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Szentendre: self-guided bicycle tour from Budapest

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(E-)bicycle ride from Downtown Budapest to the artist's village of Szentendre. Scenic 25km on the Danube Bicycle Trail (Eurovelo 6) and add an optional boat trip or train transfer back to Budapest.

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  • Valid
    1 day
  • Includes
    • Bike rental
    • Helmet (usage not obligatory)
    • Lock
    • Service kit with pump and extra inner tubes (on request only)
    • Bottled water
    • Route information
    • luggage storage during your tour
    • train tickets (in option: "train")
    • Live guide
    • Children's seats (available for a EUR 5)
    • Optional Boat tickets (EUR30/person including bicycle transport) for a cruise back to Budapest (availability limited, only one boat at 17:00) please contact us in advance! Duration of the boat trip ca. 1h10min. Arrival in Budapest ca. 18:10.
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Highlights

  • A beautiful summer bicycle ride
  • A family friendly program
  • Mediterranean feelings in Szentendre
  • Optional Boat trip back to Budapest (extra)
  • phone-holder for navigation included

Description

Popular summer bicycle ride from Downtown Budapest upstream on the Danube Bicycle Trail (Eurovelo 6) A family-friendly tour on bicycle lanes quiet streets and nature. Bathing stops possible. Enjoy the scenic Szentendre before returning by boat to the City Center.

Pick up your bicycle in the Jewish Quarter, Budapest. Nearest metro station: Deak Square. Find there M1, M2, M3 metro lines and even the airport bus 100E. Start your self-guided journey. You can start anytime during our opening hours, but we recommend to start latest at 11:00. Please plan your return until 18:00.

In summer there is the option to return by boat, but it is only one boat at 17:00 (5p.m.) arriving in Budapest ca. 18:10 (6:10 pm). The boat has to be booked separately for EUR 30/adult incl. bicycles and EUR 25/child incl. bicycle. For guests booking the boat with us we prolongate our opening times until 18:30. Availibility of boat tickets cannot be granted, please contact us in advance!

All year round is the option to return with the regional train HEV. Please book the train option in advance the additional price is EUR 5/person including bicycle. There are plenty of trains during daytime, but no reservation is possible.

You will pass the St. Stephen's Basilica, the Financial District, and Liberty Square before reaching the Parliament. Take a quick break to enjoy a stunning view of the river bank before continuing over Margaret Bridge to reach Margarete Island.

Cross the island to the north. Pass under Arpad Bridge to reach a bike path leading to the Old Town of Buda. Bike along the old cobblestone streets through historic buildings before reaching the Danube Bicycle Trail. Have a break at "Roman Beach", enjoy a coffee or even a swim!

Follow the path through a magical forest and pass Lupa Lake, an artificial lake with crystal clear water. If you wish, stop for a quick swim to cool off (entry fee not included). Continue on a newly built bike path to Szentendre, an idyllic city on the banks of the Danube River. Explore the town on foot, stopping to relax on a sandy beach or enjoying a drink or meal at one of the many local bars and restaurants.

Once you've explored Szentendre, you can either ride back 25km to Budapest, take the regional train (not advisable for groups) or - the best option: bring your bike back to Bupadest by boat. It leaves at 17:00 (5p.m.) and arrives ca. at 18:10 (6:10 p.m.) in Budapest. Please check for availability and the latest schedule with us before you start the tour. We expect your arrival at our shop latest at 18:00 (6 p.m.) or with booking the boat at 18:30 (6:30 p.m.) latest. Many thanks!

Good to know before you go
  • This tour is a self-guided tour, no on-site service
  • The availibility can be effected by high-water levels.
  • Boat option has to be booked additionally.
  • You can start the tour anytime during our opening hours, but we recommend a start latest at 11:00. Assume ca. 2 hours to ride to Szentendre.
  • Please return until 18:00 unless you have booked with us the boat transfer.
  • Children's bicycles are available in a limited number
  • To book a boat ticket, contact us early
  • Boat ride is ca. 1h10min and arrives at 18:10 (6:10 p.m.) in Budapest (only one boat!)
Meeting point

Budapest: Self-Guided Bicycle Tour to Szentendre & boat trip

E-Bike Rental with Return by Boat

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