easy
2 hours
Moderate fitness required to comfortably handle riding for a couple of hours
Discover Budapest's top sights on a 2-hour bike tour that combines history, culture, and scenic views. Perfect for active travelers wanting an authentic experience of the Hungarian capital.
Ages 8 and up! • 2 Hrs • Up to 12 people • Most Popular
Experience Budapest like never before on a leisurely 2-hour bike tour that unveils the city's rich history and vibrant culture. Discover iconic sights, including UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the majestic Parliament, and the lively Jewish Quarter, while enjoying fun facts and insider stories. Safety is prioritized as you explore this stunning city on two wheels.
2 hours
We run this tour in English 🇬🇧 Dutch🇳🇱 and German 🇩🇪 What are we going to see? On this Budapest bike tour, we’ll show you all the important sights of Pest on an easy-paced ride. From the river bank we’ll make sure that you catch a glimpse of beautiful Buda, too. Instead of overloading you with mind-numbing dates we prefer sharing all the basic info, fun facts and insider stories with you. We’ll pass 2 UNESCO- World Heritage Sites on our tour and see much more than that on our way. At Budabike, safety comes first, that is why we cycle on bike lanes whenever possible and avoid roads with heavy traffic. Get up close and personal with Budapest – by bike! And we will have a break to warm up!
Tour Highlights
Szabadsag Tér (Liberty Square)
Revolutions, riots, a Soviet memorial, Ronald - Reagan’s statue, and the irony of it all.
Hungarian Parliament and Buda! We’ll find out why the 3rd biggest Parliament of the world is in Hungary, discover Kossuth square and get closer to the Danube. Enjoy an amazing view of Buda.
Nagymezö Utca (The Broadway of Budapest) We’ll have a look at the Operetta theatre, the Laptop statue, Walk of fame and the House of Photography and talk about (club) culture.
Andrassy Street On the boulevard of Budapest, we’ll see the “Iron curtain”, the House of Terror (harmless during the day..), a piece of the Berlin wall, the Opera house, Liszt Ferenc square and for women ONLY we’ll stop in front of the Gucci or Luis Vuitton store for a second 😉
Hôsök Tere: (Heroes Square) Impressive, historic square where big communist parades and gatherings took place in the past. We’ll hear about archangel Gabriel’s legend, see the most important figures of Hungarian history as well as two art museums and more.
Városliget (City Park) We’ll stop by Vajdahunyad Castle, Dracula, Anonymus, the Tree of Freedom, George Washington, the biggest thermal bath of Budapest (Széchenyi) and the zoo.
Jewish Quarter and Basilica We’ll discover the 7th district with the biggest Synagouge of Europe, the Tree of Life, the most popular street of Pest, ruin pubs and gastro bars. Stories about the heaviest bell of the city, a mummified hand, the number 96 and more.
Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of your tour and bring bike-friendly clothes with you. We take care of the rest.
Since the tour involves biking around city streets, comfortable shoes and layers are recommended.
Keep your energy up during the ride with regular hydration, especially in warm weather.
Ensure safety by wearing helmets and paying attention to guides' instructions.
Stay alert around busy streets and pedestrian crossings for a smooth ride.
Budapest's architecture reflects its complex history—Roman, Ottoman, Austro-Hungarian, and modern influences—making it a dynamic city to navigate on two wheels.
BudaBike Tours emphasizes eco-friendly practices by encouraging minimal environmental impact and promoting local cultural preservation.
Precaution for walking and comfort during the tour.
Protect yourself from sun exposure while biking in outdoor city areas.
summer specific
Helpful in case of unexpected weather changes.
spring; fall; winter specific
For carrying personal items and hydration.