Top Budapest Holidays - page 4

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.

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.

Discover the wines and scenery of Hungary’s Etyek region on this private half-day tour from Budapest. Travel through vineyards to the wine town of Etyek and visit two family-run wineries to taste the local fresh and fragrant white wines. Sample up to eight varieties and learn about their production and flavors as you sip. Wine tastings, snacks, private air-conditioned transport, and pickup and drop-off at your hotel or chosen location in Budapest included.

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.

Book this private tour that takes you and your private party to Tokaj. You won’t have to deal with tour groups, organize your own transportation, or pay extra for any snacks or tastings. Your guide will take care of all the logistics so you just need to enjoy the tour and learn more about Hungarian history and culture along the way.

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.

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.

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

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 Budapest’s unique blend of culture and cuisine on an evening tour that includes food samples and drinks.Visit several gastronomic venues to taste traditional Hungarian dishes and beverages. As you stroll the illuminated streets, your guide tells you stories from Budapest’s history. Learn more than you would wandering around alone, and eat at local hot spots you might not find otherwise.

Step off the typical tourist trail during this delectable culinary outing, and explore Budapest with just a small group for company. Be sure to arrive hungry: You’ll visit numerous stops across the city to taste various treats and delicacies. Head to locals-approved eateries to sample traditional Hungarian staples, and try dishes that represent the city’s immigrant communities, too. Wash it all down with refreshing, local beer.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

As the years go by, more and more travelers venture out of the Hungarian capital to explore vineyards, beautiful landscapes and great food. There is, luckily, one region where you will get all three and more: Balaton, the largest lake in Central Europe. Experience the beauty of Lake Balaton on a relaxing 1-hour sailing cruise and enjoy the panoramic views of the picturesque Tihany Peninsula. Balaton boasts some of the most ancient buildings in Hungary dating back to the early middle ages: Tihany Abbey for example, the still functioning Benedictine monastery that will allow you a peek into the lives of medieval kings & queens. You will also be able to visit the world-famous Herend Porcelain Manufactory, where some of the most beautiful pieces of porcelain are made. This is also a great place to do some souvenir shopping. On our Balaton day trip, you will get to discover the highlights of this region, taste its wines, and maybe even take a dip in the lake while you’re there!

Experience the best of Budapest’s nightlife on this group bar crawl. Start off with a welcome shot as your guide takes you through four different bars. Gain VIP access to Instant-Fogas, one of the largest club complexes in the region, and enjoy the atmosphere and the scene with your group.

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.

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.

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.

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.