Top Budapest Day Trips

Get more out of your time in Budapest by crossing the border to Austria’s capital city—Vienna. No need to worry about doing any research or itinerary planning, as a full schedule is organized for you, to make sure you don’t miss any important sights. Led by your private guide, stroll past The Hofburg, St. Stephen's Cathedral, MuseumsQuartier, and plenty more interesting landmarks—with lunch included along the way.

Leave the planning to a guide on this private all-day tour to Lake Balaton from Budapest. Visit a fine porcelain factory, Hungary’s first nature reserve, and the charming spa town of Balatonfured. Enjoy a traditional Hungarian 3-course lunch with drinks included, plus hotel pickup and drop-off for a comfortable experience.

Spend the day exploring the picturesque Hungarian town of Eger—famous for its regional wines—during this private, full-day tour. Relax with pickup and drop-off from any hotel accommodation within Budapest. Visit landmarks like Eger Castle and the stunning basilica with a guide.

Travel to Hungary’s Lake Balaton from Budapest on a private full-day tour in an air-conditioned vehicle. Enjoy a wine tasting in the Csopak wine region and savor a three-course lunch. Visit the towns of Tihany and Balatonfüred and learn about the area from your guide. Admire the views of Lake Balaton from aboard a ferry, and take a dip in the water before relaxing in the sunshine.

After pick-up at your accommodation by a private car or minibus we drive an hour to the famous town of Visegrád to mix adrenaline adventure with culture, history and Nature. Then we have lunch local restaurant and finish the rich day by relaxation in a fancy sauna. This is a relatively new programme here, but I am said to be a friendly and knowledgeable guide with 20 years of experience, who had thousands of guests from 57 countries (pic. no 6.). I am a local, know a lot about my country, people, history. The sauna is not necessarily part of the program, if you prefer to miss it or would rather go to the nearby beach on the Danube, we give you back 6000 huf/15 euro from the fee in cash. During winter (Dec-Febr) the castle (ggle-rated 4.6 by 17502 visitors) is only open from Fri-Sun , but we can always visit viewterrace (whick is the main attraction here) and see it from outside. In this case we give you back 2500 huf/6 euro from the fee in cash. Don’t risk, just come and see!

The small town is the opening of the Danube Bend area with cute Serbian architecture, lovely shops, and delicious restaurants. After they discovered its charming atmosphere and beautiful landscape, Szentendre became the center of fine art students in the 20th century. It's still full of museums, galleries, and folk art. During this Full Day program, you will have enough free time to conveniently have lunch and to just wandering around while shopping for souvenirs.

Is it possible to hike up to the highest peak of Hungary from Budapest in one day? Surprisingly yes! We start from Budapest, take a long bus ride till Mátraháza. From Mátraháza we take a longer uphill walk through beautiful beech forests to reach Kékes, the highest peak. At the top there is a super high telecommunication tower with a panorama terrace with a full view around to make this experience even more outstanding. We start descending from the peak, and on our way we will visit a little andesite cave and the ruins of a small medieval castle. After passing through Mátrafüred, we go up to the iconic Kozmáry-lookout, and enjoy a beautiful landscape back to the Mátra mountains and to the plains in the south. At the end we take a bus from Mátrafüred back to Budapest

Escape the bustle of the city, and enjoy a tranquil outing in the Hungarian countryside, when you book a private horseback-riding tour. Find your own way to the departure point or opt for round-trip transportation from your Budapest hotel for an additional fee. Upon arrival, you’ll meet your horse, will saddle up, and will enjoy a leisurely ride through the scenery; your ride will be tailored to your preferences and experience. After your outing, transfer to a nearby restaurant, where you’ll settle in for a traditional Hungarian meal.

Discover the baroque palace of Godollo and town of Szentendre on a private day trip from Budapest. Explore Godollo, a favorite residence of 19th-century Empress Elisabeth, known as ‘Sisi,’ and learn about her life here. Then, visit Szentendre, a baroque town with a rich arts heritage overlooking the River Danube. Stroll, shop, and lunch (own expense) here, and visit the museum of your choice. Private air-conditioned transport, plus Godollo and Szentendre museum entrance included.

Explore the historical city of Eger in north Hungary and sample its wines on a private day trip from Budapest. Stroll the baroque streets and view Eger’s Basilica, Turkish minaret, and 13th-century castle. Plus, enjoy a dose of traditional Hungarian hospitality with up to five wine tastings, including Eger’s famous ‘Bull’s Blood,’ and a Hungarian ‘peasant’ meal. Includes wine tastings, lunch, private air-conditioned transport, and central and hotel pickup and drop-off in Budapest.

Learn all about wine making, and then taste several wines and have lunch on a beautiful terrace at one of the wineries in Lake Balaton. You’ll have round-trip transfers from Budapest provided, so no need to arrange that yourself. Your guide will take care of all the logistics for your private group, so you just need to enjoy the day out.

Get active and discover the beauty of Budapest and Szentendre by going on a combination of a bike and a boat tour. You’ll be able to travel light as bike and helmet rental are included. Ride beside the Danube and see a combination of natural beauty and historic sights. Pedal past Parliament, Margaret Island, Obuda, Romai Bank, and Szentendre Gallery. Save tired legs after cycling to Szentendre by having a relaxing boat cruise back to Budapest included.

For individual travellers, a private guide is generally a much better option than the long drawn-out and often boring bus tours. A private tour gives you a real personal experience. It is possible to stop anywhere, anytime upon request. Communication with the guide is easy - not like in a bus.

For travelers with a few days in Budapest, it's easy to get wrapped up in the bustle of the city, and forget to explore the quaint towns nearby. Visit two lovely towns outside the city on this private day trip from Budapest. After hotel pickup, head to Szentendre and Visegrád to wander medieval streets, and see the Danube Bend from a scenic lookout. End your day with a stop at a museum, or some shopping—it's up to you.

Get to know Vienna from Budapest with ease on this full-day private tour. Depart from your Budapest accommodation in a private air-conditioned vehicle and make your way to Vienna for the day. In the company of your guide, explore Vienna’s major sites and learn about its history. At the end of the day, return to your Budapest hotel.

Direct shuttlebus connection from Budapest Access to more than 160 designer stores Discounts up to 70% on designer brands Relaxing cafés and delicious restaurants Carousels and kiddy cabs for children Great playgrounds in the centre Tax refund for non-EU citizens

Visit Herend, one of the world’s largest porcelain factories, on this private full-day tour. Your guide and private vehicle will collect you from your hotel, then you’ll ride directly to Herend. Here you’ll have an included visit to the Herend Museum and Minimanufacture, plus tea or coffee served in authentic Herend porcelain.

Discover the World Heritage–listed Archabbey of Pannonhalma and the historical city of Gyor on this day trip from Budapest with a private guide. After a personalized tour of the Benedictine abbey, originally built in the 13th century, enjoy sightseeing around Gyor, prized for its baroque architecture. Visit, too, the Roman Catholic church of St James the Apostle at Lebeny. Includes round-trip private transport from your Budapest hotel.

Discover the highlights of Bratislava during this private full-day tour from Budapest, which includes round-trip transportation. Explore local landmarks like Bratislava Castle, the quaint medieval-era Old Town, and the opulent Presidential Palace with your own personal tour guide. Admission tickets to St. Martin Cathedral and front-door pickup and drop-off are included.

Foodies, sommelier, and travelers alike will love a full-day private tour of Budapest with a wine tasting in Etyek.  With private transportation starting from your hotel, you're able to comfortably experience more of Hungary. Spend three hours exploring the city’s top attractions with your guide before heading to Etyek, where you’ll sample 10 different wines at two wine cellars.  Finally, enjoy a homemade Hungarian lunch before returning to your hotel.

Discover the newly-built Church of Pilis with breathtaking views + feel ancient vibes over the ruins of an age-old monastery. History+religion, guided tour from Budapest Present-day spirituality + ancient Christian monastery. Firstly you will encounter to a unique, Hungarian mix of religions: native samanism, christianity and hinduism under the influence of esoteric teachings. Then feel something special by the ruins of a 700 years old monastery. In the end optionally walk up to an enthralling viewpoint over the waving forests and Budapest! We can grab simple lunch on the way! This is a relatively new programme here, but I have over 21 years of guiding experience: I am said to be friendly, knowledgeable and had guests from 57 countries. Also a fellow-traveller (pic. no. 6). Google rates: 1. Church 4.9 by 357 visitors, Monastery 4.7 by 128, viewpoint 4.8 by 1448. Don’t risk, just come!

Leave the Hungarian capital behind for the day and discover the scenic attractions along the Danube River on a private 8-hour tour. Comfortable and efficient transportation allows you to experience Esztergom, Visegrad, and Szentendre all in one day. Highlights on the exclusive excursion include a medieval citadel, baroque village, and 19th-century basilica. You also enjoy an included lunch served at a local restaurant along the river.

Step back into imperial history on an exclusive private day trip from Budapest. Located just 30 minutes from the city, the Royal Palace of Gödöllő ("Sissi Palace") is the second-largest Baroque palace in the world. Once the extravagant summer residence of Emperor Franz Joseph and Queen Sissi, this fully restored estate offers a fascinating look into royal life. Your private guide will lead you through lavish rooms while sharing the secrets, scandals, and hidden doors of the Habsburg family. Afterward, you can choose to upgrade your day with an optional visit to a nearby ranch for a traditional Hungarian horse show. Enjoy a flexible pace and personalized attention Door-to-Door Comfort: Includes private, air-conditioned hotel pickup and drop-off. Expert Guide: Uncover the hidden imperial history that regular tourists miss. Optional- NON private Horse Show: Add a high-energy, traditional Puszta horse show to your day

Escape the bustling capital on a private day tour of Tapolca’s cave system and Kinizsi Castle from Budapest. See the underground system and lake, with the option to explore by boat, then enjoy free time to discover Tapolca’s quaint streets and restaurants, before heading to the historic Kinizsi Castle. Travel to the outlying locations with ease via private car, and relax with round-trip transfer from your Budapest hotel.