Day Trip to Budapest and Bratislava From Vienna

Overview

Available languages

English

14 hours 30 minutes

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Embark on a full-day adventure from Vienna to discover two beautiful capitals in one unforgettable journey. Begin in Bratislava, where you’ll explore the iconic Bratislava Castle, stroll through charming Old Town streets, and learn about the city’s rich past on a guided walk. Then travel to Budapest, one of Europe’s most stunning cities. See the Soviet War Memorial, Hungarian Parliament, and the moving Shoes on the Danube Bank memorial. Enjoy views of the Buda Castle, Fisherman’s Bastion, and the majestic Széchenyi Chain Bridge, ending the tour at St. Stephen’s Basilica. Afterward, enjoy free time to explore Budapest at your leisure—relax, shop, or enjoy Hungarian cuisine before returning to Vienna. This tour combines must-see landmarks, expert local insight, and the freedom to enjoy both cities your way. A perfect day trip full of history, beauty, and unforgettable views!

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Vienna

Transfer to Bratislava

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Bratislava Castle

After a comfortable transfer from Vienna, your Bratislava adventure begins at the majestic Bratislava Castle, perched high above the Danube River. Without entering, we explore the castle courtyard and stroll through the Baroque gardens, while your guide shares stories of royalty, invasions, and power. At the front of the castle, enjoy panoramic views over the city, the river, and even Austria. It’s the perfect starting point to take in Bratislava’s rich history and stunning skyline.

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Bottled water

Air-conditioned vehicle

Lunch

Dinner

Snacks

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Day Trip to Budapest and Bratislava From Vienna

Pickup included

Reviews

4.60

94 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

We had fun! Tomas was...
michael p,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had fun! Tomas was great! It’s a lot to fit into a single day but it gave us a chance to see much more than we could alone. You can’t replace spending a few days in Budapest/Bratislava, but when that’s not an option this is a good alternative. Tomas and Daniel were informative and engaging. They made the trip interesting and made the travel time not seem like a burden. Would recommend to others looking to cover the 2 capitols in a day.
Family trip
Jonathan L,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Top tour. Highly recommend. Small group allows for flexibility. Tour ran on time and enabled us to cover both towns at a reasonable pace.
Long day, was not...
Ricky H,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Long day, was not pleasant car ride with 9 people crammed in an 8 passenger van, breathing each other's germs, and not being able to move
Perfect tour to maximize your time!
TraciT350,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was an excellent tour and the perfect way to maximize our short time in two capital cities. We were able to see all the main highlights, experience the Christmas markets, and still enjoy the journey without feeling rushed. Our guide was absolutely fantastic, knowledgeable, friendly, and kept everything running smoothly. The van was very comfortable, and the timing of each stop was spot on. Being picked up and dropped off directly at our hotel was truly the icing on the cake. Highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting a seamless, well-organized experience!
It was a decent tour
Anamaria E,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
The drivers were friendly and the places were beautiful but I didn’t feel like we got a lot of information about the history in most of the tour. My husband is a huge history guy so that was a little disappointing.
Great day trip!
Stavridis,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent way to see highlights of 2 incredible cities in one day. It was a long day but the drive between the cities was comfortable and gave us a chance to rest. Had time to grab a bite in both cities and explore.
Truly spectacular tour filled with history, culture and glimpses of the local scene!
Darrell C,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
There is so much here to see and experience that you won't see everything you want to, but it was a fabulous foray into the history and culture of Budapest and Bratislava. This tour made my entire family excited to return sometime and explore both cities more. We were very fortunate to have as our guide, Paul, who lives in Bratislava. Paul was a truly amazing and knowledgeable guide full of historical tidbits, stories about both cities and a seemingly endless list of fun facts. He was very attentive in showing us things, going into the history of what we were seeing, answering all our questions, and then gave us plenty of free time to continue exploring what we wanted to see more in depth. It's great when you have a guide as good as Paul! Be prepared for a VERY long day. We were picked up at our hotel (transportation could not have been easier) at 8:00am and dropped off at the end around 11:00pm. Despite being in the van for a total of six hours -- three hours to Budapest, two hours to Bratislava and an hour back to Vienna -- that day was the most amount of walking we had done during our entire trip to Vienna. But it was well worth it to see all that we were able to see. As I mentioned, this trip easy, convenient, informative, fun, and makes me want to return! I highly recommend this trip!
A lot in one day
ElaniH123,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience in one day. Shaw a lot with Thomas who is a wonderful guide. Comfortable ride and enough time at each city
Great experience with Dmitry - Safe driver and great guide!
Maria T,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
So glad I booked this tour last minute! Dmitry was an excellent driver and guide. He was right on time, very friendly, and made us feel safe on the road. His knowledge of the history regarding Budapest and Bratislava was impressive, and he really brought the cities to life. Highly recommend him if you want a stress-free and educational tour!
Long travel hours...but worth it.
75sailor,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A long travel but in good hands of Demitry, approx 4 hrs to Budapest with pitstops. Budapest all major sites covered with Dmitrys very knowlegable insights. Brateslava another 2 hrs, very nice xmas village. All in all, well spent time.