Historic Downtown ride on E-Bicycles Buda & Pest
Overview
You will use innovative and stylish e-bikes made from wood (!) with integrated electronics or urban e-bikes from leading manufacturer Kalkhoff.
Inclusions
- Use of bicycle
- Bottled water
- Helmet (not obligatory)
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Gozsdu Udvar, Kiraly utca 13 Dob utca 16, Budapest 1075 Hungary
Meet us at Bike & Relax in the heart of the Jewish District, at Madach Imre street 12. This is the back part of Madach Square, connecting the Square with Gozsdu Court. From the starting point you will ride on Andrassy Avenue passing the Opera, the House of Terror before reaching Hero's Square.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Heroes' Square, Andrassy Avenue Next to City Park in the VI. District, Budapest 1062 Hungary
Dive into Hungarian History ! Amazing Kings and Revolutionaries. A square deep in history with magnificent buildings and entrance to the City Park.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Vajdahunyad Castle (Vajdahunyadvar), Vajdahunyad var Varosliget, Budapest 1146 Hungary
See a fake castle and amazing architecture. One of the Highlights. Right in the middle of the City Park. Did you know Anonymous ?
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Szechenyi Baths and Pool, Allatkerti korut 9-11., Budapest 1146 Hungary
In the heart of the City Park the Szechenyi Baths are awaiting the guests. An impressing building complex and right place to hear about the hot springs of Hungary.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Andrassy Avenue, Andrassy ut, Budapest 1061 Hungary
You will return on Andrassy Avenue until turning away to the Music Academy and Jewish Quarter
Stop At: Liszt Academy, Liszt Ferenc ter 8., Budapest 1061 Hungary
See the Music Academy, not only famous for the music and composer Ferencz Liszt, but also for the unique Art Deco architecture. From here you will ride along the Jewish Quarter to Downtown.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika), Szent Istvan ter 1, Budapest 1051 Hungary
Amazing church in the Center of Downtown, largest church in Budapest and a remarkable history with the "Holy Right". A place to learn about Religions in Hungary
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Szabadsag ter, Budapest Hungary
Right in the Financial District you will find the Liberty Square with it's famous monuments and fountain. A bloody part of Hungarian History, also linked to World War II.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Hungarian Parliament Building, Kossuth Ter 1-3, Budapest 1055 Hungary
See a landmark building in Budapest, the famous Parliament. One of the largest Parliament buildings in the world. Gothic style, but state of the arts in the end of the 19th Century. Place of hefty fightings in the uprise against communism in 1956.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Danube River, Budapest Hungary
Next to the Parliament you will reach the Danube River Bank and enjoy a stunning view on the second longest river in Europe and world heritage river banks.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Margaret Bridge, Budapest Hungary
You will ride over the Margaret Bridge from Pest to Buda and pass the Margaret Island
Stop At: Danube River, Budapest Hungary
You will follow the bicycle way Eurovelo 6 on Buda Side along the River. From Batthyany-Square you have an excellent view on the Parliament. Recommended Selfie-spot !
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Fisherman's Bastion, Budapest, Szentháromság tér, 1014 Hungary
Passing Chain Bridge you will turn up the Castle Hill. Here you can really enjoy the power of your E-Bike. Effortless climbing up the hill ! See Matthias Church and the Fisherman Bastion. A "must" on every visit to Budapest
Duration: 25 minutes
Pass By: Rudas Baths, Dobrentei ter 9, Budapest 1013 Hungary
After returning from Castle Hill to the River Bank you will pass the Castel (or Royal) Gardens and reach the Historical Turkish Rudas Baths (sorry, no time for swimming !).
Pass By: St. Gellert Thermal Bath and Swimming Pool, Kelenhegyi ut 4, Budapest 1118 Hungary
At the Gellert Thermal Bath you will turn to the Liberty Bridge and cross back to Pest Side of the City.
Pass By: Liberty Bridge (Szabadsag hid), Vamhaz Korut, Budapest Hungary
Fantastic historical bridge over the river, famous meeting point and spot for sunsets; Cross here to Pest !
Pass By: Central Market Hall, Vamhaz korut, 1-3, Budapest 1093 Hungary
See the Central Market Hall close to the river, which is still in operation.
Pass By: Hungarian National Museum, Muzeum Korut 14-16, Budapest 1088 Hungary
Historical Building which gives you an excellent overview about Hungarian History and the history of the region. You will pass there on your bike, but you should consider to come back for a visit !
Stop At: Great / Central Synagogue (Nagy Zsinagoga), Dohany utca 2-8, Budapest 1074 Hungary
Find an impressive building at the entrance to the Jewish Quarter. Includes and interesting Jewish Museum and reminds on the victims of Holocaust. (No entrance included)
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Minimum height of travelers ca. 160cm
- Minimum age 13 years (no children E-bikes available)
- Travelers have to be able to ride a bicycle safe in traffic conditions
- Not recommended for bicycle beginners
- Travelers shall wear clothes and shoes suitable for bicycle riding
- Not recommended for children (no children bikes available) and travelers under 155cm
- Not recommended for travelers with more than 110 kg
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
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The history of Budapest was fascinating and brought to life on this tour. Great, interesting and polite tour guide - brilliant English. It's a brilliant city - the best way is a bike tour to take in the sights and history.
The history of Budapest was fascinating and brought to life on this tour. Great, interesting and polite tour guide - brilliant English. It's a brilliant city - the best way is a bike tour to take in the sights and history.Gary took us on a really informative and fun 3.5hr tour of the city. We saw so many amazing places and he was just sooo knowledgeable about each spot and made it fun and relaxed.
Gary took us on a really informative and fun 3.5hr tour of the city. We saw so many amazing places and he was just sooo knowledgeable about each spot and made it fun and relaxed.A great e-bike tour of Budapest. Our guide was excellent, full of knowledge and kept us informed throughout the trip. We covered a lot of ground on both Pest and Buda on super bikes. It was a great start to our mini break as it gave us a taste of all the wonderful sites in this beautiful city.
A great e-bike tour of Budapest. Our guide was excellent, full of knowledge and kept us informed throughout the trip. We covered a lot of ground on both Pest and Buda on super bikes. It was a great start to our mini break as it gave us a taste of all the wonderful sites in this beautiful city.Had a amazing time on this sight seeing tour of Budapest, our guide Charles was very friendly and informative and knew lots of the history of Budapest. Saw many beautiful buildings and places and it was great cycling along the Danube River. Also, St Stephens Basilica, Heroes Square and the Parl...
Had a amazing time on this sight seeing tour of Budapest, our guide Charles was very friendly and informative and knew lots of the history of Budapest. Saw many beautiful buildings and places and it was great cycling along the Danube River. Also, St Stephens Basilica, Heroes Square and the Parliament buildings were breathtaking. This tour packs in so many magnificent sights and is brilliant if you are visiting Budapest.Absolutely fabulous! We saw so much more on bikes and learned so much about Budapest, Hungary and the sights we rode too, and it was so much fun and effortless. Thomas was the best historian and story teller.
Absolutely fabulous! We saw so much more on bikes and learned so much about Budapest, Hungary and the sights we rode too, and it was so much fun and effortless. Thomas was the best historian and story teller.We took in all of the major sights in this 3.5 hour electric bike tour. Our tour leader Thomas was very knowledgeable about the history of the country. We were even provided with free waterproofs for the tiny bit of rain at the start. Thoroughly recommended!
We took in all of the major sights in this 3.5 hour electric bike tour. Our tour leader Thomas was very knowledgeable about the history of the country. We were even provided with free waterproofs for the tiny bit of rain at the start. Thoroughly recommended!