Budapest Segway Tour: Parliament, Castle & Margaret Island

Glide past Parliament and Buda Castle, through Margaret Island's green paths.

A guided Segway tour of Budapest covering the State Opera House, Andrássy Avenue, Parliament, St. Stephen's Basilica, Liberty Square, and the Danube riverfront. The 1-hour option hits the core sights, while the 2-hour tour adds Heroes' Square, Vajdahunyad Castle, City Park, and Margaret Island. Training lasts about 20 minutes, and the machine rental and helmet are included. Choose the morning or afternoon 2-hour departure for the full city spread, or the evening 2-hour tour if Margaret Island's Musical Fountain is your draw.

Options for this experience

2 options

From US$ 51 per person, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

1-hour Segway Tour 10:30 and 14:00 Guide in English Lasts 1 hour, including about 20 minutes of training: Downtown, St Stephen's Basilica, Liberty Square, and Parliament, by Segway

Grand City Tour lasting 2 hours 10:30 and 14:00 Guide in English Lasts 2 hours, including about 20 minutes of training: Downtown, St Stephen's Basilica, Liberty Square, Parliament, the Danube promenade, and a Segway ride around Margaret Island

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Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Budapest by Segway

• See the Great Synagogue
• Glide through Pest downtown
• Learn history at St. Stephen’s Basilica
• Visit Liberty Square and Art Nouveau buildings
• Glide past Hungarian Parliament Building
• Enjoy Danube River panorama
• Ride Segway on Margaret Island

Stops and time spent at each 6 stops

1. Dohány Street Synagogue passing by
2. St. Stephen’s Basilica passing by
3. Liberty Square 10m
4. Hungarian Parliament Building passing by
5. Danube River in Budapest passing by
6. Margaret Island 30m

What’s included

• Guided training and the full tour with a live English-speaking guide.
• Segway machine rental.
• helmet in all sizes.

Times

• Every day 10:30 14:00

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Before you book

Group Up to 15 1 private ›

Live guide English Another language? ›

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

Book up to 4h before

Ages Adult (18 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (8 to 12 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

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

Operated by Absolute Tours

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The experience

The tour starts with a 20-minute training session so you get comfortable balancing on the Segway before the route begins. Once steady, you glide through Pest's downtown streets past the Great Synagogue and St. Stephen's Basilica, learning the history as you move. The route takes you along the Danube bike promenade with views across to Buda Castle, Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion, then past the Hungarian Parliament Building itself.

The 1-hour option covers the State Opera House and Andrássy Avenue, the core landmarks most visitors want to see. The 2-hour tours add Heroes' Square, Vajdahunyad Castle and City Park in the morning and afternoon slots, or swap those for Margaret Island and its Musical Fountain if you book the evening departure. Liberty Square, with its Art Nouveau buildings and the last Soviet memorial in Budapest, appears on all routes.

A guide leads the whole group, which stays small. You ride in all weather: the operator asks you to dress for it, bringing hats and gloves in the colder months. The helmet fits all sizes and comes with the rental.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (8 to 12 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.

How long does it take to learn to ride a Segway before the tour starts?

Training normally lasts about 20 minutes, so you're comfortable balancing before the guided route begins.

What's the difference between the 1-hour and 2-hour Segway tours in Budapest?

The 1-hour tour covers the State Opera House, Andrássy Avenue, Parliament, St. Stephen's Basilica, Liberty Square and the Danube views. The 2-hour option adds Heroes' Square, Vajdahunyad Castle and City Park (morning and afternoon departures), or Margaret Island with its Musical Fountain (evening departure).

Can I ride a Segway if I'm pregnant or have a back injury?

Segway riding is not recommended for pregnant travelers or anyone with spinal injuries, as the balance and motion involved carry risk.

Does the tour run if the weather is bad?

The tour operates in all weather conditions, so you'll need to dress appropriately for rain, cold or wind. Refunds are not given for unfavorable weather.

What's included in the Segway tour price?

Guided training, the Segway machine rental for the duration, and a helmet in your size are all included. Food, drinks and entry fees to museums or sights are optional and not part of the tour.