BUDAPEST
The best of it, both banks of the Danube.
The 15 most popular lunch experiences in Budapest. The ones worth building an afternoon around, with prices, run times and who you book through.
Danube Bend history from Budapest: Esztergom basilica, Visegrád stones and lunch, Szentendre artists’ village, often by boat back.
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A full-day Danube Bend tour from Budapest with Esztergom, Visegrád views, Szentendre’s artist town, and seasonal Danube cruise.
Budapest Danube Bend tour with Esztergom Basilica, Visegrad views, Szentendre cobblestones, lunch, and a seasonal public-boat ride back.
“Tour left promptly from downtown Budapest. Bus was very comfortable. The driver Sabi was very capable driving through narrow and curvy turns. Our guide Adam was very informative and kept us on schedule. The sights along the day trip were beautiful and well thought out! Lunch was fabulous and was in such a lovely spot.…”
Budapest to Hungary’s Great Plain for a guided Kecskemét tour, pálinka at an authentic ranch, horse show, carriage ride, and a 3-course lunch with wine.
Private Budapest tour with hotel pickup, castle sights, 3-course lunch, and a Danube cruise with welcome drink.
“My tour of Budapest was great! My guide was very knowledgeable. She Provided a lot of details with specific facts and was shown hidden spots. My guide’s historical knowledge was impeccable. The lunch was delightful. And the boat ride was a great way to end the tour. I highly recommend this tour.”
Private day trip from Budapest to Bratislava with free hotel pickup, a customizable Old Town walk, and lunch included, led by a friendly guide.
“On balance, Attila did a great job providing a historical and fact-filled tour of Bratislava. We enjoyed the privacy of a nice van for ourselves, as well as the ability to change our itinerary to accommodate our interests.”
Guided hike in Budapest’s Buda Hills: Normafa to Elizabeth Lookout Tower, cave stop, optional langos lunch, and Kis-Hárs views.
Private Budapest to Vienna day trip with pickup, Ringstraße and Schönbrunn highlights, guided walk in the center, and lunch. Customizable.
“Our tour guide, Attila, was great! Knowledgeable, funny & customized the tour just for us. This tour is a wonderful one day taste of Vienna.”
Danube Bend day trip from Budapest with hotel pickup, Esztergom and Visegrád sights, Szentendre lunch, and a Danube cruise when it runs.
“Sofia was a great guide! Very friendly and informative. We enjoyed all three towns on the tour, especially the castle at Visegrad. Lunch was at a very charming restaurant in Szentendre and we had plenty of time at each spot. Great way to see part of Hungary beyond Budapest.”
A private 6-hour Danube Bend day trip from Budapest to Szentendre and Visegrad, with wine-cellar lunch and guided castle views.
“We had a wonderful time on the Szentendre and Visegrád Private”
A full-day Danube Bend tour from Budapest with Esztergom Basilica, Visegrád views, a 3-course lunch, Szentendre strolls, and a seasonal cruise.
“Extremely satisfying. We found Susan quite informative and she helped us with lots of local information. The lunch was superb and we had a great locally flavoured food. Susan was quite patient and answered all our queries without any hesitation.”
A private Budapest highlights day with lunch, metro passes, and a local guide covering thermal baths, castles, opera, and more in 7.5 hours.
“Well thought out”
A private Budapest home dinner with a Hungarian family: pickup, a three-course meal with wine, and real conversation away from tourist spots.
“We enjoyed the dinner of pea soup, duck, potatoes, cabbage and wine. Nice couple didn't speak English but the driver was a friend and interpreter. Tour of the house. Long drive from Budapest to the suburb.”
Full-day Budapest walk with Széchenyi Baths, Castle views, and included lunch, dessert, drinks, plus a metro pass. 7.5 hours.
“Excellent walking tour of Budapest. Ferenc is quite knowledgeable in Hungarian history which he shared with us all along. Lunch was delicious and had an opportunity to taste Hungarian cuisine. Altogether it was a fantastic experience.”
Half-day Budapest ranch visit in Hungary’s puszta: horse show, 15-min carriage ride, goulash lunch, palinka shot, and local animals.
Both banks of the Danube, district by district, and every way to see them.
