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- The best Vienna Budapest Prague tour packages
- What people love about Vienna Budapest Prague Tours
- Travel Vienna Budapest Prague your way
- Top operators in Vienna Budapest Prague
- Best places to start your Vienna Budapest Prague tour
- Discover Vienna Budapest Prague tours for every budget
- Vienna Budapest Prague tours for every group
- Top Vienna Budapest Prague travel itineraries to fit your plans
- Demographics
- Best time to visit Vienna Budapest Prague
- Contact our Vienna Budapest Prague travel experts
The best Vienna Budapest Prague tour packages
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Berlin to Budapest Group Rail Tour (18-35)
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The Iron Curtain Tour was really well organized and the cities were beautiful! I got along well with our tour leader.”
Rachel, traveled in March 2020
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The journey takes you through medieval feasts in Prague's underground taverns, thrilling rides at Vienna's Prater Park, and peaceful moments at Budapest's Szechenyi Baths. From Berlin's East Side Gallery to central hostels, you'll immerse yourself in four distinct cultural capitals.
Duration 9 days Destinations Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary Age Range 18 to 35 year olds Operated in English Operator Euroventure Travel From $1,134
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Three imperial capitals await with nighttime cruises past Budapest's Parliament and Prague Castle. The grand Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna, Prague's medieval underground, and 4-star accommodations create an unforgettable adventure.
Duration 9 days Destinations Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic Age Range 2 to 89 year olds Operated in English Operator Wonderful Holidays UK From
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Your stay includes Vienna's Magdas Hotel, visits to Budapest's Buda Castle, and Prague's Charles Bridge. UNESCO sites, traditional meals, and guided tours reveal local culture at its finest. Package includes 21 breakfasts and train travel.
Duration 24 days Destinations Austria, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Intrepid Travel From $5,295
15% Off- US$4,501You save $794
Prague, Vienna & Budapest
41 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“It was the easiest vacation we have ever taken, so thank you for making it so stress free!”
JOAN, traveled in April 2024
Central Europe unfolds from Lunik Prague hotel near Charles Bridge, Ibis Wien Mariahilf by Ringstraße, and Promenade Budapest near Castle Hill. Local guides reveal the Astronomical Clock, Schönbrunn Palace, and Matthias Church, with time for personal discoveries.
Duration 10 days Destinations Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary Age Range 1 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Wingbuddy From
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Imperial grandeur comes alive through panoramic tours of Vienna's palaces and Budapest's riverside attractions. Carefully selected hotels like Rainers Vienna complement evening visits to Vienna's Grinzing wine district and Prague Castle tours. Ideal for couples aged 60+.
Duration 6 days Destinations Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Czech Republic Age Range up to 85 year olds Operated in English Operator Europamundo From
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What people love about Vienna Budapest Prague Tours
- Berlin to Budapest Group Rail Tour (18-35)
Just recently got back from the Iron Curtain tour and already have post tour blues! I enjoyed the trip immensely, met some fab people and felt like I laughed the whole week. I liked using euroventure as having everything planned out in advance took all the stress away compared to if I planned it myself. Big shout out to our tour leader David who was great to hang out with. He made the transitions between places and cities very easy and stress free. His sarcastic wit and humour made my week. He also had great knowledge on the sights we visited. The itinerary was jam packed with activities to do. Would highly recommend using Euroventure, will definitely be using them again!
- Berlin to Budapest Group Rail Tour (18-35)
I did the one week iron curtain tour with Davo and it was the best week of my life. The way euroventure took care of everything took the stress out of solo travelling. Davos knowledge of every country we went to was good as were the activities included and also the pub crawls. It’s a good trip for a week plus you meet some amazing people. Would recommend, cheers Davo and euroventure
- Berlin to Budapest Group Rail Tour (18-35)
The Iron Curtain Tour was really well organized and the cities were beautiful! I got along well with our tour leader, who got us to each destination on time and made great restaurant recommendations. Our group took walking tours in every city (things were starting to shut down because of the virus) and enjoyed experiencing a taste of central / Eastern Europe!
Travel Vienna Budapest Prague your way
Explore a wide diversity of river cruises through Vienna Budapest Prague. We have 77 cruises that vary from 5 days to 21 days. With the greatest number of departures in December, this is also the most popular time of the year.
See all River Cruise toursExplore a wide diversity of coach / bus tours through Vienna Budapest Prague. We have 25 adventures that vary from 5 days to 28 days. With the greatest number of departures in May, this is also the most popular time of the year.
See all Coach / Bus toursFor those wanting to really dig into Central Europe's heart, our most comprehensive explorer tours stretch from 9-15 days, giving you proper time in each city. The most popular route takes you through Budapest's historic Buda and vibrant Pest districts, followed by Vienna's imperial grandeur and Prague's medieval charm. Our travelers particularly love the evening Danube cruises in Budapest, where you'll see the Parliament building lit up while enjoying traditional Hungarian dishes. In Vienna, you'll tour along the Ringstraße past the State Opera and Museum Quarter, with guided visits inside Schönbrunn Palace's imperial rooms. The Prague portion typically includes both above-ground highlights like Charles Bridge and fascinating underground medieval chambers and corridors that run beneath the Old Town.
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Top operators in Vienna Budapest Prague
Based on what our travelers have shared, Wingbuddy does well with the logistics - they're really good at keeping transfers running smoothly and on schedule. Though I should mention some people have run into issues getting clear answers about refunds, and there have been a few hiccups with hotel quality and reaching drivers. Prague Best Experience seems to be the more consistent option. Their guides Dasha and John get a lot of love from customers for really knowing their stuff, and they're pretty flexible about adjusting tours to what people want to see. The way they structure their tours makes sense too - everything flows nicely from one stop to the next. For river travel, Crucemondo's got comfortable boats with good food and helpful crew members. The one thing to keep in mind is their "there and back" routes mean less time in each port city. Some travelers mention wishing they had more time to explore, but the actual cruise experience itself is quite good. Each company has its strong points - it really comes down to what matters most for your trip. If you need solid transfer service, Wingbuddy could work well. For city tours with great guides, Prague Best Experience is probably your best bet. And if you're after a river cruise with good onboard comfort, Crucemondo delivers that nicely.
- 4.5 (30 reviews)
- Tours
- 1 tours
- Age range
- 2 to 99 years old
- Adventure type
- Explorer
- Response time
- 7h
- Response rate
- 100%
- Average price
- $385
- 4.5 (11,926 reviews)
"We had an amazing journey on our bike trip. Despite the heat (34C) each day, we managed well, stopping for breaks. Our tour leaders with Intrepid, Igor and Andro, were knowledgeable, organized and tended to our many needs. We were a small group of 4 participants which provided us with a small family atmosphere allowing us to get to know each other more. Our favourite days were the ones where we rode fewer kms so we had more time to explore in our destinations. Really enjoyed riding through the countryside - beautiful fields of sunflowers, views of the Danube and amazing meals at recommended restaurants. The leaders, accommodations, and experience far exceeded our expectations.
- Tours
- 3 tours
- Age range
- 5 to 99 years old
- Adventure type
- Explorer
- Response time
- 7h
- Response rate
- 84%
- Average price
- $362
- 4.5 (1,954 reviews)
"We had an overall great time, with a couple of hiccups. The driver who was supposed to pick us up at the airport left without and the company refused to reimburse us for the taxi. The hotel in Vienna was worse than a youth hostel forcing us to move to the Hilton, thank God for my points. The tours arranged were very good and other than the two issues raised everything else was great.
- Tours
- 5 tours
- Age range
- 1 to 99 years old
- Adventure type
- In-depth Cultural
- Response time
- 36h
- Response rate
- 96%
- Average price
- $175
Best places to start your Vienna Budapest Prague tour
Our numbers show Prague is the clear winner for starting points - 38 of our recent groups kicked off their trips there. Vienna comes in second with 18 groups and Budapest follows with 13 groups choosing these cities to begin their journey. Berlin holds its own too, with 11 groups starting from there. Here's a practical tip though: you'll want to book around 4.5 months ahead (that's 132 days if you're planning precisely). This is particularly important during summer when these multi-city tours fill up fast.
Discover Vienna Budapest Prague tours for every budget
For travelers watching their budget, several multi-city tours stand out for their value. Our most popular option gives you three nights each in Prague, Vienna and also Budapest, with train connections between cities and half-day guided tours in each place. You'll see Prague's Astronomical Clock and Charles Bridge, Vienna's Ringstraße boulevards and Schönbrunn Palace, plus Budapest's Castle Hill and Chain Bridge. Many of our budget-conscious customers particularly like having breakfasts included while keeping other meals flexible to explore local restaurants on their own. The tours include essential sightseeing but leave plenty of free time - perfect for visiting thermal baths in Budapest or finding local coffee houses in Vienna without paying for organized excursions.
Our luxury tours really shine when connecting these imperial capitals. We arrange private limo transfers, book five-star hotels right in the heart of each city and set up personalized guided experiences. In Prague, you'll kick off with champagne cruises on traditional glass boats, then get exclusive early access to Prague Castle. The Vienna portion gets you behind the scenes at Schönbrunn Palace and puts you in historic venues for evening classical concerts. Over in Budapest, private guides take you through the Castle District at sunset before you hop on a dinner cruise with Hungarian wine tastings. Our luxury clients tell us they love having local hosts on call 24/7 and the freedom to adjust daily activities as they go.
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Vienna Budapest Prague tours for every type of group
Who are you traveling with?
Group
186 tours in Vienna Budapest PragueThe group tours through these cities typically run 9-10 days and include some lovely stops between the main destinations. Popular routes take you through Slovakia's Tatra Mountains or Czech Republic's wine country. You'll travel by comfortable coach with tour directors who handle all the details. These tours usually include welcome dinners in medieval restaurants, city walking tours and social evenings with folk shows or wine tastings. Our group travelers often mention how much they enjoy meeting new friends while still getting enough time to wander and explore independently.
Small Group
30 tours in Vienna Budapest PragueSome operators keep their groups small, just 12-16 people, which makes for a more personal Central Europe experience. These smaller tours can visit places bigger groups miss - like family wineries in Mikulov or traditional restaurants tucked away in Bratislava's Old Town. You'll sometimes use local transport between cities, which adds a bit of authentic flavor to the trip. Guides can adjust timing and routes based on what the group wants to see. Our travelers consistently tell us how the smaller size lets them really connect with their fellow travelers while still covering ground efficiently.
Private / Personalized
33 tours in Vienna Budapest PraguePrivate tours let you do things your way in these historic capitals. We can match you with pro photographers who know all the best photo spots, art historians who customize museum visits and food experts who show you where locals actually eat. Your dedicated driver can stop at places like Lednice-Valtice or Český Krumlov as you travel between cities. Our private tour clients really appreciate being able to sleep in when they want or spend extra time wherever catches their interest, whether that's diving into Vienna's coffee culture or soaking longer in Budapest's thermal baths.
Top Vienna Budapest Prague travel itineraries to fit your plans
A week gives you time to really sink into two or three cities. Most travelers go for Prague paired with Budapest, or do the full Prague-Vienna-Budapest route. Each city starts with guided walks - our customers love exploring Budapest's Castle District and Prague's medieval underground passages. You'll travel between cities on first-class trains, with private transfers to and from stations included. Many tours mix in special experiences like Budapest's thermal baths, Vienna's classical concerts and also evening river cruises. These 7-day trips work really well if you want some guided highlights but still like having free time to wander.
Don't miss out on visiting:
Prague, Znojmo, Mikulov, Lednice
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With ten days, you can really dig into Central Europe. Most tours follow that classic Prague-Vienna-Budapest path but give you extra nights in each place. The longer stays mean more in-depth exploring - you'll visit Sch\u00f6nbrunn Palace in Vienna, soak in Budapest's thermal baths and also walk across Charles Bridge in Prague. Our guests tell us they love having enough time to properly experience Vienna's coffee houses, Budapest's ruin bars and also Prague's Jewish Quarter. Many tours include local experiences like traditional tavern meals and dinner cruises with live music.
Don't miss out on visiting:
Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Budapest
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Two-week tours let you go deeper, reaching beyond the main cities to places like Krakow, Bratislava and also the High Tatras. You'll mix city exploring with outdoor activities - maybe rafting the Dunajec River Gorge one day, then heading underground in the Wieliczka Salt Mines the next. Our travelers love the variety: you'll see UNESCO wooden churches, taste wines in Mikulov's cellars, walk mountain trails and also explore old mining towns. These longer tours are perfect if you want to really understand the region's history and culture, with time to experience both the big cities and smaller local spots.
Don't miss out on visiting:
Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Krems an der Donau, Durnstein, Engelhartszell, Passau, Regensburg, Prague
Demographics
River cruises work really well for solo travelers - you unpack once and get seated with friendly faces at dinner each night. Our independent guests love the weeklong Danube trips that mix city walks with free time to wander. The train tours between cities also get great feedback since you can join group activities but still do your own thing when you want. Many pick tours featuring Prague's underground passages, Budapest's thermal pools and Vienna's classical music scene. The evening programs help people connect naturally - Prague's dinner cruises and Vienna's wine tavern visits tend to spark good conversations and new friendships.
River cruises consistently rank among our most popular options for couples exploring Central Europe. The intimate setting of smaller cruise ships like the MS Swiss Splendor creates perfect romantic moments - our couples particularly enjoy evening drinks on deck while passing illuminated castles along the Danube. Many choose the Vienna to Budapest route with stops in charming towns like Dürnstein and Melk. The cruises include guided city tours but also leave plenty of free time to explore together. Recent travelers told us they loved having a "home base" while visiting multiple cities, with the bonus of only unpacking once. Several couples mentioned how much they appreciated the assigned dining tables, which let them meet other travelers while maintaining private time.
Young adults gravitate toward our multi-city rail tours that combine structured experiences with independent exploration. These usually run 9-15 days and hit Prague, Vienna, Budapest and also Bratislava. You'll get the essentials - like guided walks through Prague's Old Town and tickets to Vienna's Prater Ferris Wheel - but also plenty of free evenings to check out Budapest's ruin bars or Prague's jazz clubs. The pace keeps moving with regular city changes every few days. Many of our younger travelers really like staying at places like Vienna's Magdas Hotel, a social enterprise staffed by refugees that adds a meaningful dimension to their trip. The tours include enough structure to make navigation easy but leave room for spontaneous detours.
Our senior travelers consistently choose river cruises that offer a refined way to see multiple cities without constant hotel changes. The ships provide comfortable viewing of passing scenery from both private cabins and public spaces. Daily excursions are well-paced - you might spend a morning touring Vienna's Hofburg Palace, then have a relaxed afternoon cruising through the Wachau Valley. The ships dock right in city centers, making exploration convenient whether you join guided tours or venture out independently. Our older guests particularly praise the attentive crew service and opportunity to socialize with fellow travelers over meals. Several mentioned appreciating how the cruises balance cultural experiences with relaxation time.
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- Couples89 tours
- Young Adults (18 - 39)23 tours
- Seniors (50+)84 tours
Best time to visit Vienna Budapest Prague
- Spring 2025
Spring weather sets up perfectly for walking or cycling through these imperial cities. The Wachau Valley river cruises are at their best as vineyards start greening up and morning mist swirls around medieval castles. Our customers particularly enjoy mixing walks through Prague's Jewish Quarter with visits to Vienna's Schönbrunn Palace gardens in full bloom and also Budapest's Market Hall filled with spring produce. We time several departures to match Prague's classical music festival. Whether you're cruising or taking our land tours, spring visits to Bratislava's Blue Church and Melk's Benedictine Abbey give you great views without summer's bigger crowds.
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- Summer 2025
Summer lets you make the most of long evenings - think dinner cruises on Prague's Vltava River and Budapest's Danube. Our most-booked multi-city trips mix morning guided walks with free afternoons for outdoor cafes and beer gardens. We include stops at wine regions like Mikulov and the Wachau Valley where summer really brings things to life. River cruises offer a nice balance with air-conditioned cabins but open-air top decks that are perfect for photos. Our travelers tell us they love the summer evening concerts in Vienna's parks and gardens, plus eating outdoors at traditional spots in all three cities.
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- Fall / Autumn 2025
Fall paints these cities in autumn colors, especially along Vienna's Ringstrasse and Budapest's City Park. The Wachau Valley cruises look their best as vineyards turn golden and local wines hit their peak season. Our land tours line up nicely with harvest festivals and wine events between the main cities. Customers tell us they like how we mix cultural visits - touring Prague Castle and Budapest's Parliament - with seasonal touches like traditional wine taverns and cozy coffee houses. Whether you pick river or rail, autumn gives you nice temperatures for walking plus seasonal foods and wines that really show off Central European cooking at its best.
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- Winter 2025 / 2026
The winter mood in Central Europe's capitals has its own special feel - fewer tourists around and Christmas markets adding warmth to city squares. Our river cruises make it practical: you'll stay cozy while moving between Vienna, Budapest and Prague, with all meals included and just one unpacking needed. Budapest's thermal baths are particularly nice in winter, especially after walking Castle Hill. If you prefer land travel, we've got tours combining train rides with city guides who know how to pace things right. Prague's underground Old Town tours are a customer favorite in winter months - these medieval chambers keep you out of the cold while sharing some fascinating stories. Vienna rounds things out nicely with concert halls and warm cafes serving sachertorte between your city exploring.
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