driver, Ivan was awesome. Very nice and kind. Picked me up at 8AM sharp.
We got a bit of traffic on our way to Budapest, but he made time fly by with conversation.
We got to Budapest and I met my tour guide, who did not reveal her name. She was kind too, but very ironic on the way she spoke (specially about politics).
I expected the walking tour to last more, 2 hours is not nearly enough time
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