Danube Bend Tour
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Danube Bend Tour

Overview

Visit Esztergom, Visegrád and Szentendre, the three most beautiful cities in the Danube Bend. Enjoy the picturesque sights in all settlements and get acquainted with the Hungarian history along the "Blue Danube". Have an unforgettable boat tour back to Budapest.

 

Tour description

Danube Bend – an excursion into Hungary's history. This is an unforgettable tour along the "Blue Danube" with stops in Esztergom, Visegrád and Szentendre.

Esztergom: It used to be the capital of Hungary and is still the centre of the Catholic Church. We visit the largest cathedral of Hungary (also burial place of famous cardinals, like Primate József Mindszenty). Afterwards, we drive across the river to Slovakia and enjoy the view over the Basilica.

Visegrád: After the Mongol invasion a new fortification was constructed here in the mid-13th century. The top of the hill offers a fascinating panorama on the Danube valley. After enjoying the view there is an opportunity to have lunch (not included in the price).

Szentendre: It is a small baroque city built on medieval ruins, located at the gate of the Danube Bend. The town is considered to be the Artists' Village or the Painters' Town. We walk around the historical centre and enjoy the cobblestoned narrow streets as well as the baroque houses. After the guided tour you can also visit some museums (for example the famous Margit Kovács Ceramic Museum or the Confectionery Museum with marzipan figures).

During summer (May-September) we return to Budapest by boat. The tour ends in the city centre (pier).

Important information

Boat service between Szentendre and Budapest is available from May to September (only on weekends). In case of low water and during winter time we return to Budapest by bus.

Meeting point

CITYRAMA Office, Budapest, Báthory utca 19, 1054 (see map)

Availability

April – October: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: 9.00
November – March: Thursday, Saturday: 9.00

Duration

8-9 hours

Included

    Professional tour guide
    Air-conditioned vehicle
    Boat ride (between Szentendre – Budapest only on weekends from May to September)

Not included

    Hotel pick up & drop off
    Lunch
    Entrance fees to museums

Prices:

Adults: EUR 65
Children 12 and under receive 50% discount

Please send your request via e-mail to budapesttouristinfo@gmail.com.