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City heights Chairlift Tour: Relish panoramic views and tranquillity of Buda Hills
4.8
15 Ratings
Budapest
Escape the city and immerse yourself in the tranquility of Buda Hills on a chairlift tour. Enjoy panoramic views, fresh air, and a chance to explore a hidden gem in a National park.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Elizabeth Lookout - The area we are visiting is in the hills of Budapest and it is in the territory of a national park. It is very popular recreational area with locals but most foreign visitors miss as it is a little bit far from the city center. We will visit a look- out tower which is the highest point of Budapest. The ride with the chairlift is 15 minutes each way up and down. There will be a 10 minute walk in the mountain to get to the lookout ower where you will have plenty of time to enjoy the fresh air and to take stunnning pictures from the highets point of Budapest. All the famous buildings of the city are visible from the top in clear weather so it is a special experience you will never forget with excellent photo options.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Complimentary bottled water
- Guided tour in the Elisabeth Tower - the city’s highest point
- Chairlift ticket included
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic Beverages
Additional Information
ON A HOT SUMMER DAY, THIS IS THE IDEAL SPOT TO COOL OFF AS IT’S ALWAYS COOLER IN THE HEIGHTS. This tour provides a pleasant escape from the city’s hustle and bustle, allowing you to enjoy nature and the breathtaking view from the city’s highest point. The Buda hills offer a serene and relaxing environment with fresh air. It’s always a bit cooler in the hills at 527 meters or 1600 feet, making it a great retreat during hot summer days. In winter, while the city may experience rain, the hills often have snow. With transportation and guidance, you can explore the beauty of this area within a National Park. This is a favorite recreational spot among locals and a perfect place for nature lovers, though it’s not well-known to visitors as it’s a bit far from the city but easily accessible by car.
Reminder: This tour lasts for 2.5 hours, including travel time.
Location
Batthyány tér 7
Batthyány tér
Batthyány Square is located right next to the River Danube. Metro line 2 and trams 19 and 41 stop here. There is a church there with two towers called Saint Anne Church we meet in front of that.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Gavin_p
Sep 17, 2024
Good fun few hours - Great guide, easy pick up with advance contact. The weather was preety poor with zero visibility at the top, but we had a great few hours anyway.
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Jim_z
Sep 6, 2024
Great experience - Our guide Victor was great. He shared a variety of stories about his heritage and numerous points of interest as we drove to our destination. The chair lift was easy and the views were spectacular. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience.
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Missykk89
Aug 30, 2024
Perfect end to an amazing city break - Absolutely breathtaking views and a beautiful experience. After a few busy days in the hustle and bustle of Budapest this excursion was a tranquil delight. Our guide Victor was a fountain of knowledge and very friendly. Definitely recommend the earlier time when it’s hot as the heat can be quite extreme. It is a bit of a hike for 10 minutes but take it nice and slow because it’s definitely worth the view from the top of the castle.
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Kathy_k
Aug 30, 2024
Perfect end to an amazing city break - Absolutely breathtaking views and a beautiful experience. After a few busy days in the hustle and bustle of Budapest this excursion was a tranquil delight. Our guide Victor was a fountain of knowledge and very friendly. Definitely recommend the earlier time when it’s hot as the heat can be quite extreme. It is a bit of a hike for 10 minutes but take it nice and slow because it’s definitely worth the view from the top of the castle.
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Jill_c
Jul 7, 2024
Victor was very knowledgeable and good guide - The peacefulness going up in chairlift , tower views were awesome . Worth the view of Budapest and area surrounding
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Katebayne
Jul 6, 2024
Great tour - Was due to take this trip at lunchtime but rep called me to change to morning because of heat which was fine - he arranged to pick us up too which was a bonus - really great trip after a short car ride to the chairlifts hopped on so peaceful going up pretty scary tho ha ha short walk after leaving chairlifts up a hill - I see why he wanted to change to morning as it would be extreme in the heat up to the lookout tower interesting facts about it by guide after a few pics and walk around back down on the chairlifts
Great experience well worth doing and fantastic friendly guide thanks
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Jesse_g
Jul 2, 2024
The absolute best! - It was my favorite part of the trip even though getting on and off the lift was a little scary. Our guide was warm, informative, patient, and probably my favorite host of all 14 foreign countries I’ve been to thus far. I highly recommend this experience with this guide. I’m sad I cannot remember his name. It is an experience I will never forget. I felt valued, respected, and got way more for my money than I could’ve ever expected.
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Michelle052019
Jun 26, 2024
Amazing experience - Really cool find and a nice relaxing way to get a really good photo of the land below. Staff were really friendly!!! A definite must do in Budapest (and they take your photo on the way up and down for a great memory keepsake). Took us about 20 minutes to get on transport from buda hill x
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Jennifer_m
Jun 14, 2024
Amazing - This was a fantastic experience, with stunning views of the full city and beyond, highly recommended 👌
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Strohhutprinzessin
Aug 9, 2024
Rip-off for an average experience - A nice track, actually. The view is quite ok. For people who know mountains and have already ridden chairlifts, but nothing special. The view from the tower is more spectacular. The reason for the poor review is that you can only buy return tickets. This is going to be very expensive for a whole family to just shut down. The staff weren't really good either. Too bad! Better take the children's train. This one is very sweet.
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