Discover Budapest's hidden gems in the Buda Hills.
Leave the hustle and bustle of the city and discover Budapest's hidden gems in the Buda Hills. Enjoy an astonishing birds-eye view of Budapest from Harmashatar Hill lookout, view beautiful stalactite and rock formations at Palvölgyi Cave, the longest cave in Hungary, and visit the historic mausoleum of Gül Baba on Rose Hill with a breathtaking view of the city.
Drive to Rose Hill, often referred to as the Beverly Hills of Budapest due to its expensive villas. Visit the Mausoleum of Gül Baba dedicated to a 16-century Turkish dervish who was buried here during the Ottoman Occupation. The historic mausoleum features a beautiful garden and terraces with astonishing views of the city, and there is also a free exhibition with a coffee shop. Enjoy the ride on the winding roads of Buda Hills as you drive up to Harmashatar Hill. Visit the lookout on the hilltop with a breathtaking birds-eye view of Budapest. Drive to Pálvölgyi Cave and enjoy a guided tour inside the longest cave in Hungary remarkable for its beautiful dripstone formations. At the end of the tour enjoy a scenic ride along the spectacular Danube riverbanks with stunning views of the Parliament building and other famous landmarks of Budapest.
Recommended clothing for the cave
The tour can easily be fulfilled in normal clothes and comfortable shoes. Just make sure to bring some warm clothes even in summer because the temperature in the cave is around 11 Celsius (52 F)
Tour highlights
- Enjoy the ride on the winding roads of the Buda Hills
- Visit the Mausoleum of Gul Baba on Rose Hill, with a great view of the city
- Visit the Harmashatar Hill lookout and enjoy the stunning birds-eye view of Budapest
- Enjoy a guided tour of Palvölgyi Cave famous for its beautiful dripstone formations
- Enjoy scenic a ride along Budapest’s spectacular Danube riverbanks with an astonishing view of the city
Admission tickets are not included in the tour price
Pálvölgyi Cave admission 3000 HUF / 7,50 EUR
Tour Specs
Tour duration: 4 hours
Driving distance: 25 km
Difficulty level: advanced
Tour type: private tour with an English-speaking guide
Schedule:
1 APR-29 OCT TUE-SUN 10 AM & 2.30 PM
Check-in 15 minutes before the published tour departure time
Meeting Point
Budapest Scooter Tour 1053 Budapest Vamhaz körút 10. The office is located inside the house courtyard. Hotline: +36 309845100
Tour map
Mausoleum of Gul Baba
The mausoleum which was built in the 16th century is the oldest historic monument in Budapest. It is dedicated to Gül Baba a Turkish dervish who died in Buda in 1541 during the Ottoman Occupation of the town and was buried here. The mausoleum features a beautiful garden, a free exhibition with a coffee shop and lookout terraces with an astonishing view of Budapest.
The exhibition and the garden (free entrance) are open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00-18.00. The large lookout terrace is open 24 hours every day.
Harmashatar hill-Karoly Gückler lookout
The new Karoly Gückler lookout tower was built on the top of Harmashatar hill at an elevation approximately 500 m high. The lofty structure provides an astonishing bird’s-eye view of Budapest and its surroundings far beyond the city limits. Open every day, free entrance
Palvolgyi Cave
The 29km-long cave which was discovered in 1904 is the longest cave in Hungary including the connecting Matyashegyi and Szemlohegyi caves and it is noted for its spectacular stalactite and rock formations. You can visit the cave on a guided tour that goes through a 500 m long stretch of the Cave and it lasts approximately 45 minutes. The temperature is a constant 11°C so wear a jacket or jumper.
The cave is open from Tuesday to Sunday 10.00-17.00. The tours start at 10.15, 11.15, 12.15, 13.15, 14.15, 15.15 and 16.15 Admission is 2400 HUF ( EUR 7)
What's included
- 50 cc gas scooter (passenger on 50 cc scooter is not allowed by law, 125 cc scooter eligible to carry a passenger for a surcharge and subject to availability)
- Safety helmet, gas, 3-rd party liability insurance, Intercom radio with a headset
- English-speaking tour guide
Exclusions:
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
