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.
“Too long without breaks on the coach. Air con was not turned on properly to save money. The guide was excellent but the tour didn’t work. We expected time at the Danube bend, a church that wasn’t 3/4 covered in scaffolding more than a quick drive around the roundabout in Slovenia and more than 40mins…”
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.
“Highlight of our trip to Budapest. Suzanna was lovely and informative. She knew way more than our guises in Vienna or Bratislava/ lives the city and gave many many many useful suggestions I will definitely recommend this tour to friends!!! And we will be back as so much to see and explore!”
Private Budapest to Bratislava day trip with door-to-door pickup, a full Old Town walk, and an included lunch in Slovakia’s capital.
“We learned so much about both Bratislava and Slovakia. Great recommendation for lunch! Enjoyed the Christmas market!”
Guided Buda Hills hike from Széll Kálmán tér with panoramic city views, a cave stop, and optional Hungarian lunch.
“We really enjoyed the tour. It was very beautiful! Our tour gide was very kind and brought us to see many beautiful spots. 100% recommend !!!!”
Private day trip from Budapest to Vienna with an English-speaking guide, Ringstrasse sights, Schönbrunn time, and included lunch in 12 hours.
“This was a quick trip for us as we travelled from Budapest. It was very exciting seeing Vienna it was truly what we expected. The buildings were amazing and St Stephen’s Cathedral was breathtaking. We also visited Schonbrunn Palace. The Gardens absolutely beautiful , probably need to spend a whole day there. Susan our director…”
Budapest Danube Bend tour with hotel pickup, Esztergom and Visegrád sights, Szentendre lunch, and a Danube cruise when running.
“This was a private tour for 2 people. Suzanne is a wonderful tour guide with years of experience and extensive knowledge of Hungary and the locations (Esztergom, Visegrad, and Szentendre) visited by this tour. She picked us up and returned us to our hotel. She speaks fluent English and is very easy to understand. She…”
Private Danube Bend day from Budapest with Szentendre walks, a wine-cellar lunch in town, and Visegrád’s castle views.
“The tour was perfect. We enjoyed the history and local culture. Nora is a terrific guide and customized our tour to meet our wishes. Bravo!”
A full-day Danube Bend circuit from Budapest: basilica views, Visegrad castle ruins, Szentendre strolls, 3-course lunch, and a seasonal return cruise.
“Susan our guide for the day was great. Very informative about all the places we visited, the history of the country and her life as a tour guide. We were lucky with the weather and had a great trip to see a bit more of the country during our stay in Budapest. Highly recommended”
Budapest locals’ home dinner with hotel pickup, a 3-course meal plus wine, and a real cultural chat with your hosts.
“Wow! Want to feel like a true local? Book this! Driver/interpreter was amazing, had a family connection to our hosts which made it even more interesting hearing all of their history. We felt like their family by the end of it. Food was superb, made with love. I want to go back and just hang…”
A private Budapest greatest hits day with pickup, metro pass, baths, castle views, Parliament, Opera, and lunch with dessert and wine.
“Our tour guide, Odea, was wonderful. She picked us up at our hotel and crafted the day so that we could see what we wanted. She made Hungarian history come alive with her great sense of humor. We were able to hit all of the significant landmarks in the city.”
Budapest in one day: Heroes’ Square, Széchenyi Baths, Buda Castle, plus Central Market Hall, with lunch, dessert, alcoholic drinks, and a metro pass.
“This tour was one of the best tours to see Budapest. Fanni, our tour guide was exceptional in all ways. Extremely knowledge and well educated about the city’s history. This was an all day walking tour which took us to both sides of the river covering all the important neighborhoods, monuments and castles. Fanni’s English…”
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.
