Private Budapest Tour: Explore the Hidden Treasure of Europe, Lake Balaton

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Balatonakarattya

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Experience the hidden treasure of Europe on a private Budapest tour. Explore the stunning beauty of Lake Balaton, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, and discover the rich history and architecture of the region. Book now and customize your starting time!

Duration: 8 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Balatonakarattya - Pause at a stunning, scenic location by Lake Balaton. This is typically a brief 5-10 minute stop. The 90 minutes mentioned includes travel time.
Lake Balaton - Experience an unforgettable view of Lake Balaton.
Balatonfüred - Next, we take you to Balatonfüred, a noble town filled with mansions and a charming promenade. The lovely center and beautiful villas and mansions are sure to captivate you!
Tihany - Stroll through the streets of Hungary’s most beautiful village. You can also sample the region’s famous lavender products, including lavender beer, lemonade, chocolate, and gelato.
Bences Apatsag - This monastery, founded nearly a thousand years ago, features a beautifully decorated baroque church. With a ticket (8 euros per person), you can also explore an exhibition on the abbey’s history.
Szantod-Tihany Ferry - On the return journey, we take the ferry that crosses the lake.

What's Included

Private tour
Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Driver/guide
anding and/or facility fees
All activities
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Transport by private vehicle

What's Not Included

Food and drinks, wine tasting (appr. eur 25/person)

Additional Information

Lake Balaton captures the heart of Hungarian countryside charm, akin to Hungary’s own Provence. Delight in breathtaking views, quaint villages with centuries-old whitewashed homes, and remarkable natural formations. We’ll visit the beautifully restored Abbey of Tihany, established a millennium ago, where for 7 euros per person, you can admire its exquisite baroque interior. This tour is brimming with beauty, fascinating history, and (if you choose to opt-in by messaging us) excellent wine! The scenic vistas, delectable cuisine, fresh wines, village charm, and the region’s historical and architectural heritage are all compelling reasons to visit. Prefer a different start time? You can begin the tour anytime between 6 AM and 11 PM. Simply send us a message after booking to arrange your preferred start time.

Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Please send a message after booking if you are interested in the wine tasting option.

Location

Balatonakarattya

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Abraham_c

Aug 21, 2024

Nice tour of Hungarian country and Lske - Our tour guide Balazs was excellent. Very knowledgeable of the area and flexible in the schedule. Very enjoyable.

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Ilona_b

Aug 4, 2024

Well worth it! - Although it was a long day, our guide/driver was super and stopped for coffee and cake at a wonderful coffee shop on the way to the lake. Lake Balaton was quite beautiful and a suggestion would be to take some towels and bathing suits so that you can swim. We didn't but should have. Our guide also took us to "The Echo" restaurant which was stunning with good food. A very enjoyable experience.

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Shakir_b

Jul 19, 2024

A nice and relaxing tour with an expert guide! - Our guide/driver Balázs was wonderful! He took us in his Lincoln through the Hungarian lovely countryside. The lake large and has many villages and towns on its shores. The tour allows you to visit about one third of the lake. You can do some water activities. The Tihany abbey was great. It houses the grave of King Andrew, the only Hungarian King’s grave still exists. The abbey also houses a nice museum too. I enjoyed the rich conversations we had with Balázs. Two days later we took another half tour with Balázs to the Danube bend which was also very lovely. Both tours are highly recommended!

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Paul_l

Jul 18, 2024

An excellent tour and a great guide/driver - In 2006 I had gone to Lake Balaton with my father and I remembered how beautiful it was. This year I was taking my two adult sons on their first visit to Hungary, and I wanted them to experience Lake Balaton. It was a great tour. Our driver/guide Balazs picked us up in a classic Lincoln Town Car. He answered all our questions but also added context by bringing in personal experiences, current events, and things like that. He had an excellent knowledge of Hungarian history, particularly from the old Soviet era to the present day. We had very pleasant stops for refreshments and lunch. Balazs took us to all the scheduled locations (and gave us detailed information about each one), but also took us, for example, to a spot that would give us a superb view of the lake. This was a totally enjoyable experience. You won't be disappointed by this tour, or by Balazs.

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Nancie_f

Jul 3, 2024

Lake Balaton should not be missed! - Relaxing day in the charming Lake Balaton region. Our guide was informative and fun to be with and the area was so picturesque. The lunch was delicious and the ferry ride also a treat.

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Allen_b

Apr 10, 2024

Balaton on my mind - The best thing about the trek to Balaton was the beautiful lake and charming hamlets around it, but Attila was a close second. I asked all manner of odd questions and he fielded them all in a deeply informed while comically entertaining fashion. Thanks again for offering us your time and talent. Anyone wanting a more than common experience in Hungary should seriously entertain thoughts of Attila hosting, transporting, guiding, and all else ASAP!

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Bcf51

Oct 10, 2023

Relaxing & Learned so much about the history of Hungary. - This was a wonderful tour and our guide was ready to provide us loads of history of Hungary and the area we saw driving to Lake Balaton. Had time to stop for coffee and lunch in the Balaton area. The Lake was very calm and just beautiful. You will not be disappointed with this trip and your guide.

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Kmorehouse

Sep 22, 2023

Stess free with someone who knows where they're going - We loved our trip into the Hungarian countryside. Our guide drove us in his splendid Lincoln Continental. We stopped at a beautiful restaurant for lunch - Echo in Tihany. It reminded me of the lunch we had many years ago in Bellagio. We also visited the beautiful Benedictine abbey in Tihany.

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Tina_s

Sep 18, 2023

Perfect day at Lake Balaton - Our trip to the Lake Balaton area was perfect Our guide, Atilla was helpful, prompt, courteous and entertaining. He truly went above and beyond to make our day beautiful and Comfortable!

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