Private Tour
Vienna-Budapest One-Way Sightseeing Transfer
Overview
Available languages
10 hours
Mobile ticket
Turn the wasted travel day into the highlight of your trip with stops at the Slovakian capital, Bratislava, the majestic Esztergom Basilica, and the charming town of Szentendre on your journey from Vienna to Budapest.
Join our fun and easy-going road trip from Vienna to Budapest.
We will visit Bratislava, the capital city of Slovakia and discover the hidden gems of the Hungarian countryside, stopping to admire the grand Esztergom Basilica, a masterpiece of 19th-century sacral architecture, while taking in stunning views of the Danube River and then we'll walk around the picturesque Old Town of Szentendre, exploring its narrow streets and charming squares.
We’ll bring you to places you’d never visit in one day and help you get from Vienna to Budapest in the best possible way.
Our knowledgeable local tour guides take a small group, maximum of 8 people, for a fun-filled 10-hour road trip from Vienna to Budapest.
Additional Info
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‘s Included
Room for a reasonable amount of luggage
Air-conditioned vehicle
A friendly local guide
A break is scheduled in
Gratuities
Entrance to Esterhazy Palace
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Bratislava
We’ll visit Bratislava Old Town that is famous for its medieval buildings, narrow streets, and little courtyards. You’ll learn about the history of the region as we wander around the city centre. We will also admire the beautiful castle of Bratislava that towers over the whole Old Town. The castle was rebuilt in the 20th century and reminds us of the importance of this city throughout history.
Esztergom Basilica / Cathedral
We stop by the majestic Danube River to admire one of the most impressive churches—not just in Hungary, but in all of Europe. The Esztergom Basilica, a 19th-century masterpiece of sacral architecture, stands as a symbol of grandeur and history. From both banks of the Danube, we take in breathtaking views of this magnificent Classical-style cathedral, its towering dome dominating the skyline. After soaking in the stunning sights, we stop for lunch in Esztergom (not included), where you can explore local flavors in this historic city.
Options
Private transfer
Pickup and dropoff included: Our guide picks your group up at your accommodation in Vienna and drops you off at your accommodation in Budapest.
Pickup included
Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Another Great Sidetrip Experience
bmcginn53,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Another fantastic Sidetrip journey. Adam was our driver and he gave us an incredible experience. The convenience of being picked up in Vienna combined with the incredible experience of experiencing several destinations en route to Budapest cannot be overstated. This is a top notch company with incredible drivers. If you’re visiting the Golden Triangle of Prague-Vienna-Budapest, do yourself a favor and book Sidetrip.
Turning a travel day into a day trip is a great concept
xlzhang,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I used Sidetrip twice during my two week vacation and they did a great job of turning boring travel days into day trips. We visited the exact same places I would have organized as a day trip on my own, and the guides were great drivers, great at organization and planning and communication. They were also effective walking tour guides. Levi in particular was amazing and I felt that he converted information about Hungarian culture well, and enriched my vacation.
DarrenM1829,
Jul 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sidetrip was the perfect way for our family of 8 (ages 18-80) to travel from Vienna to Budapest (with a stop in Bratislava and other cities along the way). Our driver/guide Adam was wonderfully accommodating the entire day asking us what we wanted to do and see and creating a bespoke tour of small towns, castles and shopping. The day started with him picking us and our luggage up at our Airbnb with a van. The ride was very comfortable and Adam talked to us the entire way about the history and cultural highlights along the journey. He also toured with us on foot in the various places, recommending local food and shops as well as providing insight into the landmarks we visited. He dropped us off in front of our accommodation in Budapest and even sent us a list of his restaurant recommendations.I highly recommend Sidetrip and especially Adam as a tour guide. Was definitely a memorable experience!
Smooth, easy, informative transfer
Mark B,
Jun 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Comfortable, easy going. Driver and guide, Ádám, was a really good. Listen to us, customized trip following our requests. Solid English- very easy to follow and understand. Highly recommend.
Getting there was half the fun
npiron,
Jun 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A great tour to get from one city to the next! Our driver, Jakob was informative, personable and so polite. He happily shared his knowledge as he showed us around and always had lots of suggestions to suit our tastes.
Fabulous Day
kims702,
Mar 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful day with Alexandra. She was easy to talk to and taught us a lot about the history or Slovakia and Hungary. She had a great recommendation for a traditional Slovak restaurant in Bratislava which we invited her to dine with us because we enjoyed her company so much. We loved the 2 stops in Hungary as well. We absolutely will use this company again.
Making the most of my time
Annaad4,
Sep 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Martina was amazing and all stops exceeded my expectations, they weren’t crowded with tourists, were very beautiful and Martina gave us a lot of interesting information
Excellent transfer from Vienna to Budapest
Adventure00008632145,
Sep 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Martina was a wonderful guide, very cheerful and informative. She took care that our transfer from Vienna to Budapest was fun and we got to see many interesting places like Bratislava, Gyor, Esztergom basilica on the way. The whole transfer was very punctual and Martina recommend a lovely place for lunch on the way. I would give her and Sidetrip a 10/10. Highly recommended!
An unforgettable trip. Thank you Martina!
OrieMG,
May 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I wanted to make my mom's first trip to Europe a memorable one. I came across Sidetrip Tours when searching for transfer options between Vienna and Budapest and I am so glad I did! After reading glowing reviews about Martina and her colleagues, my mom agreed that this was the tour she wanted to take. Upon booking, the Sidetrip Tours team was very responsive and accommodating to our requests leading up to the trip. The day before our tour, I received an email indicating our meeting location, time and our guide's details. To our surprise, we were matched with Martina! From the moment Martina picked us up until we were dropped off, she ensured that we were comfortable and well informed about each location from history to art. We started our trip in Vienna and headed to Bratislava, Slovakia. The drive was filled with beautiful scenery and wonderful conversation. Upon our arrival, Martina took us around the town square and showed us a number of historical buildings stopping for pictures and a lovely café for coffee. Following this visit, we made our way north towards Budapest stopping in three quaint towns: Györ, Esztergom and Szentendre. Martina filled each of our stops with beautiful backdrops for photos, interesting facts and the historical significance of each town. I highly recommend Sidetrip Tours and Martina for these one way trips. This one will be hard to beat! If we ever find ourselves in Europe again, we will definitely be including these tours in our plans. Thank you Martina and team!
Excellent guide, highly recommend
Joanne M,
May 11, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent guide. Really enjoyed levy's explanations and company. Sidetrips proved dependable and efficient. Well worth the money.
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