Top Budapest Food & Drink

Experience the best of Hungary’s wine region on a half-day Etyek wine country tour from Budapest with dinner. You’ll leave the capital city in the morning or the afternoon to discover the serene landscape of the Etyek wine region, known best for its white and sparkling varieties. Your local guide will bring you to two or three family-run cellars to sample wines as you hear the history behind their production. This intimate group tour will conclude with a traditional, 2-course Hungarian meal.

Get acquainted with Hungary's culinary culture and history with a sommelier as your guide during this afternoon tasting experience. Sip five top local wines, paired with fresh bread, Hungarian cheese, and charcuterie.

Skip the tourist traps and discover Budapest’s culinary highlights on a private walking tour. Discover hidden gems as you explore with your local guide, and get a taste of authentic Hungarian cuisine with samples included in the price. Visit locations including the Central Market Hall, Jewish Quarter, and a ruin pub, and benefit from the customizable itinerary of a private tour, allowing your personal guide to cater to your preferences.

Delve into the culinary culture of Budapest during a walking tour of the Hungarian capital. In a small group limited to eight food lovers, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Central Market Hall – Budapest’s largest food market – and sample traditional products in a patisserie and artisan chocolate shop. Pleasure your palate with three Hungarian wines and listen to informative commentary from your gourmand guide on this enriching tour.

Study up on your Hungarian wines with this 2-hour evening tasting in Budapest. Led by an expert guide, you’ll be given an introduction to regional characteristics, sampling eight varietals at a local wine shop and sharing your thoughts with your companions. Ask questions as you take in the flavour notes, pairing your samples with artisanal bread, local cheeses & charcuteries. Groups are limited to 24 people.

Treat your palate to a 5-hour wine and chocolate or cheese tour in the picturesque wine region of Etyek. Departing from Budapest, you’ll be driven to an artisanal workshop to sample rich regional wines and learn the process behind making cheese or chocolate. You’ll then travel to three additional wine cellars to learn how the wine is cultivated, pairing the last visit with a 2-course meal. To keep this experience as intimate as possible, groups are limited to 12 travellers.

Markets are an ideal way to get a taste of local cuisine in Budapest. With this tour, dive into the Central Market Hall with a guide, and then head to a kitchen where a cooking instructor provides the hands-on know-how required to prepare a traditional three-course Hungarian feast. You can also opt to meet your guide at the market a little earlier to have breakfast there.

Sample the best of Budapest’s cuisine on this small-group culinary walking tour. Beginning in central Budapest, follow your guide to local bars, restaurants, markets, cafes, and a cookie manufacturer. Try a hearty helping of traditional dishes and treats, such as soups, pastries, cured meats, and cheeses, all included with your ticket. As you explore and taste, your guide provides a helpful introduction to Hungarian cuisine and insights into the latest local food trends.

Sip and sightsee along the Danube on this evening cruise in Budapest. Choose from multiple cruise options to suit your preferences and admire the stunning views of Buda Castle, the Parliament House, and the Citadel. Additional drinks are available for purchase on board as the evening continues along Budapest’s sparkling panorama.

Hop into a soft-top tuk-tuk with a driver-guide and explore Budapest by three wheels on this shared tour. Most commonly found in Asia, tuk-tuks are perfect for navigating Budapest’s streets and discovering hidden places inaccessible to bigger vehicles. Breeze by the landmarks, stop for photos, and absorb the atmosphere on a flexible itinerary. Downtown pickup and drop-off included, with a choice of multiple departure times.

Add a fun twist to your sightseeing tour in Budapest and see the sights aboard a motorized tuk-tuk. Glide around the Buda Castle District; hop off to take photos of Heroes’ Square, Matthias Church, and the Garden of Philosophy; and see the Chain Bridge, St. Stephen's Basilica, and the Hungarian Parliament building.

Budapest is full of UNESCO-listed monuments, architectural wonders, and lively markets, but visiting on a group tour means a fixed itinerary and less time to explore. Instead, maximize your time with a private tour by luxury vehicle and tick off attractions such as Buda Castle, Széchenyi Thermal Bath, St Stephen’s Basilica, and the Central Market. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Skip the line at Széchenyi Spa, the largest public bath Budapest with 18 indoor and outdoor pools. Under neo-baroque domes, enjoy full-day access to a handful of steam rooms, saunas, and springs-fed baths. Dip in the impressive outdoor pool or soak up the sauna in the city that is famous for its relaxing baths. This ticket includes your own locker or changing cabin and the option to upgrade your experience with a massage.

Discover Budapest with a 24, 48, 72, 96 or 120-hour Budapest Card, providing discounts, tours and transportation while you explore the city independently. Enjoy free entry to top museums, two complimentary walking tours, admission to the thermal baths and more. Your card also includes discounts at popular restaurants, free public transportation and a guidebook with helpful information about the included services.

Get a first-hand experience of Budapest’s vibrant nightlife on this lively pub crawl. Begin the evening when you meet your group and your guide at a central location. After introductions are made, head to one of the city’s biggest party bars and enjoy an open bar before continuing your crawl through ruin bars, cocktail bars, and more, and socialize as you go. The tour ends at one of the city’s most popular clubs, where you’ll have special, skip-the-line access.

Discover Budapest’s most beloved attractions on a hop-on hop-off bus tour, valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours from the first time of use. Find a seat inside or amid the fresh air of the upper deck, and pass landmarks like the Parliament building, the UNESCO-listed Royal Palace, and the Hungarian State Opera House, hopping on and off whenever you like. For a more comprehensive experience, upgrade your ticket to include a cruise and a night tour.

Discover the best of Budapest with this full-day private tour. Spend the first part of the day exploring the city by private transport and visiting sites such as City Park, St. Stephen’s Basilica,  Parliament, and the Castle area. After hours of exploring, enjoy a 3-course meal at a local restaurant before hopping aboard a 2-hour cruise along the Danube with a stop at Margaret Island.

Experience the traditions of Hungary’s Great Plain or 'puszta' on this full-day trip from Budapest. Venture south to the region’s capital of Kecskemet, and enjoy a guided stroll around its historical highlights, including the art nouveau-style Town Hall. Then, continue to a horse ranch to enjoy a traditional ‘palinka’ (apricot brandy) welcome, equestrian show, optional carriage ride, and 3-course Hungarian lunch. Includes hotel pickup, ranch visit, horse show, and lunch.

Cruise the Danube River in the evening on a sightseeing cruise through Budapest. With a beverage in hand, take in the famous sights of Budapest along the banks of the river, deemed a UNESCO World Heritage site.

View Budapest’s floodlit landmarks by boat on a Danube River evening cruise. Settle on the glass-enclosed vessel, and admire the cityscapes as you cruise by the UNESCO-listed riverbanks, glass in hand. Admire the Hungarian Parliament and Buda Castle district twinkling with lights, and sail under the illuminated Chain Bridge and other bridges. Your choice of Champagne, wine, beer, soda, or mineral water, Wi-Fi, and onboard film and commentary included.

Have the ultimate Budapest nightlife experience on a Bingo Bar Crawl.  Visits to the city’s iconic ruin bars are taken to the next level with an exciting new take on bingo. Make the most of your fun-filled night and skip the long entrance lines and take a welcome shot at each venue. You can purchase the Happy Hour ticket and enjoy unlimited beer, wine, and soft-drinks for the first hour.

Travelers looking for a more active way to explore Budapest's top attractions should skip the typical, crammed tour bus, and opt for this bicycle sightseeing tour, complete with a guide to lead the way. Hop on your bike and cruise to many of the city's top sights—on both sides of the Danube River—including the Parliament Building, St. Stephen's Basilica, the Chain Bridge, and Central Market Hall. Along the way, stop to sample the local marzipan, and refuel with a coffee, at your own expense.

Discover Budapest the way you wish on a private chauffeured tuk tuk. Board a cabriolet Piaggio tuk tuk with a driver and agree a customized itinerary. Then, relax as you fly by famous sights and explore hidden corners, learning about their history on route. Cross Margaret Bridge, take photos, and finish with a wine and cheese tasting at a wine bar. Hotel or central pickup and drop-off, and choice of departure times include

Enjoy a revitalizing VIP massage and soak in the thermal pools of the Széchenyi Baths in Budapest with this full-day skip-the-line ticket. Choose a 45-minute aroma massage or a more vigorous, 60-minute Swedish-style massage, and complement it with time to soak in Széchenyi's world-famous, naturally heated indoor and outdoor pools. Your experience includes fast-track entry and use of a private changing cabin.