Budapest: Segway City Tour with Parliament & Margaret Island

Summary

Segway past Parliament and riverside views into Budapest’s green heart

You’ll glide through Budapest’s grand avenues and riverside paths by Segway with a local guide—past landmarks like Parliament and St. Stephen’s Basilica—before escaping to leafy Margaret Island. Expect hands-on training, unexpected stories, and that odd but addictive floating feeling as you move through both history and daily life here.

What’s the experience like?

I was already wobbling a little before we even left the curb near Dohány Street Synagogue — not gonna lie, I was nervous about the Segway. Our guide, Zoltán, grinned and promised nobody had ever crashed into the Parliament building (yet). The first few minutes felt weirdly floaty, but once we started gliding down Andrassy Avenue, I got why people love these things. There’s this quiet hum under your feet and the city sounds — tram bells, snippets of Hungarian I couldn’t catch — just kind of slip by.

We stopped in front of St. Stephen’s Basilica where Zoltán told us about the mummified hand inside (I didn’t expect that detail). There were locals lighting candles outside; it smelled faintly like wax and rain on stone. At Liberty Square, he pointed out the last Soviet memorial in Budapest. Some folks were walking their dogs right past it like it was nothing special — funny how history sits so close to daily life here.

The best part for me was rolling along the Danube promenade with that ridiculous view of Buda Castle across the water. The wind off the river made my eyes water a bit (or maybe that was just me being sappy). When we finally zipped onto Margaret Island, everything went green and soft — willow trees everywhere, kids chasing each other near the musical fountain. My legs wobbled again when I stepped off at the end. Still think about that feeling of gliding past Parliament at dusk, lights flickering on in the windows. It’s different from walking or biking — you notice things you’d miss otherwise.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Budapest by Segway

• See the Great Synagogue
• Glide through Pest downtown
• Learn history at St. Stephen’s Basilica
• Visit Liberty Square and Soviet memorial
• Glide past Parliament and view Buda Castle
• Enjoy Danube bike promenade panorama
• Ride Segway on Margaret Island paths

Top questions

Is Segway training included in the Budapest Segway tour?

Yes, there is a guided training session before the tour starts—usually around 20 minutes.

Which landmarks are covered on this Budapest Segway tour?

You’ll see Dohány Street Synagogue, St. Stephen’s Basilica, Liberty Square, Hungarian Parliament Building, Danube River promenade, and Margaret Island.

Can children join the Budapest Segway city tour?

Children must be at least 10 years old and weigh at least 40 kg; parents must sign a waiver for minors under 18.

Does this Segway tour run in bad weather?

The tour operates in all weather conditions; guests are encouraged to dress appropriately for rain or cold.

Is hotel pickup included for this Budapest Segway experience?

No hotel pickup is provided; public transportation options are available nearby for easy access to the meeting point.

Are helmets provided during the Segway city tour?

Yes, helmets are provided in all sizes for every participant during the tour.

How long does the Budapest Segway city tour last?

Tours are available as either 1-hour or 2-hour options depending on your preference.

What’s included

Your day includes guided Segway training before setting out with your local guide through central Budapest. You’ll have use of a Segway machine throughout the tour plus a helmet fitted to your size—just show up dressed for whatever weather Budapest throws your way.