Budapest
Day trip to Szentendre, the artistic hub of Budapest
Day Trips & Local Escapes • 6 hours
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Day trip to Szentendre, the artistic hub of Budapest
A myriad of galleries, medieval churches and some marzipan (over)indulging.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Take a train to the Szentendre with your host, a historic town 40 minutes from Budapest
- Explore this historic and peaceful town that’s also known as the City of Painters and Artists
- Visit unique galleries and studios, where you can buy locally made crafts and pieces of art
- Soak up the town’s rich history as you visit some of its most charming and historic churches
- Visit a quirky museum like the Marzipan Museum and eat your way around it (why not, you’re on holiday)
- Enjoy an authentic local meal at a restaurant recommended by your host
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
6 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalized experience
6 hours with a host- a local who cannot wait to show off the beauty of Szentendre
2 course meal + 1 drink (yum)
Transportation cost to and from Szentendre, which takes around 40 minutes by fast train
Walking experience once at destination (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)
What’s not included
Additional food and drinks - like the aforementioned marzipan
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs (additional to the ones included in the experience)
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
If you’re curious about exploring a little further afield than Budapest (40 minutes by train, to be exact), a day trip to the historic town of Szentendre is just what you’re looking for.
You’ll join one of our local Budapest hosts and explore this artistic spot - so artistic that it’s also known as the City of Artists and Painters. You’ll spend the day exploring the charming cobbled streets, the colorful houses with their Mediterranean influence, and marveling at the local artists’ studios and galleries.
Pockets of the town date back to medieval times too - if the walls could talk! Amongst the myriad of galleries and historic squares, you’ll find treasures like the Ur Eleonóra Batik Galeria where you can buy beautiful silk batik to take home with you, the Szentendre Art Mill which exhibits a diverse range of works by local and international artists, and quirky museums like the famous Szamos Marzipan Museum.
Needless to say, you could spend all day just eating marzipan if that sounds like your vibe. But, we will point out that as well as authentic restaurants where you can feast on goulash, the town is also known for its Serbian cuisine if you fancy trying something different. Yum.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Ellis,
Sep 2023
We had a great time traveling with Sandor to see Szentendre. He is very knowledgeable and engaging. Highly recommend him.
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James,
Mar 2025
Excellent food choices. We certainly felt like we were eating like a local. The historical stops between tastings were both relevant and interesting to us. Great time all around.
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James,
Mar 2025
His historical knowledge was excellent as well as interesting. We learned so much about Budapest and Hungary. The food choices were excellent. We felt like we were eating like a local.
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Christina,
Dec 2024
Our tour was personalized and very informative. She discussed cultural and historical significance of the food we tried. I would definitely recommend her tour to anyone visiting Budapest.
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William,
Dec 2024
Our guide, Balazs, was absolutely amazing! If I could rate this even higher than a ten, I would rate it a 20++++. He met us in the lobby of our hotel and we began our tour of Budapest. Personalization was perfect. We wanted our tour to include information about local culture and he delivered. When we ask ourselves "what are the best parts of our river cruise through Hungary, Austria and Germany" this personalized tour of Budapest always comes in at #1
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Janice,
Dec 2024
We had a wonderful tour with a very professional and experienced guide. Balazs our guide did an excellent job of showing us his city. We visited many of the main sights and gained a good insight and feel of this very beautiful city.
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