Top Budapest Holidays in 2026

Expand your knowledge of Hungarian wines and take part in an intimate tasting session on this private wine-themed experience.Try 6+ red and white Hungarian wines—some of which are sold in Michelin-starred restaurants. Opting for a guided tasting gives you background information about winemaking that you likely wouldn’t receive if trying the wines at a bar, and also means you have direct access to a wine expert for questions.

Cover the Danube without committing to hours on the water with this express river cruise. In roughly an hour, glide past Budapest’s riverside highlights, including the Parliament building and the regal Buda Castle. Along the way, sip on a range of refreshing alcoholic slushies—unlimited and included in the cruise’s cost.

It is a special culinary experience in my Hungarian home-style kitchen. Learn about local ingredients, Hungarian cuisine, customs, culture and everyday life while cooking together. Get hands-on cooking practice, useful tips and tricks, and enjoy a delicious meal together. Learn about iconic Hungarian dishes such as Goulash and Chicken Paprikas and discover how you can make them at home for your family and friends. Discover Hungary through its local gastronomy and enjoy a truly authentic Hungarian cooking experience. Looking for a more complete Hungarian cooking experience? My "Budapest Authentic 3-Course Hungarian Cooking Class with Wine" is a 4-hour experience where we prepare a full 3-course Hungarian menu plus Hungarian Bites. You may also enjoy my "Hungarian Strudel Making Class" if you would like to try traditional Hungarian baking.

This private tour to Etyek is a great way to learn more about Hungarian wine production. You won’t have to worry about waiting for local buses, as round-trip private transport from Budapest is included. Once in Etyek, walk past vineyards, learn about specialist winemaking techniques, and best of all—taste excellent local wine.

A perfect way to learn about the history of Budapest, especially the Jewish / Party district, get a general understanding of the city while socializing with other travelers and have few drinks served to you on the way! Come join Me for a night out in Budapest. :) A truly Fantastic combination of history and beer ( and a surprise shot)! The three/four spots we are going to visit are very unique and I will give you many more tips for places to check out after for both food and drinks. The last stop is spectacular and you could spend all night there. Great adventure for groups, just as much as for individual travelers.

Visit some of Hungary’s best wineries on this small group tour where your guide and driver will take care of all the details. You’ll avoid any hassle by meeting your group at the centrally located area. Then you’ll get into your comfortable vehicle and get taken to the magical wine cellars just outside of Budapest. Enjoy the wine tasting, snacks, and a great tour of Hungarian wine.

Travel through Budapest’s historic Jewish Quarter—and discover sights and stories you'd miss if exploring alone—on this in-depth, small-group walking tour. Visit major landmarks, including the Dohány Street Synagogue, the Jewish Museum, the Raoul Wallenberg Holocaust Memorial Park, and more. Choose the essential tour, or extend the experience with a longer itinerary that visits more sights.

This Big Bus hop-on hop-off tour of Budapest is one of the easiest ways to get around the city while you’re traveling. Book your 1-, 2-, or 3-day ticket and explore at your own pace. The route stops at many key areas of Budapest, including Heroes’ Square, the Hungarian Parliament Building, St. Stephen’s Basilica, and the Hungarian State Opera House. The bus offers recorded commentary about Budapest's sights in several languages.

Sidestep the tourist traps and discover Budapest’s best local food at family-run spots on a small-group tour led by a guide who treats every stop like their own neighborhood. Guests choose between two distinct paths, both featuring 8 authentic tastings and a surprise Secret Dish: select Option A to explore Óbuda’s Roman ruins, visiting a working butcher, café, and historic restaurant for Hungarian sausage, lángos, fánk, and strudel; or choose Option B to wander Downtown Budapest’s grand boulevards and Baroque courtyards while sampling gulyás soup, lángos, pickled vegetables, local meats, chimney cake, and Hungarian beer.

Skip generic dining experiences and learn to recreate Hungarian classics with confidence. This small-group experience combines a local market visit with hands-on cooking, offering insight into ingredients, food traditions, and local customs. Prepare and enjoy a traditional 2-course meal with Hungarian wine in a welcoming setting, making it a meaningful and interactive way to experience Budapest’s food culture.

Avoid crowded viewpoints and the hassle of navigating between landmarks with a relaxed cruise along the Danube River in Budapest. Take in icons like the Hungarian Parliament Building and Széchenyi Chain Bridge from the water while enjoying drinks and a peaceful atmosphere, with a stop at Margaret Island for a refreshing break from the city’s bustle.

Experience the sights and sounds of Budapest on a four-hour e-bike tour. Visit Freedom Square, Margaret Bridge, and more. You'll enjoy the thrill of seeing the city by bike and won’t get worn out thanks to the electric motor.  Your guide is with you every step of the way to narrate the tour and answer questions. Across the river, enjoy a break with complimentary cake and coffee, before continuing the tour.

Discover Budapest the way you wish on a private chauffeured tuk tuk. Board a cabriolet Piaggio tuk tuk with a driver and agree a customized itinerary. Then, relax as you fly by famous sights and explore hidden corners, learning about their history on route. Cross Margaret Bridge, take photos, and finish with a wine and cheese tasting at a wine bar. Hotel or central pickup and drop-off, and choice of departure times include

Admire the beautiful Buda Castle District on a walking tour in Budapest. Follow a local guide around the cobblestone streets and hear stories of the city’s rich history. See UNESCO World Heritage sites like the Royal Palace, as well as the lesser-known landmarks such as Sandor Palace. Be sure to capture pictures with family and friends from the panoramic lookout of Fisherman’s Bastion before you head out.

It can get pretty tiring visiting all the Budapest sights you want to take in on foot. Instead, zip through the city in style aboard an electric motorcycle on this small-group bike tour. Ride by sights such as Chain Bridge, Fisherman’s Bastion, Buda Castle, and the Hungarian Parliament, stopping to explore and listen to facts about some of the city’s most popular landmarks.

Visit one of Budapest’s traditional bathhouses—and indulge in a uniquely delicious bit of pampering—with this beer spa package. Choose from a range of start times, make your own way to the Lukács Baths, and get settled in. Enjoy an entire soak session, complete with unlimited beer on tap, where the dry ingredients of beer (hops, malt, and beer salt) are mixed with fresh thermal waters.

Budapest’s ruin pubs are unique, and as such, a must-do for visitors. Housed in abandoned buildings with no signs outside, they can be hard to find for those not in the know. This tour takes you to five to experience their unique vibe, and is the city’s longest-running ruin pub crawl. Enjoy a complimentary shot in each bar, learn about Budapest’s nightlife from your guide, and finish with skip-the-line admission to its biggest ruin club.

Skip the stress of waiting in lines and navigating Budapest’s nightlife on your own with this Bingo Bar Crawl. Explore iconic ruin bars while playing a fun twist on bingo, enjoying a welcome shot at each venue and guaranteed priority entry. Upgrade with the Happy Hour ticket for unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks during the first hour, making it a lively, hassle-free evening out.

Budapest is known for its quirky ruin bars, but with so much choice, it's hard to know which are the best to visit. Save time researching, and instead get an insider’s guide to Budapest nightlife by going on this tour. You won’t have to worry if you work up an appetite as snacks and alcoholic beverages are included. Visit multiple well-known and hidden ruin bars, and learn about Hungarian culture too.

Explore the highlights of Eger, a small town in Hungary’s wine region, during this private full-day excursion. Visit medieval-era Eger Castle and several on-site museums, step inside the lavish Cathedral Basilica, enjoy panoramic views from the top of the Eger Minaret, stop by the celebrated thermal resort of Egerszalók, and taste the region’s iconic Bull’s Blood wine within the Valley of the Beautiful Women.

Saddle up for a comprehensive 2.5 or 4-hour tour of Budapest by bike. See more sights than you could cover by walking, hitting top attractions like Heroes’ Square, City Park, the Parliament Building and the Great Market Hall, many of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites. For the longer tour, a hot drink and sweet baked treat are included.

Learn more about Budapest’s long history on a half-day guided tour of the city’s highlights, including a rare look inside the Hungarian Parliament. Drive past city landmarks such as the Chain Bridge, St. Stephen’s Basilica, and Heroes' Square, and enjoy a short walk around the Buda Castle District. Finish with a guided interior tour of the neo-Gothic Parliament, with admission included. This tour is available in English and Spanish.

Discover Budapest’s best-known attractions all in one tour, and speed around the city with ease, when you explore via Segway. Meet your guide at a time that works best for you—this private tour can be tailored to fit your schedule—and get acquainted with your Segway. Once you feel comfortable, set off and explore. You’ll discover the UNESCO-listed Banks of the Danube, will admire highlights of the Budapest Castle District, will see the Hungarian Parliament Building, will glide past St. Stephen’s Basilica, and much more.

Budapest is full of UNESCO World Heritage–listed monuments, architectural wonders, and lively markets, but visiting on a group tour means a fixed itinerary and less time to explore. Instead, maximize your time with a private tour and tick off attractions such as Buda Castle, Széchenyi Thermal Bath, St. Stephen’s Basilica, and the Central Market. Add other attractions to suit your own interests. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.