Top Hungary Day Trips - page 3

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.

Discover the World Heritage–listed Archabbey of Pannonhalma and the historical city of Gyor on this day trip from Budapest with a private guide. After a personalized tour of the Benedictine abbey, originally built in the 13th century, enjoy sightseeing around Gyor, prized for its baroque architecture. Visit, too, the Roman Catholic church of St James the Apostle at Lebeny. Includes round-trip private transport from your Budapest hotel.

Leave the Hungarian capital behind for the day and discover the scenic attractions along the Danube River on a private 8-hour tour. Comfortable and efficient transportation allows you to experience Esztergom, Visegrad, and Szentendre all in one day. Highlights on the exclusive excursion include a medieval citadel, baroque village, and 19th-century basilica. You also enjoy an included lunch served at a local restaurant along the river.

Escape the bustling capital on a private day tour of Tapolca’s cave system and Kinizsi Castle from Budapest. See the underground system and lake, with the option to explore by boat, then enjoy free time to discover Tapolca’s quaint streets and restaurants, before heading to the historic Kinizsi Castle. Travel to the outlying locations with ease via private car, and relax with round-trip transfer from your Budapest hotel.

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.

Eger is a great place to visit at Christmastime, but from Budapest, you’d need to either be able to drive or rent a vehicle to get there. Instead, prebook this Eger Christmas Market and Castle of Eger Private Tour. This tour includes pickup and drop-off from Budapest along with a private tour of the market and castle. Plus, a private guide knows the best ways around to make the most of your time.

Enjoy a day trip from Budapest to the Danube Bend, a curve in the Danube River known for its natural beauty and surrounding historical attractions. Travel about an hour north of Budapest to Visegrad by private vehicle, letting your driver worry about navigating while you relax and admire the scenery. See royal landmarks, learn about the medieval history of the region, and visit towns like Esztergom, the former capital of Hungary, and Szentendre, known for its art galleries.

Visit Herend, one of the world’s largest porcelain factories, on this private full-day tour. Your guide and private vehicle will collect you from your hotel, then you’ll ride directly to Herend. Here you’ll have an included visit to the Herend Museum and Minimanufacture, plus tea or coffee served in authentic Herend porcelain.

Is it possible to hike up to the highest peak of Hungary from Budapest in one day? Surprisingly yes! We start from Budapest, take a long bus ride till Mátraháza. From Mátraháza we take a longer uphill walk through beautiful beech forests to reach Kékes, the highest peak. At the top there is a super high telecommunication tower with a panorama terrace with a full view around to make this experience even more outstanding. We start descending from the peak, and on our way we will visit a little andesite cave and the ruins of a small medieval castle. After passing through Mátrafüred, we go up to the iconic Kozmáry-lookout, and enjoy a beautiful landscape back to the Mátra mountains and to the plains in the south. At the end we take a bus from Mátrafüred back to Budapest

Enjoy a scenic train ride along the Danube Bend, then hike to a panoramic viewpoint above Zebegény. A relaxing day of nature, fresh air, green hills, and stunning river views awaits you. We'll take a scenic panoramic train ride along the Danube Bend, enjoying lush green landscapes through large windows on a one-hour journey. Arriving in Zebegény, a peaceful village nestled between hills and forests, we'll begin a guided hike through forest paths and along the riverbank towards Nagymaros. The hike offers beautiful views, quiet trails, and a scenic lookout point along the way. The hike takes about 4 hours and ends in Nagymaros, a charming riverside village with a spectacular view of Visegrád Castle across the Danube. You'll have the option to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, relax by the river, or explore the village. We’ll return to Budapest in the late afternoon. A refreshing day filled with nature, fresh air, scenic landscapes, a rewarding hike in the heart of the Danube Bend.

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.

Walk to the newly built Church of Pilis for the Blessed Virgin Mary with breathtaking views + driving and hiking to the alleged Heart chakra of Earth and the Stones of Love. Spirituality + Nature: This day you will encounter to a unique, Hungarian mix of religions: native samanism, christianity and hinduism under the influence of esoteric teachings. We visit two iconic places considered to be holy nearby Budapest, which let you glimpse into how belief and relegion is practised by many people nowadays. You can also learn a lot about history and enjoy the National Park of Pilis mountains. We visit two viewpoints with 20-40 km visibility. The first walk is 1 km, the 2nd is 7 km with 220 m elevation. Later we can grab lunch at a restaurant This is a relatively new programme here, but I have over 21 years of experience: friendly, knowledable guide, who had guests from 57 countries, also a fellow-traveller (pic. no. 6). 1st site is rated on ggl 4.9 by 357 visitors, 2nd site is also 4.9.

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.

Enjoy a day away from the capital and be immersed in Hungarian nature on a family-friendly tour of the Danube. Experience the countryside by train, bicycle, canoe, and boat, and along the way enjoy views of regional highlights including Visegrád Castle, Margaret Island, and the Danube-Ipoly National Park. Cycle and canoe under the supervision of your guide on a full day’s active excursion from Budapest.

Discover the newly-built Church of Pilis with breathtaking views + feel ancient vibes over the ruins of an age-old monastery. History+religion, guided tour from Budapest Present-day spirituality + ancient Christian monastery. Firstly you will encounter to a unique, Hungarian mix of religions: native samanism, christianity and hinduism under the influence of esoteric teachings. Then feel something special by the ruins of a 700 years old monastery. In the end optionally walk up to an enthralling viewpoint over the waving forests and Budapest! We can grab simple lunch on the way! This is a relatively new programme here, but I have over 21 years of guiding experience: I am said to be friendly, knowledgeable and had guests from 57 countries. Also a fellow-traveller (pic. no. 6). Google rates: 1. Church 4.9 by 357 visitors, Monastery 4.7 by 128, viewpoint 4.8 by 1448. Don’t risk, just come!

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.

Discover the highlights of Bratislava during this private full-day tour from Budapest, which includes round-trip transportation. Explore local landmarks like Bratislava Castle, the quaint medieval-era Old Town, and the opulent Presidential Palace with your own personal tour guide. Admission tickets to St. Martin Cathedral and front-door pickup and drop-off are included.

Get active and discover the beauty of Budapest and Szentendre by going on a combination of a bike and a boat tour. You’ll be able to travel light as bike and helmet rental are included. Ride beside the Danube and see a combination of natural beauty and historic sights. Pedal past Parliament, Margaret Island, Obuda, Romai Bank, and Szentendre Gallery. Save tired legs after cycling to Szentendre by having a relaxing boat cruise back to Budapest included.

Get more out of your time in Budapest by venturing further afield and taking a day trip across the Austrian border to Vienna. Save hours of itinerary planning time, as the trip includes a guided sightseeing tour. Led by a private guide, the route showcases ​​The Hofburg palace, Mozart’s former home, Ringstrasse, and plenty more notable city highlights.

Get out of the city and spend the day at Lake Balaton with ease on this full-day private tour. In the company of a guide, travel by private car with hotel pickup to Lake Balaton and learn about the history of the area. Visit Veszprem, the Benedictine Abbey of Tihany with included entry, Balatonfured, and more.

Equestrian lovers can’t miss this traditional horse show, featuring the world-famous Hungarian cowboys known as csikós. This comprehensive walking tour of Debrecen covers a myriad of historical sights in a short amount of time, making it ideal for travelers on a time budget. Discover the everyday life of the herdsmen at the Herdsmen Museum and benefit from the insider knowledge of a guide as you explore the Hortobagy National Park.

Embark on a lovely day tour from Budapest and visit the largest freshwater lake in Europe, the beautiful Lake Balaton, and the manufacturer where world-famous, hand-painted Herend porcelain is made, before continuing to the stunning Tihany Peninsula.

Budapest is full of UNESCO-listed monuments, architectural wonders, and lively markets, but visiting on a group tour means a fixed itinerary and less time to explore. Instead, maximise your time with a private full-day tour by luxury vehicle and tick off attractions such as Buda Castle, Széchenyi Thermal Bath, St Stephen’s Basilica, and the Central Market. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Discover the baroque palace of Godollo and town of Szentendre on a private day trip from Budapest. Explore Godollo, a favorite residence of 19th-century Empress Elisabeth, known as ‘Sisi,’ and learn about her life here. Then, visit Szentendre, a baroque town with a rich arts heritage overlooking the River Danube. Stroll, shop, and lunch (own expense) here, and visit the museum of your choice. Private air-conditioned transport, plus Godollo and Szentendre museum entrance included.