Historic Downtown bicycle tour with scenic views
Overview
Have a great ride with quality bicycles in a small group (max. 14) through this beautiful city, discover the amazing sights, and enjoy the unique atmosphere! - With an option to stop at a Cafe. Alternatively, you can have a look at the "shoes" (break of approx. 30 min)
- Enjoy the view of the most important sights like the Parliament, Basilica, Royal Palace, Chain Bridge, and many others!
- See the UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Andrássy Avenue and the Danube Banks of Budapest.
- Discover both sides of Budapest: Pest and Buda!
- For even more comfort choose our E-Bike-Sightseeing Tour, product code 53868P26. State of the art German bicycles with E-support, also called "pedelec". The E-bike tour also includes Castle Hill!
- Enjoy the view of the most important sights like the Parliament, Basilica, Royal Palace, Chain Bridge, and many others!
- See the UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Andrássy Avenue and the Danube Banks of Budapest.
- Discover both sides of Budapest: Pest and Buda!
- For even more comfort choose our E-Bike-Sightseeing Tour, product code 53868P26. State of the art German bicycles with E-support, also called "pedelec". The E-bike tour also includes Castle Hill!
Inclusions
- Refreshing drink
- Bicycle
- Life Guide
- Helmet (not obligatory)
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Bike & Relax, Madach Imre ut 12, Budapest 1075 Hungary
Start and End of the Tour
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Hungarian State Opera, Budapest, Andrássy út 22, 1061 Hungary
Masterpiece of architecture by Michael Ybl on Andrassy street. Home of music, culture and events. UNESCO protected WORLD HERITAGE the Andrassy street ensemble. Learn about the architectural styles of late 19th century and the historical subway M1. (You will not enter the Opera)
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Andrassy Avenue, Andrassy ut, Budapest 1061 Hungary
Most famous street connecting the City Center with the Hero's Square and City Park. Passes Nagymezö street, the "Broadway of Budapest", Liszt Square and the Ring Roads. Location of House of Terror.
Stop At: House of Terror Museum, Andrassy ut 60, Budapest 1062 Hungary
Former GESTAPO headquarters, prison of the communist era. Has been converted into a remarkable museum. Shows a part of the Berlin Wall in front. (You will not enter the museum)
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Zoltan Kodaly Memorial Museum, Andrassy Ut 89, Budapest 1062 Hungary
You will pass Kodaly Square, with the museum and impressive buildings. (no visit to the museum)
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Heroes' Square, Andrassy Avenue Next to City Park in the VI. District, Budapest 1062 Hungary
Has been designed to celebrate 1000year anniversary of Hungary in 1896. Gives an overview about Central European History. Unique chance to see a complex past in a nutshell. From King Stephen to revolutionary Kossuth.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Vajdahunyad Castle (Vajdahunyadvar), Vajdahunyad var Varosliget, Budapest 1146 Hungary
Fake Castle in the City Park. Why? Let us explain ! Wonderful to see, interesting to experience and a statue of Anonymous as well.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Varosliget, Heroes' Square, Budapest Hungary
Budapest City Park, approx. one square km of park in the heart of the city. Currently undergoing some redesigning, nevertheless popular space for leisure, recreation and sport.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Szechenyi Baths and Pool, Allatkerti korut 9-11., Budapest 1146 Hungary
The largest Spa of Budapest in the City Park. An example of hundreds of hot springs in Hungary and a long tradition of bathing. A bathing tradition cultivated in the old Roman Empire, further developed in Ottoman-times and now a landmark in tourism.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Liszt Ferenc Square, Liszt Ferenc Ter 4, Budapest Hungary
Meet with famous composer Liszt at the Music Academy on Liszt Ferenc Square. The building is also an amazing example of Art Deco Style (here called Szezession-Style). The square houses also plenty of restaurants with nice terraces.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Kiraly Street, Kiraly utca, Budapest Hungary
Ride down Kiraly Street along the Jewish Quarter, here about Ruin Pubs and have a look into the "Gozsdu court" passage way.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Elizabeth Square, Erzsebet ter near Deák Ferenc tér, Budapest 1051 Hungary
Central traffic junction in Downtown Budapest. Find here the Aquarium, an underground bar and famous meeting point. Also legendary for the "Fröccs"-Terrace, which is a popular (summer)drink from whitewine and soda.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika), Szent Istvan ter 1, Budapest 1051 Hungary
Largest catholic Church in Budapest, shows the right hand of St. Stephen under a glass. Beautifully renovated and a highlight of Downtown. (No visit into the church)
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Szabadsag ter, Budapest Hungary
On one hand the "Wallstreet" of Budapest, on the other place of bloody history. Shows at least one controversial memorial and some ironic moments as well. Remember the Holocaust and Second World War in Budapest.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Szamos Chocolate Museum, Kossuth Lajos ter 10. Szamos Café 2nd floor, Budapest 1055 Hungary
Famous Cafe at the Parliament. Offers you the chance of a coffee-break, or you use the time for some pictures of the Parliament or even the "shoes" at the Danube Bank. Break of approx. 30 min.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hungarian Parliament Building, Kossuth Ter 1-3, Budapest 1055 Hungary
Historical monument and operational Parliament. Impressive building on the river bank, one of the landmarks of Budapest. Beautifully renovated a "must see". (No entrance included) Turning around the building you will see a stunning panorama of the Danube and Buda-Side of the City.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Margaret Bridge, Budapest Hungary
Historically the second bridge over the Danube, perfect renovated and with a good bicycle way. Gives plenty of views and direct access to Margaret Island.
Stop At: Batthyany Square, Batthyany ter, Budapest 1011 Hungary
This square offers a lot of history, good examples of baroque & unique rococo architecture and off course Count Batthyany. Have a look on the Parliament at the river bank on Pest-Side. Best picture spot !
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Clark Adam Square (Clark Adam ter), Clark Adam ter, Budapest 1013 Hungary
Square at the Chain Bridge, "zero millage" of Hungary.
Stop At: Szechenyi Lanchid, Budapest 1051 Hungary
First bridge across the Danube finished in 1849 by Adam Clark. Landmark in Budapest, connects Buda and Pest.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Castle Garden, Ybl Miklos ter 2-6., Budapest 1013 Hungary
Another project of Michael Ybl, architect of the Opera. Impressive style of the late 19th century. Visible behind the garden are also some parts of the medieval castle of King Bela. An elevator leads here to the Royal Palace.
Pass By: Elisabeth Bridge, Budapest Hungary
Named after Queen Elisabeth, wife of Francis Joseph of Austria. Also known as "Sissi" and very popular in Hungary. You will pass under the bridge on the river bank to the Gellert Hill.
Stop At: Gellert Hill, Budapest Hungary
You will pass the hill on the river bank and have a view on the Statue of St. Gerald (Gellert) and his sad story.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Rudas Baths, Dobrentei ter 9, Budapest 1013 Hungary
One of the famous Turkish spa's in Budapest. From Ottoman times rebuilt in 19th century and again recently. Offers now also a rooftop pool, restaurant, bar etc. Have a look on it while you pass with the bike.
Stop At: St. Gellert Thermal Bath and Swimming Pool, Kelenhegyi ut 4, Budapest 1118 Hungary
The third of the famous spa's in Budapest. This one in Art Deco style, and impressive building which houses the public bath and a hotel. Overlooks the Liberty Bridge and the Danube. From here a way leads up to the Gellert Hill and Citadella. You will stay on the river bank and cross the bridge !
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Liberty Bridge (Szabadsag hid), Vamhaz Korut, Budapest Hungary
Most popular bridge in Budapest. Wonderful construction from 19th century in iron. 16 meters longer than the hight of the Eifel-tower. A technical masterpiece at the time of construction, now a famous meeting point to see the sunset.
Stop At: Fovam Square, Fovam ter, Budapest 1093 Hungary
See the University of Economics, originally main custom's office, hence the "main customs square". Next to the Grand Market Hall and starting point of the pedestrian area through Downtown.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Central Market Hall, Vamhaz korut, 1-3, Budapest 1093 Hungary
Another must see in Budapest. You will pass the Grand Market Hall, still working as a market for the locals, but also offering various stuff for tourists. Remarkable steel construction.
Pass By: Hungarian National Museum, Muzeum Korut 14-16, Budapest 1088 Hungary
Continuing on the Ring Road, you will pass the National Museum which was the first public building outside of the Down-Town area and motivated rich families to build palaces in the surrounding area. Played an important role in finding the national identity in the second half of the 19th century.
Stop At: Great / Central Synagogue (Nagy Zsinagoga), Dohany utca 2-8, Budapest 1074 Hungary
You will stop to see the Great Synagogue at the border of the Jewish Quarter in moorish style. (You will not enter the Synagogue on this tour)
Duration: 10 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Bike & Relax, Madach Imre ut 12, Budapest 1075 Hungary
Start and End of the Tour
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Hungarian State Opera, Budapest, Andrássy út 22, 1061 Hungary
Masterpiece of architecture by Michael Ybl on Andrassy street. Home of music, culture and events. UNESCO protected WORLD HERITAGE the Andrassy street ensemble. Learn about the architectural styles of late 19th century and the historical subway M1. (You will not enter the Opera)
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Andrassy Avenue, Andrassy ut, Budapest 1061 Hungary
Most famous street connecting the City Center with the Hero's Square and City Park. Passes Nagymezö street, the "Broadway of Budapest", Liszt Square and the Ring Roads. Location of House of Terror.
Stop At: House of Terror Museum, Andrassy ut 60, Budapest 1062 Hungary
Former GESTAPO headquarters, prison of the communist era. Has been converted into a remarkable museum. Shows a part of the Berlin Wall in front. (You will not enter the museum)
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Zoltan Kodaly Memorial Museum, Andrassy Ut 89, Budapest 1062 Hungary
You will pass Kodaly Square, with the museum and impressive buildings. (no visit to the museum)
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Heroes' Square, Andrassy Avenue Next to City Park in the VI. District, Budapest 1062 Hungary
Has been designed to celebrate 1000year anniversary of Hungary in 1896. Gives an overview about Central European History. Unique chance to see a complex past in a nutshell. From King Stephen to revolutionary Kossuth.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Vajdahunyad Castle (Vajdahunyadvar), Vajdahunyad var Varosliget, Budapest 1146 Hungary
Fake Castle in the City Park. Why? Let us explain ! Wonderful to see, interesting to experience and a statue of Anonymous as well.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Varosliget, Heroes' Square, Budapest Hungary
Budapest City Park, approx. one square km of park in the heart of the city. Currently undergoing some redesigning, nevertheless popular space for leisure, recreation and sport.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Szechenyi Baths and Pool, Allatkerti korut 9-11., Budapest 1146 Hungary
The largest Spa of Budapest in the City Park. An example of hundreds of hot springs in Hungary and a long tradition of bathing. A bathing tradition cultivated in the old Roman Empire, further developed in Ottoman-times and now a landmark in tourism.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Liszt Ferenc Square, Liszt Ferenc Ter 4, Budapest Hungary
Meet with famous composer Liszt at the Music Academy on Liszt Ferenc Square. The building is also an amazing example of Art Deco Style (here called Szezession-Style). The square houses also plenty of restaurants with nice terraces.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Kiraly Street, Kiraly utca, Budapest Hungary
Ride down Kiraly Street along the Jewish Quarter, here about Ruin Pubs and have a look into the "Gozsdu court" passage way.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Elizabeth Square, Erzsebet ter near Deák Ferenc tér, Budapest 1051 Hungary
Central traffic junction in Downtown Budapest. Find here the Aquarium, an underground bar and famous meeting point. Also legendary for the "Fröccs"-Terrace, which is a popular (summer)drink from whitewine and soda.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika), Szent Istvan ter 1, Budapest 1051 Hungary
Largest catholic Church in Budapest, shows the right hand of St. Stephen under a glass. Beautifully renovated and a highlight of Downtown. (No visit into the church)
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Szabadsag ter, Budapest Hungary
On one hand the "Wallstreet" of Budapest, on the other place of bloody history. Shows at least one controversial memorial and some ironic moments as well. Remember the Holocaust and Second World War in Budapest.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Szamos Chocolate Museum, Kossuth Lajos ter 10. Szamos Café 2nd floor, Budapest 1055 Hungary
Famous Cafe at the Parliament. Offers you the chance of a coffee-break, or you use the time for some pictures of the Parliament or even the "shoes" at the Danube Bank. Break of approx. 30 min.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hungarian Parliament Building, Kossuth Ter 1-3, Budapest 1055 Hungary
Historical monument and operational Parliament. Impressive building on the river bank, one of the landmarks of Budapest. Beautifully renovated a "must see". (No entrance included) Turning around the building you will see a stunning panorama of the Danube and Buda-Side of the City.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Margaret Bridge, Budapest Hungary
Historically the second bridge over the Danube, perfect renovated and with a good bicycle way. Gives plenty of views and direct access to Margaret Island.
Stop At: Batthyany Square, Batthyany ter, Budapest 1011 Hungary
This square offers a lot of history, good examples of baroque & unique rococo architecture and off course Count Batthyany. Have a look on the Parliament at the river bank on Pest-Side. Best picture spot !
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Clark Adam Square (Clark Adam ter), Clark Adam ter, Budapest 1013 Hungary
Square at the Chain Bridge, "zero millage" of Hungary.
Stop At: Szechenyi Lanchid, Budapest 1051 Hungary
First bridge across the Danube finished in 1849 by Adam Clark. Landmark in Budapest, connects Buda and Pest.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Castle Garden, Ybl Miklos ter 2-6., Budapest 1013 Hungary
Another project of Michael Ybl, architect of the Opera. Impressive style of the late 19th century. Visible behind the garden are also some parts of the medieval castle of King Bela. An elevator leads here to the Royal Palace.
Pass By: Elisabeth Bridge, Budapest Hungary
Named after Queen Elisabeth, wife of Francis Joseph of Austria. Also known as "Sissi" and very popular in Hungary. You will pass under the bridge on the river bank to the Gellert Hill.
Stop At: Gellert Hill, Budapest Hungary
You will pass the hill on the river bank and have a view on the Statue of St. Gerald (Gellert) and his sad story.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Rudas Baths, Dobrentei ter 9, Budapest 1013 Hungary
One of the famous Turkish spa's in Budapest. From Ottoman times rebuilt in 19th century and again recently. Offers now also a rooftop pool, restaurant, bar etc. Have a look on it while you pass with the bike.
Stop At: St. Gellert Thermal Bath and Swimming Pool, Kelenhegyi ut 4, Budapest 1118 Hungary
The third of the famous spa's in Budapest. This one in Art Deco style, and impressive building which houses the public bath and a hotel. Overlooks the Liberty Bridge and the Danube. From here a way leads up to the Gellert Hill and Citadella. You will stay on the river bank and cross the bridge !
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Liberty Bridge (Szabadsag hid), Vamhaz Korut, Budapest Hungary
Most popular bridge in Budapest. Wonderful construction from 19th century in iron. 16 meters longer than the hight of the Eifel-tower. A technical masterpiece at the time of construction, now a famous meeting point to see the sunset.
Stop At: Fovam Square, Fovam ter, Budapest 1093 Hungary
See the University of Economics, originally main custom's office, hence the "main customs square". Next to the Grand Market Hall and starting point of the pedestrian area through Downtown.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Central Market Hall, Vamhaz korut, 1-3, Budapest 1093 Hungary
Another must see in Budapest. You will pass the Grand Market Hall, still working as a market for the locals, but also offering various stuff for tourists. Remarkable steel construction.
Pass By: Hungarian National Museum, Muzeum Korut 14-16, Budapest 1088 Hungary
Continuing on the Ring Road, you will pass the National Museum which was the first public building outside of the Down-Town area and motivated rich families to build palaces in the surrounding area. Played an important role in finding the national identity in the second half of the 19th century.
Stop At: Great / Central Synagogue (Nagy Zsinagoga), Dohany utca 2-8, Budapest 1074 Hungary
You will stop to see the Great Synagogue at the border of the Jewish Quarter in moorish style. (You will not enter the Synagogue on this tour)
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- If you want to bring children or travelers below 1.50m please contact us in advance
- Not recommended for unexperienced bicycle riders
- Not suitable for people exceeding 110kg
- Not suitable for people with visual impairment
- 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 14 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 10 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Esther_Y
May 2022
Tour and our guide, Thomas was excellent! We practically covered all the important locations in Budapest! A good work out as well… And it’s a bonus it didn’t rain much :)
Tour and our guide, Thomas was excellent! We practically covered all the important locations in Budapest! A good work out as well… And it’s a bonus it didn’t rain much :)Sedgeo
April 2022
I always try and do a bike tour at the start of any city break to get a sense of the geography and sites of interest. This was the best one I have been on as our excellent guide Thomas took us to some of the obvious sites but more of the offbeat places we'd have never found on our own. The shop i...
I always try and do a bike tour at the start of any city break to get a sense of the geography and sites of interest. This was the best one I have been on as our excellent guide Thomas took us to some of the obvious sites but more of the offbeat places we'd have never found on our own. The shop is in the city centre Jewish Quarter and easy to find. All the bikes are well maintained and you get a free bottle of water. In terms of fitness any reasonably fit person could do this as it is an easy paced ride with few hills.There was the option of a coffee break but our group decided not to. That said you should,be confident on a bike as you are on the open road quite a bit and sometimes in with with pedestrians. There was only four in our group inclusion a French couple and Thomas easily switched between both languages. Thomas proved to be an excellent guide offering enough history to make it interesting on the city and landmarks like Heroes Square ti make it interesting but never boring. My teenager was fully engaged throughout. I can't recommend this tour highly enough.Shane_k
April 2022
Very chill easy cycle covering the major tourist attractions and a few hidden gems. Tomasz was a very chill friendly guy. Made sure everyone was comfortable. The cycle is mostly flat. Max 5 minutes between stops and seeing the major sites. Great recommendations for what to do and where to go for ...
Very chill easy cycle covering the major tourist attractions and a few hidden gems. Tomasz was a very chill friendly guy. Made sure everyone was comfortable. The cycle is mostly flat. Max 5 minutes between stops and seeing the major sites. Great recommendations for what to do and where to go for full visits later and some good food options. Thoroughly recommend. Better than a walking tour as you see way more. Better than a bus tour as you can go anywhere and stop and see niche things. 4.9/5. Minus 0.1 point due to my bell didn't work on bike.Liliana_M
March 2022
It was an amazing way to discover the city. Eveything was amazing, the guide was super nice! I totally recommend it!
It was an amazing way to discover the city. Eveything was amazing, the guide was super nice! I totally recommend it!Geoff_S
March 2022
Budapest is the city that just keeps giving We saw so much on this tour and Thomaz is a wonderful guide so knowledgeable and to top it all we were lucky enough to use electric bikes which was a first for us. Highly recommended
Budapest is the city that just keeps giving We saw so much on this tour and Thomaz is a wonderful guide so knowledgeable and to top it all we were lucky enough to use electric bikes which was a first for us. Highly recommendedpass309
March 2022
My family and I went this tour and it was excellent! The bikes were in great condition, water bottles were provided and the meeting place was centrally located and easy to find. The pace of the tour would be suitable for most and we did take a short break for a coffee and pastry at a beautiful ca...
My family and I went this tour and it was excellent! The bikes were in great condition, water bottles were provided and the meeting place was centrally located and easy to find. The pace of the tour would be suitable for most and we did take a short break for a coffee and pastry at a beautiful cafe. Our guide, Thomas, was excellent. He was extremely knowledgeable about the city and it's history. He conveyed interesting stories of the past in a humorous and entertaining manner. We would have never saw as much or learned as much had we toured on our own. I have done many bike tours in other city and this one was the best. It is reasonably priced and well worth the money. I would highly recommend this tour.