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What to do and see in Budapest, Central Hungary: The Best Wine Tours & Tastings
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. Etyek Private Half-Day Wine Tasting Tour from Budapest
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Do you want to experience fine Hungarian wines, but you only have a limited time? Then you are welcome to take a private tour to Etyek, the nearest wine region to Budapest, famous for its fresh, fragrant, elegant white wines. Taste Hungarian wines on a 4-hour private wine tasting tour of the Etyek wine region from Budapest. Sample up to 8-10 different fresh and fragrant white wines, accompanied by cold snacks of local produce at the closest wine village to the city center.
Inclusions: Professional tour guide, Transport in an exclusive private vehicle, Visit of two family-run wineries in Etyek, Tastings of 8-10 quality local wines, Cold snacks made with local products, Door-to-door service
Exclusions: Gratuities
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.
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. Balaton Lake Full Day Private Wine Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
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
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. Explore Hungary's great wines in an intimate, casual tasting
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5.0 based on 45 reviews
The Budapest wine tasting is great for everyone who likes wine and wants to experience the exciting side of Hungary’s wine scene. We’ll explore the country’s famous wine regions, try out indigenous varietals, and discover intriguing winemakers. Come peek inside a 130-year-old building from an award-winning architect for a unique atmosphere inside a beautiful residence salon. Meet great people, taste cool stuff, learn about Hungary, enjoy yourself. Our Budapest wine tasting is the easiest way for a quick intro into Hungary’s fabulous wines.
Inclusions: Wine tasting, Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By rhondamH6579OP
Although I have experience with wines from various parts of the world, I had never experienced wines from Hungary. I was curious as to which grape varieties were grown and under what type of conditions. I had an abundance of questions and was glad to have been recommended by a friend to visit Mark at his winery. Mark showed authentic enthusiasm as he discussed his wines and gave some insights on how the grape from the vine ended up in the bottle(s) we poured. It was a wonderful experience to not only taste these unique wines but to also get involved in part of the production. I can highly recommend visiting Mark but we warned, his passion and commitment are very contagious and you may leave feeling that you need to make wine too!
5. Christmas Lights, Beautiful Budapest with Mulled Wine!
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Christmas season is the best way to celebrate the holiday season and, Budapest has one of the most beautiful celebration of Christmas in Europe. We will spend the time experiencing the magic of Budapest’s Christmas streets and markets, while also learning about the Hungarian way of celebrating this time of the year. In our small group, you can enjoy a high level of interactivity and you are free to ask your guide anytime. In the middle of the tour, you are our guest for some mulled wine. Feel yourself welcome to join to the Hungarian holy celebration. In this 3-hour special tour, we are going to be in the most beautiful and Christmasy areas of Budapest. This is a special winter edition tour so do not miss it! Please keep in mind that this is a walking tour. The estimated walking distance is 3km.
Inclusions: Mulled Wine, English speaking guiding service
Exclusions: Christmas gifts and products (Available on Request)
Reviewed By alexandretZ6349NP
I really enjoyed this visit in Budapest , it was an oustanding experience. The lenght of the visit is just perfect not too long not too short. In my case i really liked to walk listening the guide. Thank you keep up the great job
6. Hungarian Private Dinner
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Do you know the difference between the Goulash, Stew and Paprikash? Have you ever tasted Hungarian wine or palinka? Come to my private apartment in the center of Budapest, taste Hungarian specialties and meet with a local chef! Just like a family dinner, enjoy a delicious communal meal in a friendly atmosphere. Meet other tourists and learn about Hungarian food, culture and customs!
Inclusions: What it contains:, 3-course dinner (soup, main course, dessert), homemade Hungarian dishes by family recipes,, drinks (Hungarian palinka, Hungarian wine harmonising with the food, homemade soft drink, mineral water, coffee and tea), a really special food tourism experience in a Hungarian apartment,, a lot of interesting information about local food, customs, culture and everyday life in Hungary,, the nice private place in a historic upper-middle class building in the downtown., Dinner, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Alcoholic Beverages
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By travelBearrr
I booked this experience as a surprise for my partner to celebrate our anniversary in Budapest. I only told him that morning what we were about to do. It was very simple to keep the secret though as our wonderful pixie, Marti was waiting outside to pick us up! She drove us to our kitchen and on the way, showed us around the city. There was very little planning or stress involved. I think it's a wonderful touch to the day. We started (the morning!) cooking session with Palinka! And I mean ... you know the cooking session goes well after that! ???? We cooked Fish Soup, Apple Pie and Chicken Paprikash. I can't even describe how dear this experience is to our hearts. It's irreplaceable. It's not just a cooking lesson. It's an entire experience of spending half a day with a wonderful person and Budapest local. You get shown around the city, learn about the dishes you're cooking and why you're cooking them a certain way and get lots of insights into the culture and city of Budapest. Marti even brought us to our next destination for the day instead of back home! Which was so extremely helpful. It felt like she was an aunt that we knew from Budapest dropping us off, rather than a stranger we had met that morning! I'm the type of person to look around all the possible experiences, research a lot and hope I picked the right choice at the end. I'm so happy with this choice though! Don't look any further. Seriously. Book this experience. It will be the highlight of your trip. It's an amazing experience. We absolutely hope to see Marti again when we're back in Budapest!!! We wish you all the best and Thank You for this experience. Hope to see you very soon!
7. Private Tours for groups
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
After organizing hundreds of stag and hen dos, countless company retreats, birthdays and simple friendly shenanigans we truly believe we stand out from all others offering the same services. Running tip based tours thought us well how to have a costumer oriented mindset and how to tailor make a tour around ones wishes. What we offer is a service dedicated to you and your friends, designed according to your wishes.
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Professional Tour guide
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Reviewed By luke12342015
I've been on this tour many times having visited Budapest a lot over the last 10 years. Hope you guys will be back up and running again once able to. I would really recommend the company, me and my friends have always had an amazing night out at a variety of cool locations. The pub crawl really takes the stress out of working out where to go and planning so you can just enjoy the night with good company. So hopefully see you again sometime soon. Special shout out to Anna, she is an awesome guide.
8. Vertical Wine Tasting&History Countryside Tour from Budapest with Lunch and more
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Explore Hungary's largest basilica before tasting the best wines of the region in a family-run vineyard. Afterwards, you will dine in a local restaurant for an authentic Hungarian dish, before sampling a traditional drink "Palinka". See the breathtaking view from the dome of the basilica, over the Danube Bend. Discover the artwork of the medieval masters. You can visit old wine cellars and some of the region best vineyard, where we organised a wine tasting for you from organic and ordinary wine selection. We will introduce to you the famous Hungarian spirit of Pálinka by samples of 4 different flavours, accompanied by the popular dish called Lecso. If there is one trip outside of Budapest for explorers, who likes wine, history and culture, that you should make a point of trying, its this!
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, For the wine tasting, A traditional hungarian dish called Lecso, For Lunch, Tasting 6 type of wine in the vineyard and 4 type of Palinka in restaurant after lunch, Coffee or Tea after lunch
Exclusions: Visiting the Church is free of charge. Entry Charges: Panorama Hall 300HUF /ps ,Dome 700HUF/ps
9. Chocolate & Wine Tour and Meal near Budapest
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5.0 based on 66 reviews
Discover the taste sensation of dark chocolate combined with red or white wine combined on this 5-hour culinary tour from Budapest. During the program you visit an artisan Chocolate making facility where you will learn about the secrets of making igh quality tempered chocolates. During your tasting adventure you will have the opportunity to compare chocolates from all over the world, as well unique flavor combinations of the different nations, like the chili or elderberry flavored bon-bons. Afterwards, try more quality Hungarian wine at a local, family owned winery where you complete your experience with a traditional Hungarian 2-course meal. Numbers are limited to 12 on this small-group tour for a personalized experience. You may choose the afternoon tour option, where after the chocolate tasting you will visit 2 family owned boutique winery with wine tasting at each.
Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Professional driver/guide, Visit to a chocolate workshop and tastings (if option selected), Visit to a cheese workshop and tastings (if option selected), Visits to two wineries with four wine tastings per venue, 2-course meal
Exclusions: Gratuities, Coffee and soda with meal
Reviewed By deylsh
It’s a 30 min ride from Budapest and you will go to about three different wineries. Every winery has about 3-4 different wines that you can try and make in the last winery dinner will be served. The service is great, as the guide speaks English quite well and is also very very friendly!
10. Budapest Dinner Walk
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 43 reviews
From the lights illuminating the bridges and buildings which make up Budapest’s breathtaking Danube skyline, to the neighbourhoods filled with cafés, bars, and restaurants, Budapest is a city which truly comes to life after dark. No need for dinner reservations if you join our Dinner Walk, which explores some of the city’s most vibrant sections, and introduce you to some of our favourite food and drink spots.
Inclusions: English-speaking, food-specialized guide, plenty of generous food and drink tastings (no need for dinner reservations!, tour includes visits to many different venues in downtown Pest including the Jewish Quarter and Andrássy Avenue areas, many stops for photos and questions
Exclusions: 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.
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