Szentendre - small and spectacular city of artists
Joined 2021
Located north from Budapest ca. half an hour drive. It captivates visitors primarily with its art and culture. Szentendre is located at the gate of the Dunakanyar (Danube Bend), right next to the river Duna.It is full of museums and galleries, one of the artists’ colonies was established here.
The city is also well known for its Serbian residents, we can find altogether 6 Serbian orthodox churches in this small city.
The city also had tradition of wine culture preserved in street names.
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
Battyhány Square
- We take HÉV (local railway) going out of the city to Szentendre. Battyhány Square can be accessed by metro line no. 2 (red line) or trams no. 19 or 41. or buses no. 11 or 39.
Szentendre
From the station we walk into the city. There we roame the streets learning about the history of teh city and looking at colourful old houses, ortodox churches, museums, going down to riverside. You will have some free time to have an icecream or coffe in one of the cafés or restaurants.
Szentendre station
We re going home by local railway.
Ending Point
Batthány Square
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Inclusions & Exclusions
English language guided tour
- drink, food
- train ticket: 1,30 EUR
- Entering museums is optional. Some entrance fees:
- Kovács Margit Museum (museum of famous Hungarian ceramic artist): 4.-EUR
- Serbian Ortodox Church Museum: 3.-EUR
All other museums have similar entrance fees.
Tour Important Information
We can agree in different meeting point upon your request.
Bring enough water with you !
Comfortable shoes are recommended.
Important message from the supplier
I can adapt to the needs of my guests in region of Budapest and Pest county.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2021
About Tour Guide Zsuzsanna K.
Ma passion is to know my city and my country better and better and to forward this knowledge through serious and happy stories. My aim is to show our beautiful country and Budapest to foreigners so that their stay will be among best memories in their life.
$270/ per group
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