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“Too many people, prosecco isn't high quality. But view from the boat on the sunset was perfect. It is worth doing.”
See Budapest from the Danube on a 1.5-hour cruise with unlimited Prosecco, spritz-style drinks, lemonade, snacks, and English audio.
“Great way to see the sights by night, however most people were more interested in the drink and taking pictures for instagram”
A small-group walking food tour through central Budapest with 10+ tastings, Hungarian wine, and local bites from classic to secret.
“Warning, do NOT eat before this food tour. We (wisely) did not eat breakfast; we went to this food tour; and did not eat again until late evening. AND we didn't even successfully finish all the food everywhere. Zoltan was a fantastic guide - charaismatic, educational, and fun. He was very generous, helped explain the…”
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.
“The tour guide was excellent. The explanations were detailed and interesting. The visit to both wineries was interesting and delicious.”
Sip 5 indigenous Hungarian wines in a 19th-century Budapest cellar, paired with cheeses, cured meats, bread, and mineral water.
“Extremely enjoyable experience in a character-filled cellar in the heart of Budapest. Thomas led the group on an informative journey detailing the history of viticulture in Hungary. The wines presented were delicious and varied, truly highlighting the different varietals and flavor profiles available from Hungarian producers. The charcuterie and cheeses accompanying the wines were authentic…”
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.
“Sophia was a fantastic guide! Learned lots about local foods, wine, drinks and culture of Budapest. Highly recommend!”
Unlimited beer in a private thermal tub at Széchenyi, plus optional full-day fast-track bath access with a secure changing cabin.
“The beer spa and the thermal baths were the grand finale of our Balkan vacation.. For those planning to visit or are already in Budapest, do not miss the opportunity to experience it.”
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.
“Go hungry, there is a lot of food! Laura was an excellent guide, I learned a lot. loved the museum at the end and thank you for the follow up information.”
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.
“Not what we wanted for a night cruise. The staff was very friendly and hospitable, but that’s the only positive thing I have to say about the boat. We had a late departure and the high water level limited the boat from going near either bridge. The majority of the boat seatinRead more”
Taste 10 Hungarian food and drink samplers with Nelli and local guides, plus market hall entry and city sights over 3 hours.
“Great tour Nelli! A wonderful combination of food, alcohol and history all mixed with humour and charm”
Private Budapest food walk with a local host: 6 or 10 tastings, market classics, ruin-bar bites, and Jewish Quarter context.
“This tour left a little more to be desired. First, let’s start with the positive: Gabor, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable, friendly, and full of historical information on the origins of each food or drink as well as the history of the food. He was great. The tour was originally meant to be a…”
Both banks of the Danube, district by district, and every way to see them.
