Essence of Budapest City Tour

Dive into the heart of Budapest!

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a group of guys on e-scooter taking pictures in front of the Parliament in Budapest

A Local guide tells stories about Budapest

Riding the streets of the Pest side is fun and safe on E-Scooters

Michael Jackson tree in the downtown area of Budapest

Having fun near the St. Stephen's Basilica

A group of youngsters listening to their guide while sitting on a MonsteRoller

Fountains are always fun in the summertime

People posing with The Policeman statue while on an Essence Tour

A group of people passes by the Parliament while on the Essence Tour

Ladies on E-Scooters on the Pest side of the Danube

A group of people on the Essence of Budapest Tour

Quick Details About This City Tour in Budapest

Start times: 10:00 and 14:00 every day

Duration: 1.5 hours

Tour type: Small-group tour (non-private)

Age limit: 14+ (with adult supervision)

Start location: Bécsi utca 8, 1052 Budapest

What's included: use of MonsteRoller e-scooter, live commentary in English by a professional guide, helmet, warm gloves and/or rain poncho (when needed)

What's not included: pick-up & drop-off, food & drinks, gratuities

What to Bring:
Please bring valid photo ID and arrive a few minutes early.
Tours start in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.

Budapest Local Tour Overview: Experience Our City’s Essence

Join us for the Essence of Budapest city tour, a 90-minute adventure into the heart of Budapest via its culture, history, folklore, and iconic locations.

Riding on our MonsteRoller electric scooters, the city will become your playground! Led by one of our local guides, you will glide through the centre of Budapest, exploring its famous landmarks.

There’s St. Stephen’s Basilica, where you’ll be awed by the grandeur of the towering dome, and Liberty Square, where you’ll feel the pulse of Hungary’s history and culture through a controversial monument that has sparked many debates.

Then there’s the iconic House of Parliament, one of the world’s heaviest buildings, where you’ll marvel at the ornate architecture and watch the shimmering Danube River flow by.

Under the guidance of your professional guide, you will experience unmatched freedom in urban mobility.

The handling of our MonsteRoller scooters feels more like surfing than riding. This means they’re easier to ride than a bicycle, but without any compromise in stability or robustness.

Join us for this memorable Essence of Budapest city tour and experience our capital’s beauty and charm in a truly unique way.

If you would like more inspiration for your stay in our city, browse our full range of MonsteRoller e-scooter tours in Budapest.

Are you more of an independent traveller? We’ve got you covered! E-Magine also offers MonsteRoller e-scooter rentals in Budapest, so you can explore on your own terms.

Do you have any questions about our Budapest local tours? Please feel free to get in touch for all the answers you need.

Important

While we do take last-minute bookings, our tours regularly sell out, especially on weekends. To secure your preferred choice and to avoid missing out, we highly recommend booking your Budapest e-scooter tour as soon as possible.

Useful Information About This City Tour in Budapest

No license? No problem

You do not need a driver’s license to participate in this Budapest e-scooter tour. The MonsteRoller is allowed on the bike paths in the city and we use them wherever we can.

During the Essence of Budapest city tour, we mainly travel on bike paths and you’ll be led by one of our experienced guides.

Tame the beast in a few minutes

Each of these Budapest local tours starts with a short training session which includes a basic explanation of how to use the MonsteRoller e-scooter and some practice time.

Even if it’s your first time on a bike or e-scooter, you can get the hang of it quickly, the same way over 100,000 of our previous guests have done. Let’s ride!

The best way to explore the downtown

Why spend half your day walking when you can discover the top landmarks of downtown Pest, riding like an eco-friendly bike gang on MonsteRoller e-scooters?

Feel the freedom of e-scooters as you zip through the streets, effortlessly gliding past traffic.

Dive into the vibrant atmosphere of Budapest’s downtown, where history and modernity converge, all while enjoying the ease and excitement of riding an electric scooter.

The Essence of Budapest city tour encapsulates the spirit of our capital in a fun and packed adventure.

The top sights of Pest in 90 minutes

The Essence tour is designed to take you on a whirlwind journey through the very essence of the city in just 90 minutes.

This compact yet captivating adventure ensures that you experience Budapest’s beauty and charm.

You can tick off several must-see locations without having to dedicate most of your day to it, during which—let’s face it—you’d mostly be looking at your phone screen for directions.

Discover Budapest in a small group

With just a few fellow travellers and the company of a passionate and fun guide, this is the best way to discover downtown Budapest, while feeling like you’re on a day out with friends!

All of our guides are locals with a deep love and knowledge of the city. As you navigate the enchanting streets and squares, your tour guide will share stories and insights about Budapest’s history, culture, and hidden gems.

They are more than happy to answer your questions and provide personalized recommendations for the rest of your trip.

So hop on our MonsteRoller e-scooters, embrace the camaraderie of a small group city tour, and create unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime.

Route and top sights

Elisabeth Square – St. Stephen’s Basilica – Liberty Square – The House of Parliament – Panorama of Buda by the riverbank – Chain Bridge – Margaret Island

Know before you book

The minimum driving age is 14 years (under adult supervision)
Please note that the weight limit is 130 kg (287 lbs)
Tours start in all weather conditions, so please dress accordingly. In case of cold weather, wear layered clothing! High heel shoes and short skirts are not recommended.
Please arrive sober! Due to the nature of this activity, we reserve the right to cancel your ride without a refund if you are intoxicated.
All participants are required to sign our general conditions of contract on site before engaging in the activity (guests under 18 years old must have an adult sign for them). Our complete terms are available here.
Please note that for group bookings of 10 or more people, we reserve the right to split the group into two or more groups and start them a few minutes apart for safer riding and to minimize disturbance of city traffic.

Reviews of Our E-Scooter Budapest City Tours

Don’t even think about it just book this experience! It was so much fun and the absolute highlight of our trip. We did it on the first day of our holiday and was a great way to familiarise ourselves with the city and see loads of sites, maximising our time. Attila was the perfect guide, it was the perfect balance between storytelling and riding around the city – he also made us laugh a lot, we had a great time! Such good value for money , would 100% recommend!

Heather

I did the 1.5 hr eMonsterRoller tour by E-Magine. Our guide was Bianca and she was amazing. She made the tour fun with her stories and knowledge. She took us to some really cool sights and fed us some great historical information. Funny enough though, I feel like just riding the eMonsterRoller scooters was the most fun part! Kind of wish I could keep the thing for entire time here in Budapest! They are a blast to drive!

Robert

Excellent tour for overview of Budapest attractions

The 1.5 hours tour is a very good way to get an overview of some of the main attractions of Budapest. It is very convenient to ride the electrical bikes and the route is quite accomodating to the bike usage. Our tour leader Attila was very knowledeable and with a very good sense of humor. He took really good care of us snd answered every question we had. He also took ample time to take photographs of us. I highly recommend this tour as an alternative to walking or Segway tours if you have been on a push bike or motor bike before.

Ramnish

I was a little apprehensive before we set off but there really was no need to be worried. Attila took us to a quiet side street so that we could familiarise ourselves with the bikes, we then set off at a gentle pace and were thoroughly entertained by Attilla’s knowledge and narrative which was wonderful, it really was a fantastic experience and I would definitely recommend doing it!

Julie

This was a great beginning to our trip gives you a great idea of the city, fantastic information. Would recommend everyone travelling to Budapest to do this. Thanks!

Mina

Frequently Asked Questions / FAQ

Do I need a driver's license?
What is needed to participate?
Age limit: tour participants must be 14 years or older to drive (under adult supervision).

You must have a valid photo ID card or a copy of your passport with you. One photo ID per group will be photographed as a deposit during the rental period.

Due to the nature of the activity, drivers must be sober during the tour. If you arrive intoxicated, we will be forced to cancel your ride without a refund.

Everyone is required to sign our terms & conditions before the tour. You can read the complete terms by clicking here.

Please arrive a few minutes early to get set for your tour without any rush.
What should I wear?
Can I use the bike lanes with electric scooters?
Where does my e-scooter tour start from?
I have some bags with me. Can I leave them at the store?
How many people are in a tour group?
We're a large group. Can we ride together?

We’ll do our best to accommodate everyone who’d like to ride and to make sure you can ride together with your entire group. However, in case of large groups of 10 or more people, we reserve the right to divide the group into more than one group and start them a few minutes apart for maximum safety, and in order to minimize disturbance to city traffic. Thank you for understanding.
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What if it rains?

Bookings are valid whether rain or shine, so please dress accordingly. But don’t worry: we can provide rain ponchos if needed, and gloves if it gets cold.

However, in case of extreme weather conditions or unforeseen events, we reserve the right to cancel or reschedule the activity until next availability. If we cancel for such reasons, you will receive a full refund.

Rescheduling tours: Tours can be rescheduled if given advance notice of more than 24 hours (based on availability). If you let us know within less than 24 hours that you cannot make it but would like to rebook for another date or time, or you don’t show up for your tour but would like to reschedule, you will be charged a rebooking fee of €15/person. Thank you for understanding.
What is your cancellation policy?

Free cancellations are available up to 24 hours before start time. After then, a 100% cancellation fee is charged.

Rescheduling tours: Tours can be rescheduled if given advance notice of more than 24 hours (based on availability). If you let us know within less than 24 hours that you cannot make it but would like to rebook for another date or time, or you don’t show up for your tour but would like to reschedule, you will be charged a rebooking fee of €15/person. Thank you for understanding.

Rescheduling rentals: MonsteRoller e-scooter rentals can be rescheduled based on availability. If you cannot make it at the original booked time, let us know as soon as you can and our team will do our best to offer you alternate options – however, please note that it’s subject to availability and in high season, we may not be able to give you another suitable option due to a large number of reservations. Please note that if you are trying to reschedule within 24 hours and we cannot give you another suitable date, you will not be entitled to a refund.