Top Hungary Holidays - page 3

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.

Instead of trying to taste authentic Hungarian cuisine on your own, join this small-group food and wine tour in the heart of Budapest. Sample a range of locally made wines and learn about each vintage as you take part in a guided tasting, and sample a range of Hungarian dishes from one of the city’s most popular restaurants.

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.

Offering the best view in town, Gellert Hill is the ideal location for photographing the Hungarian capital. But the tiring hike to get there can be time consuming and difficult for many people. Make your journey to the top easy and enjoyable on a 90-minute Segway tour. The scenic route also takes you past some of the city's most popular landmarks, including Elisabeth Bridge, Philosophy Gardens, and the Liberty Statue.

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.

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.

Immerse yourself in Budapest's culture through your taste buds with this street food tour of the city. You'll sample all sorts of local treats, from traditional Hungarian fare to specialty snacks from Turkish and Greek stteedt food joints, all washed down with local beer. You'll even get the chance to sample a traditional dessert all the way from Transylvania!

Budapest turns into a Winter Wonderland in the run-up to Christmas with multiple markets and Christmas attractions. Get the most out of your time in the city by going on a Christmas Market Tour. You won’t have to navigate or plan, as your guide will lead the way and point out the best bits of the city. Visit several markets, such as Szent István Square Christmas Markets, and enjoy sampling mulled wine and chimney cake

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.

Budapest turns into a Winter Wonderland in the run-up to Christmas with multiple markets and Christmas attractions. Get the most out of your time in the city by going on a Christmas Market Tour. You won’t have to navigate or plan, as your guide will lead the way and point out the best bits of the city. Visit several markets, such as Szent István Square Christmas Market, and enjoy sampling mulled wine and chimney cake.

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.

See the best of Budapest on a 3.5-hour bike tour led by a private guide. Wheel around the bike paths and cobblestone streets to pass UNESCO-listed Buda Castle District, the iconic statues in Heroes’ Square, the impressive Parliament Building and more. Your guide will provide anecdotes and historical background as you go, giving context to all the major landmarks surrounding you. You’ll also enjoy a stop to rest your legs with a hot beverage and Hungarian treat during the tour.

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.

Combine two of Hungary’s culinary attractions, wine and strudel, in this group cooking class taught by some passionate cooks. All levels are welcome, as you’ll get plenty of strudel-making instruction even though you’re part of a large group. When you’re finished, you can enjoy what you’ve created, both sweet and savory strudel washed down with some local wine.

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.

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 and Visegrad Castle views during a traditional 3-course Hungarian lunch. After, enjoy a guided stroll around cobbled Szentendre, famous for its art shops. Return transport, with a Danube boat ride back to Budapest (May-September), are included.

Learn all about wine making, and then taste several wines and have lunch on a beautiful terrace at one of the wineries in Lake Balaton. You’ll have round-trip transfers from Budapest provided, so no need to arrange that yourself. Your guide will take care of all the logistics for your private group, so you just need to enjoy the day out.

Explore the Communist era in Budapest on a half-day small-group tour that visits Communist landmarks. Head to destinations such as the Soviet Liberation Monument, Hungarian Parliament Building, and the Imre Nagy Memorial, and learn from your guide about life behind the Iron Curtain, the Hungarian Revolution of 1956, and Communist pop culture.

See the top attractions of Budapest with ease on a 2-hour nighttime segway tour. After the sun goes down and the tourist crowds have thinned, it’s prime time to explore the Hungarian capital. Plus, the easy-to-use Segway allows you to traverse the city’s hills and winding paths without breaking a sweat. Glide with your guide along the Danube, over the Chain Bridge, around the Fisherman’s Bastion, and to other illuminated landmarks.

See the sights of Budapest as you cruise the city on a Segway. This tour offers a choice of durations for your guided trip around central Pest. An orientation is provided before the tour begins so that you feel comfortable when it comes time to navigate the streets. Ride past top attractions like St. Stephen’s Basilica, the Hungarian State Opera House and Andrassy Avenue along the way.

Discover Budapest with a 24, 48, 72, 96 or 120-hour Budapest Card, providing discounts, tours and transportation while you explore the city independently. Enjoy free entry to top museums, two complimentary walking tours, admission to the thermal baths, and more. Your card also includes discounts at popular restaurants, free public transportation, and a guidebook with helpful information about the included services.

Delve into the flavors of Hungarian cuisine when you book this half-day cooking class with an optional market tour. Head to a kitchen where a cooking instructor provides the hands-on know-how required to prepare a traditional Hungarian feast with dishes like goulash and chicken paprikash. After cooking, sit down to the fruits of your labor with a glass of wine and good conversation.

Discover the rich winemaking history of Hungary when you book this full-day customizable tour of the Tokaj wine region. This private tour pairs you with a local expert to explore four diverse wineries for a “masterclass” in Hungarian wine. Gain an understanding of Tokaj's history, grapes, and wine trends, and enjoy optional tastings at each venue (own expense).

Experience, see, and taste the best of Budapest on a private 8-hour tour. A comprehensive itinerary (with complimentary public transportation) is already prepared for you, but you can customize what you do based on your personal preferences.  Whatever you decide, experience the city at your own pace and engage with your guide. Sample Hungarian food and wine at a local market hall, street food stand, and 19th century confectionery.