Budapest City Tour with Danube River Cruise

Sign up for the Budapest city tour to explore the all the riches of the Hungarian capital. Your tour commences at the famous Chain Bridge across the River Danube, which makes an impressive picture with its lion-heads. Just opposite is the spectacular structure of the Neo-Gothic Hungarian Parliament, so make sure you admire its many steeples, spires and domes before you move on. You will then proceed to cross the Margaret Bridge to reach the Buda side of the city. This historic district houses the Buda Castle and many other significant monuments like the Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion.

Catch the eye-popping views of the city from its terraces across the Danube river. From here, you will move on to the Gellért Hill, where the hilltop Citadel is situated. There are lookout points to catch panoramic views of the entire city on both sides of the river.

Later, you will cross the Elisabeth Bridge into Pest, where you will spend time at the Central Market Hall and Europe's biggest synagogue. The Budapest day tour includes a visit to the lush City Park. Notice the famous Szechenyi Thermal Bath complex and Budapest Zoo on the route to the Heroes' Square dedicated to Hungary's royalty and learn details of Hungary's 1,000-year history.

Drive through the famed Andrassy Avenue, passing the Hungarian State Opera House and St Stephen's Basilica enroute. Finally, take a 1.5 hour relaxing Danube river cruise and observe the landmarks from the surface of the water. Enjoy the on-board audio commentary with a drink of your choice, including champagne, wine or beer or a soft drink. The tour ends at the city centre pier.