BUDAPEST
The pick of the city, both banks of the Danube.
The 15 most popular full-day tours in Budapest. The ones worth building a day around, with what they cost, how long they run and who to book them through.
One day at Gellért Baths: thermal pools, saunas, and Art Nouveau halls on the Buda side of Budapest. Bring a swim cap.
Most Popular“did not know outside wave pool was closed till summer. would have been better if could have used that pool”
Danube Bend day trip from Budapest: Esztergom, Visegrád hill views, Szentendre artist streets, brief Slovakia photo stop, 3-course lunch, cruise.
Skip the line at Gellert Thermal Spa with full-day access and a cabin or locker. Art Nouveau pools, saunas, and cold plunges.
“It was super relaxing and not too crowded. Bring towels and flip flops if you don’t want to purchase them.”
A private full-day Budapest tour with hotel pickup, flexible walking or car options, and major sights from Basilica to the Danube memorials.
“Our tour guide , Alexandra. was Exceptionally knowledgeable , kind & professional. She made this tour a memorable experience!”
Full-day entry to Palatinus Strand on Margaret Island: thermal pools, wave pool, waterslides, saunas, and kid-friendly fun.
Slovakia and Hungary in one day: Esztergom Basilica, Visegrád views, Szentendre artists walk, 3-course lunch, and a seasonal Danube cruise.
“Tour left promptly from downtown Budapest. Bus was very comfortable. The driver Sabi was very capable driving through narrow and curvy turns. Our guide Adam was very informative and kept us on schedule. The sights along the day trip were beautiful and well thought out! Lunch was fabulous and was in such a lovely spot.…”
Full-day pass to Budapest’s Lukács Thermal Bath: mineral pools with jets, outdoor heat, and sauna/steam rooms. Bring swimwear and unwind.
Full-day trip from Budapest to the Hungarian Great Plain with Kecskemét sights, pálinka, horse carriage ride, show, and 3-course lunch.
Private Budapest tour with hotel pickup, Buda Castle views, St. Stephen’s Basilica, Heroes’ Square, lunch, and a Danube cruise with a welcome drink.
“My tour of Budapest was great! My guide was very knowledgeable. She Provided a lot of details with specific facts and was shown hidden spots. My guide’s historical knowledge was impeccable. The lunch was delightful. And the boat ride was a great way to end the tour. I highly recommend this tour.”
A private Budapest greatest hits day with pickup, metro pass, baths, castle views, Parliament, Opera, and lunch with dessert and wine.
“Well thought out”
Budapest in one day: Heroes’ Square, Széchenyi Baths, Buda Castle, plus Central Market Hall, with lunch, dessert, alcoholic drinks, and a metro pass.
“Excellent walking tour of Budapest. Ferenc is quite knowledgeable in Hungarian history which he shared with us all along. Lunch was delicious and had an opportunity to taste Hungarian cuisine. Altogether it was a fantastic experience.”
Full-day Lukács Thermal Bath admission in Budapest with line-skip entry, locker access, and year-round outdoor pools, at about $26.
“It was a bit of a let down. We found it hard to figure out the ones and outs of the towels and locker room, as there was no signage in English. The main floor attendant was super nice and had to help us out a few times. The pools were ok, the sauna was…”
A long, guided Budapest loop with public-transport help, included lunch, and stops at major sights from Heroes’ Square to Buda Castle.
“There's nothing on the website when I booked this tour that says it's a walking tour I repeat walking tour I put in 9 and 1/2 Mi today and there was nothing in the website that said this was essentially a walking tour all over budapest. It was a great tour and we saw nice…”
Private full-day Budapest tour with an English guide, hotel pickup, and an air-conditioned car. See Parliament, Castle views, baths, markets.
“Wonderful day trip. Excellent guide and comfortable travel. Perfect amount of historical info provided by the guide.”
Skip the lines for all-day Palatinus Bath entry in Budapest: heated outdoor pools, wave pool, slides, plus gym access.
“Was great to escape from the 35 degrees heat, not sure how to get the sunbeds but overall had a great day, plenty of eating and drinking options - watch out for the orange slide scared the adults !”
Both banks of the Danube, and every way to spend a day in the city.
