Prague-Budapest Sightseeing Transfer

Turn the wasted travel day into the highlight of your trip with stops at Brno, the UNESCO listed Lednice Palace, Bratislava the capital of Slovakia and Györ on your journey from Prague to Budapest.

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This tour is also available from Budapest to Prague.

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Great alternative to get from Prague to Budapest

You have several choices to get from Prague to Budapest, but a Sidetrip Tour in a comfortable, air conditioned minibus was the best bet for us. While normally a shared ride with up 4-8 people, we ended up on the tour on our own (although we had to pay the minimum fee, ie, for four pax). A safe, friendly driver, Sarka is well informed and speaks excellent English. Our stops in the wine town of Mikulov, at Lednice Castle, Bratislava and Gyur not only broke up the 525 km journey, but were picturesque and informative sights to see. We would recommend this option.

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Trip Itinerary

• Leave from Prague at 08:00

  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.

• Stop 1: Brno

  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.

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  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.
  

• Stop 2: Lednice Palace

  We have a chance to admire one of the former summer residences of the royalty of Liechtenstein, the Lednice Palace and Gardens.

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  Lednice Palace

  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.

  
  

• Stop 3: Bratislava

  We walk around the beautiful medieval Old Town of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia.

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  Bratislava

  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.
  
  

• Stop 4: Györ

  We stroll around the fairytale-like Baroque Old Town of Győr and discover its narrow streets and beautiful views.

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  Györ

  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.
  
  

• Arrive at Budapest at ~20:00

  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 at Erzsebet Square (Erzsébet tér, Budapest), opposite to the Hotel Ritz-Carlton.

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.

• Transport & sightseeing combined

  We offer the chance to see popular tourist sights, as well as lesser-known places of cultural and historic significance, while you travel between two cities.

• Small groups

  Most of our tours are limited to a maximum of 8 people which means you get the personal care and attention of your tour leader during your trip, as well as the chance to get to know your fellow passengers.

• Local tour leaders

  Our tour leaders are selected due to their thorough knowledge of local history and culture, as well as their enthusiasm for travel. The stories they share will inspire you!

• Top-rated on TripAdvisor

  Thousands of travellers have reviewed our tours with a 5-star rating in the Baltics and Central Europe.

• Great value for your money

  Our tours run regularly so anyone can afford to join the open group tour making it a great travel option for solo and independent travellers.

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What's included?

• One-way transfer from Prague to Budapest with 4 sightseeing stops
• Knowledgeable local tour leader
• Transport in an air-conditioned minivan
• Room for a reasonable amount of luggage
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off (available only for private tours)
• Lunch (a break is scheduled for this)
• Gratuities (optional)

Good to know

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Meeting point

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.
• Until Dec 1, 2022 the open group tour starts in front of Hilton Prague Old Town hotel (V Celnici 2079/7, Prague) because of construction works at the original spot.
• From Dec 1, 2022 the open group tour starts again in front of EMA Espresso Bar (Na Florenci street 1420/3, Prague).

Look out for a minivan with Sidetrip logo. Our guide will meet you at the marked meeting point.

See the drop-off point in Budapest  

Questions & Answers

• Is this a one-way tour?

  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.

• Do you offer hotel pick-up/drop-off?

  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.

• Can I take my luggage with me?

  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 :)

• Is lunch included in the tour price?

  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.

• Is this tour suitable for senior citizens?

  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.

• What measures are you taking against the spread of covid-19?

  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.

• What is your cancellation policy?

  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.