The 15 Best Szentendre Tours from Budapest

1.Danube Bend & Szentendre Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 824 reviews · 9.5 hours · from $128Our pick

Spend 9.5 hours tracing the Danube Bend from Budapest to Esztergom, Visegrád, and Szentendre. Visit Hungary’s largest basilica, cross briefly into Slovakia, eat a three-course Hungarian lunch, and return by boat on select dates. Guides such as Attila, Kristina, and Yolanda are praised for lively history talks.

“The excursion was most informative and made even more enjoyable by our knowledgeable tour guide Kristina. Her historical insights enhanced our experience and provided a nice context for what we were seeing. She kept us informed when sites were closed due to circumstances beyond her control and was able to admirably work around them. We really enjoyed Szentendre and would have liked a bit more time there. The fact that the return is by boat and does not return to the pickup point should be more prominent in the excursion description.”

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2.Szentendre Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 338 reviews · 4 hours · from $73

Travel from Budapest to Szentendre with a live guide, walk the baroque center, visit the Szamos Marzipan Museum, and enjoy free time for cafés, galleries, and shops. Friday to Sunday departures from May to September return by public boat; Tuesday tours return by bus.

“Szentendre is such a lovely spot. Local artists and standard tourist shops are intermingled in this beautiful historical spot.”

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3.Szentendre Daytrip (Artists’ Village) small group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 151 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $95

Travel from Budapest to Szentendre by train with a small group of no more than 10 people. Guides such as Rudi, Nikki, Balazs, and Blaze lead a history-filled walking tour, point out food and craft shops, and leave time to explore on your own.

“Our Guide, Nikki, was EXCELLENT. She provided continual knowledge and facts surrounding the area, that gave us a glimpse into the culture.”

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4.Private Guided Tour to Szentendre & Visegrád Castle (Danube Bend)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $151Top rated

Travel from Budapest with a private guide such as Richard, Peter, Orsolya, or Tibor. Explore Szentendre’s cafés and craft shops, then visit Visegrád Citadel for medieval displays and sweeping Danube Bend views. Pickup, private transport, and castle admission are included.

“Had a great trip of Szantandre and Visegrad with Richard. He informed us about the sites and showed us around. It was a wonderful experience, overall.”

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5.Szentendre the Artists Village Half-Day Tour from Budapest

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 80 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $81

Travel by air-conditioned bus from central Budapest to Szentendre, the Danube-side artists’ town. Walk its baroque lanes, see the Marzipan Museum, browse craft shops, and return by public boat on selected weekends from May through autumn, or by bus at other times.

“The half day trip is just enough to visit this beautiful village. The guide was ok as he showed us around the place. The boat ride back to Budapest was lovely.”

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6.Szentendre Artists’ Village Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 61 reviews · 4 hours · from $73

Leave Budapest for a four-hour guided visit to Szentendre, the Danube-side Artists’ Village. Walk colorful lanes, see life-sized marzipan art, browse small shops, and return by boat on selected summer days or by air-conditioned bus.

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7.Szentendre and Visegrad Private Danube bend Tour With Wine Tasting and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $331

Spend about six hours with a private English-speaking guide such as Nora, Susan, or Steve, visiting Szentendre’s art-filled streets and Visegrád’s hilltop fortress. The day includes hotel pickup, private transport, lunch with Hungarian wine tasting, and the entrance fee to Visegrád Palace.

“The tour was perfect. We enjoyed the history and local culture. Nora is a terrific guide and customized our tour to meet our wishes. Bravo!”

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8.Szentendre, Visegrád & Esztergom Private Danube Bend Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 7 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $290

Tamas Varga drives you from Budapest through the Danube Bend in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Visit artistic Szentendre, Visegrád Castle, Esztergom Basilica, and Slovakia, with time for nature, lunch, shopping, and custom stops.

“Tamas is one of the best guides I have ever had. He is the most knowledgeable and well prepared guide and kept his car loaded with goodies and drinks for his guests. From the get-go, he was enthusiastically feeding me with historical information that would provide the context of our destinations. He also timed everything perfectly and will make sure you have enough time to enjoy each attraction fully. His driving was also safe and efficient, which is really important when travelling long distances. Was so impressed with him that I promptly booked another tour with him and will do so again when we are back for another holiday!”

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9.Szentendre by Bike: Self Guided Bike Rental Package!

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 26 reviews · 8 hours · from $34

Pick up a 30-gear KTM Trekking bike near Budapest’s Great Market Hall, then follow a Google Maps route along the Danube to Szentendre. You’ll get a phone holder, helmet, pannier, lock, repair kit, and local tips from Morgan and the team. Return by bike, boat, or HÉV train.

“It was a beautiful ride along the Danube—very scenic & easy cycling. Szentendre was charming! We did have a little trouble navigating & got off course but eventually found the bike path. Unfortunately we got a flat tire; we changed the tire, checked inside for holes or problems, & it blew again. Had to pump the tire every 15 minutes but finally made it back. Disappointed in the condition of the tire but otherwise a great ride.”

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10.Budapest to Szentendre bike & boat tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $139

Ride about 25 kilometers from central Budapest to Szentendre on mostly flat, low-traffic paths with a guide, bike, helmet, drinks, lángos, and boat ticket included. You’ll see Parliament, Margaret Island, Óbuda, and the Danube before a one-hour return cruise.

“This tour far exceeded our expectations. Akos is a wonderful guide. He rides cautiously and at the right pace so we can enjoy the beautiful views. The hydration stop was a very nice touch and the lunch was a Hungarian specialty Lángos. Szentendre is a darling town and we had time to walk and shop, as well as a short tour. If you're comfortable on a bike, don't miss this incredible opportunity to see things you wouldn't otherwise get to see.”

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11.Self-Guided Bike Tour to scenic Szentendre

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 24 reviews · from $27

Pick up a bike in Budapest’s Jewish Quarter and follow a 25-kilometer route past Parliament, Margaret Island, Roman Beach, Lupa Lake, and the Danube path to Szentendre. Ride at your own pace, then add the 5 p.m. boat back to Budapest for an extra fee.

“We really loved riding bikes beside the Danube. The instructions we were given by the bike hire shop were clear and easy to follow. The boat ride back to Budapest was a great joy and the wine and beer we bought on the boat were cold and refreshing.”

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12.Szentendre, Visegrád and Esztergom Private Danube Bend Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 23 reviews · 1 day · from $290

Travel from Budapest with guide Tamas in a private, air-conditioned car or van. Visit artistic Szentendre, Visegrád Castle, and Esztergom Basilica, with flexible stops, drinks, snacks, and an optional crossing into Slovakia for classic Danube photos.

“The most amazing day, worth every penny. The knowledge of our guide was exceptional so happy we decided to do the tour. Made us feel like royalty.”

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13.Half-Day Private Tour from Budapest

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 23 reviews · from $169

Travel from Budapest by air-conditioned vehicle with a private guide to Szentendre, an artists’ town on the Danube. Walk its Baroque center, stop at Roman ruins if time allows, choose a museum or gallery, and sample langosh, cake, or ice cream. Guides speak English, German, or Italian.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our half-day private tour in Szentendre, Hungary. The town’s picturesque streets are adorned with Serbian architecture, and it’s a haven for unique handmade items that you won’t find in typical souvenir shops. Our guide, Sofia, was not only knowledgeable but also made the experience fun and memorable. Highly recommended!”

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14.E-Bike Tour to Szentedre

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 6 hours · from $79

Pedal from central Budapest to Szentendre with an English-speaking guide such as Ádám or Noemi. You will see Parliament, Margaret Island, Római Part, and mostly flat Danube cycle paths before enjoying 1.5 hours in Szentendre. E-bikes make the 50 km round trip manageable.

“Following a mix-up with the booking- my mistake. Adam was very accommodating and rescheduled our booking at short notice. Our guide for the day was Noemi. Noemi was pleasant, patient and knowledgeable. She managed our tour very well especially due to the high temperatures we were cycling in with additional breaks due hydrate. The route to Szentedre is probably over 90% on cycle paths and the majority through countryside and along the Danube, and you get to see parts of Budapest you probably wouldn’t generally seek out yourself. A very good day and one I would recommend for something a bit different whilst in Budapest.”

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15.Private trip: Budapest to Szentendre, Visegrád & Esztergom

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11 reviews · 8 hours · from $265

Spend eight hours with a private English-speaking driver visiting Szentendre’s galleries, Visegrád’s castle views, and Esztergom’s basilica. Jan, Nandor, or Thomas may be your driver, though the service is transportation with local insight, not a licensed guided tour.

“It was really just what I was looking for. The event was perfectly on time and the event wrapped up exactly when it was supposed to. Because we were just 2 (+ the driver) this was less of a tour and mostly just about transportation - though the driver did have some background material. By his admission he was just a driver, with larger groups there is a specific tour guide as well. But we were looking more for freedom at the locations, so just a bit of tour info was perfect. Thomas was a great guy to spend a great day with.”

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