BUDAPEST
The pick of the city, both banks of the Danube.
The 15 most popular lunch experiences in Budapest. The ones worth building a day around, with what they cost, how long they run and who to book them through.
Danube Bend, Esztergom basilica, Visegrád views, Szentendre artists’ lanes, plus 3-course lunch and boat return on select days.
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Danube Bend day trip from Budapest: Esztergom, Visegrád hill views, Szentendre artist streets, brief Slovakia photo stop, 3-course lunch, cruise.
Slovakia and Hungary in one day: Esztergom Basilica, Visegrád views, Szentendre artists walk, 3-course lunch, and a seasonal Danube cruise.
“Tour left promptly from downtown Budapest. Bus was very comfortable. The driver Sabi was very capable driving through narrow and curvy turns. Our guide Adam was very informative and kept us on schedule. The sights along the day trip were beautiful and well thought out! Lunch was fabulous and was in such a lovely spot.…”
Full-day trip from Budapest to the Hungarian Great Plain with Kecskemét sights, pálinka, horse carriage ride, show, and 3-course lunch.
Private Budapest tour with hotel pickup, Buda Castle views, St. Stephen’s Basilica, Heroes’ Square, lunch, and a Danube cruise with a welcome drink.
“My tour of Budapest was great! My guide was very knowledgeable. She Provided a lot of details with specific facts and was shown hidden spots. My guide’s historical knowledge was impeccable. The lunch was delightful. And the boat ride was a great way to end the tour. I highly recommend this tour.”
Private Budapest to Bratislava day trip with door-to-door pickup, a full Old Town walk, and an included lunch in Slovakia’s capital.
“On balance, Attila did a great job providing a historical and fact-filled tour of Bratislava. We enjoyed the privacy of a nice van for ourselves, as well as the ability to change our itinerary to accommodate our interests.”
Guided Buda Hills hike from Széll Kálmán tér with panoramic city views, a cave stop, and optional Hungarian lunch.
Private day trip from Budapest to Vienna with an English-speaking guide, Ringstrasse sights, Schönbrunn time, and included lunch in 12 hours.
“Our tour guide, Attila, was great! Knowledgeable, funny & customized the tour just for us. This tour is a wonderful one day taste of Vienna.”
Budapest Danube Bend tour with hotel pickup, Esztergom and Visegrád sights, Szentendre lunch, and a Danube cruise when running.
“Sofia was a great guide! Very friendly and informative. We enjoyed all three towns on the tour, especially the castle at Visegrad. Lunch was at a very charming restaurant in Szentendre and we had plenty of time at each spot. Great way to see part of Hungary beyond Budapest.”
Private Danube Bend day from Budapest with Szentendre walks, a wine-cellar lunch in town, and Visegrád’s castle views.
“We had a wonderful time on the Szentendre and Visegrád Private”
A full-day Danube Bend circuit from Budapest: basilica views, Visegrad castle ruins, Szentendre strolls, 3-course lunch, and a seasonal return cruise.
“Extremely satisfying. We found Susan quite informative and she helped us with lots of local information. The lunch was superb and we had a great locally flavoured food. Susan was quite patient and answered all our queries without any hesitation.”
Budapest locals’ home dinner with hotel pickup, a 3-course meal plus wine, and a real cultural chat with your hosts.
“We enjoyed the dinner of pea soup, duck, potatoes, cabbage and wine. Nice couple didn't speak English but the driver was a friend and interpreter. Tour of the house. Long drive from Budapest to the suburb.”
A private Budapest greatest hits day with pickup, metro pass, baths, castle views, Parliament, Opera, and lunch with dessert and wine.
“Well thought out”
Budapest in one day: Heroes’ Square, Széchenyi Baths, Buda Castle, plus Central Market Hall, with lunch, dessert, alcoholic drinks, and a metro pass.
“Excellent walking tour of Budapest. Ferenc is quite knowledgeable in Hungarian history which he shared with us all along. Lunch was delicious and had an opportunity to taste Hungarian cuisine. Altogether it was a fantastic experience.”
Half-day Budapest trip to a working Hungarian horse ranch: horse show, 15-min carriage ride, goulash lunch, palinka.
Both banks of the Danube, and every way to spend a day in the city.
