Discover Szentendre, the jewelry box of the Danube Bend a picturesque tiny baroque town just a short drive away from Budapest, and take a look into Obuda (Old Buda) a charming neighborhood of the city.
Drive to Szentendre located near the river Danube 25 km north of Budapest. On the way to Szentendre take a look into Óbuda (Old Buda) a charming neighborhood of the city noted for the ancient ruins of Aquincum the capital in the Roman times, Romai beach a favorite summer dining spot of the locals with simple and cheap restaurants, cafes, and bars and the Sziget Festival, one of the largest music events in Europe. Upon arrival to Szentendre enjoy a walking tour of the picturesque baroque old town remarkable for its Mediterranean atmosphere with cobblestone streets, narrow alleys, colorful old houses, churches, museums, and art galleries. After the tour, you will have time to stroll around the tiny main square flanked by dozens of cafes, restaurants, and souvenir shops and try „langos” (fried bread) a favorite meal of the locals. Drive back to Budapest and enjoy a scenic ride along the spectacular Danube riverbanks with a stunning view of the Parliament Building and nearly all the famous landmarks of the city.
Tour Highlights
- Discover Szentendre a picturesque baroque town
- Try “langos” a favorite meal of the locals
- Take a look at Obuda (Old Buda) a charming neighborhood of the city
Tour Specs
Tour duration: 4 hours
Driving distance: 50 km
Difficulty level: medium
Tour type: private you with an English-speaking guide
Schedule
1 APR- 2i OCT Daily at 10 AM & 2.30 PM
Check-in 15 minutes before the published departure time
Meeting Point
Budapest Scooter Tour 1053 Budapest Vámház körút 10 (the office is located inside the house courtyard) Hotline: +36 309845100
Tour Map
Budapest Scooter Tour
All our tours start and finish at Budapest Scooter Tour office at 1053 Budapest Vámház körút 10. The office is inside the courtyard of the building.
K bridge- the Sziget Festival entrance
The "K" bridge is the entrance to Obuda island, home to the Sziget Festival one of the largest music events in Europe. The "K" bridge takes its name from the letter "K" motives in the frame of the bridge.
Graphisoft park
Graphisoft park - Budapest "Silicon Valley"- has been developed in the area of a former gas factory preserving the historic factory buildings. There is an international business school as well.
Romai beach
Romai beach the ever summer favorite of the locals. In fact, there are no beach clubs here, you can't go swimming but you can stroll along the vibrant riverbank flanked with cheerful and cheap restaurants, cafes and bars.
The ancient ruins of Aquincum
The territory of Hungary was part of the Roman Empire for 4 centuries. Aquincum was the capital of the Roman province called Pannonia. In the Aquincum museum, you can visit the archeological site and valuable finds among them the world-famous water organ.
Szentendre
Szentendre is a picturesque baroque town located 25 km north of Budapest near the river Danube. The tiny old town is remarkable for its Mediterranean atmosphere with cobblestone streets, narrow alleys, colorful old houses, churches, art galleries, and museums. It's worth a stroll around the tiny main square flanked by cafes, restaurants, and souvenir shops and you can also try langos (Hungarian pizza) a favorite meal of the locals. If you have sweet tooth you can taste marzipan cake a local specialty.
Szentendre Skanzen Folk Village
Szentendre Skanzen Open Air Folk Village (open from TUE-SUN) located a few kilometres from the town centre is the largest open-air museum in Hungary showcasing rural Hungary with traditional thatched roof houses, a windmill, an animal farm and much more.
Szentendre-Retro museum
Szentendre Retro Museum (open from THU-SUN) is an amazing collection of cars, motorcycles, household appliances, toys and furniture used behind the Iron Curtain in the ’70s and ’80s.
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