Why I love Budapest

“I love Budapest for all the right reasons – architecture (especially art nouveau), romance (particularly the views from the bridges) and sticky apricot jam – and some of the wrong ones, too – killer pálinka (fruit brandy), rickety trolleybuses, and spending way too much time in the Turkish baths. When I first came to Budapest, I was bowled over by an often sad but confident city whose history seemed too complex to...” Read More

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$40.36 Walking & Biking Tours

Budapest All in One Walking Tour

Our walking tour begins at the Opera House and then a short ride on the Millennium metro out to the Heroes' Sq and City Park. There you’ll have a great introduction to the rich Hungarian history and culture through the chronological line of kings. Then we walk through the city park to visit the Vajdahunyad Castle (outside only), a complex built for the world fayre in 1896 displaying typical architecture found throughout Hungary. Next, a stop off at Széchenyi bath house (with a peek inside when open) to learn about the amazing bath culture this country has to offer. Next we take the Millennium metro back towards the city center and stop off at the end of Andrassy Blvd. where you’ll hear about the significance the street brought to culture and nobility. After our city park visit we head over to the St. Stephen’s Basilica (outside only) before we take a break in a café for a taste of Hungary’s famous pastry called “retes” which is a traditional type of strudel.  Here guests will each get two homemade pastries and a coffee or soft drink (included in the tour). After our refreshment break we head down to the riverside to see the famous blue Danube.  Here we will take in the spectacular view of Gellert hill and the Citadel, Buda Hills and the Royal Palace as we cross the river via Budapest’s Chain Bridge. For the final leg of the tour we climb the steps up into the Buda Castle District and then wander through the old cobble stone streets and alleys to our finishing point in front of the Matthias church and Fisherman’s Bastion. At the conclusion of the tour the guide will help with ideas, directions and more! Our walking tours are small personal groups and generally do not have more than 15 participants, making them interactive and personal and giving you plenty of chances to ask questions and get to know your guide plus hit them up for local tips of where to go and what else to do.
$13.45 Transfers & Ground Transport

Budapest Airport Private Arrival Transfer

This is a private transfer which are available for groups of:1 to 2 people in a private car3 to 6 people in a private minivanWhen making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your Budapest City hotel details. Your transfer will be confirmed within 24 hours of booking and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver.It's that easy!At time of booking, YOU MUST include the following flight and hotel details in the "Special Requirements" box:Arrival AirlineArrival Flight NumberDeparting Airport and Arrival AirportArrival TimeFull Hotel Name and AddressPrice is per person, based on 6 adults per car/vehicle.
$22.55 Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours

Budapest Danube River Dinner Cruise

On board, enjoy a relaxing candlelit atmosphere as you sip drinks including wine and Sparkling wine. If you choose the dinner option, you'll also enjoy a hot buffet dinner of typical Hungarian dishes (sample menu can be found in the Itinerary section below). Sit back and relax as you take in views of Budapest’s famous UNESCO World Heritage-listed urban panorama, a series of sites that illustrate the city’s fascinating history and culture. Pass the Buda Castle Quarter, Andrássy Avenue, the Chain Bridge (Clark Ádám Square), the Gellért Baths and Mt Gellért with its Freedom Monument. You’ll be awed by the sparkling city lights while enjoying live music entertainment, performed by three members of the Hungária Folk Orchestra.Sample MenuCold Main CourseSpiced cottage cheese cream and traditional greaves creamSoupsAlföld-style goulash with small dumplingsVegetable cream soupHot Main CoursesMini stuffed cabbageRoasted chicken breast with basil and cheese sauceSpicy pork slices rib with thyme and mustard sauceTraditional chicken with paprikaRoasted sea fish served with Chardonnay sauceVegetarianGrilled polenta with feta cheeseHomemade spinach dumplings served with mustard and mushroom sauce Salads and Garnishes Fresh seasonal salads with dressingsItalian pasta saladCaesar’s saladSweet corn salad with mayonnaiseHash-brown or roasted potatoesGrilled vegetablesSteamed Jasmin rice with corn DessertsHome-made strudelSomló style sponge cakeMini tartsDessert variations Európa styleSeason fruit basketDrinks1 glass of Sparkling wine1 glass of wine, beer or juiceMineral water
$80.72 Day Trips & Excursions

Etyek Wine Country Tour with Dinner from Budapest

Start your experience with a pickup at your centrally located Budapest hotel, and drive to the Etyek-Buda wine region, about 30 minutes away. Admire the vine-coated hills as you approach the town of Etyek, the hub of this relatively young wine industry that started when German settlers planted vines here around 200 years ago.Hear about Etyek’s famous fresh and crisp white wines, typically grown from pinot gris and sauvignon blanc grapes, and its celebrated sparkling Törley wine. Then, visit Old Wine Hill where nearly 1,000 mostly disused wine cellars sprinkle the slopes. Enjoy the views over the vineyards, public grape presses and villages below as your guide explains more about the local soils and acidities.Visit small, family-run wineries and sample four wines in each, along with tasty Hungarian snacks. In the morning tour you will get to see two wineries and in the longer afternoon tour you will visit 3 wineries. As you sip, learn local winemaking secrets from your friendly host — usually the winery owner and winemaker rolled into one. Discuss each wine with the host and get a truly personal take on each variety you’re tasting. You’ll leave with a really intimate understanding of the traditions, peoples and countryside that make the wines here so special.Afterward, enjoy a delicious 2-course dinner at a wine estate. If it’s summer, dine outside, or if it's winter, sit down at a table inside a cellar. Savor the classic Hungarian dishes and discuss your wine discoveries as you eat, perhaps enjoying some wine (own expense) with your food. See the Itinerary for a sample menu.Lastly, drive back to Budapest where a hotel drop-off marks the end of your tour.
$141.26 Day Trips & Excursions

Budapest Day Trip from Vienna

In the afternoon during an extensive coach tour, appreciate the historical and cultural importance of Budapest. You'll view city highlights including Heroes' square, Vajdahunyad castle, Opera house, Parliament, Fisherman's bastion, Matthias church and the Citadel.Please note, pick up services only available with certain hotels. Please check 'view additional info.' for hotel details and pick-up time.
$13.45 Transfers & Ground Transport

Budapest Airport Private Departure Transfer

This is a private transfer which is available for groups of:1 to 2 people in a private car3 to 6 people in a private minivanWhen making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your Budapest City hotel details. Your transfer will be confirmed within 24 hours of booking and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver. 48 hours prior to your transfer, you will be required to call the supplier directly (the contact number will be provided on your travel voucher) to reconfirm exact pick up times and places. It's that easy!Price is per person, based on 6 adults per car/vehicle.
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