Private Budapest Tour: Explore the Hidden Treasure of Europe, Lake Balaton
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51 Ratings
Balatonakarattya
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 - Stop at a beautiful, scenic spot at the Balaton lake.
    This is usually a short 5-10 minutes stop.
    The 90 minutes time indicated includes the travel time too.

  • Lake Balaton - An unforgettable view of Lake Balaton

  • Balatonfüred - We then drive you to Balatonfüred to see this noble town with lots of mansions and a picturesque promenade. The pretty centre and the beautiful villas and mansions will very likely steal your heart!

  • Tihany - Walk the streets of the most beautiful village in Hungary.
    You can also try the famous lavender products of the region, such as lavender beer, lavender lemonade, lavender gelato….

  • Bences Apatsag - The pearl of the Balaton is the Tihanyi Peninsula. Thanks to the special attributes of its landscape, its geological idiosyncrasies, its diverse flora and fauna, it was the first designated nature protection area of the country. On its smaller hill a monastery was founded almost a thousand years ago.
    We can look at the beautifully decorated barouqe church. from the inside, if we buy a ticket. (7 euros per person.) This also gives us the option to look at the exhibition about the histroy of the abbey.

In Tihany you will walk around this charming and famous little town on the peninsula with the same name, you will also watch a great video on Tihany’s history and formations of the nature, then you will visit the famous abbey

  • Szantod-Tihany Ferry - We first drive to Lake Balaton (80 min from Budapest), then take the ferry from the southern shore to the northern shore
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 epitomizes the picturesque rural charm of Hungary, akin to their interpretation of Provance. The month of October offers an optimal climate, framing the scenery with vibrant autumn hues that burst forth from every corner. The bustling crowds of the summer have ceased, leaving tranquillity in their stead with no waiting lines. Prepare to feast your eyes on majestic landscapes, quaint villages speckled with antiquated, white-washed dwellings and awe-inspiring natural formations. Our route will take us through the magnificently restored Tihany Abbey, a foundation with a millennium-long history. With just 7 euros per individual, you get to admire its swanky baroque interiors. Embellished with picturesque sights, intriguing history, and optional fine wines (should you express interest via a message), this tour promises a delightful experience. From captivating vistas, the gourmet offerings, refreshing wines, the quaint allure of the villages, to the historical and architectural treasures, there are countless compelling reasons for partaking in this voyage. Should you prefer an alternate commencement time, you can choose any slot from 6 AM to 11 PM. Just drop us a message after your reservation.

  • 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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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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Anthony_g
Sep 17, 2023
Awesome trip to Lake Balaton! - Best day ever! Attila was very knowledgeable and provided interesting details of the Lake Batalon, Budapest, and Hungary! He made sure we did things we wanted to do along the way! Very flexible! Highly recommend this tour to everyone! Great way to see the surrounding areas around Budapest! Thank you Attila!
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Sherry_w
Aug 25, 2023
A day we'll spent - We thoroughly enjoyed our trip through the countryside to Lake Balaton, lunch at a wonderful local restaurant, and the ferry ride to the other side. Atilla, our private guide, was the best! Very informative, very flexible, and a great sense of humor. Don't pass up the chance to do this trip. It was well worth it!
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Raj_n
Jul 8, 2023
Awesome trip - As mentioned, it’s a truly personal half day trip to the beautiful lake Balaton. My Guide Mr Attila was punctual and very knowledgeable about the region and willing to learn new things too. The one hour drive felt like it was only minutes. I really enjoyed the Tagore avenue and we had a small boating in an electric swan among sail boats (there was a sail boat competition going on which was an added bonus and we could have watch a horse cart riding competition too!). We also enjoyed some lavender picking and got some awesome photographs to cherish. Highly recommended
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Michael_b
Jul 1, 2023
Attila is ügyes! - Attila accommodated our whims and eccentricities without missing a beat. We had a great day of frolic, fun, swimming, eating, and sightseeing at Balaton. Extremely fluent in English - one might say he’s downright scholarly. Good driver, too! Highly recommended!
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Charlo_f
Oct 15, 2023
A recommended experience - The guide tour, his name Attila, was very friendly, helpful and well knowledgeable about Budapest especially lake balloon.
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R8840ypkurth
Aug 8, 2023
Day trip to Lake Balaton - We had a great day traveling through the country side, walking through the village of Tihany and the Abbey in Tihany. The Lake Balaton views were amazing and ferry ride was fun. The side visit of the Tagore Promenades was interesting. Attila, our tour guide, was entertaining, knowledgeable, and was well spoken in English.
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