SZENTENDRE BIKE & BOAT TOUR
Duration
8 hours
Group Size
2-12 person
Languages
English
Activity Level
Moderate
Distance
25 km, Flat
From 15th of September, 2024 the boats are not operating from Szentendre, please book our
Szentendre bike & train tour here.
2025:
Ride along the Danube from Budapest to Szentendre, have a guided stroll around the town, then return by boat.
Amazing bike tour out of Budapest along the Danube in lush nature, visiting the beautiful artist town, Szentendre. Return to Budapest by boat, a wonderful river cruise.
Szentendre is a lovely medieval town next to Danube river with curvy streets, cute houses and several churches, the town of arts.
Our scenic bike ride will start in the center of Budapest, stopping at the most attractive sights on our way including the House of Parliament, Margaret island with beautiful views to the city.
Then we follow the river on a bike path with great scenery. We will pass the popular Roman coast and Aquincum, which used to be a Roman settlement. Swimming possibility in the Danube in case of nice weather.
In Szentendre we will stroll around, you will get to know its past and present, stopping at places with excellent panorama and photo opportunities. For lunch we enjoy a Hungarian specialty meal: Lángos. Our way back to Budapest is by boat, an amazing cruise.
Small groups, interactive, friendly atmosphere, local, expert guides.
The bicycle tour is on bike paths and car-free areas. Safe ride. The tour is in English.
Included: bikes, helmets, boat ticket, specialty meal – Lángos, refreshments, English speaking, local, professional guide
E-bikes available for extra charge.
Distance: 25 km
Terrain: Completely flat
Number of stops: 8
Level of Fittness: Medium level of fitness and bike riding skills are required. If you are used to riding a bike, it will be easy ride. The route is flat and mostly away from traffic.
HIGHLIGHTS
- House of Parliament
- Margaret island
- Óbuda
- Római part
- Lupa island
- Szentendre guided walking tour
- Drink break at a scenic place along the Danube
- Lángos
- One hour boat ride to Budapest
From the meeting point we walk two minutes to pick up the bikes. Your guide will help to adjust the saddle to suit you perfectly.
The tour starts from the center of Budapest, as we ride out of the city we stop by at the most remarkable sights on our way, like the house of Parliament. Your professional guide will have a short summary of the history and present of this sights.
Margaret island is the most beautiful park of Budapest, we ride through the island and see the best parts of it.
As we cross the oldest part of Budapest – Aquincum, the previous Roman town, you will see a totally different, unique part of the city.
At the popular Római part recreation area next to the Danube we will stop for a longer drink break to relax a bit.
As you leave the city behind, the way gets even prettier. Riding among old trees along picturesque riverbank with stunning scenery.
After arriving to Szentendre, to regain energy you will enjoy the popular Hungarian snack: Lángos.
At Szentendre the tour continues by walk to have an exciting guided stroll exploring the most interesting parts of this unique medieval town.
After the walk there will be still time to wonder around the town on your own, go shopping, have an ice cream or a coffee before we board the boat.
Enjoy the river cruise on our way back to Budapest. First you will see pretty nature around and than arriving back to the city, it will be a proper sightseeing cruise.
What you will do
- 10:15 – 10:30
- Meet with the guide and with other participants at our meeting spot
- 10:30
- Walk to our bike store few minutes away
- 10:35
- Receive your bike and get ready
- 10:45
- The tour departs
- 12:30 – 13:00
- Have a drink break next to the Danube
- 14:00 – 14:30
- Arrive to Szentendre
- 14:30 – 15:00
- Have a Lángos – a Hungarian specialty meal
- 15:00 – 15:45
- Take a walk with your guide in Szentendre
- 15:45 – 16:45
- Free time to spend on your own in Szentendre
- 17:00
- The boat departs from Szentendre
- 18:00
- Arrival to Budapest
- 18:00 – 18:15
- Ride back to the bike store
- 18:30
- The tour concludes
Included/Excluded
- Live guiding
- Use of bikes
- Helmets
- Boat ticket
- Lángos
- Fröccs, a Hungarian summer drink
- Water refreshments
- E-bikes available for extra charge
- Gratuities for guides
- Pick-up/transportation
- Insurance
Tour’s Meeting Point
Tours meet on Deák Ferenc square, at the stairs of the Lutheran church.<spanclass=”blue”>
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Address: 1052 Budapest, Deák Ferenc tér 4.
Our guide will meet you there, the bikes are 2 minutes walk away.
How to find the meeting point:
- on the corner of Deák Ferenc square and the main road (Károly Körút)
- near to the metro entrances in Deák Ferenc square
- 50 meter from the end of tram lines 47 – 49
- 50 meter from Le Meridien and Starbucks
FAQs
We always stop at each site, so there’s plenty of time to take great pictures!
The tour starts in all weather conditions. In case of rain we provide rain ponchos free of charge. In case of very severe rain/thunderstorm we might wait until it stops in a dry place. Please dress according to the daily weather forecast and bring warm clothes, jacket if necessary.
Our bikes are brand new high quality tracking bicycles with 24 gears in all sizes. Children, junior bikes, child seats and helmets are available.
The tour concludes few minutes walk away from the meeting spot, at our bike store.
Each bike has an easy-to-use luggage rack, perfect for small bags or extra layers. Larger bags can be locked up in our shop during the tour.
Other dates are available for groups, please inquire