Danube Bend Day Trip: Esztergom, Visegrád & Szentendre - Reviews

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Mar / 20 / 2025

Stefano Pagnini

Italy

I travelled by myself

Mar / 20 / 2025

Celestino Sanchez

Alicante, Spain

I travelled with friends

Mar / 20 / 2025

Inma Coloma Llorens

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Mar / 20 / 2025

Débora

Spain

I travelled by myself

La basílica en obras, la fortaleza bastante modesta. La hora de comer es casi un secuestro porque no hay más que una opción. El último pueblo sí moló

The basilica is under construction, the fortress is quite modest. Lunchtime is almost a kidnapping because there's only one option. The last village was really cool.

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Sentimos que la experiencia no se haya ajustado del todo a lo esperado. En Civitatis solo deseamos que nuestros clientes vivan las mejores experiencias posibles. Para ello, tomamos nota de todos los comentarios con intención de mejorar. Translate this opinion into English.

We're sorry that the experience didn't quite meet expectations. At Civitatis, we only want our customers to have the best possible experiences. To that end, we take note of all comments with the intention of improving. Opinion translated. Show original.

Jul / 29 / 2024

Anonymous

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Se podría hacer en menos tiempo, porque después de ir a la fortaleza y a Esztergom se podría volver a Budapest a comer. El resto de la excursión es un aburrimiento, ya que te llevan a San Andrés, que no tiene nada excepto una calle de tiendas de souvenirs. Lo dicho, me ha parecido una excursión demasiado cara para lo aburrido que es. El guía y el conductor muy bien, muy amables.

It could be done in less time, because after going to the fortress and Esztergom you could return to Budapest to eat. The rest of the tour is a bore, as they take you to San Andrés, which has nothing except a street of souvenir shops. That said, it seemed like an excursion that was too expensive for how boring it is. The guide and driver were very good, very friendly.

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Sentimos que el servicio no estuvo del todo a la altura de lo esperado. Aun así, podemos confirmar que se desarrolló, como de costumbre, de acuerdo con la descripción de nuestra web. Agradecemos y tomamos nota de los comentarios para valorar posibles mejoras. Translate this opinion into English.

We feel that the service was not entirely up to expectations. Even so, we can confirm that it was developed, as usual, in accordance with the description on our website. We appreciate and take note of the comments to assess possible improvements. Opinion translated. Show original.

Feb / 10 / 2024

Beatrice

Rimini, Italy

I travelled with friends

Wonderful one day experience, it helped me understand better Hungary traditions and people. The guide described everything we saw during the trip, so we had lots of interesting information. We definitely had luck with the weather, because the panoramic view couldn't be better and brighter! In Esztergom we visite the church and the outside area; in Visegrád we had lunch in a not bad restaurant and had an amazing view over the Danube bend from Slovacchia; in Szentendre we enjoyed the city of arts.

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Nov / 18 / 2023

Silvia

Madrid, Spain

I travelled by myself

Me esperaba mucho más la verdad. La excursión comienza en Budapest, la primera parada es un mirador (vistas nuy bonitas), luego Esztergom donde solo se ve la catedral (y esta en reformas, así que no se ve gran cosa por dentro). Después nos dirigimos hacia Visegrad donde se come en un restaurante (muy rico) todo el grupo juntos (13-14h) y de ahí a Stezendre. Hilda maja y explica las cosas bien pero me esperaba ver más de los pueblos y un tour mas detallado… me pareció mucho bus y poco visitar :/ Translate this opinion into English.

I expected much more honestly. The excursion begins in Budapest, the first stop is a viewpoint (very beautiful views), then Esztergom where you can only see the cathedral (and it is under renovation, so you don't see much inside). Afterwards we head towards Visegrad where the whole group eats in a restaurant (very delicious) together (1-2pm) and from there to Stezendre. Hilda is nice and explains things well but I expected to see more of the towns and a more detailed tour... it seemed like a lot of busing and not enough visiting :/ Opinion translated. Show original.

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Sep / 11 / 2023

Roberto Carlos

Spain

I travelled with teenagers

En primer lugar decir que el guía es muy bueno y simpático, pero la excursión no se ajusta a la descripción y a lo contratado. Se suponía que se visitaban 3 pueblos y parar a hacer unas fotos no se considera una visita, tampoco lo es estar 1 hora en un restaurante comiendo. Exceptuando el pueblo de Szentendre en el que pudimos visitar durante algo más de tiempo. En general no creo que la recomendase

First of all, say that the guide is very good and friendly, but the excursion does not fit the description and what was contracted. We were supposed to visit 3 towns and stopping to take some photos is not considered a visit, nor is spending 1 hour in a restaurant eating. Except for the town of Szentendre where we were able to visit for a little longer. Overall I don't think I would recommend it.

I travelled with teenagers

Hemos confirmado que la actividad se realizó tal y como se oferta. Sentimos si no estuvo a la altura de las expectativas. Nos esforzaremos para seguir mejorando. Tomamos nota de tus comentarios con esa finalidad. Translate this opinion into English.

We have confirmed that the activity was carried out as offered. We are sorry if it did not live up to expectations. We will strive to continue improving. We take note of your comments for that purpose. Opinion translated. Show original.

Jul / 06 / 2023

Jose Antonio

Valencia, Spain

I travelled with my partner

En Visegrád sólo se para a comer, en el anuncio de la excursión pone "visita al castillo de Visegrád" lo cual no ocurre.., y deberían de advertir en su página que la vuelta en barco solo se puede hacer los fines de semana según la guía que nos llevó. Translate this opinion into English.

In Visegrád they only stop to eat, in the announcement of the excursion it says "visit to the castle of Visegrád" which does not happen..., and they should warn on their page that the boat tour can only be done on weekends according to the guide who took us. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jun / 18 / 2023

Loreto

Bilbao, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Es una excursión en la que se pasa muchas horas de viaje pero la recomiendo si vais a estar varios días en Budapest, yo concretamente he venido para 6 dias y eso me permite ver cosas fuera de la ciudad. Son 3 ciudades, Esztergom que ves la basílica, Visegrád que como fuimos a comer solo la vimos de pasada y Szentendre que callejeros por ella, muy bonita. Todo ello con las explicaciones de Vera, la guía que fue como una madre para nosotros. A pesar de los kilómetros en autobús, merece la pena. Translate this opinion into English.

It is an excursion in which you spend many hours traveling but I recommend it if you are going to spend several days in Budapest, specifically I have come for 6 days and that allows me to see things outside the city. There are 3 cities, Esztergom where you can see the basilica, Visegrád where we only saw it in passing as we went to eat and Szentendre where you can walk through the streets, very beautiful. All this with the explanations of Vera, the guide who was like a mother to us. Despite the kilometers by bus, it is worth it. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Mar / 13 / 2025

David Urda Bustos

Madrid, Spain

I travelled by myself

La actividad fue muy amena, y más con la información histórica que nos daba Matías, el guía, así como comentarios sobre la historia de Budapest o cosas de actualidad en Hungría. A mí me gustó mucho, sobre todo la visita a Esztergom y a Visegrád. Creo que es una excursión imprescindible para conocer más de la historia de Hungría, y Matías es el mejor guía para la misma. Translate this opinion into English.

The activity was very enjoyable, especially with the historical information provided by Matías, the guide, as well as commentary on the history of Budapest and current events in Hungary. I really enjoyed it, especially the visit to Esztergom and Visegrád. I think it's a must-do excursion to learn more about Hungarian history, and Matías is the best guide for it. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Mar / 06 / 2025

Marcos

Spain

I travelled with my partner

NO MERECE LA PENA POR ESE PRECIO. La guía fue muy profesional y el conductor muy educado y gracioso. Sin embargo, la excursión en si no merece la pena. La Basílica de Esztergom estaba en obras, y te suben a una cúpula para tomarte un café no barato. Visegrad es totalmente prescindible ya que el castillo prácticamente no existe y te llevan a un restaurante un poco caro. Y Szentendre fue la mayor decepción ya que sólo es una calle, sólo los paraguas llaman la atención.

IT'S NOT WORTH THE PRICE. The guide was very professional and the driver was very polite and funny. However, the tour itself is not worth it. The Basilica of Esztergom was under construction, and they take you up to a dome to have a not-so-cheap coffee. Visegrad is totally dispensable since the castle practically doesn't exist and they take you to a restaurant that is a bit expensive. And Szentendre was the biggest disappointment since it's just one street, only the umbrellas attract attention.

I travelled with my partner

Sentimos que el servicio no estuvo del todo a la altura de lo esperado. Aun así, podemos confirmar que tuvo lugar, como de costumbre, de acuerdo con la descripción de nuestra web. Agradecemos y tomamos nota de los comentarios para valorar posibles mejoras. Translate this opinion into English.

We are sorry that the service was not quite up to expectations. However, we can confirm that it took place, as usual, in accordance with the description on our website. We appreciate and take note of the comments to assess possible improvements. Opinion translated. Show original.

Feb / 15 / 2025

Evaristo

Valencia, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Nos vendisteis una actividad,conocer tres pueblos y volver en barco , pero lo que vimos fue solo una basílica llena de andamios, solo se visitaba una capilla dentro y sin pueblo, la segunda parada un castillo derruido con tres salas rehabilitadas y sin pueblo , la tercera parada un pueblo cultural donde por ser febrero estaban cerradas iglesias y museos. Y la guinda es que no se vuelve en barco ,nunca en febrero, hemos perdido 1 día de los 4 y perdido 144€

You sold us an activity, visiting three villages and returning by boat, but what we saw was only a basilica full of scaffolding, only a chapel inside and no village, the second stop was a ruined castle with three restored rooms and no village, the third stop was a cultural village where churches and museums were closed because it was February. And the icing on the cake is that you don't return by boat, never in February, we lost 1 day of the 4 and lost 144€

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Hemos podido confirmar que la actividad se realizó en todas sus partes. En cuanto al recorrido en barco, en la descripción indicamos de forma clara e inequivocable que este solamente se realiza entre mayo y septiembre y dependiendo de la cantidad de agua que tenga el Danubio en el día interesado. Esta información se da para que sea tenida en cuenta, sentimos si no pudo ser el caso. Translate this opinion into English.

We have been able to confirm that the activity was carried out in all its parts. As for the boat trip, in the description we clearly and unequivocally indicate that this only takes place between May and September and depending on the amount of water in the Danube on the day in question. This information is given for your consideration, we are sorry if this was not the case. Opinion translated. Show original.

Feb / 01 / 2025

Arantza

Bilbao, Spain

I travelled with teenagers

Genial. Hemos tenido un tiempo excelente y hemos disfrutado mucho saliendo un poco de Budapest. Merece mucho la pena hacer la excursión guiada. Matías es un guía excelente, explicando historia y acontecimientos al detalle, y cuidando siempre de nosotros y facilitando información interesante. Translate this opinion into English.

Great. We had a great time and really enjoyed getting out of Budapest. It is well worth taking the guided tour. Matías is an excellent guide, explaining history and events in detail, and always taking care of us and providing interesting information. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Jan / 02 / 2025

Carlos Henrique Silva

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

I travelled with friends

Foi muito agradável. Um guia excelente, tanto no idioma espanhol, como no conhecimento e a forma de transmiti-los aos visitantes., além de ser muito atencioso com todos. Só não dei excelente por conta do tempo que não ajudou e não tivemos, por exemplo, a vista da curva do Danúbio. Mas isso não tem nada a ver com o excelente trabalho de vocês. Translate this opinion into English.

It was really cool. An excellent guide, both in the Spanish language, as well as in his knowledge and the way of transmitting it to visitors, in addition to being very attentive to everyone. The only reason I didn't give it excellent results was because the weather didn't help and we didn't have, for example, a view of the Danube bend. But that has nothing to do with your excellent work. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Dec / 26 / 2024

Anonymous

Mexico

I travelled with teenagers

Nuestra guía, Vera, fue excelente. Tenía la mejor actitud y nos transmitía toda su pasión por la historia. A ella le damos 5/5 En cuanto al tour, solo recomiendo tomarlo si te sobran días en Budapest, los lugares son lindos pero no considero que sean una visita imperdible. Nosotros teníamos solo un par de días en Budapest y hubiéramos preferido pasar más tiempo en la ciudad. Tomen en cuenta que el tour se da en inglés y español lo que lo vuelve un poco cansado o repetitivo. Translate this opinion into English.

Our guide, Vera, was excellent. She had the best attitude and conveyed her passion for history. We give her 5/5. As for the tour, I only recommend taking it if you have days to spare in Budapest. The places are nice but I don't consider them a must-see. We only had a couple of days in Budapest and would have preferred to spend more time in the city. Keep in mind that the tour is given in English and Spanish which makes it a bit tiring and repetitive. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Dec / 21 / 2024

Verónica

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Creo que con mucho la mejor visita que he hecho. Tiempos muy calculados para aprovechar y que no se haga ni demasiado breve ni demasiado largo y el guía increíble, no paro de comentarnos cosas interesantes en todo el camino, en un perfecto español. Translate this opinion into English.

I think it was by far the best visit I have ever made. The time was well calculated so that it was neither too short nor too long, and the guide was incredible, he didn't stop telling us interesting things along the way, in perfect Spanish. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Dec / 12 / 2024

Javier

Abadino, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Muy interesante el corto viaje por los alrededores de Budapest, con historia e historias del entorno y de Hungría. El guía en todo momento a nuestra disposición para cualquier comentario o información sobre Hungría, su historia, sus costumbres, música, ... Translate this opinion into English.

The short trip around Budapest was very interesting, with history and stories of the surroundings and of Hungary. The guide was always available for any comments or information about Hungary, its history, its customs, music, ... Opinion translated. Show original.

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Dec / 05 / 2024

Rosa M Graells Folch

Spain

I travelled with friends

La excursión está muy bien, conoces un poco más de este país bañado por el Danubio, no todo es Budapest merece la pena visitar el transcurso de este río con vistas preciosas. La guia Vera que hemos tenido en español excelente anfitriona para mostrarnos lo bonito que es su país. El autocar estaba compartido con un grupo de habla inglesa y su guia, no me ha parecido bien ya que la guia inglesa solraba muy poco el micro, creo que tendría que ser un autocar para cada lengua. Translate this opinion into English.

The excursion was very good, you get to know a little more about this country bathed by the Danube, not everything is Budapest, it is worth visiting the course of this river with beautiful views. The guide Vera, who we had in Spanish, was an excellent hostess to show us how beautiful her country is. The bus was shared with an English-speaking group and their guide, I didn't like it because the English guide rarely spoke the microphone, I think there should be a bus for each language. Opinion translated. Show original.

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Dec / 05 / 2024

Angel

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Muy atropellados de tiempo. En unas fechas como diciembre donde las horas de luz son muy escasas. Decidir parar 2 horas para comer fue un gran error. Tras eso ya fuimos prácticamente sin luz en el resto de las dos visitas que nos faltaban. Szentembre que se caracteriza por sus tiendas de artesanos y sus calles lo vimos completamente de noche y por la hora que llegamos las tiendas estaban cerradas o apunto de hacerlo Translate this opinion into English.

We were very short on time. In a time like December when daylight hours are very scarce. Deciding to stop for 2 hours to eat was a big mistake. After that, we were practically without light for the rest of the two visits we had left. We saw Szentembre, which is characterized by its artisan shops and streets, completely at night and at the time we arrived the shops were closed or about to do so. Opinion translated. Show original.

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