Day Trips from Budapest
Day trips from Budapest in a comfortable car with a private guide
There is much more to Hungary than Budapest. In a single day you can stand on medieval castle walls above the Danube, taste Bull’s Blood in the wine cellars of Eger, swim in the warm thermal lake of Hévíz or stroll through old Bratislava. I pick you up from your hotel in a comfortable car, plan the route around the best viewpoints and restaurants I know, and take care of everything along the way — you just enjoy the day.
- ✓Just your group — no strangers, no coach
- ✓A local guide in Hungary since 2010, in English or Russian
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓Prices per group, not per person
Danube Bend
Szentendre, Visegrád and Esztergom in one day
A 7–8-hour trip by car along Hungary’s most scenic route, the Danube Bend. We visit Szentendre, the town of artists and craftsmen, have lunch with freshly caught trout in the forest, take in the views of the Danube from Visegrád Castle and discover Esztergom, Hungary’s religious capital.
Price: from €320 (1–2 people) · €360 (3–4) · €420 (5–6)
Included: comfortable car, parking, guiding. Not included: castle entry (€6 per person), marzipan museum (€2 per person), lunch.
Eger
Castle, old town and the home of Bull’s Blood wine
An 8–9-hour trip by car to Eger. We stroll through the old streets and climb the castle that held out against the Ottoman army. Eger is a wine region and the home of the famous Bull’s Blood — a tasting in the wine cellars and lunch in a cosy restaurant are part of the day.
Price: from €360 (1–2 people) · €420 (3–4) · €480 (5–6)
Included: car, parking, motorway toll, guiding, wine tasting. Not included: castle entry (€6 per person), lunch, thermal baths (€10 per person).
Balaton – Hévíz
Thermal lake Hévíz and the “Hungarian sea”
An 8–9-hour trip by car to Lake Hévíz, the thermal lake with Hungary’s healthiest water, then lunch among the vineyards and a walk along the turquoise shore of Lake Balaton, the “Hungarian sea”.
Price: from €420 (1–2 people) · €480 (3–4) · €540 (5–6)
Included: car, motorway toll, parking, guiding. Not included: lake entry, lunch.
Bratislava
The capital of Slovakia in one day
An 8–9-hour trip by car to Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia: a guided walk and free time.
Price: from €420 (1–2 people) · €480 (3–4) · €540 (5–6)
“Meet Hungary” package — 3 tours, one better price
Budapest, the Danube Bend and Lake Balaton
The best of Hungary in three days — at about 10% less than booking the tours separately.
3 tours:
- Sightseeing tour of Budapest by car
- Danube Bend: Szentendre, Visegrád and Esztergom
- Lake Balaton and Hévíz (in winter: Eger instead)
Price: €860 (1–2 people) · €980 (3–4) · €1110 (5–6)
Larger groups on request. Not available over New Year and the May holidays.
Frequently asked questions
How long are the day trips?
Roughly: the Danube Bend takes 7–8 hours; Eger, Balaton with Hévíz and Bratislava take 8–9 hours, including the drive from and back to Budapest. But I focus on what you want to see rather than on the clock — we can slow down or speed up to suit you.
Is the price per person?
No — prices are per group. For example, the Danube Bend for 1–2 people is from €320, and €360 for 3–4 people.
What is included?
A comfortable car, parking, motorway tolls and your guide. Entry tickets and lunch are paid separately — we list typical prices for each trip.
Can we change the route?
Yes. It is a private trip, so we can add a stop or shorten the day. We don’t run special children’s tours, but we are fully patient with kids: we take breaks and adapt the pace.
Which trip is best in winter?
In winter we recommend Eger: the old town, the castle and a tasting in warm wine cellars.
How do I book?
Fill in the form at the bottom of the page with your dates, number of guests and the trip you like — we will get back to you to confirm the details.
Make a day of it
After a full day out, come back to a comfortable apartment in the city centre or spend the evening tasting Hungarian wines in our cellar.
Hungarian wine tasting
Heritage €45 · Luxury €55 · private from €160. Thu–Sat, in English or Russian, in our historic cellar in District VII.
Goldcentral apartments
25 apartments near the Grand Boulevard. Book direct for a better price than Booking.com; airport transfer €45.