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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Hungary

481 tours  ·  from $3

Everything with a guide, a boat or a minibus attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

Budapest: Buda Castle Cave Tour - Choosing Between 40 Minutes and 90 Minutes
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Budapest: Buda Castle Cave Tour

1.Buda Castle Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,677 reviews · 40 minutes - 1.5 hours · from $19Our pick

Walk beneath Buda Castle with an English-speaking guide such as Vicky or Eva, passing natural limestone caverns, 800-year-old cellars, medieval chambers, and wartime shelters. Choose a 40-minute visit or the fuller 1.5-kilometer route. Bring warm clothes and sturdy closed-toe shoes.

“Great tour, brilliant to see inside the underground of the cave system and the history of how it became. Our guide Vicky was knowledgeable, and very entertaining”

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Budapest: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Extras - What you see on the red route
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Budapest: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Extras

2.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & Extras

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 4,337 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $41

Use a 24, 48, or 72-hour bus pass to explore both Buda and Pest, with audio commentary in 15 languages and 20 stops near major sights. The one-hour English walking tour visits St Stephen’s Basilica, Parliament, the Shoes on the Danube Bank, Vaci Street, and the Danube Promenade. Guides may include Claudia, Joan, Rebecca, or Souvar, depending on the day.

“A great way to see the sites without the hassle !! Convenient, clean and professional!”

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Budapest: Buda Castle District Vampires and Myths Night Tour - Starting at the Zero Kilometre Stone
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Budapest: Buda Castle District Vampires and Myths Night Tour

3.Buda Castle District Vampires and Myths Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,830 reviews · 110 minutes - 2 hours · from $23

Walk from Clark Adam Square up Buda Castle Hill with a costumed actor-guide such as Bernadette, Fabian, or Peter. Hear tales of Vlad Dracula, Elizabeth Báthory, Hungarian folklore, and castle life while visiting Matthias Church and Fisherman’s Bastion. Expect about two hours outdoors, with steep paths, stairs, cobblestones, and superb night views.

“Bernadette was an amazing guide, her knowledge and personality shone through and everyone in our group had an excellent time. Bernadette is a credit to yiur company”

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Budapest: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Danube River Cruise - The central Budapest route and its major sights
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Budapest: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Danube River Cruise

4.Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Danube River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 3,794 reviews · from $40

Use a 1, 2, or 3-day Big Bus ticket to see Budapest’s main sights, from Parliament and Buda Castle to Heroes’ Square. Your pass includes a one-hour Danube cruise and an English walking tour through Pest, plus audio commentary in 16 languages. The cruise runs from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

“A great way to view the city and fantastic value. We used this over two days and was able to explore and see so much. Highly recommend”

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Budapest: Floating Bus Tour by Land and Water - Starting at Széchenyi István Square
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Budapest: Floating Bus Tour by Land and Water

5.Floating Bus Tour by Land and Water

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3,342 reviews · 50 minutes - 1.5 hours · from $28

Meet at Széchenyi István Square for a 50-minute to 1.5-hour tour by amphibious bus. You’ll see central Budapest from the road, then splash into the Danube without changing vehicles. A live English or German guide leads the trip, while audio commentary is available in 13 languages.

“Amazing staff and guides very helpful and disability friendly fabulous fun trip 1 1/2 hrs aircon which was a real plus very informative guided tour highly recommend not to be missed when in Budapest can’t wait to return and go on this trip again”

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Big Bus Budapest Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Walking Tour - Chain Bridge, Parliament, and the Danube views
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Big Bus Budapest Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Walking Tour

6.Big Bus Budapest Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 2,206 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $42

See Budapest from a double-decker bus with a 1, 2, or 3-day pass. Ride past Parliament, Heroes’ Square, Castle Hill, the Basilica, and more, using 27 stops to explore at your pace. Your ticket includes 16-language audio commentary and a guided walking tour. A Danube cruise is available at 30% off, so check the current terms before booking.

“Great way of getting around and seeing the sights in Budapest as there is a lot of ground to cover on foot”

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Budapest: Buda Castle District Walking Tour - Holy Trinity Square and Matthias Church
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Budapest: Buda Castle District Walking Tour

7.Buda Castle District Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,108 reviews · 2 hours · from $14

Walk Budapest’s Buda Castle District for two hours with a small group of up to 10. Your guide leads you from the Holy Trinity Statue past Matthias Church, Fishermen’s Bastion, the President’s Palace, and the Royal Palace courtyards, with grand Danube views along the way. Entry tickets are not included, and the tour runs in rain or shine.

“This turned into a private tour and our tour guide was very knowledgeable, showed us the highlights of the beautiful Buda side of Budapest and gave us good insight into the history of the city and the buildings.”

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Budapest City Landmarks Walking Tour in 2 Hours - From Erzsébet Square to St. Stephen’s Basilica
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Budapest City Landmarks Walking Tour in 2 Hours

8.Budapest City Landmarks Walking Tour in 2 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,048 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $3Best value

Walk from Erzsébet Square to Parliament with a local guide such as Esther, Gary, Dora, or Rita. Expect Budapest history, Art Nouveau, Holocaust remembrance, Hungarian phrases, food advice, and Danube views. The Basilica is viewed from outside, and guides work for donations.

“A must do excursion. Andi was very knowledgeable and we left knowing a lot more about the city than we would otherwise have done. Highly recommended.”

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3-Hour Orientation Walking Tour of Buda and Pest - Starting beside Saint Stephen’s Basilica
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3-Hour Orientation Walking Tour of Buda and Pest

9.3-Hour Orientation Walking Tour of Buda and Pest

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,834 reviews · 3 hours · from $41

Start beside Saint Stephen’s Basilica and cross the Danube by public transport to explore Buda and Pest on foot. Your guide covers Parliament, Matthias Church, Buda Castle, and the Royal Palace, while sharing Hungarian history, local culture, food tips, and transport advice. English, French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish tours are available.

“small group, intelligent, knowledgeable tour guide got to see a lot in a short amount of”

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Budapest: Grand City Tour with Parliament Visit - Starting in Buda’s Castle District
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Budapest: Grand City Tour with Parliament Visit

10.Grand City Tour with Parliament Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,598 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $70

This 4.5-hour Budapest tour combines a comfortable city drive with short walks in the Castle District and at Heroes’ Square, then ends with a one-hour Parliament visit. Guides such as Ben, Anna, Balazs, and Eszter are praised for clear explanations and local stories. Bring your passport or ID, and choose the correct EU or non-EU ticket.

“It was a well-organized tour. The guide was very pretty and attentive . We had no problems anywhere. I recommend it.”

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Budapest: Opera House Guided Tour - Starting inside the Opera House
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Budapest: Opera House Guided Tour

11.Opera House Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,533 reviews · 1 hour · from $33

Spend 60 minutes inside Budapest’s Hungarian State Opera House with a live guide in English, German, Spanish, Italian, or French. See the grand staircase, gilded rooms, frescoed auditorium, and restoration work from 2022, then hear a brief live opera performance. The meeting point is inside the Opera House.

“Our tour was excellent and so was our guide , very knowledgeable!! Best part was the end with a ten minute live opera!!”

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Budapest Small-Group Guided Tour on MonsteRoller e-Scooter - Choosing between the routes
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Budapest Small-Group Guided Tour on MonsteRoller e-Scooter

12.Budapest Small-Group Guided Tour on MonsteRoller e-Scooter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,517 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $72

See Budapest on a MonsteRoller e-scooter with an English or German-speaking guide. Choose a Castle, Essence, Fairy Garden, Citadel, Heroes’ Square, or All In route. After a safety briefing and practice ride, you’ll cover Buda and Pest, Danube viewpoints, major sights, and quieter corners in one to three hours.

“Excellent way to see the highlights of Budapest in a short time. We did a 3 hour tour. Our guide was very informative and fun! There is more than one tour and if we had had another day in Budapest, I would have done a different one the next day.”

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Countryside Half-day Gastro-Wine Tour from Budapest Meal & pickup - What happens at the first family winery
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Countryside Half-day Gastro-Wine Tour from Budapest Meal & pickup

13.Countryside Half-day Gastro-Wine Tour from Budapest Meal & pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,450 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $99

Leave central Budapest with a local guide such as Susan, Peter, Michael, or Julianna and spend about five hours in the Etyek-Buda wine region. Visit two or three family-run cellars, taste six to twelve wines, and choose between a two-course lunch, dinner, or Hungarian gastro-bites. Pickup and return transport are included.

“This was the best tour! Small group - just 8 of us and Julianna, our guide and driver. She was amazing and the perfect person to tell us about the wine in that region. The two wineries we visited were quaint, with great wines, but I liked they were two different types of facilities. Both were in their homes, but one was in a small neighborhood, with the tasting room above the pressroom, and the second was a dining room in a home, where we were also treated to lunch. I can't recommend this tour and Julianna, enough!”

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Budapest: 3-Hour Grand City Tour and Castle Walk - Heroes’ Square and the grand route along Andrássy Avenue
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Budapest: 3-Hour Grand City Tour and Castle Walk

14.3-Hour Grand City Tour and Castle Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,437 reviews · 3 hours · from $49

Cover Budapest’s key sights in three hours with a live guide such as Dora, Klara, or Maria. Ride between Pest landmarks, cross the Danube, walk Castle Hill, see Fisherman’s Bastion and Matthias Church, then stop at Gellért Hill for river views. Hotel pickup may be available, and small groups are possible.

“I loved my tour guide Dora, very nice and gave me great tips.”

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Private Budapest TukTuk Tour: Custom Route, Hotel Pickup - Heroes’ Square and City Park
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Private Budapest TukTuk Tour: Custom Route, Hotel Pickup

15.Private Budapest TukTuk Tour: Custom Route, Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,307 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

See Budapest’s major sights and quieter corners from a private tuk-tuk, with hotel pickup in the wider downtown area. Guides such as Ben, Norbert, Paul, David, and Gabriella tailor the route, share local history, and stop for photos. The open-air ride reaches places larger vehicles cannot, but bring warm layers in cool weather.

“Norbert is an enthusiastic and energetic guide, full of information and knowledge. Great driver and guide, very friendly, made our tour very enjoyable. He was very patient and accommodating, so glad we booked this tour, gave us a taste of both Buda and Pest on our first day in the city. There was a bit of rain on the day but was no problem in our tuk tuk, would definitely recommend this tour.”

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Explore Hungary

Pick a deck, a bath house or a cellar.

On the water

River CruisesDinner SailingsOpen-Bar BoatsKayak & SUPMargaret Island

The monuments

Buda CastleParliamentThe BasilicaMatthias ChurchFishermans Bastion

Eating and drinking

Food WalksThe Market HallWine TastingsRuin BarsChimney Cakes

Out of town

The Danube BendLake BalatonEgerTokajGödöllő Palace