Best Budapest Day Trips

The Etyek Wine Country Tour with Dinner is first on our list simply because it’s slightly out of the ordinary from the usual run-of-the-mill tours in Budapest. Not only will you get the chance to learn more about Hungarian wine culture, but you’ll also get the chance to immerse yourself in local villages and interact with the people living there.

A delicious, traditional Hungarian dinner as well as washing it down with up to 12 varieties of wine also makes this tour incredibly popular amongst tourists far and wide!

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On this Wine Country Day Trip from Budapest to Villány you’ll get to experience three top wineries in the area. You’ll get a glimpse inside the village’s secret wine cellars and you’ll even get to sample a glass or two! In the afternoon, you’ll be treated to a delicious three-course meal accompanied by yet more wine; this is a great day trip from Budapest for wine lovers!

Travel from Budapest to Szentendre on a fun-filled day tour where you’ll see the beautiful scenic day on the Danube Bend. You’ll get the chance to roam the streets of Szentendre and purchase little trinkets and souvenirs as memories from your time exploring the quaint villages of Hungary. There’s also plenty of museums and art galleries for you to explore too.

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This incredible day trip from Budapest will take you to the Great Hungarian Plain (Puszta) where you can enjoy watching Magyar cowboys practising their skills in the equestrian centre. The Hortobágy National Park inside a large part of the Puszta is a UNESCO World Heritage Site so it’s a great place to visit from Budapest to enjoy some culture and history.

On the Budapest Culinary Tour you’ll get the chance to enjoy some of Hungary’s most traditional cuisines. From delectable patisserie goods, divine chocolates and one of Budapest’s most prestigious kosher bakeries; this tour will give you a good fill of Budapest’s best cuisines!

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Enjoy seeing two incredible European capital cities on this private day tour to Vienna from Budapest. You’ll take a walking tour to see the Hofburg Palace, you’ll see the incredible Parliament and State Opera in Vienna and you’ll also be able to enjoy a delicious meal at a restaurant as part of your tour. This is a great tour to enjoy from Budapest as it allows you to see another city in Europe without any hassle; your tour guide will be more than happy to take you around!

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Truly one of the best day tours you can take from Budapest is to the World Heritage UNESCO site of Archabbey of Pannonhalma and the historical city of Gyor. On this tour you’ll uncover a wealth of history in the surrounding villages and towns and you’ll enjoy a personalised tour of Pannonhalma, as well as Lebeny’s Roman Catholic Church.

From Budapest, you’ll travel into the heart of Tojak and experience a day of wine tasting like never before! See how the wine is made, wander through the vineyards and indulge in a scrumptious lunch in a high class restaurant.

Choose from 24, 48 or 72-hour Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour tickets and make your way around some of Budapest’s best city highlights. Jump off the bus at St. Stephen’s Basilica and hop back on again to take you across the Bridge to the Hungarian Parliament Building. You get to choose where you get on and off so you can see the best of the city at your own pace!

Budapest is renowned for its unparallel beauty at night when it’s said that the city really comes alive; see it for yourself on the Budapest Night Cruise. Sail down the Danube River and admire the sights of the city as they’re lit up at night.

Make your way from Budapest and visit various towns in Danube Bend such as Esztergom, Visegrád, and Szentendre. You can take a tour of the Esztergom Basilica and admire the incredible views from the top of the Visegrád citadel. This tour is a great way to get out of the bustling city of Budapest and take a look at some of the more quaint towns in the Danube Bend area.

Enjoy the chance to relax and unwind with the skip the line Széchenyi Spa tour; AKA the largest public baths in Budapest. You can enjoy relaxing in the many thermal spas and pools, take a trip to the sauna and steam rooms and enjoy your own private changing cabin for your convenience.

A slightly smaller, albeit still remarkably beautiful offering of thermal spa; the Gellért Spa is one of Budapest’s best thermal baths. Here you’ll find 13 Roman-style thermal baths and swimming pool. This trip will allow you to skip the line and get immediate access to the tranquillity of inside the spa which you can enjoy at your own pace.

See one of Budapest’s most important Jewish sights; the Great Synagogue. Along your tour you’ll learn all about Budapest’s Jewish history and culture and you’ll get to see the mightily impressive architecture of the beautiful Synagogue.

Enjoy one of Budapest’s most prized gems; the Hungarian Parliament Building. A truly beautiful building, this tour will take you on a guided tour of Parliament so you can admire its impressive interior and gaze in wonder at its magnificent exterior architecture.

See the city at night with the Budapest Night Cruise with Parliament View and Champagne. You’ll get to enjoy a leisurely cruise along the Danube River with a complimentary glass of champagne. Admire the lights of the city at night from the river as you enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Danube. You’ll definitely be blown away by the magic of the Parliament Building as it’s beautifully lit up at night!

Choose from a 24, 48, 72, 96 or 120-hour Budapest Card that will provide you with entrance to some of Budapest’s top sights and attractions. You can enjoy free entry to most museums in Budapest, as well as the thermal baths and two complimentary walking tours! If you’re planning to see and do as much as possible during your time in Budapest, then the Budapest Card is well worth the investment!

See the very best that Budapest has to offer on the Sightseeing Tour by Land and Water. It’s a great and unique way to get around the city and enjoy the chance to see the Danube River, Chain Bridge, Buda Castle, Parliament and more!

Not too far from the beautiful city of Budapest resides Lake Balaton; this tour takes you on a full day trip to see the Lake. You’ll travel through the lush countryside to Lake Balaton where you can enjoy lovely views of the Lake and the surrounding towns and villages. It’s a perfect place to grab a spot of lunch and enjoy taking pictures on a clear day.

Enjoy a traditional Hungarian Folk Show and dinner cruise with this Budapest trip. You can enjoy all of the city’s best sights as you cruise down the Danube while enjoying a 3-hour dinner and drinks celebration.