BUDAPEST
The pick of the city, both banks of the Danube.
The 15 most popular food & drink tours in Budapest. The ones worth building a day around, with what they cost, how long they run and who to book them through.
75-minute Budapest Danube cruise with unlimited Prosecco, spritz, beer (option) and great night views of the Parliament and bridges.
Most Popular“Too many people, prosecco isn't high quality. But view from the boat on the sunset was perfect. It is worth doing.”
Budapest Danube cruise with unlimited Prosecco, spritzes, beer options, and lemonade, plus English audio and night skyline photo spots.
“Really enjoyable trip - a full glass all the time !”
3-hour Budapest food tour with 10+ tastings, Hungarian wine, street food favorites like lángos and strudel, plus Opera and Parliament stops.
“We really enjoyed this walking tour of Budapest together with our guide George including the history of the city and the country Hungary, modern cultural norms, and local food and wine. Our guide was very considerate and patient with our many questions, much better than similar experiences we had with guides in Munich and Vienna…”
Budapest wine and cheese tasting: 5 Hungarian wines, artisan charcuterie, bread and oils, and an English sommelier in 1.5 hours.
Small-group Etyek wine tour from Budapest with family cellar tastings and a 3-course home meal in Hungary.
“It was great to visit small Hungarian family wineries. Our guide, Julianna had grown up making wine with her family. She was very passionate about her wine region, and really connected with the wine makers that we visited. We learned so much and had great wine and great food. 100% recommend.”
Hungarian wine tasting in Budapest’s 19th-century cellar. Five indigenous wines plus cheese, charcuterie, bread, and water—English.
“Great learning opportunity about Hungary as well as the wines and other products offered by Hungary. The pace was enjoyable and the wines and charcuterie were enjoyable.”
A 2.5-hour Budapest District 7 food walk with Jewish-quarter history, four eateries, and smart pairings of pálinka, wine, and beer.
“Laura was amazying! I loved the stories and learnt so much. Wish I have had it in the beggining of my stay I would profit even more from the tips we get in the end”
Budapest market-to-tavern food tour with 14+ tastings, Hungarian wines and pálinka, plus a sit-down meal in about 3 hours.
“This was such a great tour. We had many different foods, the chicken dish was almost a full meal! The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. I was solo and loved that the atmosphere was comfortable and relaxed.”
Unlimited beer in a private thermal BeerSpa, then optional Széchenyi fast-track baths with secure changing cabin.
“The beer spa was lovely and warm- well organised, plenty of beer on tap. Being outdoors in lovely warm water in February was just lovely”
Budapest wine tasting at a central bar: 7 Hungarian wines, guided by Miki, plus farm-style tapas for $62.
“Micky was very friendly, interesting and knowledgeable. The wine was delicious. Would recommend this experience - gives a real flavour of Hungary.”
Eat Hungarian street food and classics in District 7 on a 2.5-hour guided tour with drinks included, starting at Kazinczy Street Synagogue.
“Loved our tour with Agnes, she was very friendly. It was a great start to our time in Budapest.”
2-hour guided tasting at Bortodoor, Budapest: 8 Hungarian wines, charcuterie, and an English sommelier in a cozy downtown bar.
“Smike! what an enthusiastic authentic love for wine! Highly infectious! Had a lovely time!”
Budapest’s 10pm Danube cruise with live folk music, candlelit welcome drinks, optional Hungarian buffet dinner, and UNESCO-lit skyline views.
“Really good evening. Trip down the Danube seeing all the illuminated buildings was amazing and we took photos we otherwise wouldn’t have been able to. We were given two free drinks, plenty of tasty Hungarian food and there were dancers with musical accompaniment, all in all a very enjoyable evening.”
Budapest’s food-and-drink tasting with Nelli and local guides, 10 Hungarian tastings, Central Market Hall entry, and city views in 3 hours.
“We thoroughly enjoyed our morning exploring Hungarian food, drink and history with Nelli. Everything was delicious - even the Unicum! Nelli is enthusiastic and the perfect tour guide. Exploring the market and Jewish Quarter with her was definitely a highlight of our trip.”
Private Budapest food walk with 6 or 10 tastings, local history stops, and a flexible guide. Meet at Market Hall.
“Tours like these are a great way to find out what a city like Budapest is like under the surface. You are guided by a local who can answer all those questions about those odd things you see around you. Would highly recommend doing something like this early in a visit to a city.”
Both banks of the Danube, and every way to spend a day in the city.
