Budapest is a city of many wonders, with a plethora of parks, museums, restaurants, historical buildings, and even caves and thermal baths! The attractions aren’t clumped together in one district, but rather are spread across the city, allowing for in-depth exploration.
There are many ways to tour the city, but we happen to think the best way to see Budapest is on two wheels.
They say that “Life is about the journey, not the destination.”
Admittedly, the destination can also be pretty great (have you seen the Fisherman’s Bastion?!), but the journey definitely counts. The way we see it, you have two options:
Imagine that feeling of crisp, autumn wind in your face as you ride past beautiful architecture and green spaces on your way to the Hungarian Parliament Building. Perhaps you spot an ice cream shop and decide to take a short break for a sweet treat. Maybe you pass by an all you can eat restaurant that looks perfect for tonight’s dinner after a big day of sightseeing, and you make a mental note. As you glide past cars and taxis, you congratulate yourself on choosing an eco-friendly, emissions-free alternative.
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Now imagine heading underground to the metro. As you sit (or stand, depending on the time of day), waiting for your stop, your only view is the other strangers in the car or the darkness of the tunnels. There’s no bonus sights to see along the way and no chance of stopping off for an ice cream or a coffee. Perhaps you get fed up and get off a few stops early, choosing to walk the rest of the way, but soon realize that Parliament is still quite far and now your feet are aching.
Which one sounds more appealing to you?
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Whether you prefer to explore independently or to be led by a professional tour guide, E-Magine Tours Budapest offers a variety of wheeled options for you to choose from, such as MonsteRollers, electric step scooters (or “kickscooters”), segways and even bicycles! Simply take your pick, hop on, and get ready to explore Budapest in a streamlined, eco-friendly manner.
But hey, don’t take our word for it–let Budapest speak for itself. Are you ready for your Budapest journey? Book your sightseeing tour or rental with E-Magine Tours now!
We understand that hygiene is more important now than ever. We take the following steps to ensure that you have a safe experience:
— All tour and rental bookings are treated as private tours (at no additional cost) until social distancing measures are in place.
— We clean each vehicle with disinfectant wipes after every use with special attention to the parts that you touch (handlebars, brake levers, bell, buttons and the seat).
— Please note that entering our shop is only permitted if you are wearing a mask. Our front desk colleagues will be wearing one, too.
— We have hand sanitizer available at our shop and our colleague will ask you to use it upon arrival.
— Our guides will be keeping their distance from you during the tour. Let’s be honest: telling stories about the city loudly enough for every participant to hear it perfectly while wearing a mask and standing at least 1.5 meters from you can be challenging, but your guide will have a discussion with you before the tour starts so that you can choose a solution that you’re all comfortable with.
Available information suggests that small-group outdoor activities pose a relatively small risk of infection, especially in a private group where you are surrounded by the people who you travel together with. However, you should generally try to avoid crowded spaces even outdoors.
Official information in English about the Coronavirus situation in Hungary is available here.
As December goes by, several Budapest squares glow with festive lights and fill the air with the scent of cinnamon, cakes and hot wine. As a result, locals and tourist go to Christmas markets for shopping. People buy ceramics, seasonal gifts, artisan crafts while enjoying the hot and also fragrant traditional Hungarian food.
Are you In Budapest this Holiday Season? Plug into this one-of-a-kind experience and discover the Christmas Markets with our zero-emission electric vehicles. Light up your holiday season and see for yourself why we are Tripadvisor’s #1 Outdoor Activity in Budapest!
Most noteworthy, there are plenty of Christmas fairs in the city but we’ll make sure to take you to the best city sightseeing tour ever. Make the most of your time in the city with our seasonal tour, in which we’ll cover historical sites as well as the world-famous Hungarian ChristmasMarkets. Moreover, you’ll see every nook and corner of the city thanks to our MonsteRoller e-scooters.
Christmas Tour on MonsteRoller escooter
The Christmas Tour
This guided tour is the limited winter edition of our MonsteRoller electric scooter sightseeing experience. Similarly, we will ride along the illuminated Andrássy Avenue, visit Heroes square and even more we’ll visit Vajdahunyad castle which turns into a lovely winter wonderland during the holiday season. Yes, winter can be cold but don’t worry, we got you covered. All tours include special winter gloves and helmets, furthermore, one mug of mulled wine, tea or hot chocolate and a kürtőskalács (chimney cake) are also included in the ticket.
We’ll guide you around the city center in an effortless way, also give you insider tips for shopping, and insight about Christmas traditions in Hungary. Keep your eyes open, as you will discover something wonderful behind every corner!
Christmas market at night at St. Stephen’s Basilica
Above all we’ll warm up a bit at a lovely little café on Liszt Ferenc square, and continue our ride on electric scooters to the Christmas Market near St. Stephen Basilica. If you want to surprise your loved ones with hand-made local souvenirs from Budapest, the Christmas Market is certainly the perfect place. You can try some iconic Hungarian Christmas treats as well: “kürtőskalács”, “szaloncukor”, “bejgli” & many more.
Guests try “kürtőskalács” for the first time
Quick Info:
— Live commentary in English by a professional tour guide — Age limit: 16 yrs for rental, 14 yrs for guided tours — No drivers license required to ride an e-scooter — Included equipment: helmets (optional) and gloves — Max Speed: 25 km/hour — Double-seater models available*
*Double-seat model price: +50% above normal rates (total weight limit is 130 kg)
ROUTE: Deák square – Andrássy Avenue – Ice rink in City Park – Vajdahunyad Castle – Tea-break at a lovely café in Liszt Ferenc square – St. Stephen Basilica – Christmas Market
We get it, you may be tired after a long day sightseeing the Hungarian capital. Or you may be just arriving, ready to drop your luggage off and discover the city. Whatever the case, don’t miss out on the spectacular illuminated city after dark!
If this is the first or last day of your trip, make sure to stay out after the sunset in the city at least once! Budapest is known for its vibrant night life full of international and local people alike. As night falls, strategically placed lightning bring the cities most impressive landmarks back to life, from the Fishermans Bastion in Buda to St. Stephen’s Basilica in Pest. If you are lucky, you may even get the shot of the full moonlight over the city, contrasting with the Gothic and Renaissance buildings that its citizens are proud of. Budapest by night is simply something you have to experience!
Did you know that tram #2 in Budapest was included among the top 10 trolley rides worldwide by National Geographic? Make sure to ride the tram at night! The tram operates between 4:40 am and midnight.
Night tour in the Castle District on escooters
Get the most of your night in Budapest
Enjoy the best night views of Hungary’s capital with expert guidance! We take you from street level to the top of Castle Hill in this experience taking riders to explore the ultimate night views of the city, riding effortlessly on e-scooters. By the end of this tour, you’ll understand why Budapest is often called the “Gem of the Danube”. Feel the air in your skin as you roll across the river glowing with the lights reflected on the water.
We begin the tour at Március 15. Square, to continue to the opposite side of the Danube all the way to the top of Buda Castle and the Fisherman’s Bastion, where the best pictures of the Parliament can be taken by night. Take a peek at the city’s historic bridges as they sparkle to life: Liberty Bridge, Elizabeth Bridge and the Chain Bridge while we ride along the riverbank through Budapest’s main attractions. There are bike lanes conveniently located for our MonsteRoller electric scooters to ride along the river while you see on one side the various cruise ships brighten up with dinner parties, and in the opposite side the historical buildings and the inhabitants of this beautiful city.
Night view from Buda Castle on our guided tour
This is a lovely guidedeveningsightseeing tour you truly cannot miss! After your city tour is over, we come back to Március 15. Square where you can conveniently walk in one of the main touristic avenues: Váci Utca, also known as the Fashion Street of Budapest. Form here you will be ready to continue your city walk and head into the various Ruin Bars or the attraction of your choice. Feel free to ask us for tips on how to continue your night the best way! Our local guides will be happy to assist you. Time to enjoy Budapest’s night life!
In a CNN Travel article from 2013, Budapest was ranked as the second best city in the world by thousands of participants in their annual Reader’s Choice Awards. Forbes Magazine included Budapest in their list: “Europe’s most Idyllic places to live”. With 4.4 million international tourists per year, it is ranked as the 6th most popular city in Europe!
It’s easy to see why Budapest is a city worth exploring. Often referred as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, it has a rich historical and cultural background. The city has architecturally notable buildings in a wide range of styles and time periods from its more than 2,000 year history.Since there is a lot to discover, people like to choose a comfortable way of city sightseeing. There are several options for sightseeing in Budapest; sightseeing bus, go on a segway – or an electric scooter tour.
“Did you know that there is not agreed consensus on which is the origin of the name Buda or Pest? Legends from the Middle Ages point to Bleda, brother of Attila “The Hun”, while some historians refer to its Turkish background, as others refer to a Slavic source… “
Panoramic view of Budapest from Gellért Hill
What are the options for discovering Budapest?
As a tourist, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed at the amount of places and offers to sightsee. There are so many options! Tourist buses, walking tours, cruising tours…. All of which have their own timelines, prices and routes… However, here at E-Magine Tours Budapest, we believe we are the best option for you to discover this amazing city in a very time-efficient way. We offer three activity categories tailored specially for those eager to explore Budapest and make the most of their city sightseeing experience. Plug into this one-of-a-kind experience and discover the city with our zero-emission electric vehicles!
Our options
We offer both rentals and guided tours. All our guided tours are led by our lively & local guides that offer you insight like no guidebook can provide. Our guides will make sure that each of our 6 tour routes pass by some of the city’s most spectacular sights, covering more distance than any walking tour. The best of Budapest, but without the sore feet! Ready for an electrifying experience? We have three solutions for each type of sightseeing traveller:
1) MonsteRoller Tours:
If you are looking for something faster, for that “air in the face” motorcycle feeling, this MonsterRoller electric scooter is just for you! It justifies your sense of security with its 22 cm wide tires, low riding platform and hydraulic disc brakes. Safe & fun experience!
Heading to Buda Castle by night on escooters
Enjoy the best city sightseeing option, from street level to the top of Buda’s highest landmarks, in this experience that will take you to see both the urban and natural side of Budapest. Keep your eyes open, as you will discover something wonderful behind every corner! — No driving license required — No previous skills needed — Live guides in English — 25 km/h max speed — Age: Riders: 14+ Backseat*: 10+. Click here to see our various tour routes provided by our professional guides.
2) MonsteRoller Rentals:
If you’re eager to discover the city on your own terms we are the best choice when it comes to electric scooter rental in Budapest. Make the city your playground and rent any of our e-scooters to explore the city at your own pace. Make sure to ask us for tips & hints to get the most out of your city sightseeing in the downtown area of experiencing the essence of Budapest!
Youngsters on MonsteRoller escooter
— No driving license required — Age: Rental: 16+ Guided tours: 14+ Backseat*: 10+ — Max speed: 25 km/hour — 40 km battery range — Guaranteed fun! — Addiction rate: 100% — Safe & easy to ride
*Double-seat escooter model price: +50% above normal rates (total weight limit is 130 kg)
3) Segway Tours:
If you are looking for a unique guided experience of the city’s landmarks: Be part of an exciting experience with our zero-emission Segway self-balancing electric vehicles. It requires a bit more openness than the electric scooter but it worth a try.
The Segway uses gyroscopes, microcomputers and hub motors in each of the wheels to detect your body position and adjust the speed and balance accordingly. Segways can only be rented with a guide for maximum safety. We take care of our customers!
Are you ready for an electrified city sightseeing?
Guided Segway tour at the foot of Gellért Hill
Segway info:
No driving license required
Training provided on the spot (included in the tour duration)
— E-Scooter Rentals & Guided Tours, celebrating our third year ranked as the #1 Outdoor Activity on Tripadvisor.Your sightseeing experience reimagined.
Planning Your Trip During Uncertain Times
Most travelers have experienced at least one or more issues when it comes to local or international trips. Travel has been on a rise compared to last year when the pandemic started. Depending on the country and what is happening with COVID-19 cases, rules and travel regulations can change from one day to the next. Being patient and flexible is definitely a must but also important to have a backup plan.
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Here you are. You arrived at the Hungarian capital eager to sightsee, only to realize that going around the main landmarks is a bit more complicated than you thought. Your free walking tour did not take you across the river into Buda and you may be wondering what marvels are waiting for you to discover.
Being a traveller can sometimes be quite tiring. Waiting in the airport, catching that last-minute bus, walking throughout entire cities… Wouldn’t an electric scooter make your sightseeing experience more fun and enjoyable?
Budapest is a city where it’s easy to ride an e-scooter along the bicycle lanes and trails. For those eager to discover the Hungarian capital in a different way, bike routes are often marked throughout the city. During recent years, drivers have become more aware of these lanes and respect for bike roads, the number of cyclists and e-scooter riders has increased.
Escooter riders in front of the Museum of Fine Arts
Bike routes in Budapest
If it’s just a few days trip in the city, having a guided experience through the city’s bike roads will help see much more of Budapest, as there are approximately 190 kilometers of bicycle road overall. Luckily, local laws allow electric vehicles to share the bike roads with normal bikes so hop on an electric scooter for an awesome sightseeing in Budapest. All the fun, none of the hassle!
Bike routes can be found in Andrássy Avenue, on the Danube Banks and around the entire city. Margaret Island is a great place to start, as most cars are banned from the island. It can be quite relaxing to discover the island’s gardens at your own pace, moreover, you can have fun on the MonsteRoller escooters since there is no traffic. Let’s bring out the child in you! Make sure to also visit Kossuth Square to admire the Parliament and cross the Danube to see Budapest from its two sides. Otherwise, the Royal Castle in the Buda side is waiting to be discovered!
Did you know that Budapest is named after the merger of three cities? Buda, Pest and Óbuda were renamed Budapest in 1873. The first two are absolutely mandatory, however make sure to check out all three of them if you’re not in a rush!
On our way to Heroes Square on Andrássy Avenue
Ready for adventure?
Enjoy the best sights of the city, from street level to the top of Buda’s highest landmarks —our guided tours will take you to see both the urban and naturalside of Budapest. Buda is a particularly good choice to discover on our MonsteRoller electric scooter, because it is hilly, also they can save you the pain of walking. Keep your eyes open, as you will discover somethingwonderful behind every corner!
Maybe looking for a new city sightseeing option? We are E-Magine Tour Budapest, an exciting alternative to your normal touring activities. Plug into this one-of-a-kind experience so that you could discover Budapest on our zero-emission electric vehicles! We offer both e-scooter rentals & guidedtours, furthermore our guides will make sure that each of our various tour routes pass by some of the city’s most spectacular sights. Incidentally, these tours are covering more distance than any walking tour. The best of Budapest, without the sore feet and with a unique „wind in your face” electric scooter experience!
Single and double-seater escooters at our guided night tour.
We have a solution for each type of sightseeing traveller:
—In case of looking for a unique guided tour of the city’s landmarks: Be part of an exciting experience with ourMonsteRoller e-scooter & Segway self-balancing electric vehicles in this zero-emission electric guided tour with our team of local guides. Duration: 1 to 3 hours.
— Eager to discover the city on your own terms..? Rent any of our electric scooters and explore the sights of Budapest. Make sure to ask us for tips & hints to get the most out of your city sightseeing in the downtown area experiencing the essence of the city!
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