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.
“Interesting tour. Attila is a very knowledgeable guide with a good sense of humour. Boat cruise back to Budapest was a nice end of the trip. Would definitely recommend.”
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.
“Susan was very friendly and informative. The trip length was just right for us. The boat trip was a bonus which was very smooth and nice experience.”
Private Budapest to Bratislava day trip with door-to-door pickup, a full Old Town walk, and an included lunch in Slovakia’s capital.
“Great way to see another amazing city in central Europe and learn a ton of history. Susan and Gabor were great hosts. Given it was private, we were able to control the pace.”
Guided Buda Hills hike from Széll Kálmán tér with panoramic city views, a cave stop, and optional Hungarian lunch.
“Absolutely brilliant! So knowledgeable about the area. Whether it was history, politics, nature. He had it all. Great conservation, stunning views. You can’t beat it. We will be back to do another of the guided walks!”
Private day trip from Budapest to Vienna with an English-speaking guide, Ringstrasse sights, Schönbrunn time, and included lunch in 12 hours.
“Amazing trip with the lovely Susan who transported us safely and was very knowledgeable and chatty throughout our journey. We really enjoyed getting to know her. It was a long day but worth it to see Vienna - great little lunch spot too.”
Budapest Danube Bend tour with hotel pickup, Esztergom and Visegrád sights, Szentendre lunch, and a Danube cruise when running.
“We expected a Danube cruise back after a car ride to destination. Told that there’s not been a cruise back since Covid and it is still being advertised! We got a local river ride after we drove all the way back to Budapest! This did not make up for the discrepancy.”
Private Danube Bend day from Budapest with Szentendre walks, a wine-cellar lunch in town, and Visegrád’s castle views.
“Nora the guide was excellent. She made the tour. Very knowledgeable and interesting. It was nice to go outside the city, the village we went to was beautiful, would have liked to have stayed longer to explore more. Lunch was good, but wine tasting was disappointing, it was more wine pairing with each of the…”
A full-day Danube Bend circuit from Budapest: basilica views, Visegrad castle ruins, Szentendre strolls, 3-course lunch, and a seasonal return cruise.
“The tour allowed us to see the Hungarian country side. Steve our driver, was very knowledgeable and showed us so many sites along with the ones included in the tour. Lunch was amazing. It was a wonderful way to end our trip.”
Budapest locals’ home dinner with hotel pickup, a 3-course meal plus wine, and a real cultural chat with your hosts.
“Be gracious and polite guests. These people are welcoming you into their home to have an authentic homemade meal.”
A private Budapest greatest hits day with pickup, metro pass, baths, castle views, Parliament, Opera, and lunch with dessert and wine.
“Our tour guide Francy was excellent tour guide , very accommodating and talented . Did explained a lot about the history of Hungary we enjoy a lot .”
Budapest in one day: Heroes’ Square, Széchenyi Baths, Buda Castle, plus Central Market Hall, with lunch, dessert, alcoholic drinks, and a metro pass.
“This was one of the best tours we've ever done. Thanks to our guide Gabriella, everything was very organized with lots of information. We've seen pretty much all of the city in just one day. Tasty lunch, dessert and a coffee were an icing on the cake.”
Half-day Budapest trip to a working Hungarian horse ranch: horse show, 15-min carriage ride, goulash lunch, palinka.
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