Turn the wasted travel day into the highlight of your trip with stops at Györ, Bratislava the capital of Slovakia, the UNESCO listed Lednice Palace and Brno on your journey from Budapest to Prague.
Peter drove us from Budapest to Prague. He was extremely knowledgeable about the towns we visited and often had a personal connection to each location). When he found out that we already visited Bratislava, he took us to a different breathtaking town (we were the only people in the van). We would not have seen these hidden small town gems if it wasn’t for Sidetrip tours. Thank you, Peter, for a day we won’t forget!!!
This tour offers hotel pick-up for private bookings. You will be picked up from your hotel, apartment, or any other pick-up point accessible by car. Please check the "Meeting Point" section for open group tour departures.
We stroll around the fairytale-like Baroque Old Town of Győr and discover its narrow streets and beautiful views.
What we'll do
During the tour we walk around the Old Town of Györ. It’s famous for Baroque style houses and a fabulous Town Hall from 1900. Györ is known for many of its churches that remind us of the 1000-year Christian history of Hungary. We’ll wander around the narrow streets and learn about Hungarian history.
About Györ
Györ is one of the most important cities in Hungary. The city has a population of about 130 000 people. It’s located on the Danube River. The river has brought people, trade, and wealth to the region throughout history. In the 18th century the city prospered and that is when most of the beautiful Old Town was built. Despite heavy damage to the city in the Second World War Györ has been extensively renovated since the 1970s.
We walk around the beautiful medieval Old Town of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia.
What we'll do
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.
About Bratislava
Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia with a population of about 430 000 people. The location of Bratislava has been inhabited continuously for almost 7000 years. The city is situated on the Danube River that has brought people, wealth, and trade to the area. For a long time Bratislava was part of the Kingdom of Hungary. It is under the 18th-century reign of Queen Maria Theresa that the city truly flourished. After the First World War Bratislava became part of Czechoslovakia and the population of Czechs and Slovaks in the city grew. The city became the capital of Slovakia after the Velvet Divorce in 1993 when Slovak Republic separated from the Czech Republic.
We have a chance to admire one of the former summer residences of the royalty of Liechtenstein, the Lednice Palace and Gardens.
What we'll do
We will have a chance to walk around the beautiful and famous gardens surrounding the Palace during the tour.
Lednice Palace and Gardens
, the way we see them today, are designed in the 19th century for entertaining in the summer season. They palace is probably the best example of English Gothic style in Continental Europe. The Palace and Grounds, about 200h, are under UNESCO World Heritage protection due their unique architectural landscape.
About Lednice
Lednice Palace and Grounds is a fabulous example of wealth the nobility had in Europe in the 19th century. The Lichtenstein family had huge landholdings in the area that they had gathered gradually over the centuries through conquering, marrying, and buying. It was their loyalty to the Habsburg dynasty that raised the Lichtensteins to great prominence in the Austria-Hungarian Empire.
We arrive in Brno just in time for lunch. After enjoying a refreshing meal, discover the fascinating stories of the city and if you’re lucky, meet the Dragon of Brno.
What we'll do
During the tour we will stop in Brno for lunch (not included) and walk around in the city center. Brno has many interesting monuments and statues, among them the famous
Dragon of Brno
. After lunch you will enjoy the views for the towering
St. Peter and Paul Cathedral
, the
Vegetable market
, and the
old Town Hall
.
About Brno
Brno is the capital of South-Moravian area with a population of about 400 000 people. Brno is the second largest city in the Czech Republic with a lovely city center and a rich cultural heritage. Today the city’s population is mainly Czechs and Slovaks but before the Second World War the city also included a large German and Jewish population. You’ll learn about the complex history of this region during the tour.
This tour offers hotel drop-off for private bookings. Please provide your preferred drop-off location when making the booking.
If you book the open group tour then the drop-off is in front of EMA Espresso Bar in Prague center (Na Florenci street 1420/3, Prague).
Want to personalize this trip? When booking a private transfer, tell us your itinerary and start time preferences and we'll do everything we can to accomodate your request. Note: open group tours cannot be customized.
I can’t say enough good things about this experience. I booked a private trip from Budapest to Prague and ended up breaking my ankle while in Budapest so being able to have a driver between the two cities was amazing and so much easier than any alternative. Our driver, Mike, was so kind and fun! My husband and I really had a blast the whole day and felt like the day flew by because of how much fun we had just talking and joking with Mike. He was very helpful and patient with my injury.
It was a great transfer and tour ! Michal met us right on time at 8 am, and the stops were fantastic. Weather was foggy and traffic heavy but Michal was a really good, safe driver. He gave us lots of information . I will highly recommend to my friends and colleagues.
Our driver Michal was very professional, prompt and knowledgeable. He pointed out some lovely sights and explained the history and importance of each of them. His English was immpecable.as I do not doubt are the several other languages he speaks as well. The vehicle was very clean and comfortable. I am a travel agent from the U.S. and will definitely recommend Sidetrip to my clients!
This tour offers hotel pick-up for private bookings only. You will be picked up from your hotel, apartment, or any other pick-up point accessible by car. Please provide your preferred pick-up location when making the booking.
If you have booked an open group tour, then hotel pickup is not available. The meeting point is at Erzsebet Square (Erzsébet tér, Budapest), opposite to the Hotel Ritz-Carlton, a few meters from the stop of bus no 16. Look out for a minivan with Sidetrip logo. Our guide will meet you at the marked meeting point.
This tour offers hotel drop-off for private bookings only. Please provide your preferred drop-off location when making the booking.
If you book the open group tour then the drop-off is in front of EMA Espresso Bar in Prague center (Na Florenci street 1420/3, Prague).
Yes, this is a one-way tour ending in the destination city. Please note that the tour does not take you back to your departure city.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off are only available when booking this tour as a private tour for a single group. Open group tours have a fixed meeting point and drop-off location.
Yes! We have plenty of space for luggage at the back of our minivans. One big suitcase and one smaller bag or suitcase per passenger is totally fine. There is no extra charge for luggage, as long as you don't plan to move to the other city with all of your belongings :)
Lunch is not included in the tour price but a lunch break is scheduled. Kindly let our tour leader know if you have any special dietary needs that we should take in account.
Yes! With a maximum of 8 people in each group, our guide can make sure that the pace of the tour is suitable for everyone. Just note that the tour does include some walking at the stops.
All our groups are limited to a maximum of 8 travellers for open group tours and in case of a private transfer it’ll be just your group in the van with our guide. Face masks are available in each vehicle upon request and hand sanitizers are placed in a hand’s reach from all passengers.
If you cancel more than 48 hours before the tour, your booking is fully refunded*. If you cancel less than 48 hours before the tour or in the case of a no-show, no refund is issued.
*Please note, that the credit card processing fee (1.5-3%) charged by the third party payment provider will not be refunded.
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