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The tour
The Budapest Novice Tour is THE tour for those of you who want to learn how to drive a scooter and visit the beautiful city of Budapest. In the Budapest Novice Tour we pay special attention to your needs and make sure you feel confident about driving a scooter before we go into the city. The Tour starts with both feet still firmly on the ground. We will help you select the appropriate helmet, check your intercom is working and introduce you to the driving rules and regulations in Hungary. After that we are ready to go! Each guest will be individually instructed on the use of the scooters and we make sure you head out in the right way. The area around the Ráday street is pretty quiet for downtown Budapest so it is an ideal place to try out the bikes. We can make as many practise rounds as you need. This tour is not about speed, but all about learning how to drive and enjoying the scooter. 
Passing the Clark roundabout at the Chain bridge we drive to the main sights in Buda; the Buda castle and Buda hill. On Buda hill, at the Royal Palace, we make a longer stop and walk around the magnificent buildings that were once the court of the Austro-Hungarian Kings.
We will also see the palace of the Hungarian president, the funicular and the King Matthias fountain. Your tourguide will tell you all about the history of the area and the present developments. If you are lucky we might even see the changing of the guards or a movieshoot. 
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As soon as you master your scooter we take you to the streets and go towards Buda. Passing the main market hall and the Liberty bridge we go uphill towards the Citadella. Driving uphill is the ideal way to master your cornering and the gas handling of your scooter. By the time we get to the top you will feel more and more confident.
An added bonus is the magnificent view of the entire city. Your tourguide will explain you all about the history of Hungary and Budapest while you actually look at it! Ofcourse there is also some time to walk around and take pictures. From the Citadella we drive downhill towards the Buda Stairs. A newly renovated stair system leading up to Buda hill. 
Continuing our route we visit the Mátyas Church and the Fishermans Bastion for a truly great view of the Hungarian Parliament on the other side of the river. We then take our scooters downhill to the Chain Bridge and over the Chain Bridge towards Pest.
Depending our how well you have mastered the scooters and how much time is left we can make a stop at the Parliament building and the momument of the shoes next to the river or drive past the Vigado theater over the Belgrade road back towards the store. |
Booking and costs
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Prices for 50cc Budapest Novice Tour are:
- 1 person - EUR 45,00* - 2 persons - EUR 70,00* - 3 persons - EUR 105,00* - 4 persons - EUR 140,00* - 5 persons - EUR 170,00* 5 persons is the maximum number of participants in any Novice Tour. * A standard tip of 10% for the tourguide is added to the price |
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You can pay at our store in EURO or Hungarian forint, in addition we accept all major Credit Cards (with the exception of American Express) and most European Debit Cards. All card transactions will be done in Hungarian Forint at the exchange rate stated in the store.
What is included in the price?
Included is the rental of Retro Italian style 50cc scooters, a helmet, a lock, third party liability insurance, intercom system as well as all petrol costs. The scooter tour last for approximately 3,5 hours and will start and come back at our office on the Ráday utca 23. The scooters are fully automatic and really easy to handle. We will make sure you get to know the scooter before we hit the streets!
Want to bring a friend on the back? Unfortunately according to Hungarian law it is not allowed to drive a 50cc scooter with two people. However if one in your group is in the possession of an A1-drivers license he/she can join the scooter tour on one of our 125cc scooters. Extra costs are EUR 12,00 per passanger on top of the above mentioned costs. There is also one spot available as a passenger of our tourguide on his 125cc scooter (subject to availability).
Our 50 cc scooters can be driven with a regular B-driving license (Car). For 125cc motorscooters you need a A1 motorcycle driver license. For full terms and conditions please refer to our legal stuff page
Available Times
The Budapest Novice Tour is available daily starting at 10:30 and 14:30 (Mon-Sun), however because we need to calculate the time it takes for the "driving lessons" for all involved it is strongly recommended to reserve in advance. To book your tour, please fill in the below form. In the comment field add the anticipated date and time of the tour, do not forget to include a phone number so we can reach you in case of bad weather or other unforeseen issues . We will contact you within 24hrs to confirm your tour and total price.
What is included in the price?
Included is the rental of Retro Italian style 50cc scooters, a helmet, a lock, third party liability insurance, intercom system as well as all petrol costs. The scooter tour last for approximately 3,5 hours and will start and come back at our office on the Ráday utca 23. The scooters are fully automatic and really easy to handle. We will make sure you get to know the scooter before we hit the streets!
Want to bring a friend on the back? Unfortunately according to Hungarian law it is not allowed to drive a 50cc scooter with two people. However if one in your group is in the possession of an A1-drivers license he/she can join the scooter tour on one of our 125cc scooters. Extra costs are EUR 12,00 per passanger on top of the above mentioned costs. There is also one spot available as a passenger of our tourguide on his 125cc scooter (subject to availability).
Our 50 cc scooters can be driven with a regular B-driving license (Car). For 125cc motorscooters you need a A1 motorcycle driver license. For full terms and conditions please refer to our legal stuff page
Available Times
The Budapest Novice Tour is available daily starting at 10:30 and 14:30 (Mon-Sun), however because we need to calculate the time it takes for the "driving lessons" for all involved it is strongly recommended to reserve in advance. To book your tour, please fill in the below form. In the comment field add the anticipated date and time of the tour, do not forget to include a phone number so we can reach you in case of bad weather or other unforeseen issues . We will contact you within 24hrs to confirm your tour and total price.
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What to bring and how to dress?
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When you come to the scooter tour please bring with you a Passport or ID-card. You need to hold a valid drivers license as well. In case you forgot your drivers license, you should sign a statement that you have a valid a drivers license. Do not forget to bring your camera!
How to dress for the scooter tour? Retro Robogó recommends the following dress style: - Normal sturdy shoes or boots (flipflops or high heels are not recommended) - Sunglasses - Jeans or light trousers During the spring and autumn the temperatures are significantly lower. In these seasons we recommend to also bring: - Gloves - Warm jacket - Short scarf Retro Robogó will provide you with the necessary helmets and if requested reflective vests |
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