Top Hungary Literary Tours

Discover Budapest with ease and check off lots of dispersed highlights in a half-day with this guided Segway tour. Choose between private or shared group options, then cruise around Buda and Pest’s landmarks without the inconvenience of walking, catching buses, or jostling with others in a large tour group. Ideal for travelers seeking a quick and fun overview of the city, the tour includes training and equipment.

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.

Check out the cool urban art scene on this small group tour in Budapest. Your guide will show you artwork you never would locate on your own. Hear the stories of the artists and the art works themselves. When you’re finished, you’ll be taken to one of the city’s famous ruin bars, where you’ll be served a drink to wind up the tour.

Visit Szechenyi Spa, the largest public bath in Budapest, with 18 indoor and outdoor pools, with this prebooked admission ticket. Under neo-baroque domes, enjoy full-day access to a handful of steam rooms, saunas, and springs-fed baths. Dip in the impressive outdoor pool or soak up the sauna in the city that is famous for its relaxing baths. This ticket includes your own locker or changing cabin.

Escape the bustle of Budapest’s streets and embark on an exhilarating adventure into Pálvölgyi Caves. With the help of a guide who knows how best to navigate the cave system, experience the thrill of exploring underground, as well as the sense of accomplishment that comes with having challenged yourself physically by climbing, crawling, and maneuvering through tight spaces.

Experience the magic of Budapest’s nightlife with a private, fully customizable tour led by a professional English-speaking driver/guide. Begin your journey with hotel pickup and explore iconic landmarks illuminated under the night sky, such as Heroes Square, the State Opera House, and the Hungarian Parliament. Marvel at St. Stephen’s Basilica, Fisherman’s Bastion, Chain Bridge, Castle Hill, the Citadel, and the vibrant Central Market Hall. Your guide will share local insights, historical information, and photo tips, ensuring a memorable experience. Customize your itinerary, stop to explore, and enjoy a magical evening before being dropped off at your accommodation.

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.

Far more than your typical coffee shops, the historic cafes of Budapest epitomize the city's golden age of the 19th and early 20th century. Walk through the city en route to its most iconic cafes alongside an art historian guide on this private tour, which includes stops at five of the classic cafes that inspired Budapest's writers, poets, and artists. Gain a deeper understanding of the city's history and culture as you go.

Dive head first into medieval Hungarian history on a private tour of the Castle District. Go beyond the general overview you find on most group tours and discover the secret history of the district. For 2.5-hours, enjoy the personal attention of a private guide and feel free to ask as many questions as you like. Round out your tour with a coffee and pastry at a traditional cafe.