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Full Day 7 hours Private Budapest City Tour With Lunch and Cruise
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Full Day 7 hours Private Budapest City Tour With Lunch and Cruise

By Shuttles From Budapest
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Duration: 6h 30m
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  • 2-course lunch with drink (vegetarian or gluten-free options)
  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • River cruise 70 MIn. long cruise - (audioguided )with a welcome drink included
  • Transport by private air-conditioned minivan/car
  • Entrance fee to Saint Stephen Basilica or to Matthias Church
  • Entry/Admission - St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika)
  • Entry/Admission - Danube River
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Entry/Admission - Buda Castle


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • The tour includes pick up and drop off service from any hotels or from any private addresses of Budapest.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Infant seats available
        • Wheelchair accessible
        • Stroller accessible
        • Near public transportation
        • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 26923P10

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
        • Vegetarian or gluten-free option is available, please advise at time of booking if required by utilizing Special Requirements
        • Most travelers can participate
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 26923P10

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        • Shuttles From Budapest
          318
          Budapest, Hungary
          Joined in March 2018
        • paul1ne
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excellent company
          Lovely taxi guy booked it for 4.30 pm arrived at 4.20 Put all our baggage in boot .chatted to us about our experience Lovely company
          Written January 14, 2025
        • stevemR9976KI
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Perfect choice
          This tour was a perfect combination to see the most importing sites in Budapest in a short time. It is almost impossible to have tickets to enter the Parliament building so I was so glad to find this option. To visit the building is a must!!! However it was audioguided I learned a lot about its history and about the political system. The evening cruise with a drink was unforgettable, highly recommended!!
          Written January 10, 2025
        • stevemR9976KI
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Christmas holiday
          We spent the Christmas holiday in Budapest and I booked this tour for my husband as a surprise. It was a great choice we loved every minute. Etyek city is only a short drive from Budapest, the wine cellar visit was amazing. Our guide, Susan was very friendly and informative. The traditional Hungarian dinner was so tasty and we had lots os fun with the sommelier. To see the evening the lights from the Danube river was breathtaking!
          Written January 10, 2025
        • jenseno2025
          0 contributions
          1.0 of 5 bubbles
          I don't recommend it to anyone.
          I booked the transfer online for a few days later, paid and I got the confirmation. The day of the pick up the taxi showed up with no car seat. The taxi driver was in a not collaborative attitude. We were struggling to get to the airport on time to not lose our flight. We were asking him for a solution when we suddenly left without offering us any decent alternative. Very rude driver and very unreliable service. Of course we didn't get a refund. Never again.
          Written January 9, 2025
        • 643jeana
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Rhine River Christmas Market Cruise, a Lovely & Charming Week
          From the friendly and extraordinarily crew to the delicious meals to the beautiful ship—decorated for Christmas—to the excellent land tours and local guides, this experience was everything I’d been looking forward to for a couple of years…and MORE! Four female family members traveling together, we opted for two lowest floor staterooms and were not disappointed. In the cold winter season, we didn’t spend any time in our rooms and didn’t need a balcony. The meals, including appetizers, drinks, and desserts, were directed toward each local region’s culture, and they were always so tasty and lovely. Every single crew member was over-the-top (in the nicest way) attentive and friendly, taking care of us 24/7. The local guides and tours were amazing. The European Christmas markets along the Rhine were as wonderful as we had imagined, with one caveat: I would prefer to have chosen to begin our cruise in Basel because the markets in Breisach, Freiburg, and Strasbourg had the highest quality, most locally-crafted items to buy. Getting closer to Amsterdam, however, the markets’ decorations were the most visually outstanding. I am totally enamored with the European approach to Christmas! If you are considering booking a Viking river cruise, my advice would be to choose a region you are really interested in because the programs are 100% tuned to education and enrichment of the area’s history and culture. Those Viking commercials on public television are NOT just hype!
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        • CJTrip123
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Ten out of ten
          From the moment of booking we were kept well informed and a query was answered quickly and efficiently. Driver introduced himself on WhatsApp telling us where he was parked and kept in touch whilst we were going through security. Very courteous and helped with our large cases. Highly recommended
          Written November 29, 2024
        • mikefU42PL
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great help and accomplishment
          We had a car reserved to pickup at airport and bring us to hotel intercontinental. Unfortunately my luggage was stolen. The representative Susana was able to talk the driver Attila into going out of his way and follow to track my luggage using air tags. The driver was very good at navigating rush hour traffic and helped track down luggage.
          Written November 29, 2024
        • Compass557896
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          Wonderful Private Transport from Budapest to Vienna
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          Written November 26, 2024
        • NorthStar12145006471
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excellent Day Trip from Budapest to Vienna
          Our guides Thomas and Edith picked us up promptly at 7 AM from our hotel for our day trip from Budapest to Vienna. It’s roughly a 3 Hour drive by car. Upon arriving in Vienna, our first stop was at the Summer Palace for a tour of the palace and the grounds, then onto Market Square for a quick look around the Christmas market. Afterwards, we toured several churches then had a nice lunch followed by more sightseeing. Thomas and Edith definitely went above and beyond to make our trip worthwhile. I highly recommend this trip. Thank you Thomas and Edith for a fantastic day-trip!
          Written November 20, 2024
        • Nomad564524
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          Great ride
          Driver was professional and pleasant. Promptly picked us up told how long it would take and pointed us to our door as he stopped to drop us off. Car was clean and comfortable
          Written November 20, 2024
        • 608mischellea
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Private hotel to airport early riser transfer
          I am the owner of a travel agency and booked my private hotel to airport transfer with Shuttles From Budapest. They were wonderful on the the day we arrived as well as the REALLY EARLY transfer (4:30am) to the airport. They were on time, professional and I will for sure book them for my clients!
          Written November 19, 2024
        • 608mischellea
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          Smooth sailing with private cruise port pick up!
          I own a travel agency and booked the PRIVATE transfer from the cruise port to our hotel and it was fabulous. We were met in the lobby on the cruise and then taken to a gorgeous Tesla to our hotel. The car was immaculate! Very smooth ride with good information on our way to the hotel. I would definitely use them for my clients arriving via train, cruise, or plane. Very professional and friendly!
          Written November 19, 2024
        • April s
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
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          2 of our party missed a flight, they picked up original passenger then came back for the other 2 passengers a few hours later.
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        • 333VictoriaL333
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          The best way to get to Vienna from Budapest!
          I made a last-minute booking for this tour when I realized I had a morning to spare, and I’m so happy I did! I received a message confirming my booking almost immediately, and the operator Susana was responsive throughout the whole process. I was a little wary at first about doing this tour on my own as a solo female traveller, but my tour guide Tom made me feel safe and well taken care of throughout. He tailored the itinerary in Bratislava according to what I wanted to do, shared lots of interesting information about the history of the region, and got me to Vienna International Airport right on time to get checked in for my flight. The journey was easy and comfortable, and I would definitely recommend doing this instead of braving the train station crowd to take the train!
          Written November 5, 2024
        • 539marcd
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          The service was excellent. Correct price, friendly people. The car was clean. Very good explanation and most of all quick service
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        Nancy G
        Boyne City, MI336 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jun 2024 • Couples
        My husband and I thought this tour with Stephen as our driver/guide to be the best we've taken anywhere in the world!. Stephen was courteous, friendly, very knowledgeable and very professional. While providing background and history at each stop, he insured we had time to explore on our own and offered us plenty of time for photos. The tour included major sites in both Buda and Pest, lunch at a lovely restaurant, entrance fees to St. Mathias and a 1-hour boat tour on the Danube. This tour provided great value for the money and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to new travelers or seasoned veterans.
        Written June 29, 2024
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        latoya s
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Mar 2024 • Family
        Nóra Mathe is an exceptional tour guide who took us on a mesmerizing 7-hour private tour of Budapest, Hungary. Her knowledge, enthusiasm, and passion for the city shone through as she expertly navigated us through all the major attractions. Nóra's insights and engaging storytelling truly brought the city to life, making our experience unforgettable. Her professionalism and attentiveness to our preferences made the tour personalized and enjoyable. We highly recommend Nóra Mathe for an enriching and memorable exploration of Budapest!
        Written April 2, 2024
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        Bex667
        London, UK4 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jan 2023 • Friends
        I booked a private tour for my party of 8 girls to get the full tour experience. We had the luxury of a private minibus and being hosted for the day by our wonderful guide Susan who I had requested.

        We could not have hoped for a more knowledgeable person who helped us uncover the long, interesting and detailed history of Budapest and Hungary.

        We would absolutely recommend this as a good value option and highly professional. Any short city break needs a good tour to maximise time and help you to get to know the city fast, and this was a perfect solution for us.

        The lunch was also great. If we could have had the boat tour in the dark that would have added to the experience but starting at 9.30 as we had wished to meant it was in daylight. Maybe if you have the chance start a bit later.

        Good idea to do at the start of your break so you can familiarise yourself with the city and then revisit as needed anywhere you’d like to see again.

        Thank you Susan for being patient, taking loads of photos for us and keeping us on track all day. It was our pleasure to get to know you and your beautiful city. 😘🙏
        Written February 2, 2023
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        Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review and share it with the community. Hope to see you in Budapest again.
        Written March 10, 2023
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Cam H
        12 contributions
        2.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jul 2022 • Couples
        The tour guide was super nice but she came 30 minutes late because she was told last minute by the company about picking us up. Consequently we felt rushed and honestly and the tour was Overpriced At $200 per person. We did not get that much walking around mostly just driving.
        Written July 13, 2022
        This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
        Thank you for your review. We are very disappointed you feel you were overcharged for this tour. Yes, this tour was really booked in the last minute, at 05.00am for a private tour that starts at 09.00am on the same day. We always do our best for our clients to make everything smoothly. Our guide was professional, she showed you all the sighseeing points as it was written in the tour description, you had a great lunch with extra drinks included, Danube river cruise with Margaret Island stop. However we had a really short time to organize everything we were all set and flexible to provide you a fantastic service. Thank you for chosing us during your stay here in Budapest!
        Written July 15, 2022
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Lourdes M
        12 contributions
        3.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jun 2022 • Family
        Our guide, Susana, was very knowledgeable, arrived on time, a good driver, and gave us a great taste of the city. However, we felt very rushed when we visited the landmarks. When she gave us some time (no more than 10 minutes) to explore certain areas on our own before meeting her back to the car, she gave us a little attitude when we arrived 5 minutes later. This didn’t make sense since she finished our tour 25 minutes early! When I asked her about any Hungarian wine tasting recommendations, she said she didn’t really know any in the city because “she doesn’t like wine herself and can’t understand why people like wine.” My mother and I didn’t appreciate this comment. Considering how expensive this tour was, I was a little disappointed.
        Written June 8, 2022
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        Thank you for your review. I am sorry about your experience. I understand how you feel about the tour, but as you can see form all the positive reviews, we always try to to our best to provide the best possible experience.
        Written March 10, 2023
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        NJtravel099
        Wilkes-Barre, PA208 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        We arrived in Budapest on the overnight train. Susan was waiting for us on the trains platform and took as straight to the bus, where we were able to keep our luggage until we could check into our accommodations at the end of the tour. Susan grew up in Budapest and has the knowledge and communication skills (and sense of humor) to give a fantastic tour. We stopped at Hero’s square, St. Stephen’s, Parliament, Castle area (including a stop for lunch) and then ended with a river cruise. The river cruise was the weakest part of the trip, mostly because Susan had already given us much more information than the boats pre-recorded tape, but it was good to see the buildings from the river side. Overall a really good way to spend a first day in Budapest, a real pleasure to meet Susan, and worked out well with our transportation needs.
        Written June 20, 2023
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        Clara S
        3 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2024 • Friends
        This is a wonderful way to see Budapest. Our guide, Nora was incredibly knowledgeable and showed us so many sights in Budapest. She parked close to buildings so we didn’t have to walk too much in the hot weather. Her passion and love for Budapest and it’s history was amazing. The lunch in the Buda castle area was tasty and traditional. At the end of the tour the view from the Danube river is a MUST!
        It was such a memorable experience to have such personalized service.
        Written August 18, 2024
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        Aziz
        Aix-en-Provence, France33 contributions
        1.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2022
        This was one of the most awful and expensive tour we have ever been. The tour included lunch and this was the most terrible experience. We were given no choice and served with batter coated chicken with tired looking lettuce leaves and over-ripe tomato. The chicken had so much salt in it that it was was inedible. We have now been suffering from diarrhoea since the meal. The guide gave a good tour of Pest but the tour of Budapest was a joke. We were driven round the castle without a stop and we’re not shown any thing. Ticket to St Stephen’s Church was supposed to be provided and was not. The guide (Nora) seemed to be in a great hurry and deposited us for the river ride one hour before departure. I would advise anyone contemplating this tour to avoid it like a plague.
        Written August 27, 2022
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        Dear Aziz, thank you for taking time to write your review about our private tour. We are deeply sorry that you did not find the tour in your favour, we did everything we could to fulfil your wishes. We have been working with Nora for many years, she has over 20 years of experience and you can read all of our positive reviews about her to see how satisfied are lot of our guests. The Tour is a private Tour, and we always make it the most flexible to make our customers happy. Due to the guests age and the weather, which was a very hot and humid summer day,the guide spent more walking time in the shadier, cooler city park in the Pest side. Furthermore as you mentioned you have already seen the castle area by the funicular in the Buda side the day before, therefore she wanted to show more interesting new sights in the Pest area. Instead of the Basilica she showed you the Vajdahunyad Castle and the newly opened House of Music as an extra stop. We have already been working with this famous traditional restaurant for several years and the food is always controlled and complies with the hygiene rules. We had more guests that day and nobody had a problem with the dishes. They provide excellent service for all of our guests. The guide took you to the cruise port 30 minutes before the cruise starts, which is the check in time always to get on board and take the best seats you prefer. We work hard to do our best for all of our clients, we do respect every wishes, we costumize our private tours accordingly. Altogether we think it is really unfair and misleading to rate our tour like this. We hope you enjoyed your holiday in Budapest, it was nice to meet you here. Regards, Susanna
        Written August 30, 2022
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Lynnygal
        Perth, Australia10 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Oct 2022
        Still foggy in Budapest but not cold. We were picked up by our amazing guide Sofia Nikolaidu, who gave us a complete tour and history of Buda and Pest, took us for a lovely lunch and put us on a small boat for a local cruise on the (not so blue Danube).

        Now we are totally historied out!!! We did, however, pass Sophia’s test!!! Lol!

        I got at least a hundred more photos until the battery died in my phone!!
        Written October 28, 2022
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        Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us feedback. Sofia has a great sense of humor and having a tour is always fun with her along with lots of history and stories about Budapest. We’re glad that you enjoyed the tour and hope that you had a great time.
        Written March 10, 2023
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Anoud Al Hammadi
        Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates152 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        * Nice and smooth tour.
        * our tour guide was : Suzanna
        * we had informative tour and she was very engaging and organized.
        * the lunch was appetizing and good.
        * very family friendly trip.
        * there's a gift shop very nice i highly recommended. I'd called it a hidden gem.
        🏰
        * so nice and warm in the cruise
        Written December 28, 2022
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        Thanks for sharing your rating with us and the community and we are happy that you enjoyed your tour with Susan. We really appreciate you spreading the word about us.
        Written March 10, 2023
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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