Tours and Trips in Hungary

Spend a magical day in the Hungarian countryside: visit the beautiful Somló, Hungary's smallest and perhaps least-known wine region. Somló lies near lake Balaton, it is in fact a single volcanic hill that produces some of the most exciting mineral grape varieties of Hungary. This day trip will give you an insight into a region you would have a hard time reaching on your own, and it includes two winery visits and an authentic Hungarian three-course lunch. You will try 5-7 wines at each winery, and cheeses and/or cured meats will accompany your final wine tasting. Somló and the Northern Balaton region are definitely worth taking some time to explore if you are fond of nature: this off-the-beaten-track tour is complete with a light hike and some additional sightseeing stops.

In 1956, Budapest presided over the Hungarian Uprising - a revolution against Soviet rule that was quickly crushed. With this private tour, visit the sites and hear about the rebellion in a depth hard to replicate if touring alone. Check out squares and districts where protests were held, and hear testimonies that capture the events and Soviet repression with an intensity you wouldn't experience independently. Refreshments and hotel pickup are included.

Explore the baroque Artists' Village of Szentendre on a 4-hour tour from Budapest. Travel to this cobbled town near the Danube Bend, and enjoy a guided stroll to admire its historical lanes and architecture. On route, sample fried Hungarian 'langos' flat bread and learn about the town's history. Plus, enjoy free time to shop and stroll around Szentendre's museums. Includes air-conditioned bus transport and in summer (May to September), a return boat ride to Budapest.

Rewind to the days of 'Sisi,' the 19th-century Empress Elizabeth of Austria and Queen of Hungary, on a 3-hour Godollo Palace tour from Budapest. Travel to Godollo, Sisi's favored summer palace, and take an interior tour of the baroque residence. Learn secrets about Sisi and her husband, Franz Joseph I, and discover their rooms, hidden doors, and possessions as you hear stories about their private lives. Air-conditioned transport, entrance fee, and hotel pickup included.

A private day trip from Budapest to the village of Eger is a great choice for a relaxing day away from the city. Tour historic castles, thermal baths, and other sites around the city with the insight and ease of a private guide, and then enjoy lunch and a wine tasting in the Valley of Beautiful Women before returning to Budapest.

Explore Budapest's underground labyrinth on this 3-hour caving adventure. Your guide will lead you on a small-group tour through the multilevel Palvolgyi-Matyashegyi system, chambers that lie under the residential district of Budapest. You'll be provided with expert instruction and all necessary equipment as you learn the secrets of the city's underworld. With a group limit of 20 people, your caving experience will be as intimate as it is unique.

Take a gastronomic tour of Budapest on this 4-hour food and wine tasting experience. Escorted by a private guide, you'll visit the city's Great Market Hall and sample traditional Hungarian dishes, wine and spirits. You'll be led on foot from each culinary stop to the next, enjoying the intimate feel of a small group setting. You'll also receive insider tips on some of the best restaurants in the city.

Visit the Gell ert Spa for a couples package and enjoy a 2-hour dinner cruise on the Danube River during this romantic Budapest experience. You'll have three hours to spend at the baths plus the 60-minute massage. In the evening, board the riverboat for Hungarian cuisine and live music. When booking, you have the option to upgrade to include entry to the public area of Gell ert Spa, as well.

Learn about Budapest's Jewish heritage and present-day community on a 3-hour small-group walking tour of its historical Jewish Quarter. Explore the bustling 7th District as a historian guide tells tales of the area's past and its vibrant contemporary Jewish culture. Visit synagogues, including the Great Synagogue; sample Jewish foods; and remember the dark days of World War II, seeing the remnants of the ghetto wall and other poignant sites. Synagogue entrance fees included.

Admire Budapest from above at the most romantic time of day on a private 25-minute helicopter flight. Settle into a helicopter, and soar over Hungary's capital as the sunset bathes it in a pink-orange glow. Gaze at the Parliament building and St. Stephen's Basilica, and trace the River Danube to fly over other landmarks, including the Liberty Statue on Gell ert Hill. Your experience includes a pre-flight glass of Champagne and private return hotel transfers.

Get nostalgic as you immerse yourself in the retro world of the 1970s and 1980s at the Retro Design Center Museum in Szentendre. Enjoy a rare glimpse into life during Hungary's Communist era as you browse the vintage artifacts, toys, LPs and household items and marvel at the collection of vintage motors and motorcycles.

See the sights of Budapest from a unique vantage point on a small-group electric scooter tour. After a pre-tour test ride, you'll feel confident as you follow your guide through Budapest's parks and bike paths. Customize your tour by choosing from five different routes, including a two-hour river side ride and three-hour comprehensive tour. You can also choose from two convenient tour times.

Relax like a local with full-day access to Budapest's Sz echenyi Baths, including skip-the-line admission. These famous thermal baths are Europe's biggest hot springs complex, and perfect for relaxing and revitalizing. Soak in the thermal waters of the 15 indoor pools and three outdoor pools, complete with water jets and whirlpools. Upgrade to add an aroma massage, spa package, or both. All options include private changing cabin and hotel pickup.

Visit the former settlement of Pest - the eastern side of the Danube River - on a 3-hour, small-group walking tour that explores Budapest history, landmarks, and architecture. Enjoy the personal experience of a small-group tour that's limited to 6 people, and get a local perspective on Hungary's fascinating capital city.

Discover a behind-the-scenes look at Budapest's art culture on this 3-hour walking tour. You'll explore the architecture, graffiti and street art with a local guide for a more intimate experience of this vibrant capital city. You'll also visit the A38 Ship, an old cargo vessel that has transformed into a popular concert spot for locals. Along the way, make additional stops at cool coffee shops, street art galleries and bars and take a jaunt through the Jewish Quarter to spot hidden synagogues.

Experience the rich heritage and traditional cuisine of Budapest's Jewish Quarter on this 4-hour walking tour. Your local guide will take you to see the World War II memorials, the Dohány Street Synagogue and the shops and restaurants of the Jewish Quarter, an area that has become a popular hotspot. You'll sit in one of the hip ruin pubs and sample authentic local dishes over lunch, getting a flavor for flodni, an apple, walnut and poppy seed pastry, as well as palinka, a fruit brandy made famous by Hungarians.

Avoid the long wait for relaxation with this skip-the-line entry ticket to the Sz echenyi Spa. Access to the 15 indoor pools and three outdoor pools, as well as use of a storage locker included. Ticket is good any time during opening hours.

Enjoy a 2-hour walking tour of Budapest's UNESCO-listed Castle District, led by a private guide. Visit the jewel of the area, the Buda Castle, and see the lovely murals inside Matthias Church. You'll learn all the fascinating local history from your guide as you wander the medieval streets and pathways. The tour will conclude at Fisherman's Bastion, the neo-Gothic arcade that overlooks the Danube and Parliament and is prime for taking photos.

Combine city sightseeing with the pastoral backdrop of the Danube Bend on this 6-hour biking tour from Budapest to Szentendre. Led by an expert guide, you'll pedal past Budapest's top attractions, such as the Parliament Building and Margaret Island, before making your way to Old Buda. Then watch the scenery change as you cycle through wooded hills and beaches, finally arriving in Szentendre. Stop for langos, a traditional Hungarian snack, before making your way back to Budapest by boat, enjoying views along the Danube Bend.

Cast your sightseeing net wider while in Budapest to enjoy the artists' town of Szentendre and Danube Bend views from Visegrad in one convenient half-day trip. After a photo stop at hilltop Visegrad to capture the river's famous loop on camera, call at the baroque town of Szentendre to explore its cobbled lanes and arty shops. Includes hotel pickup and round-trip transport, the latter including a Danube cruise back to Budapest between May and September.