Top Hungary Day Trips

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.

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.

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.

Self-guided ride with our bicycles to the scenic village of Szentendre, ca. 25km along the Danube. If you follow our recommended route you will leave from Downtown to Margarete Island, enjoy the nature of the car-free island and pass Old-Buda and the Roman Beach. It is up to you to decide on speed, stops, and enjoying the landscape. In summer you can even make a bathing stop. Ride on the perfect bicycle ways to Szentendre and enjoy the Mediterranean flair at the river. Plenty to see, enjoyable ride for leisure riders & families or sportsmen & women. Optional: Finish the tour with a relaxing boat ride on the Danube (ATTENTION: only available in Summer and the boat arrives at 18:10 in Budapest); The boat has to be booked directly with us. EUR 30/person. Please note: this is a self-guided tour, you are your own guide and have to find the way and handle technical issues yourself. If you want full comfort consider booking a private guided tour.

Avoid the hassle of navigating public transport and coordinating multiple stops on your own with this private Danube Bend day trip from Budapest. Visit the green-domed Esztergom Basilica, take in panoramic views from hilltop Visegrad, and stroll the cobbled streets of the artists’ town of Szentendre before enjoying a seasonal river cruise back to Budapest (April–September). With lunch, private transportation, and hotel pickup and drop-off included, enjoy the day.

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.

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.

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.

This exciting day tour is a great way to explore the highlights of the Danube Bend. You’ll have the ultimate stress-free day without any transport to organize as hotel pickup and drop-off is included. As it’s a private tour, you’ll have a more personalized experience and won’t have to wait around for other travelers. Highlights include visiting Szentendre, Vac, and enjoying a delicious lunch too.

After pick-up at your accommodation by a private car or minibus we drive an hour to the famous town of Visegrád to mix adrenaline adventure with culture, history and Nature. Then we have lunch local restaurant and finish the rich day by relaxation in a fancy sauna. This is a relatively new programme here, but I am said to be a friendly and knowledgeable guide with 20 years of experience, who had thousands of guests from 57 countries (pic. no 6.). I am a local, know a lot about my country, people, history. The sauna is not necessarily part of the program, if you prefer to miss it or would rather go to the nearby beach on the Danube, we give you back 6000 huf/15 euro from the fee in cash. During winter (Dec-Febr) the castle (ggle-rated 4.6 by 17502 visitors) is only open from Fri-Sun , but we can always visit viewterrace (whick is the main attraction here) and see it from outside. In this case we give you back 2500 huf/6 euro from the fee in cash. Don’t risk, just come and see!

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.

Spend the day exploring the picturesque Hungarian town of Eger—famous for its regional wines—during this private, full-day tour. Relax with pickup and drop-off from any hotel accommodation within Budapest. Visit landmarks like Eger Castle and the stunning basilica with a guide.

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.

We drive across the border to Romania and we arrive in Timisoara in about 3 hours. We start the chronological tour of this beautiful city. The city's history has a bit of everything: Hungarian Kingdom, Ottoman Empire, Habsburg Empire, Romanian Kingdom and Communism. After a 2hour city your of the historical center, we'll stop for a traditional Romanian lunch. Drive back to Szeged at the end of a beautiful day.

Lunch, Vineyard tour by jeep, Excursion, Visit to a unique cellar world, Wine tasting The content of the one-day program is as follows, which can be supplemented with a wine dinner, accommodation and the next day's programs. Lunch with sparkling wine on the terrace of the restaurant with a view of the vineyard. After lunch, vineyard tour with a special jeep, wine tasting (white dry and sweet wines) among the rows of grapes. UNESCO World Heritage cellar rows visit and walk to the lookout point on Hercegkút. Wine tasting in a 100 year-old cellar.

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.

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.

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!

Direct shuttlebus connection from Budapest Access to more than 160 designer stores Discounts up to 70% on designer brands Relaxing cafés and delicious restaurants Carousels and kiddy cabs for children Great playgrounds in the centre Tax refund for non-EU citizens

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.

Get out to the freshwater sea, Lake Balaton, on this group excursion from Budapest. You’ll get to have a little walk through Balatonfured, check out the views from Tihany Peninsula, take a boat cruise, and much more. No need to plan any of the logistics. Your guide and driver will take care of all that so you can just enjoy the day out.

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.

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.