10 Sightseeing Tours in Northern Hungary That You Shouldn't Miss

Discover Mezokovesd and Matyo Culture with private guide on this day trip from Budapest. The culture of the Matyo people is on the nomination list for UNESCO World Heritage status. The Matyo people are mainly known for their world famous embroidery among other things. We visit Matyo Museum, Hadas district - home to authentic matyo homes from the old times, craftmen's, like furniture painter and gingerbread makers house, home of the most famous embroidering woman of matyos, and an authentical home of today, where you can dress in and make photos of yourself in beautiful original matyo folkcostumes.

Inclusions: Guide, Hotel pick up and drop off, Transport by private vehicle, entry into Matyo Museum Mezökövesd

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Journey to the historic city of Eger to taste its world famous wines and wander its Baroque streets. The second largest city in Northern Hungary, you will visit castles and minarets before enjoying wine, food and exquisite Hungarian hospitality.

Inclusions: Professional tour guide, Transport in an exclusive private vehicle, Visit of the most beautiful sights of Eger, Tasting of up to 11-12 quality local wines, Cold snack, Lunch, Door-to-door service in Budapest, Visit of two wineries

Exclusions: Gratuities

Discover the winemaking heritage of the scenic Tokaj region of Hungary on this private, full-day tour from Budapest. With a private, wine-expert guide at your side, travel to Tokaj, an age-old wine growing area famed for sweet Tokaji aszú dessert wine. Then, delve into the region’s viticulture with visits to three wineries, sampling five to eight varieties at each. Explore a vineyard and cellar system at one winery, nibble on cured meat and cheese at the third, and punctuate your wine forays with a hearty 3-course lunch.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, On-board mineral water and snacks, Three winery visits with 5-8 samples at each, 3-course lunch, Food tastings at third winery

Exclusions: Additional food and drink, Gratuities

This will be a comprehensive and fun private tour from your Budapest hotel, with a stop off at the pretty town of Eger on the way then to the UNESCO site of Aggtelek Cave System. The site consisting of 712 caves spread out over a total area of 55,800 ha (138,000 acres) along the border of Hungary and Slovakia. The Park Directorate organises 5 separate tours in 3 caves, among which the Baradla Cave is perhaps the most well-known. The public are encouraged and invited to explore two sections of the stunning larger Baradla Cave, as well as the two smaller Rákóczi and Imre Vass Caves; rightly considered the pearls of the national park. Your English speaking driver/guide will pick you up en-route or from your Budapest Hotel. This is a private tour for between 1-7 people in one minibus or car depending the number of people. Price calculated per vehicle with lunch and entrance tickets.

Inclusions: Transport, cave entrance fee, Lunch

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Be part of the beautiful Eger town's magical history and visit Hungary's most beautiful fortress castles with your English speaking, professional private driver and guide, with the advantage of setting your own pace. The Castle of Eger, built in the 13th century will be the backdrop of the beautifully illuminated walking street of Eger at Dobo Istvan Square the Christmas lights will create a festive atmosphere of the town, with stalls offering their local produce. Be our guest for a tasty mulled wine on this trip. Upon request the driver will take you to the famous wine region of Eger, to the Valley of the beautiful woman for some wine tasting. You will be picked up and dropped of at your Budapest hotel. With 1-3 people in a car for the same price. For bigger groups we can send a minibus up to 18 seat upon request.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Entrance tickets

Visit the wineries and the township of beautiful Eger, Hungary’s northernmost red-wine-producing region on this private day trip from Budapest. With a private wine-expert guide, taste five to eight wines at each of three wineries including ‘Bull’s Blood’ (Egri Bikavér), the region’s most prominent red. Though better known for its reds, it also produces many whites (including native varietals like Leányka and Királyleányka). Several of Eger’s best wineries are located in villages outside of town, but the town of Eger itself has played an important role in Hungary’s history, and is worth taking some time to explore. After taking a spin around town, you’ll be treated to a traditional Hungarian 3-course lunch, and cheeses and cured meats will accompany your final wine tasting.

Inclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Travel in a smoke-free, air-conditioned private car or minivan with a private driver, Bottles of mineral water and light snacks for the car ride , Up to three winery visits/tastings with generous tastings of 5-8 wines, A generous three-course lunch , Tasting sheets for you to take wine notes , A cold plate of local products at one of the wineries

Exclusions: Gratuities, Additional admissions to museums, sights, etc., Dinner

This unique, full-day tour follows in the footsteps of thriving Jewish communities living in the Hungarian country(side) during the olden days. The exploration will take you into the history, culture and relics of these once prosperous Jewish Orthodox and Hassid territories from Gyöngyös to Sátoraljaújhely in the stunning Hungarian countryside.

Inclusions: Winery tour (Guided tour in the Disznókő winery is possible by paying a symbolic amount - buying a bottle of kosher wine), Driver, Professional guide, Transport by private vehicle, Kosher food (if the option booked), Lunch

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

This will be a truly amazing private tour leaving from your Budapest accommodation with your English speaking driver/guide. Visiting the world famous stud farm is a special experience. Get to know the history of the ranch all the way from its foundation until today. Find out everything you wanted to know about the Lipizzan horses. Continue your journey just a few miles out of the farm in the fascinating surroundings of the Bukk Mountains, where you can see waterfalls and breathtaking nature. After you will have a chance to visit the historic town of Eger and see its castle and try some Bull's blood.

Inclusions: Transport, Entrance Ticket

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Enjoy a fascinating private tour to the historical town of Eger. Your private, English speaking driver will pick you up at your Budapest accommodation, once in Eger you will have a general sightseeing tour soaking up the Mediterranean feel of the town.  After the walk you will have a chance to visit the castle and explore it on your own. The castle, erected in the 13th century, will give you plenty of opportunity to get to know Eger’s past. The town flourished during the Middle Ages when wine making became the main source of income. In the 16th century, under Turkish occupation, Eger changed radically. Most churches were converted into mosques and public baths and minarets were built. In the end of the tour be our guest for a glass of local wine at a local winery. In the evening your driver will take you back to your Budapest hotel.

Inclusions: Private driver, Entrance Ticket

Exclusions: Lunch

Would you like to experience the world famous and special wines of Tokaj? Then you are welcome to take a private tour to the home of Aszú, Szamorodni, Eszencia, the best natural sweet wine of the planet, which was the admired drink of kings, popes, tzars! Check out sweet and dry Tokaj wines on a day long private wine tasting tour of the Tokaj wine region from Budapest. Visit two wineries along with our private professional guide who will introduce you all the magic of this historical region.

Inclusions: one main dish of your choice, plus mineral water or soft drink, visit of two wine cellars, wine-tasting of ca. 10-12 quality wines, Cold snack, Private transportation, Picturesque vineyard tour, Professional English-speaking wine expert, Other surprises

Exclusions: Gratuity (tips are at your discretion)