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.
“A very interesting and enjoyable trip. Crossing the border into Slovakia seemed unnecessary and it would have been nicer to spend the extra time in Szentendre”
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.
“There is a tremendous amount of walking (miles) of stairs and uneven surfaces. Well worth the trip with hundreds of years of history and folklore. Full day and ending at the Astronomical Clock which is not to be missed.”
Private Budapest to Bratislava day trip with door-to-door pickup, a full Old Town walk, and an included lunch in Slovakia’s capital.
“The entire trip was amazing and speechless. Speechless because the sights like the Blue Church, the memorial, the palace, the town, etc. The architecture on these buildings were breathtaking. Most of all, our guide Susan was awesome and very knowledgeable. She kept us informed and engaged as we traveled from Budapest to Bratislava. Thank you…”
Guided Buda Hills hike from Széll Kálmán tér with panoramic city views, a cave stop, and optional Hungarian lunch.
“We recently had the pleasure of participating in this guided hiking nature walk in Buda Hills, and it was an experience worth every step. Our guide Laszlo was not only knowledgeable about the local flora and fauna but also incredibly passionate about the environment. Their enthusiasm was infectious, and it added an extra layer of…”
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 one-day mostly walking tour of Vienna set in between 3 hour drive there and back from Budapest. The tour of the Hapsburg summer palace was well done and followed by a delicious Wiener schnitzel lunch at a local diner (tasty Austrian beer included). We then continued to the downtown area for a…”
Budapest Danube Bend tour with hotel pickup, Esztergom and Visegrád sights, Szentendre lunch, and a Danube cruise when running.
“I’m a big Viator fan - this is my first ever negative review. This tour was an overpriced ripoff. We paid almost twice the ‘starting from’ price advertised, which made this quite expensive. Not clear why. But ok - I figured the experience will be worth it. Nope - tour started with the guide saying…”
Private Danube Bend day from Budapest with Szentendre walks, a wine-cellar lunch in town, and Visegrád’s castle views.
“The tour was enjoyable and our guide Martha was very knowledgeable about history and the region. However, our tour was on a Monday and many places we could have visited were closed and one site was closed due to a conference. The tour company should not offer this tour on Mondays.”
A full-day Danube Bend circuit from Budapest: basilica views, Visegrad castle ruins, Szentendre strolls, 3-course lunch, and a seasonal return cruise.
“Guide was wonderful and so was the tour and the lunch. Saw some beautiful sights and learned so much. Would definitely recommend as it's a great way to see some other parts of the country with an expert guide all the way”
A private Budapest greatest hits day with pickup, metro pass, baths, castle views, Parliament, Opera, and lunch with dessert and wine.
“Toured with Rebekah. Excellent tour. She was very knowledgable. Saw most of the sites of Budapest. Excellent local lunch at restaurant. A bit of free time to explore the Christmas markets and the basilica.”
Budapest locals’ home dinner with hotel pickup, a 3-course meal plus wine, and a real cultural chat with your hosts.
“The dinner was the highlight of our river cruise down the Danube. The food and wine were great, and the hosts were most gracious in inviting us into their home and preparing a special meal for us to enjoy with them. The hosts also went out of their way to prepare special food for my…”
Budapest in one day: Heroes’ Square, Széchenyi Baths, Buda Castle, plus Central Market Hall, with lunch, dessert, alcoholic drinks, and a metro pass.
“I had to cancel because of conflict with our schedule. I had cancelled but still was charged the amount”
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.
