Budapest: Segway City Tour with Buda Castle & Parliament

Summary

Segway through Budapest’s history from castle walls to the Danube

You’ll glide past Budapest icons like Buda Castle and Fisherman’s Bastion on a Segway city tour with a local guide—no experience needed. Expect hands-on safety training, photo stops overlooking the Danube, and small surprises along winding streets. It’s an easy way to see more of Budapest than you’d ever manage on foot—and you might find yourself smiling at strangers by accident.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll admit, I was nervous about the Segway at first. We met our guide, András, near the EuroSegway office in Budapest—he handed me a helmet and grinned like he’d seen this before. The test-drive was quick but actually kind of fun, wobbling around until my legs caught up. You can hear trams clanging somewhere behind you, and for a second I wondered if anyone ever really feels cool in a helmet. But then we rolled out into the city and it just… worked.

We zipped through winding streets that smelled like fresh bread from some bakery I never found again. András pointed out where the old castle walls meet new apartment blocks—he had stories for everything, even the weird statues (like the one of King Stephen with his horse looking slightly annoyed). The day trip took us to Fisherman’s Bastion, which looked even more dramatic with clouds hanging low over the Danube. There was this moment where we paused above Parliament, and all you could hear was wind and someone’s distant laughter echoing off the river. I still think about that view sometimes.

It wasn’t just sightseeing—there were little things: a kid waving at us from Váci Street, András making sure my gloves fit when it got chilly near Gellért Hill, someone in our group nearly tipping over but laughing so hard she forgot to be embarrassed. The private Segway tour option means you can ask as many questions as you want (I did), or just coast quietly if that’s your thing. Either way, Budapest felt closer somehow—like we’d managed to cover half the city without ever feeling rushed or lost. Weirdly satisfying.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Budapest Segway City Highlights Tour

• Meet guide at EuroSegway.hu office
• Supervised Segway test-drive
• Visit Museum of Military History viewpoint
• See Fisherman’s Bastion
• Explore Castle walls
• View Hungarian National Gallery
• Visit St. Matthias Church
• See St. Stephen’s Basilica
• Explore Buda Castle
• Visit Citadella
• See Gellert Hill
• View Statue of King Stephen
• Ride along Danube River
• Walk famous Vaci Utca
• See Jewish memorial Shoes on the Danube Bank
• Visit Hospital in the Rock Museum
• Ride Buda Castle Funicular
• See Elisabeth Bridge
• Visit Gardens of Gellert
• View fountain of King Matthias
• See statue of Erzsebet
• Visit Liberty Statue
• View National Archive
• See big Ferris wheel
• Visit Soviet Heroic Memorial
• See Trinity square

Top questions

Is this Segway tour suitable for beginners?

Yes, there is supervised safety training and a test-drive before starting.

What landmarks are included on this Budapest Segway tour?

Buda Castle, Fisherman’s Bastion, St. Stephen's Basilica, Parliament Building, Váci Street, Gellért Hill, and more.

Can children join the Segway city tour?

Yes, families with teenagers (10 years and up) are welcome; specialized infant seats are available for small kids.

Are private tours available?

Yes, you can book a private Segway tour for more flexibility or different languages.

What languages are offered for the guided tour?

The group option is in English; private tours can be arranged in other languages.

Is equipment provided during the tour?

Yes, helmets (all sizes), gloves or raincoats if needed are included.

How long does the day trip last?

The exact itinerary may vary by option but covers major sights within central Budapest.

Where does the tour start?

You meet your guide at the EuroSegway.hu office in Budapest city center.

What’s included

Your day includes supervised safety training with all equipment—helmet (any size), gloves or raincoat if needed—and guided commentary throughout your Segway ride. The local guide takes photos along the way and adapts to your pace; if you choose a private option you can request another language besides English. There’s even a trolley for small kids so families don’t have to miss out.