The 12 Best Budapest Beer Tastings

1.Unlimited Prosecco, Beer and Aperol Spritz Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 25,310 reviews · from $28Our pick

Cruise the Danube for 75 minutes past sights such as the Hungarian Parliament and Liberty Bridge, with an English audio guide, music and an open-air upper deck. Your booking includes unlimited refills of the selected drink: sparkling wine, spritzer or lemonade, with beer available on the relevant option. Focaccia with dips is an optional extra.

“the tape recording was a little quiet and the boat sort of smelled like diesel before it got going. but it was fun to sail down the Danube. they were generous with the prosecco too and that's all that matters. fun and easy tourist activity.”

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2.Unlimited Prosecco, Beer & Aperol Spritz Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,371 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Board in central Budapest for a 75 to 90-minute Danube cruise with Hungarian prosecco, fruit spritzers and homemade lemonade on tap. Take in landmarks such as Buda Castle through panoramic windows or from the open-roof deck, while recorded English commentary and lounge music play. Extra drinks and a Hungarian food platter are available to buy.

“Had a lovely evening doing the river cruise on the Danube in Budapest unlimited presseco it was such a lovely evening, good value for the money”

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3.Budapest BeerSpa with Unlimited Beer and Optional Széchenyi Bath

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 416 reviews · 1 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $75

At Széchenyi Baths, you get a 45-minute private BeerSpa session in warm thermal water infused with hops, malt, and salt, with draft beer on tap beside your tub. Add a full-day ticket for the thermal pools, swimming pools, saunas, and steam rooms. A private changing cabin is included with either ticket; bring your own towel and sandals.

“Beer spa was awesome. Thermal baths need serious renovation. Overall I would recommend. Like others have said, towels and flip flops are a must.”

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4.Budapest Street Food Tour with Local Snacks, Dessert and Beer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $139Top rated

Meet by the Hungarian State Opera for a three-hour walk through Budapest’s food scene. Sample Hungarian street food and treats linked to Turkish, Greek and Transylvanian traditions, with beer and local stories along the way. Guides have included Bianka, Ferenc, Bridget and Fanni. The tastings add up to a hearty meal, so arrive hungry.

“Our guide was great. Very informative and educational in the history of Hungary and various other topics. The food sampled was delicious, especially the strudels. Overall a very enjoyable experience, thoroughly recommend.”

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5.Budapest Exclusive Thermal Spa LUKACS LUXURIOUS PRIVATE BEER BATH

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 104 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $76

At Lukács Baths in Budapest, settle into a warm thermal-water tub infused with beer ingredients for a 45-minute session, with unlimited Czech draft beer poured at your tub. The bath is private, but entry to Lukács Thermal Bath, towels, slippers, and a robe are not included. English is offered.

“We absolutely loved this! So relaxing and fun at the same time! Next time we come to Budapest, we are definitely doing this again!!”

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6.Guided Food Tour with Wine, Beer, and Shots

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 71 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $69

Spend 2.5 hours walking through Budapest’s District 7 with an English-speaking guide, stopping at four Hungarian eateries for street food, traditional dishes, dessert, and three drinks. Expect Jewish-Hungarian food traditions, local history, and practical restaurant tips. Vegetarian options are available, but vegan and gluten-free diets cannot currently be accommodated.

“Laura was a great guide! The tour itself was wonderful with all the food and drinks we were given as well as a bit of food/area history. She was very knowledgeable. We were also given PLENTY of post-tour recommendations of where to eat which was nothing shy of being the best recommendations. Highly recommend this tour and Laura as a guide!”

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7.Sip & Sail Danube Cruise with Unlimited Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 43 reviews · from $26Best value

Board the MS Stadt Wien at Akadémia Dock 2 for a 75-minute Danube cruise past Budapest’s landmark waterfront. Beer, Prosecco, and Prosecco cocktails are included, with comfortable seating, panoramic views, and background music. The route returns to the starting dock, near the Chain Bridge.

“really good value, plenty of beers to be got,”

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8.4-hour Bottomless Brunch w/ Cocktails & Craft Beer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $42

At Ruin Brew in Budapest’s Jewish Quarter, settle in for a weekend brunch with eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, and hash browns, plus unlimited listed drinks such as mimosas, craft beer, Aperol spritz, and espresso martinis. The service window runs from 11 am to 4 pm, with food usually starting at noon. Darts, board games, music, and an on-site tattoo shop add to the pub’s unusual mix.

“Was the best brunch we’ve had, very friendly and welcoming staff. The food was amazing and the drinks were always flowing. Would highly recommend x”

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9.Budapest Street Food Tour with Snacks, Dessert & Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $135

Explore Budapest’s street-food haunts on a 2.5-hour walking tour with an English-speaking guide. Expect Hungarian favorites such as lángos and paprika sausage, Granny’s strudel, beer and a Transylvanian dessert. Guides have included Fannie and Norbert. Private groups can request a flexible itinerary and hotel pickup.

“Great tour. Very informative. Good food. Our guide Fanny was really sweet and so knowledgeable.”

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10.Stag Party Boat with Beer and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 1 hour

You and up to 19 friends get MS Klara to yourselves for a one-hour Budapest cruise. Beer and house wine are unlimited, with house sparkling wine and one shot included. Pass Buda Castle, the Chain Bridge and Parliament, with a bar, sound system, WiFi and heating on board. The English-speaking crew handles the sailing and service.

“Thank you so much, it was crazy!!! We have never done that if we knew how tight and extreme it was, but it was insane and when it was over we had an amazing feeling, and we were proud of ourself and each other ❤️🙌”

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11.Budapest Craft Beer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 3 hours · from $82

Spend three hours exploring Budapest’s craft beer scene with a private English-speaking guide. Visit three local bars and taste one beer at each, with the route shaped around your beer preferences. Guides including Rudi and Balaz have shared tips on Hungarian beer, Budapest history, and places to eat or see. Food is available to buy at the bars but is not included.

“Went to 3 breweries and enjoyed 3 beers total and conversation. No snacks, even though the tour description said there would be snacks. The last brewery, a Ruin bar, was very nice. I think the tour is a little over priced - $68.03 usd per person for just 3 beers.”

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12.9-tier Hungarian & Craft Beer Tasting w/ snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · from $46

At Ruin Brew in Budapest’s Jewish Quarter, an English-speaking host introduces four Hungarian mass-market beers and five fresh craft beers brewed on site. You’ll get a snack plate, a full-size pour of your favorite, and a 40ml pálinka shot. The small-group tasting lasts 1.5 hours and is limited to 10 people.

“Great beer. Staff was amazing. Went for a 2 hour tasting and stayed for 5 hours and had dinner. Great food and made a reservation for their bottomless brunch. Would definitely recommend”

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