Land Adventures in Budapest with Buda Castle & Gellert Hill

Explore the fairytale Buda Castle District and Gellert Hill with the most astonishing views of Budapest!

Duration

2 hours

About

Join us for a spectacular panoramic tour through the iconic landmarks and breathtaking vistas of the fairytale Buda Castle District and Gellert Hill, where you'll get an insight into the history of Hungarian kings, and discover the most fabulous views of Budapest.

Start your discovery with a scenic ride along the spectacular Danube riverfront and marvel at the city's architectural splendor as you pass by its iconic landmarks, such as the Gellert Bath, Castle Garden Bazaar, Chain Bridge, Castle Tunnel, and Castle Hill Funicular.

Drive up to the 80-meter-high Castle Hill and explore the fairytale Buda Castle District, a World Heritage site and a treasure trove of attractions. Immerse yourself in its historic charm as you tour the cobblestone streets and discover the awe-inspiring monuments.

Prepare to be mesmerized by the iconic Matthias Church, and learn about the history of this 700-year-old Gothic masterpiece that served as a venue for royal weddings and coronations.

Visit Fisherman's Bastion, the city’s most famous lookout, and soak in the stunning views of the Budapest skyline with the magnificent Parliament Building emerging on the other side of the Danube.

Continue your tour with a drive through the cobblestone streets of the Castle's medieval dwelling quarter and immerse yourself into its historic charm as you pass by quaint homes and rich noble palaces, and view the remnants of St. Mary Magdalene Tower, the oldest structure in the Castle District.

Conclude your tour with a drive up to Gellert Hill, the highest vantage point in the city, crowned with the Citadel and the Liberty Statue. From here, you'll be treated to an unparalleled view of Budapest, with its stunning architecture, historic landmarks, and panoramic vistas stretching as far as the eye can see.

Highlights

• Enjoy a scenic drive along the spectacular Danube riverfront
• Explore the fairytale Buda Castle District and get an insight into the history of the Hungarian kings
• Marvel at the iconic Matthias Church and the stunning views from Fisheman’s Bastion, the city’s most famous lookout
• Drive through the cobblestone streets of the castle’s medieval dwelling quarter and view St Mary Magdalene Tower, the oldest structure in the Castle district.
• Admire the unparalleled view of Budapest from Gellert Hill

Tour Specs

Tour duration: 2 hours Driving distance: 15 km Difficulty level: easy Tour type: public tour with an English-speaking guide

Schedule

1 APR-31 OCT Daily at 10 AM, 1 PM and 4 PM Check-in time: 15 min before departure time

Meeting Point

Budapest Scooter Tour 1053 Budapest Vámház körút 10 (the office is located inside the house courtyard) Hotline: +36309845100

Includes

• 50 cc gas scooter (passenger on 50 cc scooter is not allowed by law)
• Safety helmet, gas, 3-rd party liability insurance, Intercom radio with a headset
• English-speaking tour guide"

Excludes

The tour does not include meals, drinks, and admission tickets only if explicitly specified.

Requirements

"- Valid driver's license

• 50cc scooter: Car license or Moped license
• 125cc: Motorcycle license EU A1 category or international equivalent

Liability

The tour participant drives the scooter at his/her own risk. The driver is liable for damages caused to the scooter at his/her fault up to a maximum of 500 EUR/ 200.000 HUF