Category Szentendre and the Danube Bend

Hungary · SZENTENDRE AND THE DANUBE BEND

The 13 Best Danube Bend Day Trips from Budapest

13 reviewed

North of the city the river swings hard west and the hills close in around it. Szentendre has the cobbled artists’ quarter, Visegrád the castle above the bend, Esztergom the basilica you can see from Slovakia. Below are the 13 trips that cover them properly: how many stops, whether lunch is in, and how long the day really runs door to door.

From Budapest: Danube Bend & Szentendre Tour with Lunch

From Budapest: Danube Bend & Szentendre Tour with Lunch - Getting There: Bus Time, Mária Valéria Bridge Photos, and a Smooth Start

1.From Budapest: Danube Bend & Szentendre Tour with Lunch

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

Danube Bend and Szentendre from Budapest with guided history, Esztergom basilica, Visegrád royal views, and a 3-course lunch.

“This was a great day trip. Our English guide , Clara, is so knowledgeable about all things Hungary - the history, the people, the sights. She was a delight to listen to and learn from. The lunch was delicious- chicken noodle soup, followed by chicken with veggies and rice and then dessert was actually my least favorite- cake with chocolate sauce, rum and whipped cream. The scenery was beautiful. The Basilica was awe inspiring. I was a bit disappointed with Szentendre as I expected More artistry and less mass manufactured products. The boat ride back to the city was beautiful. The van ride was very hot. If the AC was…”

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From Budapest: Danube Bend Day Trip in English

From Budapest: Danube Bend Day Trip in English - How the day runs: meeting point, pacing, and where time disappears

2.From Budapest: Danube Bend Day Trip in English

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 499 reviews · 8.5 hours · from $91

A guided Danube Bend day trip from Budapest to Visegrád, Esztergom, and Szentendre, with scenic viewpoints and a boat option.

“The places we visited were very interesting, but the guide Eszter was excellent. She gave us a lot of information about the Hungarian history, which helped not only to understand the places, but to enrich and increase our curiosity during the next days in Hungary. Very professional.”

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From Budapest: Full-Day Danube Bend Tour with Lunch

From Budapest: Full-Day Danube Bend Tour with Lunch - The quick Slovakia stop at Mária Valéria Bridge

From Budapest: Szentendre Half-Day Tour

From Budapest: Szentendre Half-Day Tour - Getting from Budapest, and why the day’s schedule matters

4.From Budapest: Szentendre Half-Day Tour

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

Half-day Szentendre trip from Budapest with an art-village walk, marzipan museum stop, and scenic Danube return.

“Such a charming and beautiful town. Transportation was smooth, the guide was very informative and funny, and I got some great souvenirs to take home.”

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Budapest Danube Bend Full Day Tour with Lunch

Budapest Danube Bend Full Day Tour with Lunch - Crossing into Slovakia for Esztergom Basilica, the Main Event

5.Budapest Danube Bend Full Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 203 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $124

Danube Bend day trip: Slovakia stop, Esztergom Basilica, Visegrad views, Szentendre walk, 3-course lunch, and optional cruise.

“Strendenze was nice but too much time Marzipan museum was ok Lunch was ok. The dessert was not good. Almost everybody left it”

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Szentendre Daytrip (Artists’ Village) small group

Szentendre Daytrip (Artists' Village) small group - Street Food, Lángos, and Shopping Time That Doesn’t Disappear

6.Szentendre Daytrip (Artists’ Village) small group

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

A small-group day trip from Budapest to UNESCO-listed Szentendre, with a guided walk, Danube views, art streets, and time for lángos and shopping.

“Szentendre is an amazing place! While you can certainly go by yourself, our guide Rudi really enhanced our experience by teaching us so much about the history and culture of Szentendre, Budapest, and Hungary in general. Rudi was a wondeful guide--very personable and knowledgeable. My mom and I had a great time and learned so much!”

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Danube Bend: Day trip from Budapest

Danube Bend: Day trip from Budapest - Esztergom Basilica and Cathedral: big architecture, and possible scaffolding

7.Danube Bend: Day trip from Budapest

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 125 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $93

Danube Bend day trip from Budapest: basilica views, Visegrád fortress, artists square, plus a seasonal Szentendre cruise.

“Danube Bend experience was wonderful. Added bonus was the crossover into Slovakia, so now I can add a new country to my list of countries visited. The 3 villages visited all had their individual charm.”

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

Private Guided Tour to Szentendre & Visegrád Castle (Danube Bend) - Door-to-Door Pickup and a Private Guide Who Handles the Details

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

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

Private guided Danube Bend escape from Budapest to Szentendre and Visegrád Castle, door-to-door pickup, included tickets, 4 hours.

“Private tour. You ate only with people you know. Tour guide Richard was fantastic. Recommend to do the tour on Sunday because churches were open in Szentendre.”

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One Day Wonder Hike – The Essence of the Danube Bend

One Day Wonder Hike - The Essence of the Danube Bend - Dömös to the Vadallo stones ridge: steep first, stunning later

Szentendre the Artists Village Half-Day Tour from Budapest

Szentendre the Artists Village Half-Day Tour from Budapest - Cobblestones, Churches, and Craft Shops in Szentendre

Private or SmallGroup Budapest Danube Bend Tour Lunch and Cruise

Private or SmallGroup Budapest Danube Bend Tour Lunch and Cruise - Stop 1: Esztergom Basilica, dome views, and the renovation reality

12.Private or SmallGroup Budapest Danube Bend Tour Lunch and Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $228

Danube Bend day trip from Budapest: Esztergom, Visegrád and Szentendre with 3-course lunch and a seasonal Danube cruise.

“Our guide Susan is the best in the business. She was knowledgeable in every aspect of Hugarian history and culture, with excellent command and pronunciation in English, very careful and safe driver. What makes her standout is Susan personality, her attention to the needs of us, not rushing us, but keeping the schedule, accommodating us in a very relaxed way. Thank you Susan. You made our Hungarian experience memorable. Next time I will travel only with Susan and nobody else. I highly recommend Susan as a guide for you. She is worth any penny and more you paid for the trip”

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

Szentendre and Visegrad Private Danube bend Tour With Wine Tasting and Lunch - Hotel Pickup and Private Transport: Why It Matters on This Route