Top 15 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 exploring the Danube Bend by air-conditioned bus, with stops in Esztergom, Visegrád and Szentendre, a three-course Hungarian lunch and, on selected dates, a boat ride back to Budapest. Guides such as Attila, Kristina and Yolanda have brought the region’s history to life. Bring your passport or ID for the brief crossing into Slovakia.

“Great to see sites outside of Budapest. The churches on the tour were impressive. Would recommend this tour if you want a taste of Hungary outside of the cities.”

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2.Szentendre Half-Day Tour

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

Travel from Budapest to Szentendre, the Danube-side Artists Village, with a live guide and time to explore its Baroque center, galleries, cafés, and shops. The tour includes a visit to the Marzipan Museum. On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday tours in season, return by public boat; Tuesday tours return by bus.

“Thank you so much maria..was an amazing day with you”

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3.Szentendre Daytrip (Artists’ Village) small group

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

Leave Budapest at 10 a.m. for a small-group trip to Szentendre, traveling by train and exploring its lanes with a local guide. Guides including Rudi, Nikki, Blaze, and Balazs have led the walk, sharing Hungarian history and pointing out places to try lángos. Expect a guided introduction, time to wander and shop, and a return to the Budapest meeting point.

“This a great way to visit the town. Rudy, our guide, provided us interestng detail of history and culture of Hungary and the town we visited.”

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

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

Leave Budapest at 9:00 am for a private, air-conditioned drive to Szentendre and Visegrád Citadel. You’ll have about two hours in the riverside town and one hour at the castle, with admission included there. Guides have included Richard, Peter, Orsolya, and Tibor. Expect local history, striking Danube views, and some stairs at the castle.

“This was a wonderful tour that took us outside Budapest to the countryside. Szentendre is a quaint little artisan village with interesting shops. We enjoyed excellente coffee & pastry and one of the local cafes. Then it was on to the ancient fortress known as the Citadel. Peter was a terrific guide and wonderful conversationalist. He provided quite a bit of insight into the history, culture, customs and politics of Hungarry.”

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

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

Ride an air-conditioned bus from central Budapest to Szentendre, where a guide introduces the baroque center, craft shops and Marzipan Museum. You get about 90 minutes in town, then return by public boat on selected warm-season weekends or by bus on other dates. Guides have included Cristina, Ingrid and Steven, nicknamed The Tall Guy.

“Buen tour para conocer algo fuera de la ciudad de Budapest. Los artesanos son muy amables y venden productos interesantes.”

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6.Szentendre Artists’ Village Tour

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

Take a four-hour guided trip from Budapest to Szentendre, the small town known for its artists, colorful houses and winding cobbled streets. You’ll have time to explore the center, visit the Marzipan Museum and, on selected summer dates, return by boat along the Danube. Guides speak English, German, French, Spanish or Italian; a bilingual tour is possible.

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

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

Set out from central Budapest on a 30-gear KTM trekking bike, following the Danube toward Szentendre. You get an offline-ready Google Maps route, phone holder, helmet, lock, and repair kit. Stop at Aquincum or Római Part, explore Szentendre, then return by bike, boat, or HÉV train. Morgan is named in a recent welcome note.

“The bikes were excellent with all the equipment you need included complete with phone carrier. The staff were helpful and provided google map routes and link to app with bike trail you could use offline. Had a lovely lunch at Szentendre and walk around the village before cycling back. It was a great day.”

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8.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 self-guided route past Parliament, Margaret Island, Roman Beach and Lupa Lake to Szentendre. Allow about two hours to ride each way and time to explore the town. Bikes, helmets, locks, water and route information are included. The 5 p.m. boat back costs extra and must be booked separately.

“This was excellent! Bike and Relax provided great service to us. The bikes were in good condition. We followed the directions given to us. The bike path was easy riding and the scenery great. There are places to stop on the way! We also came across a local market in addition to stops that are well set up for snacks and refreshments along the river. So many photos to take!!! We went at our own pace and stopped as we liked with so much to see, Szentendre was beautiful and well worth the visit. We had a drink at a bar/restaurant called Rab Raby check this one out, it’s in…”

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9.Szentendre, Visegrád and Esztergom Private Danube Bend Tour

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

Set out from your Budapest hotel in a private, air-conditioned car or van with a driver-guide, refreshments and snacks. Spend time in Szentendre, see Visegrád’s hilltop castle and visit Esztergom Basilica, then cross the Danube into Slovakia for a different view of the basilica. Tamas has guided recent outings, though your assigned guide may vary.

“Very enjoyable trip, made particularly interesting by our knowledgeable guide Tamas, who gave us a great insight to the history of the areas we visited.”

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10.Half-Day Private Tour from Budapest

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

Travel from Budapest to Szentendre in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with an English, German, or Italian-speaking guide. Walk the Baroque center, get tips on galleries and museums, and sample langosh, cake, or ice cream. Guides such as Gabor, Gabriel, and Sofia have led engaging visits, with room to ask for a less-traveled route.

“I had a great time. Our driver was very knowledgeable about the city”

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

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

Travel from Budapest by private, air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver, then spend about two hours each in Szentendre, Visegrád and Esztergom. You set the pace at each stop, with time for sights, walks and lunch. Drivers on recent trips have included Jan, Nandor and Thomas, though your driver may differ. Tickets and meals are extra.

“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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12.Szentendre Day Trip with Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 10 reviews · from $93

Take a five-hour train trip from Budapest to Szentendre with an English-speaking guide. Walk cobbled streets, hear about the town’s Roman roots and art scene, sample local street food, then use an hour of free time to browse shops and arts-and-crafts stalls. Guide Balázs has been praised for making local history engaging.

“Nice day with Bolasz at a leisurely pace to a beautiful village- enjoyed the sights, history and food”

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13.Hungary: Szentendre Retro Design Center Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 1 hour · from $11Best value

At Szentendre’s Retro Design Center, expect about an hour among 30 vintage cars, including a pink Cabriolet Wartburg, Trabant, and Ikarus bus. You can sit in selected vehicles, inspect a Polish Market diorama, and see communist-era toys, radios, televisions, and a furnished 1970s apartment. An English-speaking greeter welcomes you; written text is available in English, German, and Russian.

“Superbe visite, je recommande vivement ! Visite courte, entre 1h et 1h30, avec beaucoup de choses à voir, découvrir, essayer. On se sent immergé au sein de cette collection des plus complètes et magiques !”

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14.Szentendre Bike & Train Tour by Budapest Bike Breeze

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $90

Ride 25 kilometers from central Budapest toward Szentendre, passing Parliament, Margaret Island, Óbuda and the Danube’s Roman coast. Your English-speaking guide shares local stories, then leads a visit to Szentendre for lángos, free time and photo stops. Depending on the date, return to Budapest by boat or train. Bikes, helmets, lunch and a drink are included.

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15.Private tour: Budapest>Szentendre>Visegrád>Esztergom & back

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 7 reviews · 8 hours · from $265

Travel by private, air-conditioned car from Budapest to Szentendre, Visegrád and Esztergom, with about two hours to explore each town on your own. Your English-speaking driver handles the transport and can share local knowledge, but is not a licensed guide. Drivers have included Oliver, Andy and Nando.

“Really enjoyed our day, our driver Oliver was great, shared information so we could maximize our time at each stop. Excellent driver and beautiful immaculate vehicle. Recommend wearing comfy shoes.”

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