BUDAPEST
The best of Budapest, on both banks of the Danube.
Budapest's 15 most popular food & drink tours, side by side: what each one costs, how long it runs and where you book it. The pick of the bunch, and what the day actually gets you on either bank of the Danube.
Budapest Danube cruise with unlimited Prosecco, beer, and Aperol-style spritz, plus night views of Parliament and the Liberty Bridge.
Most Popular“great! it's our 4th time with this cruise, and for sure not the last.”
Danube at night with panoramic views and unlimited prosecco spritzers plus lemonade, all in a 1.5-hour Budapest cruise with English audio.
“This is amazing excursion - at night with all the lights on the buildings is so special. There is a complimentary Prosecco when boarding and flows through the cruise also beer at the bar when left the dock. Truly lovely staff !”
3-hour Budapest food tour with 10+ tastings, Hungarian wine, strudel, lángos, goulash, and a secret finale. Small group, local food.
“Great tour, good and plentiful food, interesting venues. George, our host, was excellent offering delightful conversation ranging across Hungarian cuisine, culture, history, politics and sport.”
Sommelier-led Budapest tasting of five Hungarian wines, including Tokaj sweet wine, paired with cheese, charcuterie, bread and oils. 1.5 hrs.
“Thomas was very knowledgeable on wines and made the tasting fun and engaging. Highly recommend.”
Small-group Etyek wine tour from Budapest: family wineries, 8-12 tastings, and a 3-course farm meal.
“The tour guide , Juliana, was excellent. She provided a history of the area and the wine region we visited. She certainly enhanced the experience.”
Budapest wine tasting in a 19th-century cellar: 5 Hungarian wines, artisan cheese and charcuterie, bread, and mineral water.
“Great experience if you want an overview of Hungarian wines! Definitely would highly recommend this experience if you’re looking to experience Hungarian wine culture and great vibes.”
Budapest’s District 7 foodie walk with Lángos, nokedli, Flódni, Pálinka, and Tokaji wine, plus local history.
“I loved the variety of food, and just the right amount. The different locations were fun, from the ruin bars to the restaurant in a cool cellar. Peter was a fantastic guide who loves the city. Highly recommended.”
Taste Budapest from Central Market Hall to local taverns with 14+ bites, wine pairings, and classic comfort food in a small group.
“We toured with Kinga and have a wonderful time. Small group, ~10 people. Kinga was very information concerning different aspects of Hungarian and Budapest history. She took the time to describe a number of different Hungarian cuisine customs. Also provided great insight into life in Hungary.”
Relax in a private thermal beer tub with unlimited draft, then optionally use fast-track access at Szechenyi Baths in Budapest.
“Small room with 4 tubs & 2 beer taps. Pretzels also provided. There is no door so other other spa guests kept coming in to look around. Pillow would have been nice. The larger spa experience was a bit overwhelming- no explanation or expectations provided. Very busy with warm indoor pools completely full. No exactly…”
Budapest’s Wine the Gap does a 2-hour Hungarian wine tasting with 7 wines, farm-style tapas, and a guide in English.
“our host Miki was great, very knowledgeable about the different wines we tasted.”
Taste Budapest District VII with a local guide on a 2.5-hour food walk featuring lángos, nokedli, flódni, plus wine, beer, and pálinka.
“Peter was a really great guide, and made extra effort to give tips and information about Budapest. the food was tasty and plentiful, and it was fun sampling a variety of beverages.”
Bortodoor Budapest tasting: 8 Hungarian wines plus charcuterie in English over 2 hours for $55.
“The highlight of our trip! This is an experience not to miss! Smike (our host) was passionate, entertaining and fun with great wine history of Hungary. Wines and nibbles were incredible and we spent the rest of the night there as the atmosphere was fantastic!”
10pm Danube cruise in Budapest with live folk music, candlelight, and Hungarian buffet or drinks. See Parliament and Castle lights.
“Don’t boom this cruise. They tell you to be there at 21:30 to make sure that the boarding is smooth. Despite we were there at 21:30 the boat didn’t leave the dock before 22:42 (!!) giving us only 18 minutes to see the Parliament and the Buda Castle lighted up since at 23 all lights…”
3-hour Budapest tasting with Nelli and locals: Central Market Hall, 10 Hungarian food and drink tastings, plus Danube and Gellért views.
“We thoroughly enjoyed our morning exploring Hungarian food, drink and history with Nelli. Everything was delicious - even the Unicum! Nelli is enthusiastic and the perfect tour guide. Exploring the market and Jewish Quarter with her was definitely a highlight of our trip.”
Private Budapest food tour with 6 or 10 tastings, market classics, Szimpla Kert bites, and synagogue culture, tailored pace.
“Great time. Guide was wonderful. Authentic Food options. Enjoyed it very much. Guide also shared local history.”
The baths, the river, the castle hill and the ruin bars - and every way to spend a day on either bank of the Danube.
