Top Hungary Holidays - 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.

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.

Smell, taste, and chew your way through the Hungarian capital on a private 3-hour tour. Sample delectable dishes at a traditional market hall, typical street food stall, and 19th-century confectionery. Be sure to save room for a wine tasting in a traditional venue. Along the way, learn about the culinary history and traditions of Budapest. After the tour, enjoy personalized recommendations on where and what to eat during the rest of your vacation.

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 the wine bars of Budapest like a local on a 2.5-hour small-group tour. Sample some of the country's best wines at trendy venues, including Tokaj and Bull's Blood. Along the way, learn about Hungarian wine making traditions and drinking culture. After the tour, leave with insider suggestions on what to see, eat, and do during the rest of your Budapest vacation.

If we can not take you to the actual wine regions, we will try to make up for that by showing you the highlights of the past and the present of Hungarian viticulture. Feed two birds with one seed: taste the finest local wines and complete your stay in Budapest with some new perspectives of the city.This is ultimately the best option to learn about Hungarian wines without leaving Budapest.

Immerse yourself in the Hungarian wine scene on a wine tasting cruise along the Danube. Over the course of two hours, you’ll try seven different wines. Along the way, you’ll enjoy the sights of Budapest from a unique vantage point, including Buda Castle and the Fisherman’s Bastion. This is the perfect opportunity to photograph the city with unobstructed views.

Discover Budapest’s vibrant street art scene on this private tour that takes you off the beaten path. Explore the colorful murals of District 7, visit quirky boutiques, and sample delicious street food, all with the guidance of a passionate local expert. Enjoy a refreshing drink in a quirky ruin bar, and take home a map and personalized area recommendations. Hotel transfers are included for your convenience, making this an easy, immersive way to experience the city’s creative side.

Experiencing the wine country around northern Lake Balaton from Budapest by yourself involves renting a car and doing homework on different wineries. This private full-day tour makes things easy: whisking you to three of the region’s wineries by private vehicle, with a guide for background. Admire the lake and its Tihany Peninsula; and enjoy three wine tastings, cold platters, and sightseeing—all difficult to experience in a day independently.

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.

Discover the delights of Hungarian cuisine with this cooking experience in Budapest. Soak up the atmosphere as you shop for ingredients at the local market, then learn to cook authentic Hungarian cuisine during an expert-led cooking class. Sample local specialties like Pálinka (fruit brandy), elderberry syrup and poppy seed bread pudding, and get hands-on as you master traditional techniques. Finally, reap the rewards as you tuck into a delicious 4-course lunch, accompanied by local wines.

Get an insider’s introduction to the unique and trendy phenomenon of “ruin bars” during this after-hours pub crawl in Budapest. Visit bars that have been converted from abandoned factories, homes, and shops in the city’s former Jewish Quarter in District VII. You’ll also get a peek at the neighborhood’s iconic street art.

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.

Discover Pest, the vibrant, bustling city, financial and cultural center of the Hungarian nation. Established in the late 19th century it gained new prominence as the second capital of the newly-created Austro-Hungarian Empire. Signs of that momentous 19th-century rise are everywhere to be found on this Budapest walking tour. Get introduced to a wide range of local grape varieties, such as Bikavér, Kadarka , Olaszrizling and Furmint which are major players in Hungarian wine. We also focus on featuring lesser-known varieties and wines from small, family-run wineries that you won't find in larger chain stores or supermarkets. -4 glasses of wine (50 ml each glass) -Led by a sommelier -Tasting Notes -Duration: 1 hour

Without a hire car, it’s almost impossible to explore the Hungarian wine regions around Budapest on your own. This wine tour solves the problem: transporting you to Etyek, the fast-developing wine region west of the city, to explore its wineries. Admire the vineyards, stop to tour different cellars and sample their wines, and enjoy an authentic Hungarian meal. A choice of time slots lets you be flexible with your schedule.

With its beaches, forested hills, vineyards, and historic architecture, Lake Balaton is an ideal choice for a day trip from Budapest. With this private tour, avoid slow public transport and travel to parts of the lake inaccessible by train, such as Tihany. Ride the ferry from Szántod, visit the Benedictine Abbey Church, stroll Tagore Promenade, and indulge in a wine tasting in Balatonfüred without worrying about having to drive.

Dive head first into the world-renowned nightlife of Budapest on this pub crawl. Breeze past lines, forget entrance fees, and enjoy a welcome shot at four bars and one club. Learn Hungarian drinking games from locals and experience one of Budapest’s exclusive ruin bars. Plus, you’ll go home with a special Pub Crawl t-shirt to remember this exciting night out.

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.

If you’ve ever been curious about visiting a traditional Hungarian carnival, then the Busó festivities in Mohács are an excellent choice. Don’t worry about driving there and struggling to get a parking space; instead, benefit from a hassle-free private transfer service. Once at the festival, enjoy the rare opportunity to see these unusual celebrations up close, which include parades, ancient rituals, and costumes such as wooden masks and wooly capes.

Budapest is known for its drinking culture, but travelers may not know where to taste the finest wines. This two-and-a-half-hour wine crawl takes you to some of the city’s most popular wine bars, as well as locals-only spots.  Enjoy Hungarian wine like the famous full-bodied Bull's Blood and snacks. Sip your drink and take in the atmosphere, while your guide tells stories about Hungarian wine-making traditions and culture.

If you love beer and are planning a trip to Budapest, you may well be aware that the Hungarian capital has some great craft beers to offer. With this Hoppy Hours tour, you'll get to visit some of the city's best pubs, where you'll try out all sorts of local brews and snacks while you learn about Hungary's traditions around beer drinking.

Foodies, sommelier, and travelers alike will love a full-day private tour of Budapest with a wine tasting in Etyek.  With private transportation starting from your hotel, you're able to comfortably experience more of Hungary. Spend three hours exploring the city’s top attractions with your guide before heading to Etyek, where you’ll sample 10 different wines at two wine cellars.  Finally, enjoy a homemade Hungarian lunch before returning to your hotel.

Immerse yourself in Hungarian food and wine culture on a six-hour tour.  Private transportation takes you and your personal guide from your Budapest hotel to Etyek village where you’ll taste 12 different wines at two cellars. After enjoying a two-course traditional dinner, head back to the city for a one-hour public evening cruise down the Danube with a final complimentary drink.