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Over 15 million gallons of water bubble daily into Budapest's 118 springs and boreholes. The city of spas offers an astounding array of baths, from the sparkling Gellert Baths to the vast 1913 neo-baroque Szechenyi Spa to Rudas Spa, a dramatic 16th-century Turkish pool with original Ottoman architecture. The "Queen of the Danube" is also steeped in history, culture and natural beauty. Get your camera ready for the Roman ruins of the Aquincum Museum, Heroes' Square and Statue Park, and the 300-foot dome of St. Stephen's Basilica.
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1. Budapest Private City Segway Tour
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Discover Budapest’s star attractions by two-wheeled, electric Segway on this 1 or 2-hour private tour with your own expert guide. Hop onto your easy-to-ride Segway and talk to your guide about tailoring your route to include particular sights of interest. Ride through the leafy avenues and parks of Pest, see Heroes' Square and St Stephen’s Basilica, and glide along the Andrassy Avenue, the Hungarian Parliament Building and other landmarks. Learn about Budapest’s history and culture, and enjoy personalized attention from your guide as you go. • 2-hour private Segway tour of Budapest with an expert local guide • View the Hungarian Parliament Building, Chain Bridge and UNESCO-listed Buda Castle • See Heroes Square and St Stephen’s Basilica, and explore leafy parks and boulevards • Enjoy a flexible itinerary and in-depth attention on this private tour
Inclusions: Private guide, Segway orientation and training session, Use of Segway and safety helmet
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drink, Entrance fees to attractions
Reviewed By 813saskiab
Great history lessons by Rebecca. We got so much information and it was the best tour ever. ( And we have done many cycling tours). We would really recommend this tour. Super guide with lots of knowledge.
2. Essentials of Hungarian Wine Tasting (with Cheese and Charcuterie) in Budapest
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5.0 based on 30 reviews
Delve into the delicious, underrated world of Hungarian wine on this 2-hour evening wine tasting in Budapest, with an expert sommelier-guide. Head to a cozy wine shop and sample eight unique local wines, specially selected to give you a well-rounded overview of Hungary’s wines, from classics to up-and-coming varieties. Wines will be paired with with a selection of local flavors (cheese, charcuterie, etc.).
Inclusions: Professional sommelier-guide, 8 wine tastings, A light food pairing to accompany each wine, Mineral water
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Additional food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By millersara4
My husband and I had a two person wine tasting (given to me as a birthday gift) and we had an AMAZING experience! Because of the COVID situation, private tasting are be offered at the group price and so we had the entire place to ourselves. We tasted 5 wines, if I remember correctly, and were each given our own charcuterie plate to complement the wines. We learned so much about the history of wine in Hungary and the different regions. Highly recommend - was a very special experience.
3. Budapest Private Culinary Walking Tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
If you are looking for a unique way to explore Budapest then our culinary walking tour is for you! Taste Hungarian food and drinks in a relaxed way with your private tour guide and see Budapest from the local’s perspective!
Inclusions: Food and drinks at several local spots in Budapest, English-speaking tour guide
Exclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Gratuities (tips are at your discretion)
Reviewed By EzFlo17
We enjoyed the services on our wedding day. Really want to single out that everything was perfect. Really Profesional and friendly service.
4. Budapest Overview Private tour
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
This is the perfect introduction to Budapest! Showcasing the best of the city we visit all the major sites in Pest and Buda as well. You will get a great general orientation during this tour and believe us, by the end you will understand the structure of the city. It’s a bit of everything: sites, history, culture and of course a little treat for your tummy.
Inclusions: Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea
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Reviewed By EmilyAnn1703
We spent a week in Budapest and began in the best way possible-- with 3 days of guided tours by the wonderful women of Budapest Locals! Anita took excellent care of our needs while we were still in the U.S. She helped us to set up our tours and times in the most kind and efficient manner. Once we arrived in Budapest, we spent our time with Barbi and Kinga. We ate, we learned, we laughed and we came away with a great appreciation of Hungary and its history and a love for the kind Hungarians who introduced us to their beautiful city. I highly recommend a tour, short or long, with Budapest Locals whenever you come to Budapest!
5. Guided Tour in Budapest Castle District
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
A visit on foot to discover the famous district of the Buda castle. See the major places of interest from Matthias Church to the Royal Palace, and explore hidden gems on the Buda side whilst hearing stories of Hungarian history.
Inclusions: Professional tour guide
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Reviewed By MartinaTravels14
The historical Pest tour guided by Adam was an impressive journey through Hungarian history and the development of Buda and Pest into one city Budapest. Because Adam lives and studied in Budapest he has enormous knowledge and is excellent at explaining historical, cultural and social developments. Adam also tells the legends around Budapest in a very entertaining way and he had an answer to all our questions. I can really recommend the Pest Tour with Adam, he is a perfect guide!
6. Easy Cooking Class Budapest - with Market Walk
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5.0 based on 36 reviews
Learn about Hungarian culture and cuisine on this 4.5-hour cooking class and market walk. Visit one of Budapest’s historical markets with a guide before attending a class at a boutique cooking school. Prepare a four-course meal, taste an authentic fruit brandy called palinka, and sip local wine. Vegetarian options are available if requested at the time of booking.
Inclusions: Beverages, Food tasting, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Snacks, Wine tasting, Local guide
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By trooper198
We we booked this tour online prior to our trip to Budapest. We met our guide and now friend Kata at the designated spot. Kata showed us around the Grand Central market and we were able to taste numerous samplings of traditional Hungarian food types. We then were transported to their kitchen where we were offered a beginning drink of schnapps. Kata had the table set with the items that we needed to prepare for our cooking class. We started by preparing root vegetables to make a broth for the soup. We then prepared the chicken prior to it going into the skillets to make Hungarian paprika chicken. We then made the dumplings and while the paprika chicken was cooking we then prepared a traditional Hungarian poppy seed bread pudding.this was the first time we had taken a cooking class while traveling and it is something that we will have to do for every trip in the future. I cannot give this class enough stars we had so much fun.
7. Budapest Small-Group Day Trip from Vienna
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4.9 based on 10 reviews
Discover Budapest from Vienna within some hours. Local expert guides will guide you through secrets and surprises of the Hungarian capital.
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Bottled water
Exclusions: Food, Gratuities
Reviewed By sumeda2018
We never got to take the day trip to Austria tour we prepaid for last summer due to the pandemic. Sure it would’ve been nice. I was, however, frustrated about the refund policy! Not only was the company a stickler about not giving us a full refund (though it was not our choice to cancel), they would only issue the refund through Pay Pal which charged us an additional international fee! What a rip off! Very disappointed at their overall lack of flexibility. Consumer beware!!
8. Half-day Wine Tasting Tour in Etyek Wine Country near Budapest
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4.9 based on 588 reviews
Savor some of Hungary’s delicious wines on this 4-5-hour wine tasting and dinner experience in the Etyek wine region. Leave Budapest in the morning or in the afternoon to explore this idyllic wine area, fêted for its elegant white and sparkling wines. Absorb the vine-covered hills dotted with old cellars and grape presses, and visit three cozy, family-run wineries to sample four wines in each. Learn local winemaking secrets from each friendly host and (if you choose the Meal options) finish with a rustic, 2-course Hungarian lunch or dinner). Enjoy personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 12 people.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Visits to 2-3 wine cellars, up to 12 wine samples with snacks, 2-course dinner with water
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities
Reviewed By karsevgab
We had an absolutely great time with Julianna on our half-day tour to the Etyek wine region, just outside Budapest. It was definitely one of the highlights of our entire trip and one of the best decisions! I highly debated booking this tour, as I wasn't sure what our day to day itinerary was going to look like in Budapest and didn't feel like we had enough time to commit to a full day trip, but definitely wanted to see something outside of the city. My family is very much into wine, and thought this would be a good topic! The tour was simply fantastic! Julianna drove us to Etyek while giving us a very thorough and interesting history/culture lesson on Budapest and Hungary, throughout the different centuries all linked to the wine production and legacy of the region. It helped solidify some of the history knowledge we've been picking up, while adding really interesting facts and cool twist! Once in Etyek, we got to visit, chat, learn and sample from family wine producers on a very intimate and unique setting! We visited Nádas wine workshop and Anonym winery. I've done wine tasting and tours before, but have never done anything quite like this... it felt very personal, unique and the winemakers were all so candid and open to share everything about their own personal story and wine production, we learned tons! we also tasted exquisite wines!! We usually gravitate towards reds, but the wines we tried (from this mainly white-wine region) basically made converts of all of us! :) We ended the evening at a small family run winery/restaurant, Debreczeni-Ferenczi winery, with a fantastic dinner and chat with a lovely local family, we simply had a blast. We left the tour full, wine-happy and with a new local friend! Julianna - we'll definitely be in touch whenever we are back in the area, thank you soooo much for a fantastic experience!!! One additional note - I didn't book this trip until fairly last minute, maybe 2 days before. During our trip, I realized how much coordination effort goes behind the scenes for them to set up the visits and dinner with the winemakers and for them to be able to align their schedule and planning, specially during the low season when they might not be running the tours that often. I felt bad about booking so last minute and really appreciated everyone's efforts to make it work, but would kindly suggest/ask that you consider this and try to book as early as possible.
9. Hungarian Wine Tasting (with Cheese and Charcuterie) in Budapest
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4.8 based on 118 reviews
Enjoy Hungarian wine, cheese, and charcuterie on this 1.5-hour tasting experience in Budapest. Led by a professional sommelier, get an annotated tasting featuring five top-notch Hungarian wines paired with a selection of the country’s best artisan cheese, charcuterie, and artisan bread. Mark your favorites on a provided tasting sheet.
Inclusions: Includes 4 kinds of cheeses, 4 kinds of cured meats and 5 glasses of wine, Professional sommelier, Tasting sheets for notes and a map of the Hungarian wine regions, Fresh artisan bread and mineral water are also included
Exclusions: Gratuities, Additional food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By Bubblebuddies
My tour guide was Endre - charming, cheerful, punctual, well-travelled and with ridiculously good English. The private tours are customisable - we customised mine so much that the four hour tour took nearly six fascinating and enjoyable hours. We also “customised” coffee and cake into Villányi Franc! You’ll cover a lot of ground on this tour but it’s not physically demanding thanks to clever tactical use of public transport. Endre was particularly good at highlighting the subtle details and history that one would otherwise miss - particularly how the different epochs are represented in the architecture (often even within the same building).
10. Private Bratislava Day Trip from Budapest with lunch
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4.8 based on 9 reviews
Venture into Bratislava on this private 10-hour tour with a friendly guide. Explore the capital of Slovakia's famous sights with the flexibility to customize the itinierary. After a roughly 2-hour journey from Budapest, arrive in the picturesque Old Town of Bratislava and set out on a walking tour. Gain a great overview of the city as you view its major sites, such as Michael’s Gate, the only remaining gate of Bratislava’s medieval fortifications, and Bratislava Castle. Visit Grassalkovich Palace and learn about its history from your guide. Continue to the Primate’s Palace, an 18th-century palace considered one of the most beautiful of Bratislava’s buildings. Stop to enjoy a delicious lunch at a wonderful restaurant in the city center, and have some free time to explore and relax independently. Perhaps visit one of Bratislava’s numerous coffee houses, browse for souvenirs at the shops, or view cultural places of interest. After your tour, enjoy a relaxing drive back to Budapest.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local guide, Private tour, Lunch, Transport by private air-conditioned minivan/car
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Martin62214
We had a lovely day in Vienna with our guide Steve. During our stay in Budapest we decided to visit Vienna for one day. The ride was smooth and the City was amazing. Our guide was very informative and he also showed is the hidden gems in Vienna. Highly recommended.
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