Hungary · FULL-DAY
These are the 15 full-day tours worth booking, each with its price, its length and the kind of traveller it suits. The first one is first for good reason; read it before the rest.
Spend a full day at Gellért Spa on Budapest’s Buda side, where you can move between indoor and outdoor pools, saunas and a steam room in an ornate Art Nouveau setting. Your ticket includes a locker or private changing cabin, depending on the option you book. Bring a towel, slippers and a swim cap for the swimming pool.
“The 40*C pool was our favourite and the saunas were great!”
Leave Budapest by air-conditioned coach for Esztergom’s great basilica, a brief photo stop in Slovakia, lunch and Danube views near Visegrád, and Szentendre’s cobbled center. A live guide leads the day in English, Spanish, French, German, or Italian. On selected seasonal dates, return to Budapest by boat.
“Our guide was the best. Very informative and pleasant !”
Spend a flexible day at Budapest’s Gellert Thermal Spa, built in 1918 above mineral springs on the Buda side of the Danube. Your ticket includes entry and either a private changing cabin or locker, depending on the option you select. Bring a towel and flip-flops, and pack a swim cap if you plan to use the swimming pool.
“We enjoyed this spa. It was impressive and there were plenty of options in respect of different pools, saunas etc. I do understand comments of others that it was a little rundown but honestly this didn’t detract from our enjoyment and I wouRead more”
Cover both sides of the Danube with a private guide, from St. Stephen’s Basilica and the Parliament to Buda Castle and City Park. Choose a walking and public-transit route or a car option, and adjust the day to your interests. Guides have included Alexandra, Zoli, Bea, and Dalia; a driver is provided with the car option.
“Our guide and driver (both named Zoli) were excellent and very considerate as I have a slight walking problem. We were able to tailor the tour to what we wanted to see and Zoli (the guide) was able to get assistance for me whenever I needed it. His knowledge and great sense of humor made our day tour even more interesting. Zoli (the driver) was always there to help us on and off the van and managed to park the van as close as he could to the attraction we were going to. I cannot praise the 2 Zoli's high enough as they have been the best driver and guide…”
Palatinus Strand gives you a full day on Margaret Island, with outdoor and indoor pools, thermal water, a wave pool, waterslides, saunas, and steam rooms. Admission includes a locker or cabin, and the site is wheelchair accessible. Bring swimwear and flip-flops. Pools and food outlets may not all be open at once, so plan for some variation.
“excellent place to spend a few hours or the whole day. went with our teenager and he loved it! the slides topped it off but the wave pool, thermal pools and normal pools all great. excellent value for money.”
Leave central Budapest at 9:00 am for a guided day through the Danube Bend. Visit Esztergom Basilica, pause in Slovakia, take in Visegrad’s river views over lunch, then walk Szentendre’s old streets. Air-conditioned transport and a three-course lunch are included. On selected weekends from May to September, return to Budapest by public boat.
“Delivered on everything promised Great value for money Fantastic lunch Guide was exceptional Great scenery”
This full-day ticket gives you access to Budapest’s historic Lukács Thermal Bath, including thermal pools, saunas, steam rooms and heated outdoor pools with jets and waterfalls. A cabin or locker is provided, depending on availability. Treatments such as massage are available to enjoy, but are not included in the ticket.
Spend eight hours beyond Budapest with a guided walk in Kecskemét, then head to a horse ranch in Lajosmizse for pálinka, a carriage ride, a horse show, and a three-course Hungarian lunch with wine. Guides have included Ingrid, Elizabeth, Maria, and Kristina. Expect a long but varied day, with about three and a half hours of coach travel.
“Elizabeth was truly lovely,the perfect guide with a personal touch,thank you”
Start at 9 a.m. with hotel pickup and a private guide, then see Budapest’s main sights by air-conditioned car and on foot. Expect Castle District views, St. Stephen’s Basilica, Heroes’ Square, a three-course lunch and a 70-minute Danube cruise with a welcome drink. Guides named in past tours include Szofia, Nora, Susan and Thomas.
“All Good, good foods, nice hungarian dance & music good city view, will definitely come back, glad we all enjoyed!!!”
Start at the Hungarian State Opera House at 9 am for a guided, full-day tour across Pest and Buda. You’ll see major sights from Heroes’ Square to Fisherman’s Bastion, with lunch, a traditional dessert, alcoholic drinks, and a metro pass included. Guides such as Fanni, Ferenc, and Rebecca have led tours, but your guide may vary.
“Our tour guide was Odea and she was delightful. She was born in Mongolia, but has grown up in Budapest. She clearly loves the city that she calls home. This was an 8 hour walking tour with lunch and several stops. I am 65 years old but had a great day. Full of great sites and very informative. I now know the history of Hungary and of Budapest. Lots to learn. I slept well that night and loved every minute of our day. Odea was a fabulous young lady and made this tour special for my wife and me.”
Set your own Budapest agenda with a private guide for six hours. Choose classic sights such as Buda Castle and Heroes’ Square, focus on the Castle District or Great Market Hall, or ask about themes like Hungarian food, wine and life behind the Iron Curtain. The price is $589 for up to 15 people; entrance fees and activity costs are extra.
“Gute angenehme Tour super Führung, sehr guter Guide!! Negativ: vom Veranstalter wurde der Termin 2 Stunden später eingetragen! Führung begann dann nochmals eine halbe Stunde später!”
Leave Budapest by air-conditioned minibus for Esztergom’s vast basilica, Visegrád’s citadel and Danube panorama, then Szentendre’s art-lined streets. Your private guide handles the day, with hotel pickup, admission to the basilica and citadel, and a three-course lunch included. English and German guides are available; past guides have included Steven, Sultan, Christine, George and Gabriel.
“A great day. Steven was an outstanding guide who I would recommend to anyone. Weather was poor, but can’t blame that on the guide! Itinerary exactly as advertised and very well paced. Many thanks”
Spend six hours on a guided walk through Andrássy Avenue, the Danube Promenade, and the Castle District. Your English-speaking guide shares Budapest’s history and points out less obvious places, while a flexible route and frequent breaks help keep the pace comfortable. There’s a one-hour lunch stop; food is at your own expense.
“really enjoyed the tour, our guide was very knowledgeable and easy going. We saw a lot of places and sights that we would not have found otherwise”
This private Budapest tour covers Heroes’ Square, the Jewish Quarter, Buda Castle, St. Stephen’s Basilica, and the Parliament riverside. You get hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a day shaped around your interests. The operator is Ferenc Joó; guides named in connection with the tour include Gergely, Frank, Ference, and Franc. Plan for some entrance fees extra.
“Excellent with exceptional guide. Frank has a tremendous knowledge not just of Budapest but of the history of Hungary & the surrounding countries. He is always ready to impart his knowledge & very proud of his country. We learned so much from him on this highly recommended tour. A very lucky choice for us.”
Take a private 10-hour trip from Budapest to Herend and Lake Balaton. Your guide leads a visit to the porcelain manufactory, then the route continues to Tihany Abbey and Balatonfüred’s promenade. Hotel pickup and bus transport are included; entrance fees and meals are not. Choose from five guide languages, with the route and duration flexible to your wishes.
“A very delightful day. We enjoyed the tour at Herend Porcelain Co. The guide was very informative,polite and very informative. Thank you for a wonderful experience.”
Pick a bank, a bath or a boat.
