Top Budapest Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises - page 9

Explore Budapest at your own pace on a half-day, private walking tour, taking in the city’s top sites, discovering local neighborhoods, or tasting your way through Hungarian cuisine. With flat-rate pricing for your group of up to 15 people, this private walking tour is a cost-effective way to see Budapest, from the landmarks on Castle Hill to St. Stephen’s Basilica, Vajdahunyad Castle, and Szechenyi Bath. Departure times and locations are customized to you.

A compulsory tour for everyone with a sweet tooth on which we introduce you to Hungary’s coffee and cake culture by presenting Budapest’s most illustrious confectionaries. Fancy pastries, retro treats and the mysterious black soup.

The Royal Palace of Godollo, or Grassalkovich Palace, is one of Hungary’s most magnificent palaces and lies just outside of Budapest. With this tour, travel to the palace in the comfort of a private vehicle and enjoy a guided tour of the palace and gardens. Admire the Baroque architecture, learn why the palace was beloved by Queen Elisabeth (Sisi) in the 19th century, and perhaps stop for tea (own expense) at the palace café.

Discover Holloko, Hungary’s only village that’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this day trip from Budapest. You’ll receive private transportation in an air conditioned vehicle or minibus depending on your group size. Visit the Holloko village, a living museum that looks the same as it did during its creation between the 17th and 18th centuries. Explore the Eger Castle, a 13th century fortress which is now popular for its full bodied red wine which you can purchase.

Enjoy an introduction to Hungarian culture and cuisine with this 2-hour language class accompanied by an authentic meal. Held in a local restaurant, the class covers basic greetings and interactions, and offers insider tips on getting around Budapest. Dine on a meal of classic Hungarian dishes while your instructor discusses the history of Hungarian food and local dining etiquette. They're also happy to answer any other questions about Hungarian life that you have throughout the meal.

Get to know Budapest by foot and learn about the history and culture of the city with ease on this private tour. Depart from your local hotel in the company of your guide and head out to explore the Pest side of the city, including the Central Market Hall. Enjoy personalized attention from your guide.

Budapest’s Castle District is a layer cake of historical intrigue and stories that are easy to overlook if alone. This private tour lays bare this UNESCO-protected area: ensuring you cover it without getting lost, and sharing tales of the kings and emperors who shaped it that you might otherwise miss. Visit the Fisherman’s Bastion, Matthias Church, and more; and finish with a coffee-and-cake break. A choice of departures provides flexibility.

Tick off top attractions on both sides of the Danube River during this three-hour private tour of Budapest’s Buda and Pest districts. See the mummified hand of the first Hungarian king in St. Stephen’s Basilica, enjoy panoramic views overlooking the city from Buda Castle and the Fisherman’s Bastion, watch guards in historical uniforms outside Sandor Palace, and continue the tour with an optional interior visit of Matthias Church.

Discover Budapest’s finest craft beer pubs and learn about Hungarian drinking traditions on this small-group tour. Discover the hidden gems of District 7, the “Underground Paradise”, and make stops at several pubs to learn about Hungarian beer consumption and the beer-making process. Enjoy tastings at each venue that are accompanied by traditional Hungarian beer snacks to complete your experience.

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.

Immerse yourself in the art and architecture of the Hungarian Art Nouveau movement on a private walking tour.  Skip the confusion of public transit and meet your art historian guide in your hotel lobby. Together, you’ll visit the Museum of Applied Arts, Gresham Palace, and more.  Enjoy a complimentary coffee at the House of Hungarian Art Nouveau, before admiring selected architecture throughout the city.

Orientate yourself in a new city and discover its highlights on a private tour of Budapest. Benefit from the flexibility of a private tour to customize your itinerary according to your interests and arrange departure to suit you. Visit landmarks such as Vajdahunyad Castle, Széchenyi Baths, and St Stephen’s Basilica, exploring by foot and public transport for an immersive experience of the city.

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

Join us on a captivating journey through the enchanting Castle District—a picture friendly tour that promises stunning photo opportunities at every turn. Explore the charming old town, wander the narrow cobblestone streets, and marvel at the beautifully illuminated historic buildings and landmarks that set the stage for our unforgettable performance. As we pause at must-see landmarks, your guide, a skilled actor, will immerse you in exciting and informative tales of the most bloodthirsty historical figures Hungary had, or had to deal with. Delve into the stories of those who left their mark on the annals of time, and uncover the bloodthirsty tales of triumphs and challenges they faced. Your evening will be a perfect blend of visual splendor and captivating narratives, creating memories that linger like shadows in the moonlight. The tales are Legendary, but 100% true! Not legends and mytholigy.

Explore Budapest's oldest castle on this private tour led by an historian guide. Take in the Gothic and Baroque architectural styles, the narrow cobblestone streets, and the historical details surrounding the castle while listening to your guide's commentary. Visit a Middle Ages-era synagogue, the Presidential Palace, and the Matthais Church.

Get an insider’s introduction to the attraction-packed Pest side of Budapest during this two-hour shared walking tour. Enrich your visit with information on traditional Hungarian legends and Hungary’s turbulent political history from a local guide, with plenty of time to ask questions. Landmarks covered include St. Stephen’s Basilica, the Hungarian Parliament building, and pedestrianized Vaci Street.

Unravel the complicated history of communist Budapest and learn about life in Hungary during the Cold War era on this 3-hour walking tour. Visit the sites of important moments in history from Bem József Square to the People’s Stadium; see the Soviet War Memorial on Freedom Square; and stroll down Dozsa György Street.

With this Segway tour, you can speed up your sightseeing and cover more ground than if you were on a walking tour. Get guide advice on the best things to see and do in the city, have fun, and check off a variety of top landmarks too, such as St. Stephen’s Basilica, the Hungarian Parliament Building, and Liberty Square.

This guided walking tour is an affordable way to get a quick overview of the city without the worry of getting lost. Led by a guide, you can check off key landmarks, such as the Chain Bridge, St. Stephen’s Basilica, Vaci Street, and Vorosmarty Square—all with insightful commentary to keep you up to speed on the sights. Tips for the tour guide are not included.

Discover the best of Hungarian cuisine during a private half-day food tour of Budapest. Feast on a total of 10 dishes and drinks. Your culinary delights are served in several locations, including the Central Market Hall. Offered in the morning and afternoon each day, you can easily fit this foodie excursion into your busy vacation schedule.

Experience the rich heritage and traditional cuisine of Budapest’s Jewish Quarter on this 4-hour walking tour. Your local guide will take you to see the World War II memorials, the Dohány Street Synagogue and the shops and restaurants of the Jewish Quarter, an area that has become a popular hotspot. You’ll sit in one of the hip ruin pubs and sample authentic local dishes over lunch, getting a flavor for flodni, an apple, walnut and poppy seed pastry, as well as palinka, a fruit brandy made famous by Hungarians.

Get more out of your time in Hungary by swapping Budapest for a full-day tour to a region known for its medicinal waters. Avoid the potential delays of public transport, and instead, travel in a comfortable private vehicle. As well as the 13th century Eger Castle, the trip also visits Sodomb—known for its salt hill, and Salaris Resort—where it’s possible to bathe in thermal water that contains 30 trace minerals.

Head straight to the best Art Nouveau sites in Budapest on this informative private walking tour. Begin your adventure with a cup of coffee and a quick introduction to the key aspects of the Art Nouveau period, conducted by your expert art historian and personal guide. Then, head across the city, admiring characteristic Hungarian designs from that era, such as the famous pyrogranite ceramic tiles that cover buildings throughout the city.

Rounding up Budapest’s big-hitting sights and hidden urban gems usually requires two separate outings if you're going it alone. This private tour combines them: so you see Budapest from a visitor’s and local’s perspective in one trip, saving time as a result. View highlights including Parliament and Heroes Square; and in-between, blend with the crowds to experience urban sights and everyday culture, so you get right under the city’s skin.