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, view beautiful stalactite and rock formations at the longest cave in Hungary and visit a historic mausoleum on Rose Hill with another 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. Drive on the winding roads to Harmashatar Hill and visit the lookout on the hilltop and enjoy a breathtaking birds-eye view of Budapest. Drive to Pálvölgyi Cave, the longest cave in Hungary and take a guided tour inside the cave remarkable for its beautiful stalactite and rock formations. At the end of the tour enjoy a scenic ride on the spectacular Danube riverbanks with stunning views of the Parliament building and other famous landmarks of Budapest.
Tour highlights
- Enjoy the ride on the winding roads of the Buda hills
- Visit the Mausoleum of Gul Baba on Rose Hill, a great vantage point of the city
- Visit Harmashatar Hill lookout and enjoy the stunning birds-eye view of Budapest
- Take a guided tour at Palvölgyi Cave remarkable for its beautiful stalactite and rock formations
- Enjoy a ride on Budapest’s spectacular Danube riverbanks with an astonishing view of the city
Admission tickets are not included in the tour price
Pálvölgyi Cave admission HUF 2400 / EUR 7
Tour Specs
Tour duration: 4 hours
Driving distance: 25 km
Difficulty level: advanced
Tour type: private tour
Guide: Private English speaking guide
Schedule:
APR-OCT Tuesday-Sunday at 10 AM & 2.30 PM
Check-in 15 min before 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 or 125 cc automatic scooter
Safety helmet
Fuel
Compulsory 3-rd party liability insurrance
English speaking tour guide
Services indicated in the tour programme
Exclusions
Meals, drinks, admission tickets are not included only if explicitly specified in the tour programme
Requirements
Valid Photo ID (EU citizens only) or passport (Non EU citizens)
Valid driver's licence
50cc: Car or Moped licence
125cc: Motorcycle licence EU A1 or international equivalent
50 cc scooters are only for 1 person, it is forbidden to carry a passenger
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 maxiumum HUF 150.000/ EUR 500. Damage is calculated according to the price list available at the office.