Chairlift to the highest point of the city
This tour offers you a nice getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city, and you will enjoy mother nature and the stunning view from the highest point of the city. The 15 minutes ride on the chairlift will be a unique experience and on the way back an othe 15 minutes ride to enjoy the view.The hills of Buda offer a calm and relaxing area with the fresh air. It is always a little bit cooler in the hills 527 meters or 1700 feet so it is a nice getaway during the hot summer days, in spring time it happens often that while the city has rain in the hills there is snow. With transportation of a Minivan and guidance, you can experience the beauty of this area and the nature in the territory of a National park. This is a favorite recreational spot among locals and a perfect place for nature lovers but not known by visitors as it is a little bit far from the city but can be easily reached by car.
Reminder: This tour will lasts for 2. and a half hours including the travel time
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Chairlift to the highest point of the city
What's included in Chairlift to the highest point of the city
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
The area we are visiting is in the hills of Budapest and it is in the territory of a national park. It is very popular recreational area with locals but most foreign visitors miss as it is a little bit far from the city center. We will visit a look- out tower which is the highest point of Budapest. The ride with the chairlift is 15 minutes each way up and down. There will be a 10 minute walk in the mountain to get to the lookout ower where you will have plenty of time to enjoy the fresh air and to take stunnning pictures from the highets point of Budapest. All the famous buildings of the city are visible from the top in clear weather so it is a special experience you will never forget with excellent photo options.
The ride on the chairlift is an unforgettable experience and you will be in the chairlift alltogether half an hour. It lasts 15 minutes up and 15 minutes down. The chairlift is absolutely safe but for those who are not afraid of heights. You will sit in pairs in the chairlift and older people are welcome and young kids as well but they should be accompanied by adults. The employees of the chairlift will help you to get on and get off during the trip.The view from the chairlift will be really special and on the way down for 15 minutes basically the whole city will be in front of you. You will be in a different world after a short drive from the city and you will understand why this way of transport is so popular among locals.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Minivan transport to the chairlift station and back to the city
- Chairlift Ticket
- Live guiding in the Elisabeth tower the highest point in the city
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Batthyány Square is located right next to the River Danube. Metro line 2 and trams 19 and 41 stop here. There is a church there with two towers called Saint Anne Church we meet in front of that.
