We had a wonderful day trip from Vienna to Budapest. Ivan was an excellent driver—friendly, knowledgeable, and great to talk with throughout the journey. The drive was smooth, and when we encountered traffic due to road construction, he quickly found an alternate route that helped us save valuable sightseeing time. The private Mercedes van was clean, spacious, and very comfortable. We had time to explore Budapest, including a fantastic tour with a local guide that had been arranged for us. Budapest is a beautiful city with so much to see. It was interesting hearing his loval perspective. We decided not to go into the Parliament building or Cathedral so we had time to enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant before making the relaxing drive back to Vienna. This was a well-organized and enjoyable experience, and we highly recommend it.
Budapest private day trip from Vienna
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At a glance
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Price from
- $874 / person
- Location
- Vienna, Austria
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 42 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- LTDE Transfer OG
Description
Visit Hungarian capital Budapest, known as the Pearl of the Danube, on this private full day tour from Vienna. Get to know Budapest accompanied by our local guide and have free time to explore the city yourself, shop, lunch or take a Danube boat ride. This tour includes a visit to fortress Citadel which offers an opportunity for memorable panoramic photos of the city, the Danube and its bridges. Enjoy the travel in air-conditioned luxurious vehicle through Austrian and Hungarian country side. - hotel/accommodation pick up & drop off - private transport in air-conditioned luxurious vehicle - private tour guide in Budapest - approx. three hours of free time to explore the city - additional drive to panoramic spot Citadel overlooking the city
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 7:30 AM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 14
- Group price
- $874 per vehicle, up to 7 people
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Vienna
The tour starts with the pick-up at your accommodation in Vienna at a designated time.The driver will introduce you the specifics of the tour after which the tour commences with a drive through Austrian and Hungarian countryside.
Budapest
After arriving to Budapest, you will join a local guide on approx. two hours long private walking tour of the city center. See the main sights such as the Chain Bridge, the Parliament, St. Stephen's Cathedral and learn on the history of the Pearl of the Danube. After the guided tour, use approx. three hours of free time to independently explore the city, shop in famous Vaci Street, or have lunch in one of numerous central restaurants. The tour continues by meeting your driver at a designated location, and continuing your way to the Citadel.
Citadella
Short drive from the city center is 19th century fortress Citadel. Set on top of Gellert Hill, the Citadel offers excellent panoramic view of Budapest, Danube and its eight bridges. Get your camera ready and enjoy the view from the historical fortress. The tour concludes with approx. 2.5 hours drive back to your hotel/accommodation in Vienna.
What's included
Included
Private transportation
Passports mandatory
Private Tour Guide
English speaking driver
Hotel pick up and drop.off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Flexible and customizable itinerary
Not included
Gratuities
Lunch
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-up is available at any Vienna hotel or other place of accommodation. The guests should provide an address or the name of the hotel at the time of reservation.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
42 reviews
How it compares in Vienna
- Rated higher than 77% of 326 reviewed tours in Vienna
Excurgo comparison of 1,207 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers with walking disabilities
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Budapest private day trip from Vienna take?
Budapest private day trip from Vienna lasts about 12 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Budapest private day trip from Vienna cost?
Prices start at $874 per person for this Vienna experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Budapest private day trip from Vienna run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:30 AM.
Can I cancel Budapest private day trip from Vienna for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pick-up is available at any Vienna hotel or other place of accommodation. The guests should provide an address or the name of the hotel at the time of reservation. Pickup points include Carathotel Wien City Park, Liao Hotel.
What languages is Budapest private day trip from Vienna offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 7 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Specialized infant seats are available Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Budapest private day trip from Vienna worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 42 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by LTDE Transfer OG.
Reviews(42)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
K
Comfortable Day Trip to Beautiful Budapest
L
This was a great trip....
This was a great trip. Driver was knowledgeable and so kind. Tour guide was fabulous. I highly recommend this day trip.
Operator response
Thanks for the review and lots of nice compliments for our trip and drive Great to have clients like you Best regards Viagotr team
G
Amazing trip to Budapest
Darko, our driver, was fantastic. He was knowledgeable, an excellent communicator, and made the entire experience enjoyable. Budapest was a true highlight of the trip, and both Darko and Greg, our tour guide, were outstanding throughout. Highly recommend this tour.
Operator response
Thanks a million! Having you guys on board for the ride to Budapest was an absolute blast, and teaming up with Greg was pure gold. Your great energy really made the whole trip. Safe travels on your next adventures! P.S. Na geh, die dicke Abschiedsumarmung haben wir diesmal glatt vergessen! Die holen wir beim nächsten Mal nach. 😉
C
Darko was an amazing tour...
Darko was an amazing tour guide. Loved each stop on the way to Salzburg. Thanks for a wonderful experience
Operator response
Dear Chris and Mary, I am still so happy that we managed to squeeze between some ugly weather and we did it with the style. On both of our tours. Like you said, we are family now. Take care and when you decide to visit again, give me a call…. Try not to do it in 10 years! 😉 Yours Darko
M
Well worth this excellent and informative trip!
Our driver, Romano, was great! He picked us up at the entrance to our hotel in a nice, black van, and we had a lovely, safe drive to Budapest while learning about the city along the way. Our tour guide, Orshe, was waiting for us when we arrived in the “pest” side, where we started our walking tour, and then we moved over to the “Buda” side. She was an excellent guide who shared the history, many architectural details (which we never would have noticed in our own), and stories about the monuments and statutes (that we most certainly would have missed if on our own). Orshe is a delightful person, who is funny but also respectful and kind. This tour was well worth the cost for a safe, comfortable, private drive, an informative and fun tour, and free time to explore some areas on our own.
Operator response
Hi again, So glad to read your review. I’m glad I’ve meet you and spend wonderful day with you and your husband. I’m glad you enjoy our tour and in my name and my colleague Orschi I can say just thank you a lot. Hope to see you soon again in Vienna Best regards Romano
O
Romano was a fantastic...
Romano was a fantastic tour guide very well informed made our day trip to Budapest. Very pleasant. Gave us a lot of facts. We really enjoyed it with highly recommend him as a tour guy for any tour you take while visiting Vienna thank you, Romano.
Operator response
Hello miss olga, Thank you for a wonderful day in Budapest. I’m glad your day went beyond your expectations. Tours like this and guests like you make me happy as well. Wish you nice rest of your vacations Until some next time Romano
S
Day trip to Budapest
It's a wonderful full day trip. Our driver stopped so we could get food for the road. Our city guide was very knowledgeable. Note that while Hunary is part of the European Union it's currency is not the Euro.
L
Awesome trip to Budapest
Our group had a wonderful time on this private trip to Budapest with Romano as the driver and Erica, our local tour guide. Both Romano and Erica were knowledgeable, courteous, and friendly. We were picked up at our hotel in a luxury car (new Mercedes) and dropped off at our hotel at the end of the tour. We highly recommend Romano and Erica for anyone who wants to take a day trip to Budapest from Vienna! I would give them 10 stars if the system allows
N
Day Trip to Budapest with Darko and Judit
Trip was a great overview of Budapest in a day. We hit highlights with a little bit of time to eat and explore on own. Our tour friend, Darko, shared experiences/stories, customs, cultural highlights, and restaurant suggestions about Vienna/Budapest as we chatted with him over the 2.5 hrs back and forth to Budapest. We thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Darko patiently answered our many questions especially from my Mom. He was a highlight and should be recognized as a real asset. He was so knowledgeable on so many topics and willing to share with us. We really enjoyed our time with him. Judit (Budapest tour guide) was great too. She was very knowledgeable and patient with us as it was a hot day and kids were a bit impatient. She gave the rt amount of detail for our crowd and we saw a variety of places in the 2 hr tour. It was nice introduction for a future trip. Highly recommend this trip!
K
The tour was amazing. ...
The tour was amazing. Pedja took care of everything and was excellent. . Our guide in the city was very good and informative.
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