Top 10 Sightseeing Tours in Tihany, Central Transdanubia

The Hungarian Sea awaits you with all of its glory! With the self-guided Balaton tour and transfer you will be able to have an unforgettable trip of the largest lake in Central-Europe while keeping your independence and staying comfortable. Throughout this day-long excursion you will be exploring the northern bank of the lake, with towns like Balatonfüred, Tihany and Badacsony. Your guide will point you towards the must see places and the most beautiful parts of the lake, so you can be free as a bird while exploring these romantic little lakeside places.

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Private tour, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Professional Driver, Bottled water

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Do you want to experience excellent Hungarian wines and see one of the most beautiful regions of Hungary? Then you are welcome to take a private guided tour to the Lake Balaton! Discover Lake Balaton and its beautiful surroundings with a professional English-speaking tour guide on this full day tour from Budapest. Traveling by comfortable car or minibus, you will see beautiful panoramas from the Tihany Peninsula, visit the charming Balatonfüred and taste quality local wines!

Inclusions: Professional English-speaking tour guide, Transport in a comfortable private vehicle, Visit of the Tihany Peninsula, Visit of Balatonfüred, Visit of 1-2 wineries on the North Shore of the Lake Balaton (depending on the season), Wine tasting of up to 11-12 quality local wines with cold snack, Door-to-door service in Budapest, One main dish of your choice plus mineral water or soft drink, Bottled water, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Gratuities

Looking for a day out with a difference where you will be treated as a VIP? Then don't look any further and let us create a bespoke, private tour combined with sightseeing around the beautiful Lake Balaton, Hungary's and Central Europe's largest freshwater lake with wine tasting, cheese and cold plate included in the price. We have many years of experience providing unique tours with the help of our local experts and the good relationship with locals. From Budapest it will be a 1.5 hour drive with a stop off at the historic town of Szekesfehervar. Your tour will start and finish at your Budapest hotel. Throughout your journey you will visit little known boutique vineyards as well as some prestigious wineries, north of Lake Balaton with the famous Csopak wine region and the scenic Tihany with views to Lake Balaton and its natural beauties.

Inclusions: Private transport, wine tasting, cheese and cold plate, Alcoholic Beverages, Lunch

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Seeing just Budapest in Hungary is not the wisest thing to do.  Lake Balaton is the essence of Hungarian rural beauty. Hungary's version of Provance. And our favourite region in Hungary. You will enjoy stunning views, tiny villages with century-old whitewashed houses, amazing formations of nature. Balaton Uplands has been chosen by Mastercard users one of the Top 15 Hidden Treasures travel destinations of Europe. The 10 hour tour is filled with beauties of nature, interesting history and very good wine! The beauty of the nature, the great gastronomy, the fresh wines, the charme of the villages and the historical and architectural heritage of the region are all good reasons to make a visit here

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local taxes, All activities, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Professional guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Fuel surcharge, Landing and facility fees

Exclusions: Food and drinks, wine tasting (appr. eur 25/person), additional entrance fees in case they apply (if we visit the Balaton Uplands National Park, we discuss this on the tour day, this depends on weather and if you want this), Gratuities

Take a memorable all day private Lake Balaton tour with a perfect guide. Make a visit to the famous cities of Tihany, Balatonfüred and Herend with a 3 course menu lunch included.Enjoy a marvellous swim and some relax in the sun. Wonderful trip in a wonderful nature! Make your travel pleasant and comfortable by using this service. The tour can be booked 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from 1 person up to 8 persons.

Inclusions: 3-course lunch with drinks, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Gratuities

Get the best possible view of the largest lake in Central Europe, the lake Balaton with this special Helicopter flight of Hungary. Start from your accommodation in Budapest. When arriving to Balaton you will be able to admire the one-of-a-kind beauty of this region from a new perspective. See its magnificent National Parks and Nature Reserves when flying over them with a private plane. Flying slow and low, admire all the beautiful villages and landscapes passed. The flight goes as far as the Tihany peninsula, the most famous area of the Balaton region.

Inclusions: 80 minutes flight from Budapest to Lake Balaton, then back to Budapest, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Glass of Hungarian Sparkling wine, Driver/guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

Explore the romantic Hungarian lakeside with your professional Hungarian, English and German speaking tour guide. Riding through Hungary's Balaton Uplands on a bicycle allows you to experience the area as a native, not just a tourist. Follow winding paths through hidden villages, stunning countryside but foremost the beautiful lakeside. Along the route, take a rest in the shadows of the historic walls of Tihany, the pearl of Lake Balaton. Your guide will be happy to share some history of the region.The guide will adjust the difficulty, pace and duration to your request and fitness level.

Inclusions: tour guide, bikes, Drinks

Exclusions: food

With this private tour you will have a chance to visit the most prominent sights of Lake Balaton. Your private driver/guide will pick you up at your hotel then head to the most beautiful region of Hungary. With a stop off at the historical town of Szekesfehervar on the way, even your journey will be exciting. After arriving to Lake Balaton, you will be able to visit Csopak and Tihany area. With an excellent view and astonishing history of Hungary you will feel you really got the grip of Hungarian culture. After the excursion you will be treated to 2 local wineries of excellence with the sommelier’s special attention.

Inclusions: Transport, Guide, Wine Tasting, Salami, Cheese plates and local produce, Snacks, Bottled water, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Lunch

This will be a pleasant walking tour with your local, English and German speaking professional tour guide in the historical village of Tihany in a stunning setting on the north shore of Lake Balaton, situated on the Tihany Peninsula. This tour is great if you wish to get to know more of the area and grasp more of its history. The centre of the district is the Benedictine Abbey, which was founded in 1055 AD by Andrew I, who is buried in the crypt. There are also many traditional, pottery and crafts museum where you will be able to go in with your guide, all included in the price of this private tour.

Inclusions: Licensed Guide, Entrance ticket

Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner

The Hungarian “sea” (called Balaton) tour could cover the largest hand-painting porcelain manufactory of the world in Herend or Veszprém, the city of queens, the 1000-year old Benedictine Abbey in Tihany and a beautiful walkway in Balatonfüred. Herend is famous for its Porcelain Manufactory – you can see how the luxury hand painted products are made (and also can buy products if you want). In Tihany you can visit the Benedictine Abbey, and enjoy a delightful panorama of Lake Balaton. In Balatonfüred you could take a walk on the bank. A lot of sailboats and yachts could be seen on the lake. If you get tired, there are a lot of benches to relax and cafés to refresh yourself. If the weather is enough warm, you can try a beach if you want.

Inclusions: Private tour guiding, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop off (other locations available upon request), Transportation by a comfortable, air-conditioned car, Parking and motorway fees, All taxes (including VAT), An unforgettable experience

Exclusions: Entrance fees, Dining, Infant/ child seat: +10 EUR/ tour