Top Hungary Day Trips

Discover the sights of the Danube Bend in one trip on this full-day tour from Budapest. Drive across the border into Slovakia, and visit Esztergom’s green-domed Basilica, the seat of Hungary’s Catholic church. Then, admire the Danube views from hilltop Visegrad Castle and enjoy a guided stroll around cobbled Szentendre, famous for its art shops. Lunch, and return transport, with a Danube boat ride back to Budapest (May-September), are included.

View Budapest’s floodlit landmarks by boat on a Danube River evening cruise. Settle on the glass-enclosed vessel, and admire the cityscapes as you cruise by the UNESCO-listed riverbanks, glass in hand. Admire the Hungarian Parliament and Buda Castle district twinkling with lights, and sail under the illuminated Chain Bridge and other bridges. Your choice of Champagne, wine, beer, soda, or mineral water, Wi-Fi, and commentary included.

See the best of the Danube Bend on this full-day trip from Budapest, solving the challenge of fitting multiple towns into one day. Visit the historic towns of Esztergom, Visegrád, and Szentendre, explore the impressive Esztergom Basilica, and enjoy panoramic views of the Danube Valley from Visegrád Citadel. Wander through charming cobbled streets, and past the baroque houses and museums of Szentendre—all with your guide taking care of timing and transport.

Explore Hungary’s renowned Etyek wine region—and enjoy a hassle-free way to travel beyond Budapest city limits—on this half-day tasting tour, complete with lunch or dinner. Set off with your group (or just your guide, if private option selected), and head to Etyek, famed for its white and sparkling wines. Visit two or three top wineries to taste their wines and learn about their craft. This intimate tour also features a traditional Hungarian meal.

Spend a day away from the crowds of the capital without having to join a massive tour group. This private tour takes you a short distance southwest of Budapest to Lake Balaton, a sprawling lake surrounded by charming towns and rolling countryside. Cruise through your day at a leisurely pace with only your private guide by your side. Take a ferry cruise across the lake, walk around the historic village of Tihany (home to the 11th-century Benedictine Tihany Abbey) and enjoy the picturesque views from the Balatonfüred promenade.

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.

Experience the traditions of Hungary’s Great Plain, or "puszta," on this full-day trip from Budapest. Venture south to the region’s capital of Kecskemet, and enjoy a guided stroll around its historical highlights, including the art nouveau-style Town Hall. Then, continue to a horse ranch to enjoy a traditional "barackpálinka" (apricot brandy) welcome, an equestrian show, a carriage ride, and a 3-course Hungarian lunch.

Visit the Danube Bend on a full-day tour from Budapest that includes Esztergom Basilica / Cathedral, a 13th-century castle, and a stop to explore the charming town of Szentendre. It’s a great introduction to a region known for rolling hills and historic villages, with the chance to sample local cuisine at an included 3-course lunch.

Treat yourself to a luxurious and stress-free arrival in Budapest with this private, one-way airport transfer. Enjoy a personalized meet-and-greet in the arrivals hall with a placard bearing your name. Luggage assistance is included, plus one complimentary child seat on request. One-way transfers can be booked any time of day or week.

Experience an unforgettable private tour that blends the utmost comfort with thrilling adventures, all with your dedicated private driver for the day, an experienced long-distance driver. Our exclusive journey promises enriching exploration and cherished memories, making it a transformative travel experience. This private tour is a pleasant way to spend your time. It includes transportation from Budapest to 2 sightseeing stops 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 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. Our drivers are friendly and available at all times. If you have any requirements, just let us know.

Experience an unforgettable private tour that blends the utmost comfort with thrilling adventures, all with your dedicated private driver for the day, an experienced long-distance driver. Our exclusive journey promises enriching exploration and cherished memories, making it a transformative travel experience. This private tour is a pleasant way to spend your time. It includes transportation from Budapest to a sightseeing stop in Szentendre, Visegrád and Esztergom and back Our drivers are friendly and available at all times. If you have any requirements, just let us know.

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.

Get the experience of being a local Soweto resident by spending your day in one of the largest townships in South Africa; as we drive and walk through the vibrant Soweto Township. Come enjoy the day as we go through the rich history and culture of Soweto. You will then visit the renowned Apartheid Museum, which illustrates the rise and fall of apartheid in South Africa. This tour will give you a real sense of life during the apartheid era with its policies of segregation that were enforced from 1948 until 1994.

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.

Take an easy day trip from Budapest to another European capital on this private tour to Vienna. Traveling by private vehicle, cross into Austria and enjoy an itinerary designed around you. View Ringstrasse sights like the Parliament and State Opera, take a walking tour to see the Hofburg Palace, and opt to shop or visit the Schonbrunn Palace or Prater amusement park. Lunch and transfers are included; entrance fees are at your own expense.

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.

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.

Hike with friendly guide to the castle of Kings in a dense forest and marvel one of the best Views in Hungary: the Great Danube Bend. Then go for a hot sauna or to a sandy Danube beach (optional). We elevate 230 meters in 3.5 km, 90 mins. See the majestic and mighty river as it cuts its way through mountains! Downhill is 50 mins and lunch (optional) at a local restaurant. I am a fellow world-traveller who have been guiding since 2003, welcomed 7000 guests from 53 countries (pic. no. 6) „It was a fantastic experience, I personally thank the smooth communication” Aron Gelley, group leader 4 different sauna rooms+2 Plunge pools (rated 4.6 by 220 ppl on ggl) The sauna is optinal, if you prefer to miss it or go to a Danube beach, we retrun 15 euro from the fee. In winter (Dec-Febr) the castle (gglrated 4.7 by 17500 ppl) is open from Fri-Sun , but we can always visit viewterrace (which is the main attraction). In this case I give you back 2500 huf/6 euro. Don’t risk, just come!

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.

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.

Make the most of your day!!! Join our memorable private tour to the famous Sissi Palace in Godollo with a perfect guide. Admire the baroque details in the stunning former royal residence of the Habsburg Emperors. Learn about the Austrian Emperors as your guide shows you secret rooms and doorsin the royal palace Optional: Take the opportunity to enjoy a unique horse show. Just 30 minutes outside of Budapest is the beautiful Royal Palace of Gödöllő, one of the extravagant residences of the former Austrian Emperors. It is the second largest Baroque Palace in the world and is one of the most important examples of Hungarian baroque architecture. The elegant royal complex is now open to visitors, and this tour will take you inside the restored palace for a glimpse into the lavish lifestyle of the emperors. As you explore the immense and brilliantly decorated estate, your guide will let you in on the secrets of the private life and hidden doors and rooms of the royal couple.

Make the most of your day!!! Take a memorable private tour in the famous Danube bend with a perfect guide and enjoy an afternoon wine tasting with lunch. Join our 6 hours informative private city tour of Szentendre and Visegrad with lunch  and  take the great opportunity to learn and taste Hungarian wines.  Wander around the narrow streets of the Baroque Old Town  Admire the main attractions of the famous artist village, which was built on medieval ruins  Hear about the history of the Visegrad Castle during your walking tour from our professional guide Opportunity for souvenir shopping Enjoy a delicious lunch in a lovely wine cellar  Taste and learn about Hungarian wine from an expert sommelier

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.