BUDAPEST
The best of it, both banks of the Danube.
The 15 most popular food & drink tours in Budapest. The ones worth building an afternoon around, with prices, run times and who you book through.
A 75-minute Danube night cruise with unlimited Prosecco and refills, plus an English audio guide to Budapest’s key landmarks from the water.
Most Popular“Beautiful views from the boat, the staff were so attentive with the drinks. Would highly recommend.”
See Budapest from the Danube on a 1.5-hour cruise with unlimited Prosecco, spritz-style drinks, lemonade, snacks, and English audio.
“Wonderful to see Budapest lit up at night. Prosecco flowed freely and although lots of people on the boat it wasn't crowded on the top deck (although sub zero temperature may have accounted for that 😆)”
A small-group walking food tour through central Budapest with 10+ tastings, Hungarian wine, and local bites from classic to secret.
“Traditional food eaten at places off the beaten path. Food was very good. Perhaps stayed too long at each place. One additional spot would have been good for the amount of time spent.”
Budapest sommelier-led tasting of 5 Hungarian wines with cheese, charcuterie, bread and artisan oil. Ends with Tokaj sweet wine.
Half-day Etyek wine tour from Budapest with family cellar visits, 4 tastings per winery, and a 3-course home meal for $102.
“Peter was a great guide. He explained the history of the region and was knowledgeable concerning the area wines. We had a very enjoyable afternoon and evening.”
Sip 5 indigenous Hungarian wines in a 19th-century Budapest cellar, paired with cheeses, cured meats, bread, and mineral water.
“Our first visit to Budapest was amazing especially since we had such a great experience tasting amazing Hungarian wines and meeting new friends”
Eat your way through Budapest’s District 7 with a guide, four Hungarian food stops, and 3 drink pairings in 2.5 hours.
“Very nice food and a beautiful city, we loved the tour guide because she was gentle and funny.”
Budapest market-to-tavern food tour with 14+ Hungarian tastings, goulash, lángos, chimney cake, and wine pairings in 3 hours.
“We enjoyed some traditional Hungarian foods while also learning about Budapest and Hungary. Ben and Birdie were great guides. Highly recommend!”
Unlimited beer in a private thermal tub at Széchenyi, plus optional full-day fast-track bath access with a secure changing cabin.
“Fun day! Bring a towel and sandals. Can easily spend 4 hours here or more! Would do again! Food just ok…eat somewhere before!”
Taste 7 Hungarian wines with farm-sourced tapas in Budapest, led in English by a local wine expert at Wine the Gap.
“It was just me in the session, Miki hosted me very nicely. He makes it like a get together with friends, not just about a wine class. The bar is also cozy. I enjoyed it a lot, and I’m happy to know more about Hungarian wines!”
Eat Hungarian street food in District 7, then savor nokedli and Flódni with three drinks on a 2.5-hour English guided tour in Budapest.
“really good. Agnes was amazing! great food and information about the city.”
Cozy Budapest wine bar tasting 8 Hungarian wines with sommelier guidance and local charcuterie. 2-hour English tour for $55.
10pm Danube cruise from Akadémia 2 ponton with live Hungarian folk music, sparkling wine, and dinner or drinks as Budapest lights up.
“It could be better. Not well organized, everyone was crowded outside the cabin with limited chairs. Keep improving”
Taste 10 Hungarian food and drink samplers with Nelli and local guides, plus market hall entry and city sights over 3 hours.
“We had a great time with Nelli as she shared some history of Budapest & explained about Hungarian food & cooking. Nelli is passionate about her country of Hungary! We sampled some amazing food. The time went by quickly & the tour was a highlight of our time in Budapest. We highly recommend this tour.”
Private Budapest food walk with a local host: 6 or 10 tastings, market classics, ruin-bar bites, and Jewish Quarter context.
“Emoke made our tasting experience special by mixing history with the food. A walk around Budapest between tastings was an added bonus.”
Both banks of the Danube, district by district, and every way to see them.
