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Stunning architecture, vital folk art, thermal spas and Europe's most exciting capital after dark are Hungary's major drawing cards.

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Highlights in Hungary

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Day tours

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Buda Castle Explorer

Starting at$62

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Best Beers of Budapest

Starting at$84

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Lonely Planet Experiences Private Budapest Tour: Buda Castle Explorer

Starting at$92

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Lonely Planet Experiences Private Budapest Bites and Sights Food Tour

Starting at$119

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Lonely Planet Experiences Private Best Beers of Budapest Tour

Starting at$112

Kid Friendly

Budapest 3-Hour Small-Group Walking Tour with Expert Guide

Starting at$42

Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours

Budapest Danube River Cruise with Optional Dinner

Starting at$42

Transfers & Ground Transport

Budapest Airport Private Arrival Transfer

Starting at$15

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Buda Castle Explorer
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Best Beers of Budapest
Starting at$84
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Lonely Planet Experience
Lonely Planet Experiences Private Budapest Tour: Buda Castle Explorer
Starting at$92
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Lonely Planet Experience
Lonely Planet Experiences Private Budapest Bites and Sights Food Tour
Starting at$119
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Lonely Planet Experience
Lonely Planet Experiences Private Best Beers of Budapest Tour
Starting at$112
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Kid Friendly
Budapest 3-Hour Small-Group Walking Tour with Expert Guide
Starting at$42
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Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours
Budapest Danube River Cruise with Optional Dinner
Starting at$42
Book Now
Transfers & Ground Transport
Budapest Airport Private Arrival Transfer
Starting at$15
Book Now

Multi-day adventures

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Berlin to Venice

Starting at$2,315

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Berlin to Rome

Starting at$3,735

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Budapest & the Balkans

Starting at$1,355

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Europe Explorer

Starting at$7,190

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Budapest to Rome

Starting at$4,415

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Madrid to Rome

Starting at$8,685

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Budapest to Venice

Starting at$2,935

Lonely Planet Experience

Madrid to Venice

Starting at$7,135

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Lonely Planet Experience
Berlin to Venice
Starting at$2,315
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Lonely Planet Experience
Berlin to Rome
Starting at$3,735
Book Now
Lonely Planet Experience
Budapest & the Balkans
Starting at$1,355
Book Now
Lonely Planet Experience
Europe Explorer
Starting at$7,190
Book Now
Lonely Planet Experience
Budapest to Rome
Starting at$4,415
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Lonely Planet Experience
Madrid to Rome
Starting at$8,685
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Budapest to Venice
Starting at$2,935
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Lonely Planet Experience
Madrid to Venice
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Hungary activities

$62City Highlights

Buda Castle Explorer

Hit the historical side of Budapest during this walking tour on the Castle Hill. Peek...

City Highlights

$84Food & Drink

Best Beers of Budapest

Sample some of Budapest’s best beer while discovering up-and-coming neighbourhoods...

Food & Drink

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Lonely Planet Experiences Private Budapest Tour: Buda Castle Explorer

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City Highlights

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$42Kid Friendly

Budapest 3-Hour Small-Group Walking Tour with Expert Guide

Get your bearings and see the...

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