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“It was a great time with quite a bit of wine prior to lunch lol. The wine and lunch was outstanding with amazing people, Tomas was our guide and he was simply wonderful.”
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.
“We enjoyed it very much and learned a lot Michael was very entertaining and our meal was one of the best during our time in Hungary”
Shop Budapest’s Central Market Hall, cook classic dishes like lecsó and dumplings, taste palinka and wine, then eat together.
“The entire experience was an excellent way to spend an afternoon in Budapest, gaining insight into local food culture and customs. Our host, Kinga, was a delight. We traveled with someone with mobility challenges, so be aware, there’s about 30 minutes of walking through the market and then about 15 minutes to walk to the…”
Sip 5 indigenous Hungarian wines in a 19th-century Budapest cellar, paired with cheeses, cured meats, bread, and mineral water.
“Wonderful Hungarian wine and cheese tasting by Sam. We truly enjoyed his knowledge of Hungary’s historic times with wine. Sampled several wines and Hungarian foods. Highly recommend.”
Budapest market-to-tavern food tour with 14+ Hungarian tastings, goulash, lángos, chimney cake, and wine pairings in 3 hours.
“Our guide had great knowledge of local food & history. As its full of tourists it's difficult to find places where the locals eat & drink.”
Sample Central Market Hall bites, lunch in a butcher-shop, Hungarian cakes, then end with 3 wines incl Tokaji at Tasting Table.
“We waited for 20 minutes and no trip leader ever showed. We stood at the main entrance of the market hall as instructed.”
Taste 7 Hungarian wines with farm-sourced tapas in Budapest, led in English by a local wine expert at Wine the Gap.
“Micky was very friendly, interesting and knowledgeable. The wine was delicious. Would recommend this experience - gives a real flavour of Hungary.”
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.
“Loved this wine tasting experience! A good variation of wines and nibbles were excellent quality too. Very well organised and Tomasz was very knowledgable. Thank you.”
Private 2-hour Hungarian wine tasting in Budapest with Miklós Csizmadia: 6+1 indigenous wines, region stories, tapas snacks.
“Mickey has great knowledge about Hungarian wine and spends a good amount of time explaining it throughout the tasting. Wines were great and this is well worth the time and money.”
Eat your way through District 7 in Budapest with guided bites, sit-down Hungarian classics, and drinks like Tokaji wine and pálinka.
Both banks of the Danube, district by district, and every way to see them.
