Gellért Hill (Gellert-Hegy) Tours and Activities

Cruise the Danube River in the evening on a sightseeing cruise through Budapest. With a beverage in hand, take in the famous sights of Budapest along the banks of the river, deemed a UNESCO World Heritage site.

View Budapest’s floodlit landmarks by boat on a Danube River evening cruise. Settle on the glass-enclosed vessel, and admire the cityscapes as you cruise by the UNESCO-listed riverbanks, glass in hand. Admire the Hungarian Parliament and Buda Castle district twinkling with lights, and sail under the illuminated Chain Bridge and other bridges. Your choice of Champagne, wine, beer, soda, or mineral water, Wi-Fi, and onboard film and commentary included.

Experience the beautiful sights of Budapest on a cruise along the Danube River. See famous landmarks such as the Chain Bridge, which connects the eastern and western sides of the city, as well as Buda Castle. On board you can enjoy wine and Hungarian sparkling wine and a buffet-style dinner included on the cruise, based on the tour option selected. Live music sets the mood as you glide past the capital city’s stunning backdrop.

Sip and sightsee along the Danube on this evening cruise in Budapest. Choose from multiple cruise options to suit your preferences and admire the stunning views of Buda Castle, the Parliament House, and the Citadel. Additional drinks are available for purchase on board as the evening continues along Budapest’s sparkling panorama.

Experience the romance of the Danube River by night on this candlelight dinner cruise. Cruise past the city's many beautiful illuminated sites as you dine on a 4-course dinner, passing by the Chain Bridge, the Elisabeth Bridge, and the Hungarian Parliament along the way. Local musicians are also on board to add zest to the experience by performing live Hungarian music.

Round up Budapest’s sights with ease and learn to ride a Segway personal transporter on a private city Segway tour. Choose a departure time to fit your schedule and cruise around Buda and Pest’s landmarks without the inconvenience of walking, catching buses, or jostling with others in a large tour group. Ideal for travelers seeking a quick and fun overview of the city, the tour includes training, equipment, and photos.

Discover Budapest’s highlights on this panoramic sightseeing tour. As you travel between the sights, learn about Hungary’s 1,000-year-old history and pass landmarks such as St. Stephen’s Basilica, the Parliament, and more. Walk around the Buda Castle District, soak up city views from the Fisherman’s Bastion and Gellért Hill, and view the monuments to Hungary’s kings and national heroes at Heroes’ Square. Choice of morning and afternoon departure included.

Experience an organ concert at St. Stephen’s Basilica on your next trip to Budapest. The sound inside the dome of this neoclassical church makes it the perfect spot for Bach and Vivaldi, performed by some of Hungary’s most revered musicians. To continue the festivities, upgrade to a late-night dinner cruise on the Danube afterward, and toast to the beautiful view with a glass of Sparkling wine. A traditional Hungarian meal is also available on board, served buffet-style. Along the way, pass UNESCO World Heritage sites like the Buda Castle, lit up for the evening hours.

Budapest is full of UNESCO-listed monuments, architectural wonders, and lively markets, but visiting on a group tour means a fixed itinerary and less time to explore. Instead, maximize your time with a private tour by luxury vehicle and tick off attractions such as Buda Castle, Széchenyi Thermal Bath, St Stephen’s Basilica, and the Central Market. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Travelers looking for a more active way to explore Budapest's top attractions should skip the typical, crammed tour bus, and opt for this bicycle sightseeing tour, complete with a guide to lead the way. Hop on your bike and cruise to many of the city's top sights—on both sides of the Danube River—including the Parliament Building, St. Stephen's Basilica, the Chain Bridge, and Central Market Hall. Along the way, stop to sample the local marzipan, and refuel with a coffee, at your own expense.

See the landmarks of Budapest and inside the Hungarian Parliament building on this 4-hour grand city tour. Enjoy a 3-hour panoramic drive to view highlights such as the Chain Bridge, St. Stephen’s Basilica, and Heroes’ Square, and soak up the city panoramas from the top of Gellért Hill. Enjoy a short walk around the Buda Castle District and finish with a 45-minute guided interior tour of the neo-Gothic Parliament, with entrance fee included.

We offer you a unique driving experience along with a fun and interesting guided tour. In a couple of minutes, you can learn, how to ride the scooters, and you will feel completely safe during the tour. Our guides are ready to take you to a real urban adventure. If you are booking the sunset tour, you will be able to see the two highest point of the citycentre (Castle Hill & Gellért Hill) and take pictures while the sunset paints the skyline orange.

Cover more ground and zip around the sights in a motorized Tuk Tuk on this private 2-hour tour of Budapest. Admire the UNESCO-listed monuments of the Danube riverfront and the Buda Castle Quarter, cross over to Margaret island, and explore neighborhoods like the Tabán and Gellért Hill.

Would you like to view one of Europe's most beautiful cities from another dimension? Would you like to be taken to places where no other City Tour buses go? Would you like a unique tour and see the Budapest that few tourists get to experience? Then come take a tour with us, Retro Tours! A rare experience in a genuine Russian Jeep!

The best places to take photos as a souvenir, for your social media, prints, or professional use. There are day and night tours, please make your choice. Dates and hours are flexible and may be different from the timetable on the site, so please let me know your preference. During our walk, we go through the best places for your unique photos of Budapest. After a mini workshop about photography basics (only if needed, of course), camera settings, composition rules, we start to occupy the strategic points that average tourists will hardly find. (Extra time can be added if required. We can agree on that on the spot.) Unlike a regular city walk, we don't need to go close to places of interest, to the contrary: we have to find a good perspective for your camera. For your breathtaking photos, you need to know WHERE to go with your camera and WHEN to shoot and this is what I can help in.

Explore the old Buda side of Budapest on this panoramic and walking tour. After a drive to see the Chain Bridge and cross the Danube River, enjoy a guided stroll around the cobbled Buda Castle District. Learn about the area’s history as you view the Matthias Church and admire the outlook from the Fisherman’s Bastion. Finally, drive up Gellért Hill for panoramic views over the city below. Morning and afternoon departure available.

See inside the Hungarian Parliament and check out Budapest’s highlights on this city tour. Enjoy skip-the-line entry to the neo-Gothic Parliament and admire its chambers and crown jewels — the medieval ‘Holy Crown’ once worn by Hungary’s monarchs. Then, tour the best of Budapest, seeing the Margaret Bridge, Buda Castle district, St. Stephen’s Basilica, and more as you uncover the city’s history. Includes air-conditioned transport, Parliament admission, hotel pickup, and choice of morning or afternoon departure.

Delve deeper into Budapest’s highlights on this 4-hour tour, covering famous sights in more detail than with the typical 2- or 3-hour city tours, plus lesser-known landmarks. View sights such as the Central Market Hall and National Museum, admire star attractions such as Heroes’ Square, and enjoy guided strolls around the City Park and Buda Castle District as you uncover Hungary’s 1,000-year past. Choose from several tour options when you book.

The most romantic segway trip we can offer. Would you like to admire terrific evening sunset view from Citadella? Or to see how the city glows at night? Choose this evening segway tour! Starting from Pest downtown after a proper segway practice session we will take you up the Gellert hill to enjoy the breathtaking sunset. On our way to the hill we will cross stunning Elisabeth Bridge with great view on Gellert waterfall and statue on the Buda side. On the half way up we will make a stop at the Garden of Philosophy, to take a break from rush and noise of the city. Next on our evening Segway journey will be Citadel, one of the highest points in the city with a marvelous view to admire. After the Citadel, we will continue our way to the Buda Castle to observe the evening city glowing in the darkness! Take this evening Segway tour to see beautiful views of Budapest that you won’t forget!

If you’re short on time in Budapest or want an overview of the city to help plan your sightseeing, this half-day tour is ideal. Settle into an air-conditioned coach and view the must-sees of Hungary’s capital as your guide shares their history. See the Parliament, St. Stephen’s Basilica, and Heroes Square; stroll around the Buda Castle district; and admire city views from hilltop Gellert Citadel. Hotel pickup and central drop-off, plus choice of departure times included.

Set sail with our unforgettable Dinner & Cruise, explore Budapest from the magnificent Danube and taste the traditional Hungarian gastro specialities. Explore the breathtaking locations such as the Parliament, Chain Bridge and also the Buda side with the Castle and the Citedal from the boat and taste all of the Hungarian gastro specialties with our buffet style dinner that are considered “must haves” in Hungary. Try the Gulyas soup. The live music is provided by four members of the award-winning Rajkó Folk Orchestra playing local and international favourites. The band includes a truly special Hungarian virtuoso folk instrument, the cimbalom to bring that extra uniqueness into the atmosphere. Once you feel like there is no more desserts to try from the buffet table you can head up to the open balconies of the boat. With your complimentary drink in your hand experience Budapest at night.

Fitting in Budapest’s major landmarks all in one day can be extremely overwhelming if you’re walking on foot. Opt instead for this private Budapest city tour by car, and ride comfortably around and get an extensive overview of the city. Plus, hotel pickup and drop-off are included, too.

Explore the capital of Hungary on a 4-hour private minivan tour through the city. Visit Budapest’s main highlights such as the Parliament Building, the Buda Castle district, Fisherman’s Bastion, the State Opera House and much more. Listen to informative commentary from your private tour guide about the history and culture of Budapest and Hungary as you explore the Buda and Pest sides.

Get to know Budapest by land and water on this 4-hour city and river cruise sightseeing tour. Enjoy a 3-hour panoramic drive around Budapest’s top sights, seeing Heroes’ Square, the City Park, and other highlights, and taking a walking tour around the Budapest Castle District. Finish with a 1-hour sightseeing cruise on the River Danube, sailing by landmarks such as the Chain Bridge and Parliament with a drink in hand. Morning and afternoon departure available.