Best Segway Tours
There are lots of Segway tours in Budapest, picking one is all about knowing the routes and what they cover. From 1-hour quick Pest downtown tours to the extended Segway tours in Pest, Buda and Margaret Island, there are plenty of options to discover Budapest by Segway.
All these tours come with a short test drive, guides to navigate you around Budapest, and stops to stretch your legs. When comparing prices and routes, be sure to check prices per person for groups of 2+, a lot of companies charge slightly more if you book solo. Also, the length of the test drive that you get can vary depending on the tour, and the group size. In some cases, getting a private tour is a better option as your guide can make suggestions or recommend detours to catch the extra sights you want to see.
On this page, I will run you through all these tips, and present you with the hottest Segway tours in Budapest today.
By Type: Segway Tours
There are three main Segway tour providers in Budapest: SegwayBP, GetSegway and City Segway Tours. There are variations of these tours, and most take similar routes around the following areas:
- Pest Downtown (St. Stephen's Basilica, Deak Square, Liberty Square, Parliament)
- Pest Riverfront (Parliament, Shoes on the Danube, Elisabeth and Chain Bridges)
- Buda Riverfront (Chain Bridge, Clark Adam Square, Castle Gardens)
- Buda Castle (Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion, Sandor Palace)
- Margaret Island (Musical Fountain, inside the island)
Knowing these, you can compare the tours by what they cover – a lot of operators combine two or more of those routes. Here is a list of the typical circuits you will find, with the approximate time of the tours.
- Pest downtown and riverside (1 hour)
- Buda riverside + Pest riverside (1 hour)
- Buda riverside + Pest riverside + Margaret Island (1.5 hours)
- Buda Castle + Buda riverside (1.5 to 2 hours)
- Buda Castle + Pest downtown and riverside (2 to 2.5 hours)
- Buda Castle + Pest riverside + Margaret Island (2.5 to 3 hours)
And if you were to choose a Budapest full city tour, it could take anywhere from 3 to 4 hours. These tend to cover more areas, such as the Citadel in Buda and Heroes’ Square in Pest. Some tour operators allow you to deviate from the routes if there is enough time for a detour or your guide suggests an alternate route.
Comparing Segway Tours
| Experience | Provider | Duration | Price | Private (Price) | Circuit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Segway Sightseeing Tour | GetSegway | 1.5 hours | €50 (€45 pp for 2+) | €89 (€65 pp for 2+) | Pest downtown and riverside |
| City Segway Tour of Buda & Pest Highlights | City Segway Tours | 1 / 1.5 / 2 / 2.5 / 4 hours | €35 to €75 | €80 (2h) / €90 pp (4h) | Multiple Buda and Pest routes. Also has 4 hour Full City Tour |
| Segway Tour of the Buda Castle Area | SegwayBP | 1.5 hours | €41 to €54 | €74 | Buda Castle and riverbank |
| Segway Tour of Buda, Pest & Margaret Island | SegwayBP | 3 hours | €88 | €134 | Buda Castle, Pest downtown and riverside, Margaret Island |
| Budapest Segway Sightseeing Tour | Yellow Zebra Tours | 1 / 2.5 hours | €45 / €75 | N/A | Pest downtown and riverside / Pest downtown, Margaret Island |
| City Highlights Segway Live Guided Tour | GetSegway | 3 hours | €89 (€69 pp for 2+) | €99 | Buda Castle, Pest downtown and riverside |
| Segway Tour Parliament Hightails | SegwayBP | 1 hour | €47 | €57 | Pest downtown and riverside |
| Golden Light Night Segway Tour | City Segway Tours | 1 / 1.5 / 2 hours | €45 pp / €55 pp / €56 pp | N/A | Multiple Buda and Pest routes |
| 1-Hour Express Segway Tour | GetSegway | 1 / 2 hours | €45 / €69 | N/A | Pest downtown and riverside / Buda and Pest riversides |
| Live-Guided Castle District Segway Tour | GetSegway | 2 hours | €65 (€55 pp for 2+) | €99 (€75 pp for 2+) | Buda Castle and riverside |
Best 10 Budapest Segway Tours
Now, read on to compare the exact routes, starting times, price breakdown and any upgrade or private tour options.
#1. Downtown Segway Sightseeing Tour
A 90 minute downtown Segway tour, this is the perfect introduction to the historic streets of Pest and the embankment in front of the Parliament. If you book the private tour, you can pick between Pest or Buda routes.
- Tour duration: 1.5 hours
- Start: 10:30, 14:00, 17:30
- Price: €50 (€45 pp for 2+)
- Provider: GetSegway
- Group: Open, max 10
- Upgades: Private tour (€89 for 1, €65 pp for 2+)
- Start: Budapest, Galamb u. 3, 1052
This tour starts in downtown Pest near the Elisabeth Bridge, and the standard route takes you into the heart of Pest to St. Stephen’s Basilica, Liberty Square, to the Parliament, and to the Shoes on the Danube, before heading back. It is a clean loop of the downtown and then the Pest embankment, before arriving back at the starting point.
I say standard because that is the route the open groups generally take. But if you take a private tour then you can decide between taking the Pest route or the Buda Castle one. People who have taken this tour have suggested the guides are open to making deviations and longer stops at places you want to explore more. That is, so long as it is all within the schedule.
#2. City Segway Tour of Buda & Pest Highlights
City Segway Tours have 4 open group and 2 private tours that you can check out, from 1 hour riverside tours of Pest or Buda, right up to 4-hour private tours of every landmark in Buda and Pest.
- Tour duration: 1 hour, 1.5 hours, 2 hours, 2.5 hours, 4 hours
- Start: 9:00, 10:00, 12:30, 15:00, 17:00
- Price: €35 for 1h, €45 for 1.5h, €55 for 2h, €75 for 2.5h
- Provider: City Segway Tours Budapest
- Group: Open, up to 15 people, or private
- Upgrades: 2h Private tour (€80), 4h Private tour (€90 pp, min 2+)
- Start: Budapest, Zoltán u. 11, 1054
There are 4 open group and 2 private tour options, so I will run through them by cheapest to most expensive.
- 1 hour riverside tour of Buda and Pest: €35
- 1.5 hour tour of Buda and Pest and Margaret Island: €45
- 2 hour tour of Buda Castle Area and Pest: €55
- 2.5 hour tour of Buda Castle Area, Pest and Margaret Island: €75
- Private 2 hour tour of Buda Castle and Pest: €80
- Private 4 hour tour of everything in Budapest: €90 pp (book in groups of minimum 2+)
The 1 hour tour doesn’t do a loop in downtown Pest, but does a circuit along the riverbanks of Buda and Pest. The 1.5 hour tour is an extension of this, going onto Margaret Island. The Castle tours head up to the Castle District and take you around all the sights. And the 4 hour tour covers all these locations but also has coffee breaks and rest stops, and you can personalize it.
The standout of this tour is that the 1 hour riverside ones do a loop of the riverbanks instead of just focusing on Pest. You also get a 15 to 20 minute window to practise the Segway, which is not included in your tour time.
#3. Segway Tour of the Buda Castle Area
SegwayBP’s Castle District Segway Tour stands out for its early morning starts, and cruising along Buda riverbank monuments like the Gellert Hill waterfall and statue of Sissi, before heading up to the Castle District for a guided tour.
- Tour duration: 1.5 hours
- Start: 8:30 (morning), 10:30, 11:30, 13:00, 16:00
- Price: €41* (morning), €54* (afterwards)
- Provider: SegwayBP
- Group: Open, max 8 people, or private
- Upgrades: Private tour (€74*)
- Start: Budapest, Haris köz 2, 1052
- *Prices adjusted to EUR from HUF
The early morning slot is a neat extra, you can check off the Budapest Castle in the quieter hours before the main crowds arrive. SegwayBP’s Castle District Tour starts in Pest but takes an alternate route. It heads over the Elisabeth Bridge and up to the Queen Sissi and Gellert Hill Waterfall area, where you get a stop before heading up past the Castle Gardens to Clark Adam Square. From there, you do the standard Segway route up the Castle District. There are breaks at the Fisherman’s Bastion and Matthias Church, before you head back.
You can also book this tour for private groups, though the schedule is slightly different. Private groups start at 10:00, 12:00, 15:00 and 18:00. These also last the full 90 minutes. This tour really stands out for its early morning slot and alternate route with a stop beside the waterfall.
#4. Segway Tour of Buda, Pest & Margaret Island
A Segway tour that takes you up to the Castle, onto Margaret Island and into downtown Pest, SegwayBP does a large loop of Buda and Pest with plenty of time to catch a breathe and take your photos.
- Tour duration: 3 hours
- Start: 9:00 (only private), 10:00, 13:00, 16:00
- Price: €88
- Provider: City Segway Tours Budapest
- Group: Open, max 8 people, or private
- Upgades: Private tour (€134)
- Start: Budapest, Haris köz 2, 1052
SegwayBP charges you in HUF, so the Euro prices can change as they adjust to the Forint. Onto the tour, this is a well-constructed circuit that takes you to all the locations worth seeing in Budapest. You travel up to the Castle District and see landmarks like the Matthias Church and Fisherman’s Bastion, stopping there for 15 minutes to relax at the Ruszwurm bakery. Then, the guide takes you over to Margaret Island, where you will see the dancing fountain. After that, you head to the Parliament Building, and then up past Liberty Square to St. Stephen’s Basilica. Then, you catch a glimpse of Andrassy Avenue, but you will not head up it, as you go to Fashion Street and back to the start.
There is a private version of this tour with an extra starting time in the morning. The tour includes an extra 20 to 30 minutes at the start for training, and this doesn’t count toward the 3 hours. Each tour has a maximum of 8 people per guide.
#5. Budapest: Segway Sightseeing Tour
Yellow Zebra Tours has 1- and 2.5-hour live guided Segway tours in Budapest. The tours include quick Segway tutorials and in no time you will be gliding past key landmarks.
- Tour duration: 1 hour, 2.5 hours
- Start: 10:00, 14:00, 17:30 (1h). 10:30, 14:00, 17:30 (2.5h)
- Price: €45 pp for 1h tour (min 2+ people). €75 for 2.5h tour
- Provider: Yellow Zebra Tours
- Group: Open, max 8
- Upgrades: N/A
- Start: Budapest, Galamb u. 3, 1052
The 1 hour tour takes you into the Pest city centre, to the Great Synagogue, and you will cut through to St. Stephen’s Basilica, and then onto the Liberty Square. From there, you ride towards the Parliament, and then out onto the riverbank, before heading back to the starting point. Given the distance and the time, it is quite a fast tour, but it isn’t rushed.
The Buda & Pest 2.5 hour tour is an extended version that takes you beyond downtown Pest, going on Andrassy Avenue up to Heroes’ Square. The next big part is when you head over Margaret Bridge and then do a short tour of Margaret Island.
Yellow Zebra Tours includes a 20 minute practise session that is not included in your tour time.
#6. City Highlights Segway Live Guided Tour
A full tour of the Buda Castle, with plenty of riverside Segway touring and a foray into downtown Pest, GetSegway gives you a 3-in-1 deal with this tour. It covers all the central areas in Buda and Pest, with epic lookout spots in the Castle and along the river embankment.
- Tour duration: 3 hours
- Start: 9:00, 12:30, 14:30, 16:30 (only private), 10:30, 14:00, 17:30
- Price: €89 (€69 pp for 2+)
- Provider: GetSegway
- Group: Open, max 8 people, or private
- Upgades: Private tour (€99)
- Start: Budapest, Galamb u. 3, 1052
This tour starts by heading out to Buda, where you will go past the Castle Gardens and then to Clark Adam Square, before heading up to the Castle Area. There, you will ride past all the monuments and get a 10 minute stop to take in the panoramic views. From there, you head back down to the Chain Bridge and onto the Pest side. You go on the embankment and then up to the Hungarian Parliament, on to to inner Pest and St. Stephen’s Basilica, before heading to the start.
Think of it like a combined downtown Pest, Riverside, and Buda Castle tour all rolled into one, and it lasts a good 2.5 hours so it isn’t rushed, but you don’t have extended photo stops. Included in the price is a 10-15 minute supervised test ride, and you also get coffee and water.
#7. Segway Tour Parliament Hightails
A winding downtown tour of Pest, you travel past all the important landmarks such as St Stephen’s Basilica and the Parliament. Going from inner streets to riverbank, the SegwayBP’s 1 hour Parliament Hightails tour is a good option for quick sightseeing.
- Tour duration: 1 hour
- Start: Every hour from 9:00 to 18:00 (private only), 10:00, 13:00, 16:00
- Price: €46*
- Provider: SegwayBP
- Group: Open, max 8 people, or private
- Upgades: Private tour (€57)
- Start: Budapest, Haris köz 2, 1052
- *Prices adjusted to EUR from HUF
The prices here are in Euro, but these are adjusted to the Forint, which is the currency that SegwayBP sells its tickets in. This tour is ideal for a quick introduction to the main areas in downtown Pest. You head out to Deak Square, and then towards St. Stephen’s Basilica and down Zrinyi Street to the Fat Policeman Statue. The tour continues to Liberty Square, and then to the Parliament, where you have the only stop of the journey. After heading out to Shoes on the Danube, you continue along the riverside until you head back to the start.
Like with other SegwayBP tours, you get a 20 to 30 minute test drive to familiarise yourself with the Segway. This is a brief tour, so there is only 1 stop, but that is ample. You travel in groups of maximum 8 people, or you can book the Parliament Hightails Segway Tour in private groups.
#8. Golden Light Night Segway Tour with Local Guide
City Segway Tours designed this tour to catch those golden rays of sunset, and there are three options. You can take a riverside tour, an extended Margaret Island tour or a tour up to the Castle District.
- Tour duration: 1 hour, 1.5 hours, 2 hours
- Start: 17:00*
- Price: €45 pp for 1h, €55 pp for 1.5h, €65 pp for 2h
- Provider: City Segway Tours Budapest
- Group: Open, max 8 people
- Upgades: N/A
- Start: Budapest, Zoltán u. 11, 1054
- *Adjusted to sunset, varies by season
There are three routes you can take, each with different times and prices. You can’t book this tour for 1 person, the minimum group size is 2 people so you have to book in groups of 2+.
- 1 hour riverside tour: €45 pp
- 1.5 hour riverside tour with Margaret Island: €55 pp
- 2 hour riverside tour with Buda Castle: €65 pp
For all these tours, you must book in groups of minimum 2+ people.
The riverside loop heads to Buda immediately where you ride alongside the Castle Gardens and Clark Adam Square in front of the Buda Castle. Then you head back to Pest, to the Parliament and back to the starting point. It does a full loop, almost continuously alongside the river banks on the Buda and Pest sides – so you get the sunset from all angles.
The Buda + Pest + Margaret Island 1.5 hour tour extends that riverside tour by heading out to Margaret Bridge and onto the Island, but only as far as the musical dancing fountain. Then, you head back to Pest, to the Parliament and back to the starting point.
The Buda Castle + Pest 2 hour tour takes you up to the Castle, where you have arguably the best views of the sunset, before heading back to Pest. All three tours run at sunset, and the times are adjusted by the season to start at the best time to catch the golden sunset.
#9. Budapest: 1-Hour Express Segway Tour
The GetSegway express tour has 1- and 2-hour routes, doing a loop of downtown Pest or an extended circuit with Buda as well. The tours are have scenic stops at key landmarks, where your guide shares the local history and city secrets.
- Tour duration: 1 hour, 2 hours
- Start: 10:00, 14:00, 17:30
- Price: 1h: €45 for 1 (€35 pp for 2+). 2h: €69
- Provider: GetSegway
- Group: Open, max 8 people
- Upgades: N/A
- Start: Budapest, Galamb u. 3, 1052
The 1 hour express tour takes you on a circuit of downtown Pest and the riverside. Starting near the Elisabeth Bridge, you head straight towards Deak Ference Square and onto the Basilica. Taking a short stop, your guide will fill you in on the history of the building, before taking you onwards to Liberty Square and the Parliament. At the Parliament, you have another short stop, and then go to the Shoes on the Danube for a final stop, before taking the scenic route along the Pest Riverbank back.
The extended 2 hour tour also explores Buda, going past the Chain Bridge, Castle Gardens, and Clark Adam Square. Both tours have a 15 minute test drive before you start. This tour stands out because GetSegway crams in more stops, adding more time for the guide to share stories.
#10. Live-Guided Castle District Segway Tour
This 2 hour tour takes you up to Buda’s Castle District where you can check off sights like the Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion, and Sandor Palace. You have plenty of stops between monuments, including a stop at a local cafe.
- Tour duration: 2 hours
- Start: 10:30, 14:00, 17:30. Private: Every hour from 9:00 to 19:00
- Price: €65 for 1 (€55 pp for 2+)
- Provider: GetSegway
- Group: Open, max 8 people
- Upgades: Private tour (€99, €75 pp for 2+)
- Start: Budapest, Galamb u. 3, 1052
You travel across the Danube to explore the Buda side, riding alongside the riverbank, before heading to Clark Adam Square. From there, you travel up towards the Castle District, making stops at Matthias Church and the Fisherman’s Bastion. The tour is conducted in mini groups with a live guide, who talks you through the history of the Castle District, and you have time to stretch your legs and explore the area for yourself. Then, you head back, crossing the Danube and into Pest, back to the starting point.
It is not a physically strenuous tour, and time-permitting you may have a stop at the famous local Ruszwurm Confectionery. You can book solo or in groups, it is slightly cheaper per head if you book for groups of 2+. The groups have a maximum of 8 people per pod, but if you would rather have the guide to yourself, you can book a private tour.