Where to Book Self-Guided Tours: Our Top 2 Worldwide

1.Budapest River Cruise with 1 Free Tokaj Frizzante and Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 473 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $16Our pick

Cruise central Budapest for 55 to 60 minutes aboard a Duna Cruises boat, with a complimentary Tokaj Premium Frizzante or orange juice, guaranteed seating, heated indoor space, blankets, Wi-Fi, and an online audio guide in 30 languages. The route passes Parliament, Buda Castle, Chain Bridge, Gellért Hill, and more.

“Make sure you go at least a half hour past sunset to get the full affect of the lights and beauty. It was very nice.”

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2.Short Bosphorus Cruise Tour With Hotel Pickup And Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 369 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24

Cruise Istanbul’s Golden Horn and Bosphorus for about two hours, with hotel pickup, onboard tea and coffee, WiFi, restrooms, and recorded or live commentary in English. You’ll see both European and Asian shores, palaces, mosques, forts, and Maiden’s Tower from the water, though extra passenger stops can lengthen the trip.

“The variety of structures on show and the narration makes it interesting and quite relaxing. The weather is a bit cold this time of year, I spent the first half an hour on the top deck until I discovered the incredibly warm downstairs area where there are reasonably priced coffee and snacks. The guys who meet you at the tour shop are friendly and engaging too. One star lost because I couldn't quite understand the narration when we were sat downstairs, but other than that, great tour, definitely worth it”

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