Szentendre: Self-guided Bicycle Tour with optional boat transfer

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Boat trip Szentendre - Budapest — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Bike & Relax in Madach Imre ut 12 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Self-guided ride with our bicycles to the scenic village of Szentendre, ca. 25km along the Danube. If you follow our recommended route you will leave from Downtown to Margarete Island, enjoy the nature of the car-free island and pass Old-Buda and the Roman Beach.

It is up to you to decide on speed, stops, and enjoying the landscape. In summer you can even make a bathing stop. Ride on the perfect bicycle ways to Szentendre and enjoy the Mediterranean flair at the river.

Plenty to see, enjoyable ride for leisure riders & families or sportsmen & women.

Optional: Finish the tour with a relaxing boat ride on the Danube (ATTENTION: only available in Summer and the boat arrives at 18:10 in Budapest); The boat has to be booked directly with us. EUR 30/person.

Please note: this is a self-guided tour, you are your own guide and have to find the way and handle technical issues yourself. If you want full comfort consider booking a private guided tour.

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At a glance

Duration: 5–8 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Written guide: German, English
Operated by: BIKE & RELAX - Bike Tours and Bike Rental

Ages: Children (8–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: recommendation on the bicycle way and booklet on the route
Included: helmets (usage not obligatory)
Included: Bottled water
Included: free luggage storing during your tour
Included: Bicycle use: Use a regular bicycle or a quality e-bicycle (pedelec)
Included: lock

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees (if you want to visit a museum)
Not included: Please note: no on-site technical support provided on the way (emergency pick-up etc.).
Not included: Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.): Boat transport is optional, please contact us

Itinerary

Bike & Relax

10 min

Our office is in Madach Imre street 12, which lies between Madach Square and Gozsdu-Court.
Budapest

Passing by

Ride through Downtown of Budapest to the Danube Bank. Enjoy safe bicycle ways and some quiet downtown roads. You are your own guide, go at your own speed and feel free to choose your breakes. Pass historical monuments like St. Stephens Basilica and Parliament.
Margit-sziget

30 min

From Margaret Bridge we suggest to you to enter Margarete Island. Actually you could spend the whole day there, but your target will be to continue to Buda-Side of the city, Old-Buda and the Roman Beach. On Margaret Island private car traffic is prohibited, but take care on the public busses and pedestrians ! Some bars are located on the river bank, some cafes will be on your way and a wonderful scenery. Continue to Arpad Bridge in the north of the island, pass under the bridge and turn up to the bicycle way which leads you on the bridge to Buda.
Obuda

20 min

You will be surprised to find one of the oldest parts of Budapest behind some socialist apartment blocks. Be prepared to ride a short distance on some cobble-stones, but you will be awarded with the impression of a historical small town and idyllic houses. You can enjoy a break, even visit some interesting museums, or you continue along the Danube Bicycle Trail "Eurovelo 6".
Roman Beach

one hour

Passing an old gas plant which is now a software park and passing under a railway bridge (actually you can pass here to Pest-Side) you will reach the Roman Beach. Famous recreational area of Budapest, quite crowded on summer evenings and weekends. Plenty of restaurants and beach bars and depending on the water lever of the Danube beaches. Be aware that bathing is forbidden ! Take your time and enjoy !

After the Roman Beach you will find excellent signage to Szentendre and the Danube Bicycle trail. A new build bicycle way will lead through a forest at the Danube (be aware of the Moscitos !!) to Lupa-Lake, which is an artificial lake offering real beach feeling. The entrance however is from the other side (i.e. south-western), where there are large parking places.
Lupa Beach

Passing by

If you are really focussed on reaching Szentendre then you will pass the lake on the bicycle way. But it is also great to spend the day at the Lupa lake - just than you shall postpone your trip to Szentendre to another day !!
Szentendre

2 hours

Szentendre is a beautiful settlement at the Danube ca. 25 km north of Budapest. It offers a mediterranean atmosphere and houses artists. Originally Serb & Croat settlement, therefore with a huge Serb church. The best is to park the bicycles somewhere at the river and make a walk through the pedestrian area. Plenty of restaurants are waiting for you. There are beaches, where you can bath.
Szentendre

one hour

On weekends there is the option of a Boatride of approx. 1 hour from Szentendre downstream to Budapest (if you have booked "option: return by boat"). All days you can return by regional train "HEV" to Budapest (option: "return by train"). The train gives full flexibility as it runs several times per hour.

Relax and enjoy the Danube and it's riverbanks. You can take the bicycle on the boat and return to our office from the Downtown-boat stop on Pestside, next to "Vigado". Take care: the boat first stops in Buda, Batthyany Square, before crossing to the final stop at Vigado. You can by some softdrinks on the boat, otherwise there is no service.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

In the Jewish Quarter, between Gozsdu-Court and Madach Square. Next to Cafe "Hivatal". Easy to find, close to metro station "Deak Ter" (lines M1, M2, M3) airport bus 100E, trams 47,48,49

End point

In the Jewish Quarter, between Gozsdu-Court and Madach Square. Next to Cafe "Hivatal". Easy to find, close to metro station "Deak Ter" (lines M1, M2, M3) airport bus 100E, trams 47,48,49

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Budapest, Madach Imre ut 12
MEETING POINT

Options

E-Bicycle

Selfguided Szentendre

E-bicycle: Use a modern E-bike, i.e. a bicycle with adjustable e-support. Sometimes also called "pedelec". Requires pedalling!

Boat Transfer
E-Bicycle with Train

Selfguided Szentendre

E-bicycle: Bicycle with adjustable e-support, also called "pedelec". Requires pedalling.
Regular Bicycle with Train

Selfguided Szentendre

Cross- or Trekking bicycles
Regular Bicycle

Selfguided Szentendre

Touring or Cross Bicycle

Boat Transfer