Top 10 Tours in Lake Balaton, Lake Balaton

March 28, 2022 Enriqueta Cusson

Affectionately called “Hungarian Sea,” Lake Balaton is one of the largest lakes in central Europe. The mountainous region of the northern shore is known both for its historic character and its wine region, while the flat southern shore is known for resort towns.
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1. Independent Excursion to Lake Balaton

Hungaria Koncert
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The Hungarian Sea awaits you with all of its glory! With the self-guided Balaton tour and transfer you will be able to have an unforgettable trip of the largest lake in Central-Europe while keeping your independence and staying comfortable. Throughout this day-long excursion you will be exploring the northern bank of the lake, with towns like Balatonfüred, Tihany and Badacsony. Your guide will point you towards the must see places and the most beautiful parts of the lake, so you can be free as a bird while exploring these romantic little lakeside places.

Inclusions: Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Private tour, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Professional Driver, Bottled water

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Reviewed By Hellotrip2020

Great Tour! Visited a 3 very different and unique venues, met with great people fellow travelers and guides. Highly recommend it!

2. Balaton Lake Full Day Private Wine Tour

Sweet Travel Private Tours
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Do you want to experience excellent Hungarian wines and see one of the most beautiful regions of Hungary? Then you are welcome to take a private guided tour to the Lake Balaton! Discover Lake Balaton and its beautiful surroundings with a professional English-speaking tour guide on this full day tour from Budapest. Traveling by comfortable car or minibus, you will see beautiful panoramas from the Tihany Peninsula, visit the charming Balatonfüred and taste quality local wines!

Inclusions: Professional English-speaking tour guide, Transport in a comfortable private vehicle, Visit of the Tihany Peninsula, Visit of Balatonfüred, Visit of 1-2 wineries on the North Shore of the Lake Balaton (depending on the season), Wine tasting of up to 11-12 quality local wines with cold snack, Door-to-door service in Budapest, One main dish of your choice plus mineral water or soft drink, Bottled water, Alcoholic Beverages

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Reviewed By EzFlo17

We enjoyed the services on our wedding day. Really want to single out that everything was perfect. Really Profesional and friendly service.

3. Private Hévíz Transfer from Budapest

Hungaria Koncert
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Visit the thermal city of Hévíz in comfort! If you plan to have a precious time of relaxation in the largest natural thermal lake of Europe, take the easiest and fastest way there, our private transport!

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (drop of is not included in the "Hévíz transfer" price), One-way private transfer OR Round-trip private transfer (depending on the option booked duration 2-3-hours depending on the option), Transport by air-conditioned minivan, English speaking driver driver, Fuel surcharge

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Guide

Reviewed By Hellotrip2020

Great Tour! Visited a 3 very different and unique venues, met with great people fellow travelers and guides. Highly recommend it!

4. Wine tasting at Lake Balaton with private transport

Intsol Ltd
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Looking for a day out with a difference where you will be treated as a VIP? Then don't look any further and let us create a bespoke, private tour combined with sightseeing around the beautiful Lake Balaton, Hungary's and Central Europe's largest freshwater lake with wine tasting, cheese and cold plate included in the price. We have many years of experience providing unique tours with the help of our local experts and the good relationship with locals. From Budapest it will be a 1.5 hour drive with a stop off at the historic town of Szekesfehervar. Your tour will start and finish at your Budapest hotel. Throughout your journey you will visit little known boutique vineyards as well as some prestigious wineries, north of Lake Balaton with the famous Csopak wine region and the scenic Tihany with views to Lake Balaton and its natural beauties.

Inclusions: Private transport, wine tasting, cheese and cold plate, Alcoholic Beverages, Lunch

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Reviewed By greg m

Hungarian wines really are worth the trip. The tour hit 3 local producers who were very committed to their craft. Tour guide did a fine job. Very little wine gets exported so it’s wine bars in Budapest and tours that get you the experience.

5. Heviz Thermal Lake and Keszthely Castle private tour

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Be part of this great experience and sign up for our private Heviz geothermal Lake and Wellness Tour with the Mediterranean town of Keszthely. Heviz Lake is Europe's biggest geothermal heated lake with all year around bathing and wellness facilities since the water temperature always stays between 26-38 degrees Celsius even during the coldest winter months. With various massages, sauna, wellness and mud bath you will surely be rejuvenated inside out. On your way you will have a chance to stop at some nice locations with your English speaking driver. The lake is situated near the western end of Lake Balaton about 2.5 hours away from Budapest, with adjacent spa baths both outdoor and indoor. This is a whole day private tour to and from your Budapest accommodation.

Inclusions: Private, English speaking driver and Budapest hotel pick up and drop off or Budapest airport alternatively, Fuel surcharge, Entrance tickets

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Reviewed By greg m

Hungarian wines really are worth the trip. The tour hit 3 local producers who were very committed to their craft. Tour guide did a fine job. Very little wine gets exported so it’s wine bars in Budapest and tours that get you the experience.

6. Sailing with a skipper at Balaton, Hungary

Alsóörs Marina, Alsóörs, Vasút u. 3, 8226 Hungary SilverSport
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Sailing with a skipper at Lake Balaton! If you would like to have an amazing sailing experience, we offer you one. You can experience it with 3-4 friends for 3 hours at Lake Balaton with a skipper. If you are bored of the crowded beaches, and would like to swim in the middle of Lake Balaton, would like to have a sporty sailing expperience, where you can be a real skipper, would like to admire the Tihany view, or would like to enjoy a romantic sunset, the Silversport crew is waiting for You!

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Reviewed By kolynet

It was my third sailing but i have to say they are the best around Balaton, everything went great. Friendly and flexible:) Highly recommended

7. Private tour from Budapest to a top hidden treasure region of Europe: Lake Balaton

My Personal Budapest
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Seeing just Budapest in Hungary is not the wisest thing to do.  Lake Balaton is the essence of Hungarian rural beauty. Hungary's version of Provance. And our favourite region in Hungary. You will enjoy stunning views, tiny villages with century-old whitewashed houses, amazing formations of nature. Balaton Uplands has been chosen by Mastercard users one of the Top 15 Hidden Treasures travel destinations of Europe. The 10 hour tour is filled with beauties of nature, interesting history and very good wine! The beauty of the nature, the great gastronomy, the fresh wines, the charme of the villages and the historical and architectural heritage of the region are all good reasons to make a visit here

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local taxes, All activities, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Professional guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Fuel surcharge, Landing and facility fees

Exclusions: Food and drinks, wine tasting (appr. eur 25/person), additional entrance fees in case they apply (if we visit the Balaton Uplands National Park, we discuss this on the tour day, this depends on weather and if you want this), Gratuities

Reviewed By TJonesMSK

Our family had an wonderful time meeting Andras and his parents. His mother prepared an absolutely delicious meal. We really enjoyed the evening and getting a local perspective. Kids also loved it! Very grateful for the opportunity.

8. Private All Day Lake Balaton Tour from Budapest with lunch

Shuttles From Budapest
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Take a memorable all day private Lake Balaton tour with a perfect guide. Make a visit to the famous cities of Tihany, Balatonfüred and Herend with a 3 course menu lunch included.Enjoy a marvellous swim and some relax in the sun. Wonderful trip in a wonderful nature! Make your travel pleasant and comfortable by using this service. The tour can be booked 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from 1 person up to 8 persons.

Inclusions: 3-course lunch with drinks, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private air-conditioned minivan

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Reviewed By Martin62214

We had a lovely day in Vienna with our guide Steve. During our stay in Budapest we decided to visit Vienna for one day. The ride was smooth and the City was amazing. Our guide was very informative and he also showed is the hidden gems in Vienna. Highly recommended.

9. Entrance Ticket

Medieaval Erotic Wax Muzeum
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The models have been laid into a plastic bed and when the plaster has hardened it has been cut into two pieces. This way, a cavern originated and the silicon has been poured into this cave, so when the silicon got hardened it has become the reflection of the living person. The ladies and gentlemen who have been the models have been chosen among the students of the university as well. This exhibition is unique in the world, as we compare it to the museums of Amsterdam and Prague, according to the visitors this display represent novelty and bold naturalism and it is really a speciality, an erotic delicacy, which has not been seen before.

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10. Budapest-Lake Balaton Scenic Flight by Private Plane

Budapest, Budapest, Central Hungary Hungaria Koncert

Get the best possible view of the largest lake in Central Europe, the lake Balaton with this special flight of Hungary! The tour will start from your accommodation in Budapest. When arriving to Balaton you will be able to admire the one-of-a-kind beauty of this region from a new perspective. See its magnificent National Parks and Nature Reserves when flying over them with a private plane! Your pilot will be flying slow and low, so you will have time to admire all the beautiful villages and landscapes you will pass. The flight will go as far as the Tihany peninsula, which is the most famous area of the Balaton region.

Inclusions: 80min round trip flight from Budapest to Lake Balaton, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Glass of Hungarian Sparkling wine, Driver/guide, Hotel/port pick up and drop off

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks

Reviewed By Hellotrip2020

Great Tour! Visited a 3 very different and unique venues, met with great people fellow travelers and guides. Highly recommend it!

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