BUDAPEST · HUNGARY
Budapest’s best.
A guide to the 10 best lunch experiences in Budapest right now: the ones worth your time, what to expect from each, and the price you pay.
See Danube Bend, Esztergom basilica, Visegrád royal stones, and Szentendre’s artist streets, plus a 3-course lunch and a boat return.
“Our guide Kristina was excellent. She was very knowledgeable and helpful.”
Guided Danube Bend day trip from Budapest with Esztergom, Visegrád, Szentendre, a brief Slovakia stop, and lunch plus a boat return.
“The views from the panoramic terrace well worth every penny The basilica was extraordinary”
Danube Bend day trip from Budapest with Esztergom Basilica, Visegrád views, Szentendre art streets, 3-course lunch, and a return cruise.
“Can honestly just do yourself. Ultimately was two stops and a river cruise. It was great for meeting other travelers, but not the crowd you'd meet if you wanted to link up afterwards. The AC bus was nice, but doubt you couldn't see the same things in less time on your own. 4 v 3…”
Full-day Budapest trip to the Puszta Great Plain with Kecskemét sights, pálinka, horse carriage, show, and a 3-course lunch with wine.
“Elizabeth was truly lovely,the perfect guide with a personal touch,thank you”
Private 6-hour Budapest tour with hotel pickup, lunch, and Danube cruise. See Fisherman’s Bastion, Parliament, Basilica, and Heroes’ Square.
“Susan’s incredible knowledge of the area’s history was wonderful. She showed us multiple areas of the city, explaining everything from the layout, background, and architecture as we went along.”
Private Budapest to Bratislava day trip with hotel pickup, a flexible Old Town walk, and lunch included for an easy taste of Slovakia.
“It was a nice way to see Bratislava. We didn’t have to worry about train times or parking. I had been concerned that one day wouldn’t be enough, but it was. George was very knowledgeable and interesting. We had a good day.”
Hike the Buda Hills with a small English-speaking group from Széll Kálmán tér. Enjoy Normafa, Elizabeth Lookout Tower views, and optional Hungarian lunch.
“We recently had the pleasure of participating in this guided hiking nature walk in Buda Hills, and it was an experience worth every step. Our guide Laszlo was not only knowledgeable about the local flora and fauna but also incredibly passionate about the environment. Their enthusiasm was infectious, and it added an extra layer of…”
Budapest to Kecskemét and a Hungarian horse ranch for a show, carriage ride, and 3-course lunch with apricot pálinka.
“Wonderful day outing from Budapest. Tour guide was brilliant. Food good. Venue first class. Horses and riders were magical”
Private day trip from Budapest to Vienna with door-to-door pickup, a private guide, top sights on foot, and lunch included.
“Our day trip from Budapest to Vienna was great. Our guide, Attila, was very knowledgeable and pointed out interesting sites along the three hour drive, as well as the sites of Vienna. Lunch was in a quaint restaurant with good food, friendly staff. Dessert was amazing! Attila's many years as a guide provided us with…”
Hotel pickup, 3 Danube Bend towns, and a Danube cruise when it runs—plus a guided lunch that breaks up the drive from Budapest.
“Our guide for this tour was Susanne (Zsuzsa) and she was EXCELLENT. Her knowledge of history, culture, economics, religion, architecture, and geopolitics was impressive and was reflective of her lengthy experience as a tour guide. She also has extensive knowledge of the U.S. (and idiomatic English) which made her aware of how we view things…”
