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Budapest Private City Tour With Russian Jeep
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127 Ratings
Budapest
Experience the beauty of Budapest in a unique way with Retro Tours. Explore hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path locations in a vintage Russian Jeep. Book your tour now!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- District V / Inner City - Meet your driver at your accommodation, then begin exploring downtown Budapest.
- Andrassy Avenue - Ride along the Avenue, the Champs-Élysées of Budapest, and admire the beautiful palaces and mansions along the way.
- Hungarian State Opera House (Magyar Allami Operahaz) - Make a quick photo stop at the Neo-Renaissance Hungarian State Opera House and learn about its history. Discover why opera lovers travel from all over the world to attend its performances.
- House of Terror Museum - Pass by the former headquarters of the secret police, which is now a museum dedicated to the victims of 20th-century regimes.
- Heroes’ Square - Stop for 20 minutes at Heroes’ Square, where you can explore monuments commemorating significant kings and leaders from Hungarian history. Don’t miss the opportunity to take beautiful photos of the City Park.
- Szechenyi Baths and Pool - See the largest thermal bath in Central Europe, located in the city park. Through the commentary, you can learn about Hungary’s rich bath culture.
- Vajdahunyad Castle (Vajdahunyadvar) - The castle, a unique blend of different architectural styles, was constructed for the Millennium exhibitions. As you ride along the bridge, you can appreciate the views of the castle and the lake.
- Dohany Street Synagogue - Capture a photo of Europe’s largest synagogue, and gain insight through commentary on how organ concerts are hosted in this Jewish temple.
- Jewish Quarter - Drive through the narrow streets of the historical Jewish district, designated as a ghetto in 1944. This area is famous as the lively ruin bar district. Your driver will point out the best spots for evening exploration.
- Hungarian National Museum - Pass the National Museum on the Boulevard.
- Central Market Hall - Your driver will stop at the famous indoor market in Budapest when it’s open, giving you 30 minutes to explore on your own. This will allow you to see the cooking ingredients used by locals in their homes. You’ll have the opportunity to buy some paprika or local specialties as souvenirs, or sample a langos (deep-fried bread) at the buffets.
- Liberty Bridge (Szabadsag hid) - You will cross the Danube into Buda via one of Europe’s most beautiful suspension bridges.
- St. Gellert Thermal Bath and Swimming Pool - Pass by the famous thermal bath frequented by nobility and kings in the early 1900s.
- Gellert Hill - You will ride to the top of the hill, then walk to the panoramic point. There, you can capture stunning photos and enjoy breathtaking views of Budapest, including the Danube, the bridges, and Buda Castle.
- Buda Castle - Your driver will guide you through the Castle District, showcasing its unique atmosphere and historical landmarks.
- Becsi Kapu Square - Enjoy a ride through the old cobblestone streets of the former civic town of the Castle District.
- Matthias Church - You will visit (outside) one of Hungary’s former coronation churches. The commentary will help you learn about the historical church, and you can admire the unique ceramic tiles on the rooftop.
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Fisherman’s Bastion - You will stop and may leave the jeep for about 20 minutes. The line of lookout towers on the medieval city walls offers excellent photo opportunities and magnificent views of the Pest side. From here, you can see the Parliament, Margaret Island, and the Chain Bridge along the Danube.
(Please note that only the upper level of the Fishermen’s Bastion requires admission fee.) - Hungarian Parliament Building - Pass by the iconic Neo-Gothic Parliament of Hungary, situated along the Danube River.
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Shoes on the Danube Bank - Please note that the embankment is closed to traffic on weekends from April to October.
Your driver will transport you to this moving Holocaust monument situated on the Danube embankment, where there will be a brief stop for photographs. - Szechenyi Lanchid - The Chain Bridge, the oldest connection between Buda and Pest, offers a picturesque view with the Buda Castle District in the background.
- Budapest - Your tour will conclude in downtown Budapest, and your driver will be happy to drop you off at your desired accommodation, restaurant, or location.
What's Included
- Private transport with GAZ-69, UAZ-469B Russian Jeep
- Wintertime: mulled wine, summertime: beer or prosecco
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- Umbrellas
Additional Information
Do you have a desire to witness one of the most picturesque cities in Europe from a different viewpoint? Are you interested in venturing to locations that other city tours overlook? Do you crave a distinctive journey where you see a side of Budapest that most visitors miss? If so, we invite you on our Retro Tours! Enjoy this rare opportunity in an authentic Russian Jeep!
- Dogs allowed
Location
District V / Inner City
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(127 Ratings)
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Erichw591
Aug 27, 2024
Great way to see the city - What a fun way to see beautiful Budapest! Laszlo our driver was fantastic and made the excursion so much fun. Riding around in an open air vintage jeep was really cool, I would highly recommend this activity.
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Michael_b
Aug 17, 2024
A great intro to Budapest - The Russian jeep was a fun and a novel experience, and Noah (our driver / guide) was informative and entertaining. I highly recommend this tour as an introduction to Budapest.
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Keith_m
Aug 10, 2024
Fun city tour - Fun way to see the city, plenty of time to stop off and see the sites, clever use of app for overviews of main places. And home made Palinka too!
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Global15421588516
Aug 4, 2024
Sjov - Fun and easy way to get around in Budapest. Drived to the main sights. Super good guide who took good care of his guests.
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Jacquelinem_t
Aug 3, 2024
An adventure of a lifetime! - Fun driver, amazing sites, would recommend seeing any large historic city in this manner! Our driver met us where we were, as opposed to us trying to navigate our way through a foreign city. He was on time and entertaining!
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John_h
Jul 31, 2024
Superb way to see Budapest in a nutshell - Our driver Laslo was a perfect host the tour included places to stop and explore, audio commentary at key sights plus refreshments. The jeep is an authentic vehicle bouncy and with a hint of petrol smell, but thats all part of the fun. We had a blast and I recommend 100%
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Jesper_l
Jul 26, 2024
A great way to see Budapest - A great way to see Budapest. Fun to be driven in an old Russian jeep! The driver was pleasant and informative. All in all a very good experience.
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Mary_j
Jul 23, 2024
Wonderful tour!! - A friend group of 6 on our first morning in Budapest and the jeep tour was so much fun and very informative. Lazlo was the perfect guide and the pick up and drop of were very timely. He was very helpful and offered so much information about the city and the history of Budapest. We had a great time!! Thank you so much!!
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Steven_b
Jul 23, 2024
Budapest never looked so good! - We had a great tour with the open top Russian Jeep. Laszlo was friendly and informative!! Drinks and stops at the points of interest made this tour a winner!!
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Jamie_m
Aug 7, 2024
Nice tour... - The "old jeep" tour is an interesting concept, however it was a bit shallow in terms of content. The driver was nice and did his best, I would suggest doing something a bit more economical
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