Day Trips from Budapest to Northern Hungary

Over the years, the name of the oldest Hungarian wine region has become synonymous with the name of its most famous product: the Tokaji Aszú. A dessert wine that has been loved and consumed by European royalty for centuries is also known as the king of wines and wine of kings. The local winemakers are doing their very best preserving this invaluable knowledge and are constantly at work to supply a growing need for the aszú. Bear with us on this day trip and find out how the winemakers of Tokaj still use an ancient technique to gather the shriveled wine grapes that are essential for making this divine nectar. Tokaj, however, produces other wines as well that should be just as famous as the aszú and the locally made charcuterie delicacies will also make you fall in love with this region. Being only a couple of hours from Budapest, Tokaj offers a great opportunity to leave the city behind for a day and try the most famous Hungarian wines right where they are made.

Escape the ordinary with our luxurious private tour, where you'll have a dedicated driver for the day, a long-distance driver who ensures your comfort throughout the trip. Explore awe-inspiring landscapes and remarkable attractions, creating indelible memories in the company of your private driver. This private tour is a pleasant way to spend your time. It includes transportation from Budapest to a sightseeing stop in Eger, Tokaj and back. All this in the comfort of a private car with an English-speaking local driver who knows the area and will be happy to share information with you. 1 to 3 people, we will provide a sedan or combi. 4 people, we will provide an MPV. 5 to 7/8 people, we will provide a VAN. If you prefer a larger vehicle and wish to ensure additional space during your trip, please choose a different number of travelers in the booking form according to this description.

Discover the cultural gems of Northern Hungary on this private full-day tour from Budapest. Visit the historic towns of Miskolc, Lillafüred, and Eger — all in one unforgettable day. In Miskolc, explore Hungary’s first stone theater, the Avasi Cemetery, traditional merchant houses, and the scenic Szinva stream promenade. Continue to Lillafüred in the Bükk Mountains, where you’ll enjoy lunch and a relaxing walk around Lake Hámori. End the day in Eger, known for its Baroque architecture, rich history, and wine culture. Highlights include the Archbishop's Cathedral, Eger Castle, the Minorite Church, and Dobó Square. With hotel pickup, a private guide, and a flexible schedule, this tour offers a personalized and comfortable experience off the beaten path.

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.

Give in to the medieval charm of Eger and let the centuries-old history enchant you on a private tour dating back to the first half of the 16th century & taste exquisite locally produced wine specialties. Join us on a light stroll in the heart of the city, where you’ll have the chance to see historically significant buildings and venues, encompassing Dobó Square as well as the minaret, a relic of Ottoman rule. As we arrive at the fortress constructed during the 1300s, allowing you to experience everyday life and warfare firsthand in one of the most cited structures of folklore,. As we carry on our journey, we leap ahead in time and visit the Basilica, built and decorated in lavish classical style. Apart from its abundant historical and architectural heritage, Eger is well-renowned for its sophisticated wine culture; hence, we are ending the tour with a fantastic 3-hour wine tasting in a traditional cellar offering wine specific to the region.

Try some bull’s blood on this private tour in Eger, which is not something every tour offers. Your guide will take you all around the city, showing you the famous spots and giving you a local’s perspective. You’ll also make it to a Hungarian winery, where you’ll be able to taste the most famous wine in the county, the bull’s blood.

Get out of the city and explore Hungary’s wine region of Tokaj on this full-day private tour. In the company of a guide, transfer from Budapest to Tokaj and other spots in the area with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Learn about the long tradition of winemaking in the region and taste a variety of local wines.

Get more out of your time in Hungary by swapping Budapest for a full-day private tour to a region known for its medicinal waters. Avoid public transport delays by traveling in a comfortable private vehicle. Visit the 13th-century Eger Castle, Sodomb's salt hill, and the Saliris Resort, where you can bathe in thermal water containing 30 trace minerals.

Eger is a great place to visit at Christmastime, but from Budapest, you’d need to either be able to drive or rent a vehicle to get there. Instead, prebook this Eger Christmas Market and Castle of Eger Private Tour. This tour includes pickup and drop-off from Budapest along with a private tour of the market and castle. Plus, a private guide knows the best ways around to make the most of your time.

Experience the UNESCO site of Holloko Village and Eger Castle on this private tour from Budapest. Customize the itinerary to suit your interests. Depart in a private vehicle with a driver-guide and make your way out of the city. Learn about the history of the area and visit Eger Castle, Holloko Castle, and more with included entrance tickets and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Get out of the city and spend a day in the wine regions of Eger and Tokaj on this full-day private tour. Depart from your Budapest accommodation with your driver-guide and learn about Hungary’s winemaking history. Sample a variety of local wine along with cheese and cold cuts and explore the vineyards.

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