1 Hour Budapest Segway Tour: Parliament & Danube Landmarks

Glide past Budapest's Parliament and three centuries of history on a Segway

A 1-hour Segway tour of Budapest covers the Hungarian Parliament Building, St. Stephen's Basilica, the Shoes on the Danube Bank and city landmarks, with 15 minutes of practice time before the route starts. You choose between a group tour or a private option. The Parliament building requires a separate 10 Euro ticket if you want to enter, and the same applies to the Basilica and the Budapest Eye ferris wheel. A live guide in English, Arabic or Russian leads the route and provides recommendations about the city and Hungarian cuisine.

Options for this experience

2 options

From US$ 44 per person, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

Budapest group tour, 1 hour 10:00, 13:00 and 16:00 Guide in English Lasts 1 hour

Private 1-hour Budapest tour – Parliament Hightails 7 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 17:00 Guide in English, Arabic or Russian

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Step-by-step itinerary

Budapest Segway City Highlights

• Practice Segway riding at start point
• Pass by Budapest Eye Ferris wheel
• Visit St. Stephen’s Basilica
• See Uncle Karl statue and hear legend
• Explore square with statues and memorials
• Discover Hungarian Parliament Building
• Learn about WW2 and Holocaust at memorial
• Return to starting point to end tour

Stops and time spent at each 3 stops

1. St. Stephen’s Basilica 5m
2. Hungarian Parliament Building 5m
3. Shoes on the Danube Bank 5m

What’s included

• Segway rental.
• helmet.
• weather-appropriate coat or raincoat.
• 15 minutes of practice time before the tour.
• photo and video recording by the guide.
• live guide commentary in English, Arabic or Russian.
• a to-do list and recommendations about Budapest and Hungarian cuisine.

Times

• Every day 09:00 10:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00

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Before you book

Group Private 9 group tours ›

Live guide English, Arabic and Russian Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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Ages Adult (7 to 80 years) · Under 7: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems

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The experience

You start at the meeting point with 15 minutes to get comfortable on the Segway before the actual tour begins. The route then moves through central Budapest, passing the Budapest Eye ferris wheel and reaching St. Stephen's Basilica, the largest church in the city and named after Hungary's first king. The guide shares historical details about the building and the country itself as you ride.

The tour takes you to a statue of Uncle Karl, a local urban legend figure, where you'll get tips about Hungarian national cuisine. From there you move into a square filled with statues, memorials and buildings, each with historical backgrounds: some straightforward, others absurd. The Hungarian Parliament Building, the world's third-largest parliament, is a major stop where the guide covers the 1956 revolution against the USSR and other key moments in Hungarian history.

The final significant stop is the Shoes on the Danube Bank, a memorial addressing Hungary's World War II history and the Holocaust. Throughout the ride, the guide takes photos and video, and you'll leave with a to-do list and recommendations for what to explore next in Budapest. Helmets and weather-appropriate coats are provided, and the whole experience wraps in about 80 minutes from start to finish.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Arabic and Russian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How much practice time do I get before the Segway tour actually starts?

You get 15 minutes of practice time at the starting point before the actual tour begins, so you can get comfortable with the Segway and ask any questions before you move through the city.

What is the Shoes on the Danube Bank and why is it on this tour?

The Shoes on the Danube Bank is a memorial on the Danube riverbank that addresses Hungary's World War II history and the Holocaust. It's a significant historical stop where the guide provides context about this period.

Can I enter the Hungarian Parliament Building on this tour, or is it just a ride-by?

The tour passes the Hungarian Parliament Building and the guide explains its history and significance, but entering the building requires a separate 10 Euro ticket per person that you can purchase if you choose.

What happens if the weather is bad?

Weather-appropriate coats or raincoats are provided as part of the tour, so you stay dry and comfortable regardless of conditions.

Is this tour just for experienced Segway riders?

No, the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and the 15-minute practice session at the start means you don't need any prior Segway experience to join.