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Day Trips from Budapest

Budapest is a city-break destination first, and the day-trip selection here is small: the royal palace at Gödöllő, the Puszta with horse shows, Lake Balaton with Tihany and Esztergom, the Danube Bend. We list what exists, ranked by real reviews.

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From Budapest: Gödöllő Royal Sissi Guided Tour
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From Budapest: Gödöllő Royal Sissi Guided Tour

⏱ 3.5 hours · 4.3 (1,162)

Travel from Budapest to Gödöllő and visit the former summer residence of Queen Elizabeth, also known as Sissi. See her beautiful royal palace, which is the second-largest Baroqu…

from €60 per person

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Budapest: Half-Day Countryside Wine Tour with Meal, Transfer
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Budapest: Half-Day Countryside Wine Tour with Meal, Transfer

⏱ 4 - 5 hours · 4.8 (813)

Discover the Etyek wine region on a guided tour from Budapest. Meet with local winemakers, taste a variety of quality Hungarian wines from the family-owned wine cellars, and sav…

from €85 per person

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Godollo: The Royal Palace of Gödöllő Ticket
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Godollo: The Royal Palace of Gödöllő Ticket

· 4.4 (623)

Experience the grandeur of the largest baroque palace in Hungary. Follow the footsteps of Empress Sisi. Walk through her private apartments and gardens, admiring the royal beaut…

from €14 per person

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From Budapest: Full-Day Danube Bend Tour with Lunch
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From Budapest: Full-Day Danube Bend Tour with Lunch

⏱ 9 hours · 4.2 (508)

Learn about Hungarian history on a guided tour along the Danube Bend. Explore the towns of Esztergom, Visegrád, and Szentendre, enjoy a short visit to Slovakia, and return to Bu…

from €109 per person

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From Budapest: Bratislava & Vienna – Full-Day Guided Tour

From Budapest: Bratislava & Vienna – Full-Day Guided Tour

⏱ 12.5 - 13 hours · 4.8 (328)

Discover two beautiful capital cities – Bratislava and Vienna – with a local guide who keeps the day relaxed, personal, and fun, combining fascinating history with easy explorat…

from €189 per person

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From Budapest: Full-Day Puszta Tour with Lunch and Show

From Budapest: Full-Day Puszta Tour with Lunch and Show

⏱ 8 hours · 4.6 (229)

Experience the wide open countryside on this day trip from Budapest to Puszta and the Hungarian Great Plain. Enjoy an exciting horse show, a charming horse carriage ride and a 3…

from €113 per person

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From Budapest: Queen Elizabeth's Gödöllő Palace Tour

From Budapest: Queen Elizabeth's Gödöllő Palace Tour

⏱ 3.5 - 4 hours · 4.3 (203)

Enjoy a half-day guided tour through the interior and gardens of this intricate Palace which was the former home of the aristocratic Grassalkovichs and later, Franz Josef and Qu…

from €60 per person

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From Budapest: Gödöllő Royal Palace Tour

From Budapest: Gödöllő Royal Palace Tour

⏱ 3 hours · 4.4 (199)

Visit the stunning Baroque palace and former royal residence of Elisabeth, Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary, just 30 minutes from Budapest. Explore the lavish lifestyle o…

from €50 per person

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From Budapest: Puszta Tour with Horse Show & Carriage Ride
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From Budapest: Puszta Tour with Horse Show & Carriage Ride

⏱ 8 hours · 4.5 (145)

Take a day trip from Budapest to the Puszta, visiting a traditional farm and Kecskemét. Watch a Hungarian horse show, take a horse-drawn carriage ride, and enjoy a 3-course lunc…

from €113 per person

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From Budapest: Lake Balaton & Tihany Day Trip with Esztergom

From Budapest: Lake Balaton & Tihany Day Trip with Esztergom

⏱ 8 hours · 4.5 (131)

Discover Lake Balaton, the “Hungarian Sea,” on a full-day guided tour. Visit Esztergom, enjoy a Slovakia photo stop, explore Tihany, and relax by the lakeside.

from €139 per person

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From Budapest: Round-Trip E-Bike Tour to Szentendre

From Budapest: Round-Trip E-Bike Tour to Szentendre

⏱ 6 hours · 5.0 (33)

Ride an e-bike from Budapest to Szentendre along the Danube River, stopping on Margaret Island. Explore the town's cobblestone streets for 1.5 hours at your own pace.

from €82 per person

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From Budapest: Danube Bend Forest Tour Visegrad & Szentendre

From Budapest: Danube Bend Forest Tour Visegrad & Szentendre

⏱ 8 - 9 hours · 4.9 (20)

Escape the crowds on a small-group Danube Bend day trip from Budapest. Walk through a quiet national park to Visegrád Castle, enjoy local Hungarian food, and explore Szentendre…

from €71 per person

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From Budapest: Countryside Ranch Tour, Horse Show & Lunch

From Budapest: Countryside Ranch Tour, Horse Show & Lunch

⏱ 5 hours · 4.8 (19)

Explore Hungarian cowboy life on a tour from Budapest. Visit a working horse ranch, meet grey cattle and Racka sheep, watch the horse show, ride in a carriage, and eat a traditi…

from €112 per person

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Budapest: Private Transfer to/from Budapest Airport

Budapest: Private Transfer to/from Budapest Airport

· 4.5 (17)

Choose a private transfer between Budapest Airport and the city center in either direction. Avoid taxi lines and ride in a comfortable, spacious vehicle at any time of day or ni…

from €45 per person

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Budapest Airport: Private Transfer to/from Budapest City

Budapest Airport: Private Transfer to/from Budapest City

⏱ 40 minutes · 4.6 (6)

Experience a Private transfer between Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport(BUD) and Budapest City. Choose between a comfortable sedan or a roomy minivan for a smooth and…

from €57 per group up to 3

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The: Hungarian Puszta private tour with horseshow and lunch

The: Hungarian Puszta private tour with horseshow and lunch

⏱ 6 hours · 5.0 (3)

Explore the grassland of the Puszta on the Great Hungarian Plain on a tour from Budapest. Enjoy the typical cuisine, learn about life in a farmhouse, and watch a show by skilled…

from €280 per person

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Etyek Village Private 4-Hour Wine Tour from Budapest

Etyek Village Private 4-Hour Wine Tour from Budapest

⏱ 4 hours · 5.0 (2)

Discover Hungary’s wine-producing region of Etyek on a private tour. In the 18th century Buda was an important center of the country’s wine production, and today, the wine regio…

from €240 per person

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From Budapest: Lake Balaton UTV Adventure & Wine Tasting

From Budapest: Lake Balaton UTV Adventure & Wine Tasting

⏱ 12 hours 0

Discover the beauty of Lake Balaton and the Balaton Uplands on a day trip from Budapest. Explore Tihany, embark on a UTV adventure, visit local wineries, and enjoy a delicious l…

from €1,192 per group up to 7

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Exclusive Private Etyek Wine Experience from Budapest

Exclusive Private Etyek Wine Experience from Budapest

⏱ 6.5 hours 0

Discover the Etyek wine region on a private tour from Budapest. Visit Etyeki Kuria Winery and Nadas Winery for tastings and tours, enjoy a traditional lunch, and explore the sce…

from €715 per person

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Good to know: Szentendre is about 40 minutes away by suburban train from Batthyány tér, so it needs no tour at all – a tour makes sense when you want several Danube Bend towns in one day. The Puszta and Balaton trips are full days.

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Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Is the Gellért Bath open?

No. The Gellért Bath has been closed since 1 October 2025 for a long renovation, and reopening is expected in 2028. Széchenyi, Rudas and Lukács are open, and they are the baths most visitors choose instead.

Which Budapest thermal bath should I choose?

Széchenyi in City Park has by far the most reviews of any bath on this site and tickets from about €39 – large, busy, with outdoor pools. Lukács is the cheaper option, with a full-day ticket from about €33. Rudas offers a day pass with a meal. Compare what the ticket includes: cabin, locker or fast track.

How do I get from Budapest Airport to the centre?

The public 100E airport bus runs around the clock to Deák tér and takes about 35 to 40 minutes; the fare is 2,500 HUF. A shared door-to-door shuttle from this site costs from about €17, a private transfer more. The shuttle pays off with luggage, in a group or on a late arrival.

What differs between the Danube cruises?

Mostly what comes with the ticket. Plain sightseeing cruises start at around €10 and last about an hour; boats with unlimited prosecco, beer or cocktails cost about €20 to €27; dinner cruises with live music start at around €65. Read whether the drink is one welcome drink or a package.

Can I visit the Parliament without a guided tour?

Yes, there is an entry ticket with audio guide, listed at about €43. Guided tours in a fixed language, such as Spanish, are separate offers. Check the language and the available times on the offer page before you pay.

How far are Szentendre, Visegrád and Esztergom?

Szentendre is about 21 km away and takes about 40 minutes by suburban train from Batthyány tér, so it needs no tour. Esztergom is around an hour and a half by train from Nyugati station. Visegrád has no direct train – you go to Nagymaros and cross by ferry. A tour makes sense if you want all three in one day.

What are ruin bars, and do I need a tour?

Ruin bars are bars set up in old, run-down buildings and courtyards, mostly in the Jewish Quarter in District VII. You do not need a tour to enter one. A pub crawl bundles several bars, shots and often VIP entry into one price – what exactly is included and any minimum age are stated per offer.

Danube cruise from €11.63 · available today

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