BUDAPEST
The best of it, both banks of the Danube.
The 15 most popular wine tours in Budapest. The ones worth building an afternoon around, with prices, run times and who you book through.
Half-day countryside wine tastings from Budapest’s doorstep in Etyek-Buda, with family cellars, Hungarian bites, and lunch or dinner.
Most Popular“Had a fabulous day with great wine and food,”
A small-group walking food tour through central Budapest with 10+ tastings, Hungarian wine, and local bites from classic to secret.
“We really enjoyed this walking tour of Budapest together with our guide George including the history of the city and the country Hungary, modern cultural norms, and local food and wine. Our guide was very considerate and patient with our many questions, much better than similar experiences we had with guides in Munich and Vienna…”
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.
“Amazing tour! First winery we stopped at had one of the best Pinot Noirs I’ve ever had. Guide was great at explaining the history of the wineries. Transportation was comfortable. Fantastic way to get out of the city into the local Hungarian areas. 5/5”
Shop Budapest’s Central Market Hall, cook classic dishes like lecsó and dumplings, taste palinka and wine, then eat together.
“We had such a wonderful day with our group and Birdie. We learned so much and had so many laughs. New friends were made!”
Sip 5 indigenous Hungarian wines in a 19th-century Budapest cellar, paired with cheeses, cured meats, bread, and mineral water.
“The sommelier knew the wines and they were paired nicely with the charcuterie board. He spent time talking about the wines, then allowed us 15 minutes to enjoy the wine and food.”
Budapest market-to-tavern food tour with 14+ Hungarian tastings, goulash, lángos, chimney cake, and wine pairings in 3 hours.
“This was such a great tour. We had many different foods, the chicken dish was almost a full meal! The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. I was solo and loved that the atmosphere was comfortable and relaxed.”
Sample Central Market Hall bites, lunch in a butcher-shop, Hungarian cakes, then end with 3 wines incl Tokaji at Tasting Table.
“Andy was an amazing guide! We got to try so many dishes, and they tasted much more flavorful and authentic than the highly reviewed restaurants that we found ourselves.”
Taste 7 Hungarian wines with farm-sourced tapas in Budapest, led in English by a local wine expert at Wine the Gap.
“Me and my husband had an outstanding evening with Miki! Miki did a great job on sharing his knowledge on the various wine regions in Hungary and the wines we tasted were excellent as well as the small bites to complement the wines. The Wine Bar where we met was lovely. Unfortunately, we scheduled this…”
1-hour Danube cruise from Dock 11 with unlimited prosecco or wine, soft drinks, and iconic Budapest views for a low $41.
Cozy Budapest wine bar tasting 8 Hungarian wines with sommelier guidance and local charcuterie. 2-hour English tour for $55.
Sommelier-led Budapest Hungarian wine class with 8 wines, local cheese and charcuterie, and a Tokaj Aszú finish. $65, 2 hours.
Budapest cellar tasting of 8 Hungarian wines with cheese and charcuterie pairings, led by a sommelier in a small group.
“Thomas, sorry about the spelling of your name was a great wine expert. He taught us so much about Hungarian wines. I loved this experience. It’s more couples that go to this, but you can definitely do it solo”
Private 2-hour Hungarian wine tasting in Budapest with Miklós Csizmadia: 6+1 indigenous wines, region stories, tapas snacks.
“Do not miss this unforgettable evening of Hungarian wines hosted by Mickey”
An intimate, English-language Hungarian wine tasting in Budapest with seven wines, snacks, and a sommelier-led conversation for beginners and wine lovers.
“We had a lovely time in this intimate wine tasting experience. We are not experts on the subject matter of wine or its production so we really appreciate that our host adjusted the level of discussion to something more appropriate for beginners. It was a pleasure to discover and taste Hungarian wines of high quality.…”
Both banks of the Danube, district by district, and every way to see them.
