Budapest: Elisabeth Lookout Tower Chairlift Ticket and Tour

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Budapest: Elisabeth Lookout Tower Chairlift Ticket and Tour
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Top rated
4.8930817 out of 5 stars
4.9
4.8930817 out of 5 stars
159 reviews

See Budapest from a different perspective from the top of the Elisabeth Lookout tower with a chairlift ticket and guided walking tour.

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Duration 2.5 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English, German
Small group
Limited to 7 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Zaharia Grigore – Romania

Excellent service, top guide and beautiful scenery. Great trip pack with fantastic views.

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Natalia – Greece

The guide was very good, professional and well organised. The view is amazing from Elisabet tower

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Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Batthyány tér 7

  • Van

    (30 minutes)

  • Cable car

    (20 minutes)

  • On foot

    (15 minutes)

  • Elizabeth Lookout Tower

    Break time, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Scenic views on the way (50 minutes)

  • On foot

    (15 minutes)

  • Cable car

    (20 minutes)

  • Van

    (30 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    Batthyány tér 7

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Cool down in the heights in hot summer day and enjoy the breeze and the view
  • Experience the most stunning panoramic from the highest point of the city
  • Observe the area where the most expensive houses in Budapest are located
  • Sit back and relax on a comfortable chairlift ride up and down János Hill
  • Learn about Budapest's rich and interesting history from your local guide

Full description

Discover Budapest from the top of the historic Elisabeth Lookout tower with a chairlift ticket. Learn about the city from your guide and marvel at the sprawling city beneath you.
Meet your guide and sit back on your short van ride winding through the city streets as you head towards the hills of Buda. Board your chairlift at the station and head up János Hill in complete comfort on the 15-minute chairlift ride.
At the top, disembark and go on a short but steep uphill walk to Elisabeth Lookout tower. Walk up the tower to the highest point of Budapest, 527 meters above the rest of the city. Enjoy a panoramic all of the city from this high vantage point.
Learn about Budapest from your local guide along the way and enjoy the fresh air, as the area is part of Normafa National Park. Head back downhill via the chairlift and be dropped back off at your original starting point.

Includes

  • Round-trip transportation by van
  • Round-trip chairlift ticket
  • Entry ticket to Elisabeth Lookout
  • Water or sports drink bottle
  • Guide
  • Food and additional drinks
  • Tips

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments

Meeting point

Meet your guide at Batthyány Square, right next to the River Danube. Meet in front of the church with two towers. You can get to Batthyány Square using the Metro lines 2 or the trams 19 or 41.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Warm clothing
  • Camera
  • Cash

Not allowed

  • Sandals or flip flops
  • Open-toed shoes

Know before you go

  • This tour goes all year round. In wintertime, it is also enjoyable but you should dress accordingly. It happens in winter that in the city we have rain but in the area where we go there is snow as in the hills, it is always cooler.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 159 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Zaharia Grigore – RomaniaMay 3, 2025 – Verified booking
Excellent service, top guide and beautiful scenery. Great trip pack with fantastic views.
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Natalia – GreeceApril 19, 2025 – Verified booking
The guide was very good, professional and well organised. The view is amazing from Elisabet tower
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Jenelle – United KingdomApril 18, 2025 – Verified booking
weather wasn't amazing but it was good enough for the tour. the guide was very informative and gave us hints and tips when visiting Budapest. he went above and beyond with taking us back to our hotel after it had rained down on us during the chair lift down the tower. honest, sweet and would book again with him.

Product ID: 270992

Activity provider:Licensed guide & driver

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