
Budapest & Bratislava: Guided Day Tour from Vienna

About
Join a guided tour that starts with a drive from Vienna at 07:30. During the 3.5-hour journey, your guide shares information about the Austrian and Hungarian countryside, with short stops along the way.
Around midday, you’ll arrive in Budapest and begin your visit on the Buda side. The tour includes an overview of the city with key sights and photo stops. You’ll then continue to Heroes’ Square and the Hungarian Parliament.
After the guided tour, you’ll have 2 hours of free time in the Pest side to explore at your own pace. You can visit cafés, shop, or walk along the Danube.
In the afternoon, you’ll travel to Bratislava. The tour includes a stop at Bratislava Castle, followed by 1 hour of free time in the Old Town. You can walk through the streets, visit St. Michael’s Gate, or take photos.
At the end of the day, you’ll return to Vienna by bus.
What's Included
- Live guide
- Guided tour
- Roundtrip transportation
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Free time in Budapest
- Free time in Bratislava
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- WiFi in the van/coach
Must Know
- Bring your passport and travel insurance
- Note: You will travel approximately 550 km by motorway during the day. The total driving time is around 7.5 hours, with multiple stops. You will spend about 4 hours in Budapest and up to 1.5 hours in Bratislava
Good to Know
Depending on the group size, the tour will be conducted either by minivan with a driver-guide or by bus with a licensed guide.
Instructions
Before you buy
The tour is not recommended for infants.
On-site usage
- Arrive at the meeting point by 07:20
- The meeting point is behind the State Opera theatre. You can reach by subway U1, U2, U4, underground station Karlsplatz
- Look for the entrance to the building with the TOURIST INFO
- Show your smartphone ticket to the guide at the meeting point
Meeting Point
Reschedule and cancellation policy
Cancel for free until 1 day before your scheduled timeslot and get a full refund.
Free Cancellation
Cancel for free until 1 day before your scheduled timeslot and get a full refund.
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