Top Hungary Cultural Tours - page 4

Go sightseeing along the River Danube on this scenic evening cruise with onboard live music from a folk orchestra. Choose from multiple packages to suit your preferences—including the option to include cocktails, wine, bottomless prosecco, and more. Along the way, take in views of top sights including Buda Castle, Parliament House, and the Citadel. A great start to a night out in Budapest or as a standalone activity.

Take in the beautiful Budapest panorama on a sightseeing brunch cruise along the Danube River. Snap photos of the Chain Bridge, Gellért Hill, and more as you experience why this city’s landscape was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Multiple upgrade choices include options for a regular brunch cruise, a glass of prosecco, and a brunch cruise with hotel pickup (IF specified option selected and paid).

Discover Budapest’s unique blend of culture and cuisine on an evening tour that includes food samples and drinks.Visit several gastronomic venues to taste traditional Hungarian dishes and beverages. As you stroll the illuminated streets, your guide tells you stories from Budapest’s history. Learn more than you would wandering around alone, and eat at local hot spots you might not find otherwise.

Guarantee your spot at an organ concert at St. Stephen’s Basilica, one of Budapest's most iconic landmarks, when you book in advance. This performance features classical masterpieces by composers such as Bach and Vivaldi, played by Hungary's finest musicians. The basilica’s Neoclassical architecture and excellent acoustics create the perfect setting for an evening of music that will transport you through history.

Visiting the Danube cities of Esztergom, Visegrad, and Szentendre from Budapest in one day is tricky without a car. On this private full-day tour, travel to all three in an air-conditioned vehicle. Accompanied by a guide, explore the cathedral in Esztergom. Take in the views in Visegrad and enjoy a local lunch. Stroll through the scenic streets of Szentendre. During the warmer months, take a river cruise back to Budapest.

Escape the bustle of the capital and spend the day in the Hungarian lake district of Balaton during this full-day private excursion. Follow a customizable itinerary, with an optional visit to the Porcelain Museum of Herend, a look inside the thousand-year-old Benedictine Tihany Abbey, a stroll down the lakeside promenade, or a chance to relax or swim along the shore in warm weather.

Budapest’s UNESCO-listed landmarks and Renaissance monuments should be top of the itinerary for first-time visitors, but exploring with a local host means you can tailor your tour to suit your interests. On this private and personalizable tour, visit Heroes Square, the Great Synagogue, and the Jewish Quarter; walk over the famous Chain Bridge; sample traditional Jewish pastries and a local snack; and explore the city’s vibrant neighborhoods.

See a different side of Budapest with this night tour around the Buda Castle District. As well as passing key landmarks—such as Buda Castle and Matthias Church, the tour reveals mysterious stories that you wouldn’t find in a guidebook. Highlights include tales of Vlad Dracula, the city’s dark history, and notorious characters from the 19th century.

Study up on your Hungarian wines with this evening tasting in Budapest. Led by an expert guide, you’ll be given an introduction to regional characteristics, sampling eight varietals at a local wine shop and sharing your thoughts with your companions. Ask questions as you take in the flavor notes, pairing your samples with artisanal bread, local cheeses and charcuteries. Groups are limited to 24 people.

Avoid the time restrictions of a guided tour and explore the haunted sights of Budapest at your own pace with this ghost-themed discovery game. Simply access the game through an app on your phone, then, set off at a time that suits you. The route goes past Vajdahunyad Castle, the House of Terror, and showcases plenty of hidden spots that reveal more about the city’s haunted history.

Explore the highlights of the UNESCO-listed Buda Castle District in Budapest on this small-group walking tour. With an historian guide, stroll around cobbled Castle Hill, Budapest’s oldest quarter, as you learn about its occupation by different nations and invaders down the centuries. Visit the Castle complex and Matthias Church; admire baroque and Gothic townhouses and churches; and enjoy panoramic views from the Fisherman’s Bastion. Morning and afternoon departures available, with entrance fees at own expense.

Skip the tourist traps and discover Budapest’s culinary highlights on a private walking tour. Discover hidden gems as you explore with your food-loving local host, and get a taste of authentic Hungarian cuisine with six or 10 tastings. Visit locations including the Central Market Hall, Jewish Quarter, and a ruin pub, and benefit from the customizable itinerary of a private tour, allowing your personal guide to cater to your preferences.

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.

Exploring Budapest’s Jewish Quarter independently may leave you only scratching the surface of its history and missing out on detail. Ensure you cover the highlights and more on this private half-day walking tour: visiting the Great Synagogue, Gozsdu Courtyard, Jewish Museum, and other musts; and giving you a guide to reveal the full stories behind the sights. The tour includes a choice of start times to suit your schedule.

Travel back through time on a 3-hour history tour of Budapest by foot. As you walk, your guide will narrate the country’s rich history, from the 1956 Revolution to the fall of the Iron Curtain and everything in between. Take in stories of World War I and II as you pass the Parliament Building and visit a private exhibition hall to witness cultural relics along with communist propaganda.

Avoid the lines and crowds on public transport and enjoy the luxury and freedom of a private Danube Bend tour. Make the most of limited time in Hungary and see three beautiful cities in a day, as well as spectacular countryside views. Along the way, the guide provides commentary to enrich the tour and help you learn about the local area. Highlights include Esztergom Basilica, Visegrad Citadel, Szentendre, and the Slovakian side of the Danube for photo opportunities.

When visiting Budapest, a must-see area is the magnificent Buda Castle District. This tour saves you hours of research time, as a guide will take you on a walking tour of Budapest while educating you about its history and hidden treasures. You won’t have to worry about bringing food and drinks with you as snacks and light refreshments are included.

Avoid the hassle of navigating public transport and coordinating multiple stops on your own with this private Danube Bend day trip from Budapest. Visit the green-domed Esztergom Basilica, take in panoramic views from hilltop Visegrad, and stroll the cobbled streets of the artists’ town of Szentendre before enjoying a seasonal river cruise back to Budapest (April–September). With lunch, private transportation, and hotel pickup and drop-off included, enjoy the day.

Explore the beautiful city of Budapest on a private Segway tour. Discover the city’s main highlights such as Fisherman’s Bastion, the Parliament, the Opera House, St. Stephen’s Basilica and more as you cruise through the streets with ease. Stop along the way for photo opportunities and learn about each location from your informative guide during this 3-hour tour.

This is the ideal tour for travelers who’d like to see the best of Budapest in a day. Combine top attractions with traditional food and wine, so you become fully immersed in Hungarian culture. Save hours researching your trip by having a full itinerary planned out for you. After a convenient pickup, you’ll travel with a guide between dispersed sites. Highlights include Heroes’ Square, Andrássy Avenue, St. Stephen’s Basilica, Parliament, and much more.

Without local knowledge of Hungarian food, it can be tricky to figure out menus and know what to order. With this tour, get a shortcut to the local food scene and walk around the city’s foodie hotspots with a private guide to help expand your culinary knowledge. All food and drink tastings are included such as goulash, local cheese, cured meats, strudel, and Hungarian wine.

This virtual reality walking tour is an immersive way to learn more about Budapest’s past. Cast aside the history books, and instead, put on a VR headset that displays important events from Budapest’s past in 360-degree 3D virtual reality. During the tour, learn about the construction of Buda Castle in the Middle Ages, the impact of World War II, and the events of the Hungarian Revolution.

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.

Experience Budapest’s art nouveau landmarks on a small-group walking tour with an historian guide. Stop to see the city's art nouveau masterpieces, all graced with the decorative natural and folk motifs that characterized the early 20th-century architectural movement. Admire examples including the Royal Postal Savings Bank; learn about Hungary’s celebrated exponent, Odon Lechner; and uncover the design and history behind each building. Choose a morning or afternoon tour, with public transport passes at own expense.