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.
Most Popular“Our guide Kristina was excellent. She was very knowledgeable and helpful.”
A full-day Danube Bend tour from Budapest with Esztergom, Visegrád views, Szentendre’s artist town, and seasonal Danube cruise.
“our guide Clara was amazing . She was impressive with her deep and broad knowledge about the history. She did her best even tho the Basilica was close to tourists due to ceremony. i would recommend this tour. my only disappointment was not having enough time for the artists town.”
Budapest Danube Bend tour with Esztergom Basilica, Visegrad views, Szentendre cobblestones, lunch, and a seasonal public-boat ride back.
“A very interesting and enjoyable trip. Crossing the border into Slovakia seemed unnecessary and it would have been nicer to spend the extra time in Szentendre”
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.
“A wonderful day out with an excellent lunch thrown in! Would thoroughly recommend this trip to anyone visiting Budapest.”
Private Budapest tour with hotel pickup, castle sights, 3-course lunch, and a Danube cruise with welcome drink.
“Zsofia (Sophia). Was a high energy positive personality and gave a great tour of Budapest. We spent the majority of time driving in her car to various places starting with Pest and then moving over to Budapest. She offered a detailed explanation at each site and gave us Hungarian lessons along the way. We stopped…”
Private day trip from Budapest to Bratislava with free hotel pickup, a customizable Old Town walk, and lunch included, led by a friendly guide.
“Sofia was the best part of this trip. As usual she spent a lot of time explaining everything to us. She gave us so many options. This is our second trip with her this week. We had so much fun. Thank you Sofia. The food was also great. I will definitely remember this trip”
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 private guided trip to Vienna was wonderful. We toured Schönbrunn Palace and saw many of the historical sites, plus had a wonderful lunch. But the best part of the trip was our guide, Susan. I thought the 2.5-hour road trip there and then back might be awkward with a person in the car we…”
Danube Bend day trip from Budapest with hotel pickup, Esztergom and Visegrád sights, Szentendre lunch, and a Danube cruise when it runs.
“This is a two part review. Nora, our guide was super as nothing was too much trouble to her. The tour without the return by river cruise represents a very overpriced tour. Our river return to Budapest was not possible (The pope’s visit was the given reason). We did receive a compensation offer of a…”
A private 6-hour Danube Bend day trip from Budapest to Szentendre and Visegrad, with wine-cellar lunch and guided castle views.
“Our day out was a great way to learn more history on Budapest outer regions. Seeing the bend in the renowned Danube river was good to see along with castles. The wine tasting and lunch was enjoyable and informative. Our driver Stephen was very informative and made our day memorable.”
A full-day Danube Bend tour from Budapest with Esztergom Basilica, Visegrád views, a 3-course lunch, Szentendre strolls, and a seasonal cruise.
“This was probably the most disappointing tour ever - for the price we did not expect to be collected in the guide's private small car with stuffed toys on the back window and no view whatsoever for the "scenic drive ". the guide gave us facts with no interest - the lunch was awful! Not…”
A private Budapest highlights day with lunch, metro passes, and a local guide covering thermal baths, castles, opera, and more in 7.5 hours.
“Leslie did a great job in helping me fill in the spaces on the history I knew of the area. Very quickly he caught on to the things that were most important and interesting to me. The day was wonderful. I am so happy that I chose to have my own personal guide and I…”
A private Budapest home dinner with a Hungarian family: pickup, a three-course meal with wine, and real conversation away from tourist spots.
“Atilla was the perfect guide, polite, knowledgeable, punctual and willing to go out of the way for a special picture opportunity on the way home. He took us to a local home for a traditional Hungarian dinner and stayed to translate for us. The food was just what we wanted and the company was comfortable.…”
Full-day Budapest walk with Széchenyi Baths, Castle views, and included lunch, dessert, drinks, plus a metro pass. 7.5 hours.
“This tour was one of the best tours to see Budapest. Fanni, our tour guide was exceptional in all ways. Extremely knowledge and well educated about the city’s history. This was an all day walking tour which took us to both sides of the river covering all the important neighborhoods, monuments and castles. Fanni’s English…”
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.
